Category: City

Toronto is no stranger to lining up for great sales or exclusive drops, but this one might be a new one: it turns out the hottest sale of the summer is being hosted by the City of Toronto, and it’s for rain barrels. In May, the City introduced a new low-cost rain barrel program, providing … Continued

The Toronto Islands are getting all fired up for the long weekend with an annual festival that’s going to be pretty magical! Kick off the long weekend with a spectacular summer tradition: the Ward’s Island Fire Parade. Happening for one night only on July 31, the parade is on its 39th year and encourages all … Continued

Free yoga sessions are popping up in parks and public spaces all over Toronto this summer, and, as long as the air quality cooperates, they’re the perfect excuse to swap the studio for some fresh air. Of course, lake breezes and sunset views while downward dogging are just bonuses! From waterfront flows to yoga among … Continued

Less than a year after Toronto opened its largest new park in a generation, the waterfront Biidaasige Park is, well, already getting bigger. The first phase of Biidaasige Park officially opened last year July on Ookwemin Minising, bringing more than 50 acres of new green space to the Port Lands, complete with Toronto’s first ziplines, … Continued

It’s the season of street festivals in Toronto, with basically a new one every weekend. And one of the best ones is definitely OssFest, taking place on a street that has received international recognition for being the city’s coolest (though it has arguably since been dethroned by Geary…). And the festival is finally returning this … Continued

Rollerskating is returning to Toronto in a big way. The Bentway is bringing its 220-metre figure-eight rollerskating trail back to Toronto from Aug. 7 through Sept. 27. The popular summer happening includes events including skate parties, beginner lessons, art workshops, family programming, and the launch of a new after school program for young city-builders. “The energy … Continued

The most exciting season of the summer is sadly coming to a close: this Sunday, July 19, the World Cup final will play out between Argentina and Spain at 3 p.m. and the World Cup will officially be over. Toronto was lucky enough to be truly a part of the action, co-hosting the tournament and … Continued

Torontonians may be focused on getting through the latest stretch of hot, humid weather (and hiding out from thick, smoky skies), but The Old Farmer’s Almanac is already looking past patio season and into fall. The publication recently released its Fall 2026 weather forecast, where temperature predictions are compared with a 30-year statistical average prepared … Continued

Torontonians are already sweltering through hot, humid weather in the middle of an ongoing heat wave, and now they have another health concern to contend with. On Wednesday morning, IQAir ranked Toronto as having the worst air quality of any major city it tracks worldwide. Early this morning, IQAir’s live global ranking placed Toronto at No. … Continued

A Unionville heritage home is currently on the market for $3.88 million, and it comes with quite the claim to fame. The massive property at 31 Victoria Ave dates back to 1875, spans approximately 2,840 square feet and sits on a 66-by-132-foot lot overlooking a ravine and river, but people are paying more attention to … Continued

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, and while Toronto may be done hosting matches, the city is definitely not done watching. France and Spain face off in the first semifinal today, Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. The match takes place at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the winner … Continued

Toronto only recently escaped its first major heat wave of July, and another round of sweltering weather is already here. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a yellow heat warning for Toronto this morning, meaning the heat could lead to moderate and short-term disruptions or health impacts. The heat wave is expected to bring daytime … Continued