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October 1, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink A giant coffee festival with latte art championships is taking over downtown Toronto Toronto is getting a major caffeine boost this month, and if you take your espresso seriously, you’ll want to make some room in your schedule. From October 16 to 18, the historic Design Exchange is October 1, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Man arrested in relation to fatal hit and run in Mississauga: Peel police A 69-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested and charged in relation to a fatal hit and run on Tuesday in Mississauga, said Peel police. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → October 1, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life Check out these 10 can’t-miss events this October in Toronto Fall is officially here, and October brings a fresh round of events and things to do across Toronto. From arts and live nighttime scares to... The post Check out these 10 can’t-miss events this October Read the full report at NOW Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News What you need to know about Nuit Blanche 2026 in Toronto The 20th anniversary of Nuit Blanche will be marked by over 75 installations, exhibits and immersive experiences set all across the City of Toronto. This year’s theme is “Tomorrow’s Memories.” The party will kick off Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Ford calls for more time in jail for violence against police and threats to public safety Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government to increase time spent in jail when it comes to violence against frontline police officers and public safety. In a letter sent to Prime Minister Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News 4 arrested, 10 allegedly stolen vehicles recovered in 407 ETR fraud scheme: Peel police Four people from across the GTA are facing charges after a Peel Regional Police investigation into a vehicle registration fraud scheme that investigators say is linked to more than $100,000 in unpaid 407 ETR tolls. Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Orange Shirt Day observed at UBC Students and community members gathered at UBC Wednesday for Orange Shirt Day. Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News OPP search for witnesses, driver after pedestrian struck by vehicle in August dies Ontario Provincial Police are looking for witnesses after a 46-year-old Brampton woman was struck last month by a driver in a vehicle, who failed to remain at the scene. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → October 1, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life A Canadian astronaut is going on a six-month mission to space; here’s what you need to know What to know Months after Jeremy Hansen became the first Canadian astronaut to go on a moon mission, another Canadian astronaut is heading to space... The post A Canadian astronaut is going on a six-month Read the full report at NOW Toronto → October 1, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Ontario attempted murder suspect arrested 3 years later in Manitoba Police said its investigation dates to Feb. 3, 2022, when officers responded to a shooting near Queen Street East and Rutherford Road in Brampton. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → October 1, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Toronto board of trade urges province to reform housing regulations The Toronto Region Board of Trade is urging the province to amend zoning and building code rules as it says Ontario is on pace to fall well short of its goal of getting at least Read the full report at CBC Toronto → October 1, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink 12 of the best new restaurants to check out in Toronto this week Toronto’s restaurant scene keeps growing, and this week’s new openings bring everything from all-day cafés and late-night cocktail bars to Spanish dining and Italian-inspired menus. Whether you’re looking for a neighbourhood hangout, a tucked-away spot Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News How to throw a kids’ birthday party without breaking the bank Marjorie LePoidevin knew that her costume-loving son wanted a themed birthday party. But she was stumped on how to do it affordably, as the mother of two envisioned a living room awash in overpriced Frozen Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Budget watchdog says Alto rail construction could cost more than Ottawa predicts OTTAWA — The federal budget watchdog is warning construction of a high-speed rail line between Toronto and Québec City could cost more than Ottawa's initial estimate. Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News York police seek witnesses after 32-year-old woman fatally struck by vehicle in Richmond Hill York police are looking for witnesses after a 32-year-old pedestrian died in a crash in Richmond Hill last week. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Weekend need-to-know: Pull an all-nighter at Nuit Blanche this weekend Art exhibits will be taking over the city for the annual Nuit Blanche festival this weekend. Keep in mind, there are some adjustments on GO Transit lines and the UP Express if you are headed Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News York police appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in collision York Regional Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was killed when she was struck by a vehicle in Richmond Hill last week. Police were called to the intersection of Major Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News AI agent attempted to hack Library and Archives Canada, says U.S. research group OTTAWA — The website for Library and Archives Canada was one of the targets of a failed hacking attempt by an artificial intelligence agent, a San Francisco-based lab that monitors AI activity said in a Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Hamilton man arrested in Mississauga fatal hit-and-run A Hamilton man has been arrested in connection to an alleged hit-and-run in Mississauga that killed a man in his 60s earlier this week. The collision happened Tuesday night in the Winston Churchill Boulevard and Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Two former employees accused of defrauding Ajax soccer club of $650K: police Police in Durham region say they began the fraud investigation in December 2024 after receiving reports about irregularities in the club's banking transactions. