wellness
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.