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The week that was in Toronto

The seven stories Toronto read most this week. Updated every Monday morning.

  1. culture

    Toronto's Weekend Events: Music Festivals and Cultural Exhibitions Await Visitors

    From music festivals to cultural exhibitions, Toronto offers a wide range of activities for visitors to enjoy this weekend, despite the heatwave affecting other North American cities.

    4 July 2026, 8:36 am

  2. Property

    In These GTA Suburbs, Buying Is Now Cheaper Than Renting: New Data Flips Conventional Wisdom

    A fresh affordability shift means prospective homeowners can save by purchasing in pockets like Ajax and Milton-if they can meet down payment rules.

    3 July 2026, 10:14 pm

  3. culture

    Toronto's Heat Wave Scrambles Weekend Plans as Venues Open Emergency Cooling Centres

    With temperatures expected to hit 34°C by Saturday, the city's cultural institutions are pivoting to survival mode-and locals are changing their calendars.

    3 July 2026, 5:09 pm

  4. tech

    From King West to Kensington: How AI is Reshaping Daily Life for Toronto Residents

    As artificial intelligence systems become embedded in everything from grocery checkout lines to rental applications, everyday Torontonians are experiencing both convenience and friction in unexpected ways.

    3 July 2026, 3:08 pm

  5. tech

    From King West to Kensington: How Fintech is Reshaping Money for Toronto's Everyday Life

    Digital banking, instant transfers, and AI-powered budgeting tools are quietly transforming how residents across the city manage their finances-and the shift is accelerating faster than most realize.

    3 July 2026, 3:08 pm

  6. tech

    Toronto's Tech Giants Map Ambitious Product Launches Through 2027

    From King West to the Waterfront Innovation District, major players are preparing next-generation tools that could reshape how the city works.

    3 July 2026, 3:08 pm

  7. tech

    Toronto's fintech scene is heating up-here's what's actually happening in the startup trenches right now

    From King West to the Distillery District, a new wave of financial apps and payment platforms is reshaping how Canadians bank, invest, and move money.

    3 July 2026, 3:08 pm

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