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → October 1, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Legendary Toronto comic actor Jim Carrey just got married Toronto comedy icon Jim Carrey has tied the knot marrying his girlfriend Min Ah in a small, private ceremony in Los Angeles. It is Carrey’s third marriage. The couple went public earlier this year at Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Calgary puppeteer collective among finalists for $100K Siminovitch theatre prize TORONTO — A collective of puppeteers is once again among the finalists for Canada's richest theatre award. Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink 65 of the best things to do in Toronto this October 2026 October has arrived, and with it comes the fall colours, perfectly crisp weather and plenty of Halloween fun. From art festivals after dark to pumpkin fests, here are the most important dates, events and festivals Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → October 1, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Minimum wage hikes set to begin across 5 provinces The bumps of between 25 and 40 cents come in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → October 1, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Toronto board of trade calls for regulatory reforms to spur housing growth The Toronto Region Board of Trade is urging the province to amend zoning and building code rules as it says Ontario is on pace to fall well short of its new home goal. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → October 1, 2026 Spacing Toronto City Life Before the Bentway: CBM Bathurst, 1998 The bent of the Gardiner Expressway flanking the west side of Bathurst Street currently functions as the eastern entrance to the Bentway, but when I photographed it in 1998, it framed an open vista stretching Read the full report at Spacing Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Eric Lombardi withdraws from Ontario Liberal leadership race, endorses Lee Fairclough Housing advocate Eric Lombardi has dropped out of the Ontario Liberal leadership race just over a month before online voting is set to begin. In a statement posted to X Wednesday evening, Lombardi said he Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Your Doctor Just Lost Their Licence. Now What? See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers Every so often a story lands in the Toronto news cycle that makes thousands of people sit up and think about an appointment they had years ago. Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Police investigating after vehicle with ‘gunfire damage’ crashes into tree in Etobicoke Toronto police are investigating after a car crashed into a tree in Etobicoke in the early hours of Thursday morning. Police were called to the intersection of International Boulevard and Carlingview Drive at around 4:30 Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Man wanted since 2023 in Peel attempted murder investigation arrested in Manitoba A man that has been wanted by Peel police since 2023 in connection to an attempted murder investigation has been arrested in Manitoba. Police say the investigation began when officers responded to a shooting in Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Housing advocate Eric Lombardi drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race, endorses Lee Fairclough Eric Lombardi ended his campaign on Wednesday and endorsed legislature member Lee Fairclough, whom he called substantive and pragmatic. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → October 1, 2026 CityNews Toronto Local News Canada’s role in space exploration In today’s The Big Story podcast, another Canadian is heading to space! Alberta-native Joshua Kutryk will be on his way this week for a six-month visit to the International Space Station, alongside three other crew Read the full report at CityNews Toronto → October 1, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Ontario minimum wage just increased by 35 cents, but advocates say it's not enough The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour on Thursday but advocates say the 35 cent increase is not enough for workers to make ends meet. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → October 1, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Cowan flying with Leafs after Calder Cup run Morgan Rielly and Jake McCabe were riding stationary bikes late Wednesday night. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → October 1, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Torontonians don't feel safe, despite positive data. Here's how the issue is shaping the city's election race Public opinion polling appears to indicate that, even if Toronto is statistically safer, people don’t feel that way and are concerned about the issue ahead of voting day. