Toronto Today

1 week ago | torontotoday.ca | Charlie Pinkerton

Editor's note: This article originally appeared on The Trillium, a Village Media website devoted exclusively to covering provincial politics at Queen’s Park. Political leaders behind a project that would reshape Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood, refashioning it as core to the city's transit system, visited the site Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future East Harbour transit hub.

1 week ago | torontotoday.ca | Alex Flood

Parts of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway (DVP) saw significant overnight closures after an armed carjacking, Toronto police said. A stolen vehicle was located by officers just before 11:10 p.m., leading to suspects fleeing on the DVP and Gardiner Expressway, according to police. It is unclear at this time if any arrests or injuries occurred. Ontario's police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, is now investigating.

1 week ago | torontotoday.ca | Alex Flood

To many in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community, Pride Month events and alcohol consumption often go hand in hand — particularly towards the end of June when thousands descend on the Church-Wellesley Village to visit popular bars and clubs. But for those looking to celebrate Pride sober, there are numerous community organizations across the city that have been facilitating family-friendly Pride gatherings that don’t include booze and other substances.

1 week ago | torontotoday.ca | Gabe Oatley

Amidst a heated battle with the provincial government over its 2025-26 budget, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has proposed increasing class sizes next year for some of its specialized programs for students with disabilities. The decision would affect hundreds of the board’s most vulnerable learners citywide.

1 week ago | torontotoday.ca | Alex Flood

Father’s Day isn’t a cause for celebration for everyone, but two Toronto women are making the day a little easier for residents who don’t have a dad to spend the occasion with. Amanda Katz and Nikki Lewis are the co-founders of The Parentless Club, a new group that brings locals together who have lost one or both of their parents. The two hosted their first-ever Fatherless Day event at Bellwoods Brewery on Sunday where attendees could grab a beer, share stories and offer support to one another.