Only in Toronto

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Only in Toronto from blogTO covers local culture, restaurants, the latest news and other happenings in the city. Hosted by Dani Stover.

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06.25.2019

Drake officially surpassed The Beatles for the number of top 10 singles, as Money in the Grave comes in at number seven this week. Sidewalk Labs has unveiled their extensive master plan for Toronto’s neighbourhood of the future along the ...

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06.26.2019 New development set for downtown Toronto will be the largest of its kind in Canada A massive brawl broke out at the Eaton Centre following a far-right rally on Saturday. A development proposed for the downtown core could dramatically change the skyline, and Toronto was just ranked 115th most expensive city in the world. Another ...
06.25.2019 Sidewalk Labs unveils master plan for Toronto’s waterfront Drake officially surpassed The Beatles for the number of top 10 singles, as Money in the Grave comes in at number seven this week. Sidewalk Labs has unveiled their extensive master plan for Toronto’s neighbourhood of the future along the ...
06.24.2019 How the US Consulate celebrated Pride in Toronto Concertgoers at the 90s Nostalgia Wayback Dance Party were left a little high and dry in Vaughan. The city is investigating long-term flood relief options for the Toronto Islands, and a new ferry service could take you to the Niagara ...
06.21.2019 Oakland police confirm that an officer pushed Raptors president Masai Ujiri Drake is living it up in a new series of photos posted on his Instagram page. Police in Oakland are now confirming that an officer did push Raptors president Masai Ujiri at Oracle Arena last week. The AGO has a ...
06.20.2019 Ontario government will allow landlords to increase rent by highest amount since 2013 Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet today, OSAP cuts are worse than a lot of students had anticipated, and new rental guidelines means landlords can increase your rent by the highest amount since 2013. Kawhi Leonard was spotted dining at the ...
06.19.2019 Kawhi Leonard spotted in Niagara Falls Toronto Raptor Serge Ibaka asked his teammates what they were looking forward to eating now that the season is over. Kawhi Leonard was spotted in Niagara Falls with his family, which led to a lot of free agency speculation. New ...
06.18.2019 City of Toronto reviewing issues with Raptors parade after several complaints Yesterday was the day of all days for Toronto. It was celebratory, for sure, and there were some laughs, but a few scary incidents also made it very chaotic for fans in and around Nathan Phillips Square. Mayor John Tory ...
06.17.2019 Toronto celebrates We the North Day It is officially We the North Day in Toronto, and the city showed up for their 2019 NBA Champions. The day started with the Toronto Raptors victory parade, which ended up at Nathan Phillips Square for a rally with tens ...
06.14.2019 Toronto Raptors win their first NBA Championship The Toronto Raptors made history, winning their first franchise NBA Championship, beating the Golden State Warriors 114-110 at Oracle Arena. Kawhi Leonard received the Finals MVP award for the second time, and celebrations spilled out onto the streets of Toronto. ...
06.13.2019 Old Navy employee fired for alleged racial profiling incident at a Toronto mall The Raptors could win the NBA Championship tonight in Game 6 at Oracle Arena, and if it's anything like Monday night, most of the country will be watching. Since Kawhi Leonard came to Toronto, his name has become a popular ...
06.12.2019 Raptors fans show they are sorry for cheering Kevin Durant's injury Raptors fans apologize for cheering Kevin Durant’s injury with flowers and charity donations. Bell is also apologizing to thousands of customers for a malfunction that cut off the last 30 seconds of Game 5. Rogers is offering a new unlimited ...
06.11.2019 The Golden State Warriors win in Toronto to force Game 6ix The Raptors lost last night, and Toronto fans are taking some heat for cheering when Kevin Durant went down with an injury. After the game, a Golden State fan on the street was allegedly sucker-punched, and police are investigating. Oprah’s ...
06.10.2019 Toronto Raptors fans will sing O Canada before Game 5 of the NBA Finals Raptors fans in Toronto, and all across the country will sing O Canada before Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Canadian Tire put up a bunch of new nets, and provided free basketballs at parks around the city. Bylaw officers ...
06.07.2019 Toronto Raptors are costing McDonald's millions Mark Stevens, the man who pushed Kyle Lowry, has been fined by the league, and banned from any NBA activities for one year. McDonald’s is losing millions of dollars because of the Toronto Raptors. The TTC has had it with ...
06.06.2019 Fan who pushed Toronto's Kyle Lowry identified as part owner of the Warriors The Toronto Raptors may not know which bridge to take to get to Oracle Arena, but they had no trouble finding the net in game three of the NBA finals against Golden State. A fan who pushed Kyle Lowry has ...