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → October 1, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Toronto's small businesses want affordability, safety and support from the next mayor: TABIA Small businesses across the city are watching the Toronto mayoral campaign closely. From affordability to safety and navigating tariffs, neighbourhood business improvement associations have laid out some main priorities they'd like to see from the Read the full report at CBC Toronto → October 1, 2026 CBC Business Business Overnight, Meta deleted all her accounts. AI customer service won’t let her reach a human Toronto resident Jasmine Ault says Meta disabled her accounts overnight, without giving her a reason, and that she's been unable to get past their AI chatbots to speak to a human to resolve the error. Read the full report at CBC Business → October 1, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Cowan, Stolarz push Maple Leafs past Islanders 2-1 Easton Cowan had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday night. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → October 1, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life Only 12% of Canadians are ‘very hopeful’ about democracy; here’s why this matters What to know A new Statistics Canada study has revealed that only a small portion of Canadians feel “very hopeful” about democracy, while the majority... The post Only 12% of Canadians are ‘very hopeful’ about Read the full report at NOW Toronto → September 30, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life ‘We’re honouring our people, and it’s dignified’: Toronto-based designer Jason P. Baerg brings Indigenous futurism to the world stage at Indigenous New York Fashion Week What to know Toronto-based Cree-Métis designer Jason P. Baerg fuses Indigenous futurism, intergenerational creativity, and boundary-pushing style on runways from Fashion Art Toronto to Indigenous... The post ‘We’re honouring our people, and it’s dignified’: Toronto-based Read the full report at NOW Toronto → September 30, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen brings powerhouse vocals to Toronto — with one drawback What to know Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen, the Tony-and-Grammy-Award-winning musical by the “Empire State of Mind” hitmaker, is a soulful, gritty tale of teenage rebellion, unconditional... The post Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen brings powerhouse vocals Read the full report at NOW Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News 2 people accused of defrauding Ajax FC Soccer Club of over $650K: police Two people who were employed at the Ajax FC Soccer Club have been charged after allegedly defrauding more than $650,000 of league funds, Durham police have found. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Ontario ministers defend secret payout to Elon Musk's SpaceX over nixed Starlink deal Ontario ministers defended keeping secret the province's payout to Elon Musk's SpaceX over a cancelled Starlink contract, as critics accused the government of obfuscation during the recent release of its latest financial statements. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life ‘It’s definitely not in reach’: Young Torontonians get honest about the reality of buying a home What to know Do young Torontonians still care about homeownership? As mayoral candidates focus on housing affordability, Now Toronto asked locals whether buying a home... The post ‘It’s definitely not in reach’: Young Torontonians get Read the full report at NOW Toronto → September 30, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink The best pumpkin festivals happening in Ontario for 2026 There’s apple picking season, and then there’s pumpkin season: once Oct. 1 strikes, it’s time to get your fall on and head to a pumpkin patch near you. Luckily, there are plenty of full-on pumpkin Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Do election debates really matter? Did you watch the Toronto mayoral debate last week? From clashes over affordability and transit to a campaign announcement, candidates exchanged heated ideas. CBC’s Tyler Cheese dives into how much debates matter — and if Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Ontario completes latest push to raise highway speed limits Ontario has completed its latest push to raise speed limits on provincial highways. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Residential school survivors in Toronto gather for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Survivors of Canada’s residential school system spoke in Toronto Wednesday to mark the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and share their hopes for a better future for Ontarians. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life Would Bradford’s land transfer tax cut make a difference for Toronto homebuyers? Here’s what a broker says What to know Following mayoral candidate Brad Bradford’s proposal, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is calling on municipal candidates to address Municipal Land... The post Would Bradford’s land transfer tax cut make a Read the full report at NOW Toronto → September 30, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Barnes says Raptors expectations haven’t changed When Kawhi Leonard returned to the Toronto Raptors, expectations around the team grew exponentially. Suddenly a deep post-season run was in reach. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → September 30, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life Sasha Velour’s Travesty explores Queer history, drag and resistance at Just For Laughs Toronto What to know What if a haunted theatre could tell the story of Queer history? That’s the premise of Travesty, the latest one-queen theatrical spectacle... The post Sasha Velour’s Travesty explores Queer history, drag and Read the full report at NOW Toronto → September 30, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink An actual sauna festival is happening in Toronto this weekend and it will be literally hot Already mourning the loss of warm weather? There’s a festival happening in Toronto this weekend that will make you forget all about that. The Toronto Sauna Festival is bringing three days of relaxation, sweating it Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News How will the 'Super El Niño' impact fall colours in Ontario? What's expected to be the strongest El Niño on record may delay Ontario's stunning fall foliage, but experts say there's no reason to worry — the colour show will go on. