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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.
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.
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.
Baby squirrels rescued in Toronto are getting special den boxes that mimic tree cavities while they recover. Now the wildlife center needs help finding trees where young squirrels can safely transition back to the wild.
A fictional band's 20-year quest to play at Toronto's Rivoli turned the struggling venue into a tourist hotspot. Now fans from across North America are making pilgrimages to snap selfies at the legendary spot.
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.
A Nobel Prize winner's gamble in the 1980s transformed Toronto into a global AI powerhouse, now attracting billions in investment from tech giants and pharma companies alike. The Canadian city is proving you don't need Silicon Valley to build the future.
Toronto police arrested three men who used a mobile fake cell tower to blast phishing texts to tens of thousands of people. The first-of-its-kind Canadian bust shows law enforcement is catching up to a growing high-tech threat.
Musicians from across the globe are gathering in Toronto to celebrate the hammered dulcimer, an ancient percussion instrument that connects cultures from China to Appalachia. The first-ever Hammered festival brings together distant cousins of the instrument family for a cross-cultural musical conversation.
Toronto's new Ookwemin Minising neighborhood is replacing traditional streets with a half-mile car-free corridor lined with 400 trees. The innovative design reimagines urban infrastructure as living systems that manage stormwater, reduce heat, and create gathering spaces for 21,000 future residents.
Soccer fans at Toronto's World Cup viewing zone will sip from cups designed to be used 500 times instead of tossing trash after every beer. The simple switch could prevent nearly a quarter million pounds of waste from hitting landfills. #
The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn't just for vacation days anymore. New research reveals which host cities let fans cheer for their team while keeping their jobs, with Toronto and Vancouver leading the pack.
An Etobicoke couple's engagement went viral after a heartfelt proposal during Bruno Mars' Toronto show perfectly matched his hit song "Marry You." The touching moment captured thousands of fans celebrating love alongside the couple.
Three emerging designers from Qatar's creative hub stepped onto the runway in Toronto for the first time, bringing stories of multicultural identity and innovation to one of Canada's top fashion platforms. The showcase strengthened cultural ties between Qatar and Canada while challenging perceptions about Middle Eastern design. #
A critically endangered pygmy hippopotamus was born at the Toronto Zoo last week, giving hope to a species with only 2,000 left in the wild. The tiny calf was standing and nursing within hours of birth.
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.
The Toronto Rock staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Halifax Thunderbirds 13-11 in Game 1 of the National Lacrosse League Finals. One more win on Sunday gives them their seventh championship and ends a 15-year drought.
A 20-year-old pygmy hippo named Kindia has given birth to a healthy female calf at the Toronto Zoo, bringing new hope for a species with only 2,000 to 3,000 left in the wild. The newborn was standing within 15 minutes and nursing just hours after birth.
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.
A 20-year-old pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo is pregnant with a calf due in late July, part of a critical effort to save a species with fewer than 2,000 left in the wild. The birth represents hope for one of Africa's most endangered large mammals.
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