At the 2026 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, we asked some of Toronto's theatre artists why storytelling is so important. From identity and belonging to joy and connection, here's what they had to say. ❤️✨ Read more: nowtoronto.com/culture/2026-dora-awards/ #DoraAwards #Toronto #TorontoTheatre #Arts

Toronto Pride's longest-running stage, Blockorama is a staple for a lot of BIPOC Queer people during Pride Festival Weekend! This year, Queer & Now caught up with attendees to find out what they love most about the annual affair on Wellesley St. #Pride #Toronto #Queer #LGBTQ #2SLGBTQIA

As #Pride Toronto marks its 45th anniversary, Executive Director Kojo Modeste reflects on its origins in grassroots protest and its evolution into one of North America’s largest festivals. Watch the full interview on YouTube 🏳️‍🌈 youtu.be/tPQ2wEjg1rU

Starting July 1, #Ontario tenants will be allowed to install window or portable air conditioners in their units if their landlord doesn’t already provide them. #tenants #realestate 🔗⬇️Read more: nowtoronto.com/real-estate/...

From the Toronto Fringe Festival and BIG on Bloor to AlohaFest and the iconic Beaches Jazz Festival, July is packed with reasons to get out and explore the city! #TOEvents #SeeTorontoNow Read more below ⬇️🔗 nowtoronto.com/culture/from...

Former #BlueJays player Bo Bichette received a standing ovation during his first game in #Toronto since signing a three-year contact with the New York Mets in January.

Environment Canada has officially issued an orange heat warning for the Greater Toronto Area as a prolonged heat wave moves into the region, with temperatures expected to feel like 40 C or higher beginning Tuesday. #Toronto #HeatWave nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...

From east to west, Team Canada fans showed up in full force after Sunday's 1-0 win over South Africa. 🇨🇦⚽️ Whose celebration takes the crown — #Toronto or #Vancouver? 👀🔥 #FIFAWorldCup

Now Toronto painted the city all the colours of the rainbow yesterday! Take a look at our recap of the annual #Pride Parade through our eyes. 🏳️‍🌈

As an apology for personally victimizing what may be thousands of Janices, #Drake wined and dined dozens of them over the weekend at an exclusive downtown Toronto party. #JaniceSTFU Read more below ⬇️🔗 nowtoronto.com/culture/drak...

Canadians across the country are starting the week celebrating a historic milestone after the men’s national soccer team advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time ever. #FIFA #Canada nowtoronto.com/news/canada-...

Canadian PM Mark Carney was all in at Toronto’s #Pride Parade yesterday — including getting absolutely drenched by water guns! 😂🌈

As June comes to a close and July begins, so too will a prolonged stretch of summer heat. A heat wave is expected to settle over Toronto this week, with temperatures peaking just in time for Canada Day celebrations. #Toronto nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...

Rainbow flags are flying, glitter is thick in the air, and queer joy is everywhere. Grab your friends and head down to the Village to enjoy the final day of Pride Toronto festivities. #TorontoPride #PrideParade nowtoronto.com/culture/7-ev...

If you’re heading to Toronto’s Pride Parade this weekend, you’ll likely work up an appetite celebrating in between the festivities! From neighbourhood gems to longtime Village favourites, here are 10 places worth grabbing a bite while you’re in the area. #TorontoPride nowtoronto.com/news/where-t...

For millions of people around the world, including right here in Toronto, Pride is a celebration. For others, it's something they've never had the chance to experience. #TorontoPride nowtoronto.com/culture/my-f...

Subway Canada is serving up its newest menu item — the #SubDog! Ahead of its official June 29th launch, we gave it a try! Would you order one? 🌭

Toronto is about to be fabulous, but a little less drivable. Pride weekend is rolling in with vendors, concerts and a parade of road closures. Here’s what you need to know to best plan your commute. #Toronto #Pride 🏳️‍🌈 nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...

Iraq and Senegal have arrived in Toronto ahead of today’s FIFA World Cup showdown. Kickoff is at 3:00 pm. ⚽ #FIFA

#Canada received thousands of visitor applications from those planning to visit the country for the #WorldCup, but less than half of them got approved. nowtoronto.com/news/canada-...

Summerlicious is back in Toronto! With over 230 local restaurants curating special three-course menus at different price points, there’s something for everyone without breaking the bank ☀️ nowtoronto.com/news/summerl...

Iraq is set to face Senegal in its final group-stage match at Toronto Stadium on Friday, prompting several road closures and traffic restrictions around the venue. #Toronto #FIFA nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...

A significant heat event is expected to build across southern Ontario next week, including Toronto, with humidex values potentially reaching the low 40s, according to The Weather Network. #Toronto nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...

A group of Toronto medical students and a policy expert are urging the Canadian government to take action to address teen vaping, including banning flavoured vaping products. #Canada #vaping #health 🔗⬇️Read more: nowtoronto.com/news/canada-...

After a rainy Thursday, Pride weekend in Toronto is shaping up to be dry with seasonable conditions. 🌈☀️ #Pride #Toronto nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...