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Conservative Scott Aitchison confirms intention to resign from Parliament Scott Aitchison will be the eighth MP to leave Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative caucus since the 2025 election, as Global News reported on Tuesday. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → September 30, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink The Dinner Party Conversation Nobody Wants to Miss (Because They Can’t Hear It) Going for dinner on the Danforth? Grabbing a bite in Kensington Market? Or better yet, a food-filled celebration at home? Sharing a meal is just as much about the food as it is the conversation. Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 30, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life Will the Scarborough East LRT break ground by 2030? Bradford says yes, Chow offers no date What to know Toronto mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow are both promising to get the long-promised Scarborough East LRT built, but they are... The post Will the Scarborough East LRT break ground by Read the full report at NOW Toronto → September 30, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Elora is known as Ontario’s most beautiful village, but this October it becomes a Halloween haven Autumn has officially arrived in Ontario (although the weather might not quite agree just yet). With fall foliage beginning to brighten the landscape and Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to escape Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 30, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Distraction thefts spiking in Peel, police say after woman robbed of $19K in jewelry Peel Regional Police say distraction thefts are spiking in the region, citing a recent case involving a woman being robbed of $19,000 in jewelry as an example. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → September 30, 2026 NOW Toronto City Life Minimum wage, heating rules and more: Here’s what’s changing in Ontario this October What to know Between indoor temperature requirements and minimum wage increases, Ontario residents will see a series of changes this October. Minimum wage increase Some... The post Minimum wage, heating rules and more: Here’s what’s Read the full report at NOW Toronto → September 30, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Toronto is getting a giant free outdoor Friendsgiving feast with room for 450 people If you’re looking to break bread with hundreds of fellow Torontonians this Thanksgiving, a giant community feast is popping up under the city’s favourite concrete overpass. On Thursday, October 8, The Bentway is playing host Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 30, 2026 Global News Toronto Local News Blue Jays GM Atkins says ‘everything needs to be assessed’ after last-place finish Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said "everything needs to be assessed" in the wake of the team's performance this past season. Read the full report at Global News Toronto → September 30, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink The Cheltenham Badlands offer an otherworldly hiking experience just outside Toronto Just outside Toronto is a rare geological formation unlike anything else in Southern Ontario: the Cheltenham Badlands. Located along the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the Badlands were created millions of years ago Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Peel police warn of rise in distraction thefts with 266 cases so far this year Peel police are warning of an increase in distraction thefts in the region after receiving 266 reports so far this year. They said people should avoid unwanted physical contact and report any suspicious activity, vehicles Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink An iconic Toronto chef just opened his dream Italian spot in Rosedale One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year has finally arrived — and it was worth the wait. After nearly ten years with Buca Yorkville, chef Justin Friedlich has moved over to Rosedale Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Maple Leafs lose season opener to Canadiens as McKenna, Marchenko make Toronto debut Gavin McKenna and Kirill Marchenko were among 10 players to suit up with Toronto for the first time in a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens as the NHL regular season opened for both teams. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News New bus-only roadway on former Scarborough RT route will shorten commute times: TTC Some Scarborough commuters will have their travel time shortened, the TTC says, thanks to the opening of the new Scarborough Busway on Wednesday. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Toronto could hit 25 C on the first day of October before temperatures take a plunge Toronto could kick off October with a summer-like high of between 23 C and 25 C on Thursday, according to Environment Canada. That’s about six to eight degrees warmer than the normal daytime high of Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 30, 2026 BetaKit Technology Workplace AI adoption accelerates among Indigenous peoples Toronto Metropolitan University report shows rate of Indigenous workers using AI outpacing counterparts. The post Workplace AI adoption accelerates among Indigenous peoples first appeared on BetaKit . Read the full report at BetaKit → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Toronto's mayoral candidates on how they'll address transit affordability and TTC fares With less than a month until voters head to the polls, Toronto's mayoral candidates promise a wide range of value propositions for the TTC, including continued fare freezes, refunds for late vehicles and fare evasion Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 30, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Now that you know the truth, what do you do about reconciliation? Fear of making a misstep can leave people unsure how to participate in reconciliation, but both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people say there are countless ways to contribute. