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Where to Find the Best parkrun Near You in Toronto
From the lakeshore to leafy ravines, weekly parkrun events draw locals for free, friendly 5K runs across Toronto.
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culture
Toronto's Hidden Artisan Workshops Shape the City's Creative Heart
While the city hums with summer activity, the true heartbeat of Toronto’s creative industry is found in the overlooked industrial corridors of the Junction and Geary Avenue.
wellness
Outdoor Pools Toronto: Lap Swimming at Parks & Waterfront
Toronto's seasonal outdoor pools open June 15 with dedicated lap lanes at High Park and rock pools along the Waterfront Trail. Find lap swimming hours, locations, and how to access structured sessions near you.
sport
Recreational Soccer Leagues Toronto: 34% Growth Trend
Adult soccer league registrations in Toronto surged 34% since 2023. Discover why recreational soccer has become the city's fastest-growing fitness activity.
news
Toronto Officials Push Zoning Reform as Home Prices Surge to $800,000
New figures from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board lay bare a market that has outpaced wages, strained renters, and turned homeownership into arithmetic that simply doesn't work for most families.
news
Toronto Residents Demand Homes Over Parking Lots in Zoning Debate
City Hall's sweeping zoning changes along major avenues have residents, landlords, and housing advocates divided, but nearly everyone agrees the status quo wasn't working.
Technology
Toronto's Tech Workers Reshape Offices With $2 Billion in Coworking Investments
Investors are pouring unprecedented capital into flexible workspace operators across the city, reshaping how Toronto's tech workers collaborate.
news
Toronto Finally Approves Mid-Rise Zoning After Two Decades of Debate
The city's newly relaxed zoning rules didn't arrive overnight, they're the product of years of missed targets, political pressure, and a housing crisis that has made six-storey apartments on main streets an idea whose time finally came.
news
Toronto's Housing Market Hits $800,000 Median: Decades of Policy Failures
City councillors are demanding sweeping zoning changes, but the conditions that pushed a median home price past $800,000 were set long before any single administration had the power to stop them.
Technology
Toronto Invests in Hydrogen Hubs and Grid Batteries Through 2026
From hydrogen hubs to grid-scale batteries, the city's sustainability roadmap reveals which technologies will reshape energy over the next three years.
culture
Toronto's Top 5 Must-See Attractions for Your July 4 Visit
From waterfront art fairs to immersive history exhibits, here’s how to make the most of your day in Canada’s largest city on July 4, 2026.
property
Kingston Road Corridor Attracts Buyers as Toronto Transit Investments Reshape Scarborough
New transit investments and rezoning activity along Kingston Road are pulling buyers and developers east, where detached homes still trade well below the city average.
wellness
Toronto Seasonal Produce Recipes: 5 July Dishes
Make five quick meals using Ontario berries, corn and zucchini at Toronto markets this week. St. Lawrence Market and Evergreen Brick Works stock peak-season local produce.
Politics
Toronto Expands Community Services in Priority Neighbourhoods for 2026
The 2026 budget measure reallocates funds to increase operating hours and staffing at community centres in priority neighbourhoods across the city.
property
Toronto Investors Return After 18 Months, Reigniting Housing Price Competition
After an 18-month retreat, speculative and small-scale landlord buyers are returning to Toronto's resale market, sharpening competition for first-time purchasers and end-users who thought they'd caught a break.
wellness
Napping: when it helps and when it hurts
Torontonians juggling long commutes and outdoor routines are learning that timing and duration decide whether a daytime rest restores energy or fragments the night.
community
Toronto Hosts 26 World Cup Events: Where to Watch, Experience All Ages
The City of Toronto has updated its official guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 programming built around the host-city theme The World in a City.
property
Myst Toronto Hosts "Latina Foreva" Latin Dance Night Friday
A Latin-themed dance night lands at King West's Myst this weekend, tapping into Toronto's booming Latin nightlife scene.
Technology
Toronto AI Startup Raises $12M to Transform Canadian Supply Chains
After closing a $12 million Series A, Axiom Logistics is the startup Toronto's venture capital community is watching-and it could reshape how goods move across the country.
culture
Toronto Transforms Waterfront Into Hub for Creative Culture
From the Leslie Street Spit to the Bentway, Toronto is recalibrating its public spaces to reflect a more experimental and inclusive creative vision.
property
Toronto's Rental Vacancy Hits Record Lows as Competition Intensifies
With downtown condo prices reaching $700,000, renters face intense competition in a market with near-record low vacancy rates
property
Birch Cliff Delivers Toronto's Highest Rental Yields Among All Suburbs
Investors target Birch Cliff as surging rents and steady home prices make it Toronto’s top-performing suburb for returns.
community
Toronto's Live Music Scene: Top Concerts and Gigs Coming Soon
Gigs and concerts on around Toronto in the weeks ahead.
wellness
Toronto Swimmers Can Lap Swim in Pools, Lake Ontario Through Labour Day
With city pools open through Labour Day and Lake Ontario warming into the low 20s, Torontonians have more lap-swimming options this summer than most residents realize.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Toronto investors and retirement balances.
culture
Toronto Arts Collectives Reclaim Public Spaces July 5 Weekend
Toronto’s arts scene is moving beyond traditional galleries as local collectives reclaim public space this July 5 weekend.
news
Toronto's Affordable Housing Crisis Deepens as Immigration Surges
A surge in immigration and a shortage of affordable housing units have put pressure on the city's settlement services, with the Ontario PC government facing criticism over its handling of the crisis.
news
Toronto Addresses Housing Crisis as Migration Surges Globally
As migration surges and affordability strains intensify, Toronto’s approach to urban growth offers a distinct contrast to other major cities worldwide.
