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Today’s Top Stories:
⚖️ Toronto Hit with $50M Class Action Lawsuit
A proposal for a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers who were denied access to shelter beds between November 2022 and October 2023. The lawsuit is seeking $50M plus special damages to be assessed. Learn More →
🚔 Police Make Arrests in Tow-Truck Violence
Toronto Police Service has established connections between a string of violent incidents in the GTA and the tow truck industry. Ten suspects have been taken into custody. Read More →
🚄 New Head of the TTC Announced
Mayor Olivia Chow announced Mandeep Lali as the new head of the TTC. Lali has previous experience running subway operations for New York City’s transportation authority. Lali said his goal is “to make the TTC the most reliable transit system in North America.” Full Story →
🚔 OPP Make Arrests In Child Sexual Exploitation Probe
The OPP have arrested 36 men on 128 charges on a large scale investigation made up of 21 police forces in the province wide effort to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation on the internet. Full Story →
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⚠️ Air Conditioners Recalled Over Mold Concerns:
Health Canada has recalled tens of thousands of air conditions from multiple brand names over mold exposure and the respiratory symptoms caused. Learn More →
🕊️ New Data Shows 2,200 Dead in Ontario From Opioid Crisis
Newly released data from the Chief Coroner shows a 15% decrease last year in opioid related deaths from 2023. The Chief Coroner’s office had recorded 2639 opioid deaths in 2023, dropping to 2200 in 2024. Learn More →
🧬 Toronto Police Use Genetics to Identify Victim From 1996
After 30 years, the Toronto Police Services has closed a cold case investigation into a 1996 death after using genetic genealogy to find potential relatives through DNA. Learn More →
🚌 Durham Region Bus Drivers Strike Could Begin Saturday
Durham Region Transit has issued plans to end service early at 11 p.m. this Friday due to a possible strike. If there is no strike, then scheduled service will resume on Saturday. Full Story →
Did you know?
🚧 Top 10 Worst Roads in Ontario
CAA has released a list of the worst roads in Ontario as a result of their annual road advocacy campaign allowing Ontarians to voice their concerns about local roads. Six of the top ten roads on this list are in the GTA. Learn More →
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Weekend Watch
🎨 Immersive Van Gogh: The Next Chapter Exhibit
Offered all weekend, the immersive Van Gogh experience has arrived in Toronto to take you deeper into the art of Van Gogh. With extra experiences offered like a paint and sip event for a night of wine and Van Gogh inspired painting.
FRIDAY VIBES:
🎵 Toronto Blue's Society's 40th Anniversary
If you’re a fan of blues music, this is the event for you! The Toronto Blues Society is having their 40th anniversary tonight at Long Branch Social House. Join the Toronto Blues Society for a night of fantastic music and great food.
SATURDAY PICKS:
🎭 Toronto's Best Improv Show
Toronto’s Best Improv Show is back this Saturday night for top comedic talent and live music. For six years, this high-energy comedy show has been a go-to event in Toronto for guaranteed laughs.
🎭 Comedy Improv Show, "Not Safe For Work"
If you’re looking for relatable satire and spontaneous laughs, then this is the place to be. This comedy improv show takes aim at the daily grind. Anything from incompetent managers, impossible customers, and inbox insanity. Whatever your job, there is something to relate to.
SUNDAY WIND-DOWN:
🎨 Toronto Comic Arts Festival
Toronto will be home to one of the largest celebrations of comics this Sunday at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival. Meet the artists behind your favourite comics and learn more about comics through a variety of workshops and panels available.
🛍️ Toronto Sunday Market
Head to the West End Market at the Parkdale Hall to discover artisanal crafts, great food, and a variety of other vendors. Make this excursion a part of your Sunday routine, this market is offered every Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
Know about a can't-miss party, pop-up, or event coming up in the GTA? Let us know.
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Freebie Fridays
FREEBIES AROUND THE CITY 👀
🍩 National BeaverTail Pastry Day
BeaverTails is inviting fans to celebrate with a free cinnamon and sugar BeaverTail on Friday June 6th from 3PM to 5PM. Participating Toronto locations are at Toronto Waterfront and Toronto Premium Outlets.
🚜 Harbourfront Farmers Market
Come celebrate local homegrown Canadian produce at this farmers market. This farm to table market will allow you to experience the freshest products around while also supporting your local farmers. Entry to the market is free.
♻️ 2025 Golden Triangle GIANT Garage Sale
The 26th year of this garage sale is here with more than 100 houses across 13 streets participating. Discover second-hand treasures and practice sustainability this Saturday from 8:00AM to 2:00PM.
Is there a can’t miss freebie we forgot to cover? Let us know.
Yesterday’s Highlights:
🏈 TORONTO ARGONAUTS TO PLAY MONTREAL ALOUETTES TONIGHT: The Toronto Argonauts will face the Alouettes in week 1 of this 2025 season. The Argos will be starting Quarterback Nick Arbuckle and Chad Kelly is still out injured after his fracture in the 2024 season.
🏀 GAME 1 - INDIANA PACERS BEAT OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER: The Indiana Pacers take game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder played at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center in a close game of 111-110. The game won by Tyrese Haliburton with a buzzer beating point, securing the win and their only lead of the game.
⚾ TORONTO BLUE JAYS DEFEAT THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES: The Blue Jays defeated the Phillies 9-1. Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette hit a homer over the right field wall at Rogers Centre scoring 2 runs.
🏒 EDMONTON OILERS TO PLAY FLORIDA PANTHERS AFTER GAME 1 VICTORY: The Edmonton Oilers face-off against the Florida Panthers tonight after their overtime victory in game 1.
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