Toronto Fans Give Gold-Winning Matthews Standing Ovation
Hockey fans chose grace over grudge when their captain returned home after beating Canada for Olympic gold. The arena erupted in applause instead of boos.
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8-Year-Old's Letter Brings Baseball Dad Back to Toronto
Max Scherzer's daughter wrote a heartfelt letter to the Blue Jays asking them to re-sign her father, and the team made her wish come true. The touching family moment led to the legendary pitcher's return on a one-year deal.
AI Workshop Turns 3-Day Project Into Published Research
Scientists from three continents gathered at University of Toronto to explore how AI foundation models can speed up scientific breakthroughs. One team turned their hackathon project into published research in just three days.
8-Year-Old's Letter Brings MLB Star Back to Toronto
Max Scherzer's daughter Brooke wrote a heartfelt letter to the Blue Jays asking them to bring her dad back. The team just re-signed him, and her sweet words are melting hearts across baseball.
Mandela's Great Grandson Brings Peace Message to Toronto Kids
Nelson Mandela's great grandson Siyabulela is touring Toronto schools to teach children about reconciliation and building bridges between communities. The social justice activist visited a Scarborough preschool to share his great grandfather's message of peace during a time when the world feels increasingly divided.
Canadian Nail Salon's Hilarious Ads Spark Road Trips
A Toronto nail salon is going viral for turning popular internet videos into unexpected comedy gold. People are now driving hours across the border just to get their nails done by Henry. ##
Blue Jays Pitcher Thanks Canada After World Series Run
Chris Bassitt penned a heartfelt thank you to Canadian fans after three incredible years with the Toronto Blue Jays, including a World Series run. The veteran pitcher donated over $200,000 to youth baseball programs during his time north of the border.
Toronto River That Caught Fire Now Teems With Salmon
A river once so polluted it burst into flames is now home to over 20 fish species after a $1 billion cleanup. Atlantic salmon, bass, and rare bowfin have returned to Toronto's Don River for the first time in living memory.
Buck Martinez Retires After 45 Years With Blue Jays
Buck Martinez, the beloved voice of Toronto Blue Jays baseball, is retiring after nearly 45 years with the organization as a player, manager, and broadcaster. The Canadian sports icon who once doubted his trade to Toronto now calls it the best thing that ever happened to him.
Toronto Startup Raises $750M for Self-Driving Robotaxis
A Toronto company just secured three-quarters of a billion dollars to bring driverless cars to city streets using groundbreaking AI technology. Waabi's partnership with Uber could put 25,000 autonomous taxis on the road, transforming how we get around.
Scientists Find Bacteria's Ultimate Defense: One Tiny Protein
University of Toronto researchers discovered a single protein that both detects and destroys viruses infecting bacteria, potentially revolutionizing how we fight infections. This compact defender could help develop safer treatments for antibiotic-resistant diseases.
Blue Jays Honor Joe Carter With Statue for 1993 World Series
Baseball legend Joe Carter will be immortalized outside Toronto's Rogers Centre with a statue celebrating his unforgettable walk-off home run that won the 1993 World Series. The Blue Jays surprised their franchise icon with the news as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
Toronto's COVID Pause Reversed This 'Forever Chemical
When Toronto locked down during COVID, a tiny forever chemical called TFA dropped dramatically in the atmosphere. Scientists say this discovery means we might actually be able to control these pollutants after all.
Canada Adds 3,600km of Bike Paths in Two Years
Canada's cycling network just grew by the distance between Toronto and Edmonton, giving more people safer ways to bike to work, school, and everyday destinations. A new study shows the country added 3,600 kilometers of cycling infrastructure between 2022 and 2024, with smaller cities leading the charge.
Toronto's Indigenous Hub Transforms Entire City Block
A Toronto city block now features buildings designed entirely by and for Indigenous communities, with traditional healing spaces, symbolic architecture, and cultural elements woven into every detail. It's a blueprint for how cities can honor the people who first called them home.
New Sensor Could End Toxic Deicing Fluid at Airports
A lightweight ice-detecting sensor developed at the University of Toronto could eliminate the need for toxic aircraft deicing chemicals while saving airlines time and money. The breakthrough technology detects ice forming in real time and may eventually melt it automatically.
Toronto Man Brings Joy to Transit Riders One Greeting at a Time
A lonely Toronto commuter transformed his own life by doing something radically simple: wishing strangers a great day on public transit. Now Minjae Cho's daily acts of kindness are changing how an entire city connects.