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 29, 2026 CBC Toronto Local News Police release images and description of pickup truck involved in fatal Mississauga hit and run Police have released a description of a pickup truck that they believe fatally struck a man in his 60s in a hit and run in Mississauga on Tuesday. Read the full report at CBC Toronto → September 29, 2026 MobileSyrup Technology This NBA-style rec league is expanding to more Canadian cities Brodie Rec League, one of North America’s largest recreational basketball leagues, is launching a major Canadian expansion backed by millions in funding and a new player app experience rebuilt with AI. According to the company, Read the full report at MobileSyrup → September 29, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink NYC’s famous Hamburger America is teaming up with Toronto’s top smash burger spot this weekend If you consider yourself a true burger aficionado, clear your schedule for this weekend. Toronto favourite Burger Drops has just announced a massive two-day collaboration with world-renowned burger scholar, author and filmmaker George Motz as Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 29, 2026 BetaKit Technology How Brodie Rec is turning recreational basketball into a $10-million growth story Toronto app that helps you feel like a basketball star wants to be in 100 North American cities by the end of 2027. The post How Brodie Rec is turning recreational basketball into a $10-million Read the full report at BetaKit → September 29, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink The strangest real ghost towns near Toronto to visit this Halloween season As Halloween creeps upon us, perhaps one way to get into the spirit is by visiting a ghost town. These towns aren’t actually filled with ghosts, they’re abandoned (or nearly abandoned) areas that still have Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 29, 2026 MobileSyrup Technology The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary concert confirmed for Canada The Legend of Zelda‘s 40th anniversary concert is officially coming to Canada. The tour was announced during the Zelda Nintendo Direct earlier this month, but at the time, Canadian dates weren’t listed. Now, we know Read the full report at MobileSyrup → September 29, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Toronto Maple Leafs land Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster deal ahead of NHL season opener On the eve of a new NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced a blockbuster trade sending forward Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets for right-winger Kirill Marchenko in a multi-player deal. Knies, along Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 29, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Toronto’s iconic Phoenix Concert Theatre is moving to Parkdale Hall in the west end For a long time, the Phoenix Concert Theatre held it down as the only mid-sized concert venue in the city. A place where up-and-coming international acts like, say, Billie Eilish could play before hitting the Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 29, 2026 MobileSyrup Technology Amazon Prime Video hosts Wednesday Night Hockey this season The National Hockey League (NHL) and Amazon Prime Video have announced the all-new Prime Wednesday Night Hockey for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, with a special media event in downtown Toronto—and I was able to attend. Read the full report at MobileSyrup → September 29, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink The King of College Street strikes again with a brand new Toronto restaurant When Chef Grant van Gameren opened Rosetta in Prince Edward County earlier this year — and perhaps a few times before that — he told us it might be his last new project for a Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 29, 2026 BetaKit Technology Ex-General Fusion employee raises $4 million USD for fusion diagnostics startup Daedal Toronto-based firm provides plasma measurement systems for fusion companies. The post Ex-General Fusion employee raises $4 million USD for fusion diagnostics startup Daedal first appeared on BetaKit . Read the full report at BetaKit → September 29, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Ontario’s most popular pumpkin experience is coming even closer to Toronto this year A tunnel lit up by thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin sculptures and live carving demonstrations: Pumpkins After Dark has become a totally spectacular annual Halloween tradition in Ontario. And this year, it’s coming even closer Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 29, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink This Ontario provincial park is one of the best spots in all of North America to see fall colours Seeing the trees change colour is almost a rite of passage in Ontario. If you’re looking for the most picturesque places to experience peak shades of golden bronze, orange and rustic red this autumn, there’s Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 28, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink The 10 best things to do this week in Toronto This story was last updated: Sept. 28, 2026 Somehow, we’re already hitting October this week. But the weather has stayed pretty stunning, which only means making plans is more difficult than ever — there are Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 28, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Toronto’s world-famous