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Ontario to allow BYOB at cultural and community outdoor events
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (167+ words) Doug Ford leaves the Muskoka Craft Beer Festival in Huntsville, Ont. on Saturday, May 19, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston TORONTO - Ontario is expanding tailgating rules beyond sporting events to allow people to bring their own alcohol to cultural or community…...
What’s open and closed in Toronto over Thanksgiving weekend
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (583+ words) What you need to know about closures and changes to TTC, government offices, and local grocery stores and malls over the long weekend. Closures and operating hours changes will affect transit, government services, attractions, banks, grocery stores and more this…...
Nuit Blanche live: Toronto’s all-night arts festival is underway
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1378+ words) Toronto's all-night arts festival features more than 85 installations this year, in the theme of "translating the city." A visitor adds to The Dream Weave, an interactive installation by artist Blessyl Buan at a Nuit Blanche preview hosted by The Bentway....
Mark Kingwell: A Good Life: It’s summer but I’m overloaded with work and I’m exhausted. Am I wasting the season if I stay at home alone?
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (318+ words) Am I wasting a perfectly good summer by staying home and relaxing alone?" Which is exactly how things are likely to go when exes try to stay close with family members. Yes, it can be appealing. Here is a welcoming…...
Greater Together — how the YMCA of Greater Toronto is building a future of belonging
6+ mon, 16+ hour ago (352+ words) This content was funded and approved by the advertiser. The Y's new brand awareness campaign focuses on the strength of communities through connection and belonging. Less than half of Canadians (38 per cent) feel a sense of connection and belonging in…...
When Toronto loses a public event like Taste of the Danforth, it loses more than just a street festival
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (787+ words) A citizenry that wants to build stages, book bands and sell tasty food in the street should be encouraged. Thousands of visitors stroll down Danforth Avenue during the formerly annual street festival Taste of the Danforth, in Toronto, on August…...
Did Toronto’s scorching summer worsen wasp season? Here’s what experts say
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1034+ words) Some online reports suggest there's a surge in the number of wasps this year, with some speculating the dry and hot temperatures might be the cause." Wasps colonies are at their peak right now and experts say they may appear…...
Hit the Road and Explore Some of Canada’s Best Summer Sights with Motel 6 and Studio 6
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (361+ words) Toronto, ON, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) " Summer in Canada means vibrant festivals, breathtaking wilderness, and unforgettable road trips. Whether travellers are looking to explore lively cities or the great outdoors, Motel 6 and Studio 6 are the perfect starting point for any Canadian…...
TIFF celebrations in the city mean road closures, TTC detours. Here’s what you need to know
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (418+ words) The 50th Toronto International Film Festival kicks of Thursday and most disruptions will last until Monday but expect some delays during red carpet premieres from Sept. 10 to 13. Regular TTC service will resume Tuesday but drivers and riders should expect some delays…...
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (860+ words) Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it's debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day....