Taste of Lawrence presented by TD is gearing up to be an unforgettable start to the summer as it returns July 3-5, bringing three days of food, culture, music and community to the heart of Scarborough. #TasteOfLawrence nowtoronto.com/culture/scar...

A group of Toronto medical students and a policy expert are urging the Canadian government to take action to address teen vaping, including banning flavoured vaping products. #Canada #vaping #health nowtoronto.com/news/canada-...

Torontonians hoping to spend the day outdoors may need to rethink their plans, as thunderstorms are expected to move into the city and linger throughout much of Thursday. #Toronto nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...

As #Toronto hosts the #WorldCup for the first time in its history, Team Canada fans are sharing their take on watching it unfold from the country’s most populated city. nowtoronto.com/news/is-toro...

While both Toronto and Vancouver are hosting matches during this World Cup, the jury is out on who has the better venue 🤭 #WorldCup #FIFA #Vancouver #Toronto #TeamCanada #BCPlace #TorontoStadium

#BREAKING: In their final game within their group, Switzerland pushed #Canada down to second place on Wednesday, taking the top spot of Group B ahead of the #WorldCup knockout rounds. nowtoronto.com/news/canada-...

The streets in #Vancouver are a sea of red as Team Canada fans flood the city ahead of Canada's World Cup match against Switzerland 🇨🇦✨ #WorldCup #FIFA #TeamCanada

FIFA’s newly introduced hydration breaks are sparking backlash, with many saying they disrupt the flow of the game. Still, one sports expert says it’s about managing players’ fatigue and ensuring fairness. #WorldCup #Canada #FIFA 🔗⬇️Read more: nowtoronto.com/news/fifas-n...

Canada's Ismaël Koné, who recently suffered a serious injury while playing a World Cup match against Qatar, received a standing ovation upon arriving at BC Place in Vancouver to support Team Canada today⚽️♥️ #TeamCanada #IsmaelKoné #WorldCup #FIFA

Both Toronto and Vancouver are hosting World Cup matches, but which city is better? Fans in Vancouver shared their take — but what do you think? #WorldCup #FIFA #Toronto #Vancouver #Canada #Switzerland

Fans from PEI are showing up and showing out in Vancouver ahead of Canada's World Cup game against Switzerland ⚽️🔥 #WorldCup

Canada's next World Cup match kicks off tonight in Vancouver, with the local team taking on Switzerland. Fans already have their predictions, but who do you think is going to win? #FIFA #WorldCup #Canada #Switzerland

FIFA’s newly introduced hydration breaks are sparking backlash, with many saying they disrupt the flow of the game. Still, one sports expert says it’s about managing players’ fatigue and ensuring fairness. #WorldCup2026 #FIFA nowtoronto.com/news/fifas-n...

Canada is set to take on Switzerland in its third and highly anticipated FIFA World Cup match, and watch parties across the country are expected to be packed with fans cheering on Team Canada. #FIFA nowtoronto.com/news/where-i...

Fresh off their historic victory over Qatar, Canada is set to take on Switzerland in its third FIFA World Cup match, and local fans are confident the team can earn another crucial result. #Canada #FIFA nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...

Croatian fans have taken over downtown ahead of tonight's match against Panama, and their opinions on our city are mixed! #WorldCup #FIFA #Toronto #Croatia #Panama

Loud, proud and ready to party, Croatian fans took to the streets of Toronto to march to the stadium ahead of tonight's game, cheering for their team the whole way there ✨ #FIFA #WorldCup #Toronto

In Toronto, Croatian fans are sharing their predictions ahead of tonight's World Cup match against Panama, and they're all pretty sure they have this one in the bag! ⚽️✨ #FIFA #WorldCup #Toronto #Croatia #Panama

Things in Toronto are heating up! Panama fans have hit the streets to march to Toronto Stadium ahead of tonight’s World Cup match #WorldCup #FIFA #Toronto

This family is bringing their dad to tonight's World Cup Match in Toronto as a belated Father's Day celebration. We love to see it ⚽️♥️ #FIFA #WorldCup #Croatia #Panama

The bets are placed. The predictions are locked. Toronto is ready for Canada vs. Switzerland. #Canada #FIFA 🇨🇦⚽️

Underground Pride is bringing Toronto back to the roots of the Pride movement, honouring drag pioneer Michelle Ross and reminding us that many 2SLGBTQIA+ people around the world are still forced to live and celebrate underground. #Toronto nowtoronto.com/culture/unde...

Toronto is buzzing with Croatian pride as supporters get ready for tonight’s World Cup match! Dancing, singing, and plenty of excitement — these fans understood the assignment ⚽🎉 #FIFA #WorldCup #Toronto #Panama #Croatia

After bringing his Octane World Tour to Toronto earlier this month, Don Toliver is already planning a return to the city. #Toronto #DonToliver nowtoronto.com/culture/don-...

With a FIFA match and a Blue Jays game set to take over the city on Tuesday, sports fans and commuters are being advised to take public transit and plan ahead for significant road closures across Toronto. #Toronto #FIFA nowtoronto.com/news/toronto...