Christmas market is returning this November, and tickets are on sale now Christmas already? We haven’t even gotten through Halloween yet (and somehow, it still feels like summer). But we’re not complaining. The Distillery Winter Village is officially returning to the Distillery District on Nov. 12, and Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 28, 2026 BetaKit Technology ThoughtWire explores sale after debt-fuelled growth strategy fails Toronto software firm has struggled to bounce back from COVID-19 and high debt burden. The post ThoughtWire explores sale after debt-fuelled growth strategy fails first appeared on BetaKit . Read the full report at BetaKit → September 28, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Nuit Blanche 2026: 10 wild installations to see in Toronto this weekend Nuit Blanche returns this weekend for its 20th anniversary! Expect more than 70 contemporary art projects to take over Toronto’s streets and public spaces from sunset to sunrise, running from 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 28, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Where to buy orange shirts in Toronto that support Indigenous communities On Sept. 30, the entire country will be honouring the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and orange shirts are in high demand. Orange Shirt Day, as it’s otherwise known, is meant to honour Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 28, 2026 BetaKit Technology Biossil hits unicorn status with new OpenAI-led financing Toronto-based biotech raises $153 million USD to give discarded drug candidates an AI-assisted second chance. The post Biossil hits unicorn status with new OpenAI-led financing first appeared on BetaKit . Read the full report at BetaKit → September 28, 2026 MobileSyrup Technology The 10 best movies I saw at TIFF 2026 While I’m known as the “gaming guy” at MobileSyrup, my second great love is film. For me, there’s nothing as sacred as going into a theatre, silencing my phone, and locking into a cinematic journey Read the full report at MobileSyrup → September 28, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Chefs from you favourite Toronto restaurants are going head-to-head on ‘Top Chef Canada’ Top Chef Canada is back for Season 13, and this year, the GTA has a particularly strong presence in the kitchen. The new season brings together a mix of first-time contestants and returning Top Chef Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 28, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink This NHL player decided to start a kids’ band off the ice and his teammates love it During the NHL season, Ontario hockey player Ryan O’Reilly is busy putting up numbers on the ice. But in the off-season, you might find him in a recording studio in Nashville, creating a kids’ album Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 28, 2026 Spacing Toronto City Life EXCLUSIVE: Inside the contract to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes After the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) shot down CycleTO’s legally innovative charter challenge that sought to stop Doug Ford’s attack on the city’s bike lanes, Queen’s Park wasted little time before issuing a request Read the full report at Spacing Toronto → September 25, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Toronto Is Quietly Leading Canada’s iGaming Industry: Expert Daisy Harrison Explains Why Since Ontario launched its regulated online gambling market in 2022, the province has become one of the most closely watched and regularly discussed iGaming markets in North America. Interestingly, as the online gambling scene develops Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 25, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink New comedy series ‘Slo Pitch’ is about to be TV’s next big queer sports hit Canadian TV is on a roll: lest you feared Heated Rivalry was a one-hit wonder, there’s a new queer sports show in town, and it’s hilarious, irreverent and deliberately “failing” at being sexy (no shower Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 25, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ brings the heat to Toronto There was a moment at last night’s opening of Hell’s Kitchen at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, and it left the room shook. The Alicia Keys jukebox musical has landed in Toronto for an extended stay Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 25, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink Korea’s No. 2 bakery chain just opened in Toronto and the pastries look unreal One of South Korea’s biggest bakery chains has quietly opened inside the new H Mart in North York last Thursday, bringing its signature French-style baking and Korean-inspired flavours to Toronto for the first time. Even Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 25, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink A new multi-story caviar and truffle bar just opened in this hidden Yorkville space Kasra Khorramnejad and Afton Joy Rentz have a passion for the finer things in life, and they dreamed of sharing it with their community. So they’ve opened Salt & Sand, a Yorkville restaurant that spotlights Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 25, 2026 Streets of Toronto Food Drink The Toronto Zoo’s adorable new baby wombat needs a name, and you can help choose it Just a few weeks after announcing the birth of its adorable pygmy hippo calf, the Toronto Zoo has another super cute new resident, and this time, the zoo is asking the public to help give Read the full report at Streets of Toronto → September 25, 2026 The Local Community Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow: What She’s Done and What She’s Promising in 2026 The post Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow: What She’s Done and What She’s Promising in 2026 appeared first on The Local . Read the full report at The Local →