EVENT: Canada Day long weekend 2013 in and around Toronto
Happy birthday, Canada! The country turns 146 on July 1 and to celebrate, there will be fireworks, barbeques and parties across the GTA. Toronto’s official Canada Day celebration will take place July 1...
View ArticleEVENT: Taste of the Danforth returns for its 19th year
The smell of souvlaki will once again drift on Danforth Avenue between August 9 and 11, 2013 during The Taste of the Danforth. The annual food festival is in its 19th year and expects 1.3-million...
View ArticleEVENT: Beaches Jazz Festival celebrates 25 years of sandy grooves
Back in 1989 when bar owner Lido Chilelli organized the first Beaches Jazz Festival, about 3,000 people showed up to sample the tunes in Toronto’s idyllic east-end neighbourhood on the sandy shores of...
View ArticleATTRACTION: Amusement parks & outings in the GTA
The backyard sprinkler – or kiddie pool – can only entertain for so long. When the weeklong camps are over and playdates at the park have become routine, there are still plenty of options within city...
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ATTRACTION: Toronto islands offer outdoor fun and a haunted history
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse Photo courtesy of: toronto.ca Kayaking to the Toronto Islands, summer 2012 Photo by: Diana Pereira/680News Kayaking to Toronto from the Toronto Islands, summer 2012 Photo...
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DESTINATION: Harbourfront Centre offers fun & freebies at Toronto’s waterfront
A man and a woman sit lakeside at the Harbourfront Centre on a cool spring evening Saturday, May 25, 2013. Lakshine Sathiyanathan/680News A street magician performs a trick at the Harbourfront Centre...
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EVENT: TD Toronto Jazz Festival tunes up to diversity
File photo of the crowd at Nathan Phillps Square during the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Photo courtesy of: TD Toronto Jazz Festival File photo of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Photo courtesy of: TD...
View ArticleDESTINATION: Farmers’ markets: Where to get farm-fresh goods in Toronto
Skip the supermarket and celebrate summer with locally-grown foods. Pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, fresh-cut flowers and more at a farmers’ market. Find a selection of...
View ArticleEVENT: Hot summer concerts & live theatre in Toronto
Toronto’s problem isn’t a lack of hot summer concerts and live theatre to see. It’s finding the time to see all the acts that have been lined up at the city’s main venues this season. “You’ll get all...
View ArticleEVENT: Luminato breaks down barriers between artist and audience
The 7th annual Luminato festival encapsulates co-founder David Pecaut’s bold vision to showcase “the creativity in each one of us,” with an intense focus on audience participation and collaboration....
View ArticleRoad closures in Toronto: June 14-17
TORONTO – It’s that time of the year again, when weekend events take over Toronto, leading to road closures across the city. 680News will have an updated list each week, ahead of the weekend....
View ArticleIt’s official: Summer in the City!
TORONTO – Good riddance to spring, and hello to summer! Summer officially arrived at 1:04 a.m. Friday. Dave Phillips, a senior climatologist with Environment Canada, said the weather will be normal to...
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City-run pools, wading pools open Friday
TORONTO – The City of Toronto’s outdoor pools are open on a full-time basis starting Friday. Toronto has 58 outdoor pools and around 70 indoor pools. Wading pools are also officially open. Splash pads...
View Article5 things to do this weekend: Urban roots fest, Toronto Fringe, and more
As our regular 680News.com series continues, we look at events happening in the city for all ages and interests. July 5-7, 2013 Toronto Urban Roots Fest: Hear the likes of Belle and Sebastian, Neko...
View ArticleSummerlicious kicks off Friday
One of Toronto’s most anticipated culinary events kicks off Friday with nearly 200 restaurants participating in this year’s Summerlicious. Mayor Rob Ford encourages everyone to try the event which goes...
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Honda Indy roars into Toronto
Honda Indy, July 11, 2013 Photo by: Rudy Blair/680News Honda Indy, July 11, 2013 Photo by: Rudy Blair/680News Honda Indy, July 11, 2013 Photo by: Rudy Blair/680News Honda Indy, July 11, 2013 Photo by:...
View Article5 things to do this weekend: Beaches Jazz fest, Junior Carnival parade & more
As our regular 680News.com series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests. July 19-21, 2013 Forensic Services and Coroner’s Complex opening: This will be...
View ArticleEVENT: Hot summer concerts & live theatre in Toronto
Toronto’s problem isn’t a lack of hot summer concerts and live theatre to see. It’s finding the time to see all the acts that have been lined up at the city’s main venues this season. “You’ll get all...
View ArticleWeekend events in Toronto: July 26-28
As our regular 680News.com series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests. July 26-28, 2013 Necropolis tour: Check out this coolly creepy Mount Pleasant...
View ArticleEVENT: Beaches Jazz Festival celebrates 25 years of sandy grooves
Back in 1989 when bar owner Lido Chilelli organized the first Beaches Jazz Festival, about 3,000 people showed up to sample the tunes in Toronto’s idyllic east-end neighbourhood on the sandy shores of...
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