06.05.2019 Spiderman gets into shouting match with street preachers near Yonge-Dundas Square A local Spiderman impersonator isn't so friendly when you're preaching on his turf. The Ontario Government could override two of Toronto's major infrastructure plans, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is warning the PC's to not break their contract with ...
06.04.2019 Toronto bike lanes are not parking spaces Kawhi Leonard filed a lawsuit against Nike for using a logo he designed in college. A guy on twitter has been taking photos of all the vehicles that park in the bike lane in front of Tim Hortons, near King ...
06.03.2019 Toronto is the fastest growing city in Canada and the U.S. Drake was sporting a Home Alone hoodie last night at the Raptors game, poking fun at Kevin Durant, and Mcaulay Culkin noticed. Toronto’s population is growing faster than any other city in the U.S. and Canada, which may explain why ...
05.31.2019 Drake trolls Steph Curry during Game 1 of NBA Finals in Toronto Drake was on his best behaviour last night, after a warning from the NBA commissioner ahead of the championship series, but that didn’t stop him from trolling Steph Curry and the gang. Fans filled the streets after the Raptors win, ...
05.30.2019 Raptors fans boo Golden State Warriors outside St. Regis Hotel in Toronto Fans were lining up at Jurassic Park early this morning to get a spot to watch tonight’s historic Raptors game. People have also been waiting outside the St. Regis Hotel to boo the Golden State Warriors. Select Cineplex movie theatres ...
05.29.2019 Almost all of the U.S. wants Toronto to win the NBA finals One of the most famous nightclubs in Toronto’s Church and Wellesley Village is closing after 20 years. Las Vegas oddsmakers are now in favour of Kawhi Leonard re-signing with the Raptors, and most of the States are cheering for the ...
05.28.2019 Another Kawhi Leonard mural pops up in Toronto Toronto Raptor Serge Ibaka was spotted at popular Chinatown restaurant Rol San after the team's big win on Saturday night. A new mural has popped up in Regent Park, calling Kawhi Leonard the “King of the North.” The PCs confirmed ...
05.27.2019 Toronto landlord fined for illegally evicting tenants Toronto Raptors fans lined up to get their hands on their very own New Balance limited edition Kawhi Leonard Fun Guy shirt, and Smash Mouth tweeted that they don’t like Drake’s courtside antics. Doug Ford announced that the Ontario Government ...
05.24.2019 The city shows up to cheer on the Raptors with Drake at Jurassic Park Drake was at Jurassic Park last night with his crew, hyping up the huge crowd, as the Raptors beat the Bucks in Milwaukee to take the series lead. The Don Valley Parkway will be closed for maintenance on Sunday. Disturbing ...
05.23.2019 Toronto just got a new Japanese-style love hotel That epic image of Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer beater basket has been made into a huge mural at OD Toronto, and like the Raptors, it has attracted some celebrity spectators. A three-alarm fire destroyed part of a historic hotel in the ...
05.22.2019 Blue lights in the bathroom are being used to curb drug use at a Toronto McDonalds A popular bakery known for its outrageous cookie creations is closing on their own terms. A car drove into the newly-renovated Fresh restaurant this morning, closing off a section of Spadina Avenue. In an attempt to curb drug use, a ...
05.21.2019 Ferry service could take commuters from Etobicoke to downtown Toronto A group of young people were caught on camera shooting firecrackers at, and into, vehicles near Jane and Sheppard last night. A popular lawn games bar in Little Italy is closing, but it's not the end. A ferry service could ...
05.17.2019 Ontario is investing $100K in hats for hunters Doug Ford announced that the PC Government will provide funding to a company that encourages responsible harvesting of animal hides by giving hunters free hats. The Fairmont Royal York is opening two new restaurants next month, and a popular after ...
05.16.2019 Toronto is home to the world’s smallest hat shop Mayor John Tory’s black and gold Raptors jacket was the talk of the town last night, even though Toronto lost in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Ontario Government announced that they are pulling funding from a stem ...
05.15.2019 Doug Ford booed at Special Olympics ceremony in Toronto Someone created a parody video of Doug Ford’s anti-carbon tax ad, and then Ford was booed at a Special Olympics ceremony at the Metro Convention Centre. A Canadian Tire employee was caught on a dashcam taking a customer’s whip out ...
05.14.2019 Ontario announces more cuts to Toronto Public Health No Frills just released an 8-bit in-browser video game where you can score PC Optimum points. A popular 24-hour bagel joint in Ottawa is opening a location in Etobicoke. Oreo has joined in the fight for the Iron Throne, and ...
05.13.2019 Cashless businesses in Toronto are accused of being classist Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals after a close game seven win over the 76ers Sunday night. WestJet airlines announced a $5 billion deal with Canadian company, Onex Corporation. Businesses in the ...