Politics
Toronto Election Candidates Put Jobs, Services and Infrastructure in the Spotlight
New municipal policy debates focus on how candidates plan to fund transit, improve services, and expand job opportunities for Toronto’s growing population.
property
Ontario Line Station Construction Lifts Toronto Home Values by Measurable Premiums
Construction of the new Queen-Broadview station has added measurable premiums to nearby listings since permits cleared in early 2025.
news
Kensington Market Food Scene Offers Residents Ongoing Community Connections
The neighbourhood's established mix of eateries and markets continues to serve as a practical gathering point for Toronto locals seeking variety in daily routines.
wellness
Toronto's Best Sunrise Spots for Morning Meditation and Yoga
From the Scarborough Bluffs to the Ward's Island ferry dock, the city's outdoor spaces are drawing early risers seeking stillness before the day kicks in.
community
Toronto Zoo hosts free drone light show July 19, 2026
The Toronto Zoo opens Parking Lot 1 at 2000 Meadowvale Road for a free drone light show and Indigenous performances on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
news
Toronto Faces Critical Climate Decisions on Grid, Zoning, Funding
The city has cleared early milestones on its climate roadmap, but the hardest choices, on grid capacity, zoning, and cash, still lie ahead.
culture
Toronto Grassroots Organizers Transform Neighborhoods Like Leslieville and Junction
From the Leslieville Flea to the revitalized stages of the Junction, Toronto’s cultural pulse is beating faster thanks to a new wave of local organizers.
culture
Toronto Summer Surge: Waterfront Festivals and Markets Draw Crowds
As the city experiences a summer surge in programming, residents are flocking to waterfront festivals and historic neighbourhood markets.
Politics
Toronto Residents Vote on $25 Million in Neighborhood Spending This Fall
Under a pilot program launching this fall, Toronto residents will vote directly on how $25 million in capital spending gets allocated to their wards, shifting decision-making away from traditional council committee processes.
property
Young Professionals Flock to Toronto's Weston as Prices Soar Elsewhere
Squeezed out of the east end and priced away from the Annex, a new wave of buyers is landing in Weston, and the numbers are starting to show it.
property
Scarborough home prices surge past Toronto's other suburbs this year
While Toronto's western and northern suburbs stagnate, Scarborough is posting the city's strongest year-over-year price gains, and the window for buyers is closing fast.
Technology
Nexus AI: The Toronto Startup Redefining Supply Chain Visibility That Just Landed $47M
A King West-based logistics AI company is reshaping how Canadian enterprises track goods across borders-and reshaping venture expectations in the process.
Technology
Toronto Launches Free Digital Literacy Training for Job Seekers, Workers
Free training options and resource directories from city libraries and literacy groups support skill-building for employment needs.
property
Toronto's New Purpose-Built Rentals Transform Long-Term Housing Options
As buying a home in Toronto stays firmly out of reach for hundreds of thousands of residents, a new class of purpose-built rental buildings is reshaping what it means to rent long-term in the city.
news
Toronto Faces Critical Housing Affordability Decisions Affecting Low-Income Communities
As the city grapples with soaring housing costs, policymakers must make tough choices to address the needs of low-income and marginalized communities.
news
Toronto Emergency Services Face Critical Budget and Staffing Decisions
With response times climbing and station infrastructure crumbling, city hall faces a series of budget and staffing decisions that will define emergency services for a generation.
lifestyle
Toronto Expands Summer Recreation: Thousands of New Courses Open for Registration
The May announcement details thousands of new options and staggered sign-up dates for activities across the city.
property
Toronto Renters Save Thousands Annually as Home Prices Exceed $1.1 Million
With Toronto's average home price sitting above $1.1 million, a growing number of residents are running the math and finding the answer uncomfortable.
property
Toronto Suburbs Now Offer Cheaper Mortgages Than Monthly Rent Payments
A shift in Toronto's mortgage-versus-rent math is pushing some cost-conscious households toward ownership in places they never expected to consider.
property
Toronto Build-to-Rent Projects Offer Longer Leases, Lower Costs
Toronto projects along the Danforth and near Bloor Street deliver longer leases and on-site services that ease renter pressures where average home prices sit at 1.1 million dollars.
wellness
Toronto's Public Rec Centres Offer Dozens of Weekly Fitness Classes
Toronto's publicly funded rec centres offer dozens of drop-in and registered fitness classes each week, here's how to find them, what they cost, and why now is a good time to start.
wellness
Afrodisiac Brings Amapiano Takeover to Mia Toronto This Saturday
Amapiano's infectious groove takes over Mia Toronto this weekend as Afrodisiac brings the South African sound to King West.
property
Toronto Investors Drive Housing Bidding Wars, Pushing Prices Higher
Renewed confidence among real estate investors is fuelling bidding wars for Toronto homes, pushing up prices in key neighbourhoods.
Politics
Toronto Launches Housing Initiative to Expand Affordable Options City-Wide
New housing and planning initiatives are set to expand affordable options and improve support services for vulnerable residents across Toronto neighbourhoods.
Technology
Toronto Cleantech Roadmap Reveals New Waste and Remediation Tools From Startups
City-backed testing initiatives and ranked ecosystem funding point toward new waste, remediation and reforestation tools.