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    Eva Zhu

    Eva is a music, culture, and news journalist who has previously worked at CBC as a radio producer and digital writer. She has bylines in Exclaim! Magazine, Chatelaine, CBC Music, Porter Airlines, and NEXT Magazine. She holds a BA in health sciences from Simon Fraser University and a Masters of Journalism from Western University. In her free time, Eva enjoys running her punk zine Bony Knees, playing guitar, and baking up a storm.

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    What to know United States President Trump has suggested that Canada pay for polluting America's air with wildfire smoke. Torontonians react to Trump's comments, disappointed...
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  • Ed Mirvish Park officially opens at Mirvish Village in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood

    What to know Honest Ed's Park was just opened on Friday in Mirvish Village in the Annex. The park pays tribute to the late Ed...
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  • 5 Toronto ice cream shops serving incredible vegan scoops this summer

    What to know Honey's is the only ice cream shop on this list that offers solely plant-based ice cream. The shop has a location on...
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  • IVE, Tame Impala and Finn Wolfhard headline Toronto concerts this week

    What to know IVE, Tame Impala and Mötley Crüe are among the biggest artists performing in Toronto and the GTA this week. Concerts run from...
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  • The best Canadian songs of 2026 so far, according to artists and writers in the industry

    What to know 2026 is barely halfway over, but Canadian artists have already released an impressive list of albums and songs. From Drake's trio of...
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  • ‘Put it back on the shelves,’ Torontonians react to paying $8 million in taxes to store American liquor

    What to know The Ontario government pulled nearly $80-million worth of American alcohol off of LBCO shelves 16 months ago, in March 2025. Unlike some...
    Selection of American whiskey bottles on store shelf at NOW Toronto, showcasing popular spirits for consumers.
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  • Could the U.S. diarrhea outbreak spread to Canada? A Toronto infectious disease specialist explains

    What to know An outbreak of explosive diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has hit the midwestern states of Michigan and Ohio hard, logging thousands...
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  • France vs. Spain: Where to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-final in Toronto and Vancouver

    What to know France and Spain are facing off in the first of two FIFA World Cup semi-finals Tuesday afternoon at Dallas Stadium in Arlington,...
    French and Spanish soccer players celebrate during the FIFA World Cup semi-final match in Toronto, showcasing national team jerseys and a lively crowd.
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  • ‘We’ve got the big apple at home,’ Toronto Tempo aim playful dig at New York Liberty after Montreal win

    What to know The Toronto Tempo won against the New York Liberty 93-91 during Sunday’s exhibition game at Bell Centre in Montreal. To celebrate their...
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  • Billy Talent, Angine de Poitrine, and Lucy Dacus headline Toronto’s concert scene this week

    What to know Angine de Poitrine, Lucy Dacus, and Billy Talent are among the biggest artists performing in Toronto and the GTA this week. The...
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  • Why a Vancouver game studio recreated Toronto’s TTC for its latest horror game

    What to know Stuck in the Present is a side-scrolling psychological horror video game that traps players in Toronto's subway. The game follows two characters,...
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  • Canada’s newest international bridge finally has an opening date

    What to know Canada's newest cross-border crossing, Gordie Howe International Bridge, is finally opening on July 27. The bridge will connect Windsor and Detroit via...
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  • Honest Ed’s iconic sign returns to Mirvish Village nearly a decade after closing

    What to know Mirvish Village has brought back the iconic Honest Ed’s signage Located at Bloor Street and Bathurst Street, the redeveloped Mirvish Village contains...
    Honest Ed's iconic illuminated sign at dusk in Toronto, a historic discount store known for its vibrant lights and vintage charm.
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  • ‘We need to do better as a city’: Witnesses recount chaos after Salsa on St. Clair shooting

    What to know Festivalgoers who witnessed the shooting at Salsa on St. Clair describe scenes of panic and confusion. Toronto Police say the investigation is...
    Crowd and police officers at the scene of Salsa on St. Clair shooting in Toronto, with witnesses and emergency responders present.
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  • ‘This was a reckless, despicable act of violence’: Salsa on St. Clair cancelled after deadly shooting

    What to know Salsa on St. Clair has been cancelled for Sunday after a shooting Saturday night left two people dead and six others injured....
    Crowd gathered at the scene of a shooting on St. Clair Avenue, Toronto, with police and emergency responders present after a violent incident.
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