05.10.2019 Speed limits are going up on three Ontario highways Drake has got a new ride, a jumbo jet, that he has been showing off online. An Air Canada plane collided with a fuel tanker truck on the runway at Pearson Airport this morning. A popular sustainable fashion brand is ...
05.09.2019 Ontario is coming for those old red-and-white health cards The AGO has announced some changes, which include revamping their pricing model, with free admission for anyone 25 and under, and $35 annual memberships for everyone else. The city of Toronto is in the red because of all the new ...
05.08.2019 What to expect at Toronto's new Tokyo Smoke on Yonge Chair girl, Marcella Zoia’s choice of friends, and use of social media has landed her in some hot water again. The Ontario Government is cutting funding to Toronto Tourism, and the GM plant in Oshawa will be converted to save ...
05.07.2019 Toronto's real estate rapper A guy named Arty Basinski wrote and produced a rap song and video, to try and sell a little yellow house in Toronto. Firefighters were called out to a suspicious blaze at York Memorial Collegiate Institute near Eglinton and Keele. ...
05.06.2019 More than 300 cats found in Toronto apartment Rescue officials found over 300 cats living in one small apartment in North York this weekend. Police are looking for a rogue parachuter after video captured a person literally flying into the city. A local nursery may have to destroy ...
05.03.2019 Police catch man running through TTC tunnel Toronto’s largest LGBTQ film festival kicks off later this month with the Canadian premiere of the Elton John biopic, Rocketman. Someone jumped onto the TTC tracks, and ran through the tunnel this morning at North York Centre Station, which caused ...
05.02.2019 Baby sewer goose saved by Toronto Wildlife Centre Drake took home plenty of hardware last night at the Billboard Music Awards, and he may have spoiled Game of Thrones for anyone who missed this week’s episode. A condo complex will replace Scotiabank Theatre at the corner of Richmond ...
05.01.2019 Toronto's Gardiner Expressway bunged up by convoy of protesting truck drivers A great big convoy of dump trucks used the Gardiner Expressway to protest rising commercial insurance rates. Doug Ford was on Fox News promoting the province, while people rallied against him at Queen's Park. K-pop supergroup BTS enjoyed a meal ...
04.30.2019 How illegal cannabis stores continue to operate in Toronto Fans of the Toronto Raptors have some complaints about playoff ticket prices, leading to empty seats at Scotiabank Arena. The new Canadian ten dollar bill, featuring activist Viola Desmond won banknote of the year. The Sakura cherry blossoms at High ...
04.29.2019 New transit shelter in Toronto is completely enclosed A recent poll says that the Canadian accent is kind of hot. A new, fully enclosed transit shelter was installed at the corner of King and Bathurst, to make a point. The 401 is putting on a few lanes, Toronto’s ...
04.26.2019 Government of Canada auctioning off an old TTC subway car You could be the proud owner of an old TTC subway car that's on the auction block for a starting bid of just $5. June Records on College Street is opening up a new event space next month. The Toronto ...
04.25.2019 What to do if a Toronto taxi driver refuses to give you a short ride The Ontario Government is giving the chop to a program that planted millions of trees, as part of the province’s new cost-cutting measures. A new report says that most of us can’t afford to buy a house in Toronto, based ...
04.24.2019 Toronto’s third legal weed store is open for business The Drake curse may have ended, as the Raptors move on to round two of the NBA playoffs, but the Justin Bieber curse has just begun, as the Leafs lost their series to Boston (again). People don’t like waiting for ...
04.23.2019 Canada Geese in Toronto are just like us It's nesting season for Canada Geese, and they can be nasty, so be careful. Soon you’ll be able to buy Beyond Meat burgers at grocery stores, and popular vintage warehouse Black Market is closing their basement location, for something above-ground ...
04.22.2019 Toronto man will voice Justin Trudeau in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons A reporter in Toronto, who does impressions on the side, will be the voice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an upcoming Canada-themed episode of The Simpsons. The TTC is hoping some floor signs will help move passengers at Bloor-Yonge ...
04.18.2019 Ontario is cutting funding to public libraries The city has made revisions to noise bylaws, which include changes to how much noise you can make, and when you make it. They've also upped the fines, so you’d better keep it down. The city also hopes to curb ...
04.17.2019 The Drake curse continues The latest team to fall to the Drake curse is the Paris Saint-Germain football club, who suffered their biggest loss in almost 20 years after a defenceman posed for a picture with the Toronto rapper. Italian chain, Eataly will open ...
04.16.2019 Toronto is making the King Street Pilot permanent The TTC is greening their fleet with the addition of new zero-emission electric buses. The city voted to make the King Street Pilot permanent, a popular pub at Queen and Carlaw is closing because the landlord is raising the rent, ...

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New development set for downtown Toronto will be the largest of its kind in Canada

Sidewalk Labs unveils master plan for Toronto’s waterfront

How the US Consulate celebrated Pride in Toronto

Oakland police confirm that an officer pushed Raptors president Masai Ujiri

Ontario government will allow landlords to increase rent by highest amount since 2013

Kawhi Leonard spotted in Niagara Falls

City of Toronto reviewing issues with Raptors parade after several complaints

Toronto celebrates We the North Day

Toronto Raptors win their first NBA Championship

Old Navy employee fired for alleged racial profiling incident at a Toronto mall

Raptors fans show they are sorry for cheering Kevin Durant's injury

The Golden State Warriors win in Toronto to force Game 6ix

Toronto Raptors fans will sing O Canada before Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Toronto Raptors are costing McDonald's millions

Fan who pushed Toronto's Kyle Lowry identified as part owner of the Warriors

Spiderman gets into shouting match with street preachers near Yonge-Dundas Square

Toronto bike lanes are not parking spaces

Toronto is the fastest growing city in Canada and the U.S.

Drake trolls Steph Curry during Game 1 of NBA Finals in Toronto

Raptors fans boo Golden State Warriors outside St. Regis Hotel in Toronto

Almost all of the U.S. wants Toronto to win the NBA finals

Another Kawhi Leonard mural pops up in Toronto

Toronto landlord fined for illegally evicting tenants

The city shows up to cheer on the Raptors with Drake at Jurassic Park

Toronto just got a new Japanese-style love hotel

Blue lights in the bathroom are being used to curb drug use at a Toronto McDonalds

Ferry service could take commuters from Etobicoke to downtown Toronto

Ontario is investing $100K in hats for hunters

Toronto is home to the world’s smallest hat shop

Doug Ford booed at Special Olympics ceremony in Toronto

Ontario announces more cuts to Toronto Public Health

Cashless businesses in Toronto are accused of being classist

Speed limits are going up on three Ontario highways

Ontario is coming for those old red-and-white health cards

What to expect at Toronto's new Tokyo Smoke on Yonge

Toronto's real estate rapper

More than 300 cats found in Toronto apartment

Police catch man running through TTC tunnel

Baby sewer goose saved by Toronto Wildlife Centre

Toronto's Gardiner Expressway bunged up by convoy of protesting truck drivers

How illegal cannabis stores continue to operate in Toronto

New transit shelter in Toronto is completely enclosed

Government of Canada auctioning off an old TTC subway car

What to do if a Toronto taxi driver refuses to give you a short ride

Toronto’s third legal weed store is open for business

Canada Geese in Toronto are just like us

Toronto man will voice Justin Trudeau in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons

Ontario is cutting funding to public libraries

The Drake curse continues

Toronto is making the King Street Pilot permanent

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