TORONTO NEWS Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/whats-brewing-toronto News and events in Toronto, Ontario. © 2026 What's Happening in Toronto? 1c85cc35-25fe-5ec8-97f3-1f0818ed9159 yes en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:48:49 -0400 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:49:23 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/aBSIWvimJU6l79PdymZtLPQaP02Ki00zhrEpNHenZbE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZDVk/ODg3ZjdkZDY4OGI3/YWFlM2M2MWIxYjIw/ZjhiYi5wbmc.jpg TORONTO NEWS episodic What's Happening in Toronto? News and events in Toronto, Ontario. News and events in Toronto, Ontario.. What's Happening in Toronto? No No Tuesday, September 8, 2026 4 4 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 full 74406c2e-571e-44ad-ab5b-e7d15780c9c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58351509 Good morning! It's Tuesday September 8, 2026. 
It's the 1st day of school.
Today: Mainly sunny, high 25 (feeling 29).
Gas prices went up 3 cents over the weekend. The average in the GTHA today is a dollar eighty six point 9.
Life is going to start getting more expensive, starting today. Canada’s counter-tariff’s kick in against the United States. Because Canada is imposing these tariffs, products will cost more to import to Canada, meaning the price is going up for Canadian shoppers.
Penalties go up today for evading the fare on Go. It’s $200 for a first offense. Make sure your Presto card is topped up before tapping. 
The Blue Jays lost 6 to 5 to the Oakland A’s last night. Tonight it's game 2 of the Blue Jays versus the Oakland Athletics.  Game time is 9:40pm. 
The Labour Day Classic: The Argos beat the Tiger Cats 37-22. 
Concerts tonight: 
Wu-Tang Clan & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony perform at the RBC Amphitheatre.
Beetlejuice: The Musical is at First Ontario Concert Hall.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.48 cents U.S. this morning.
On the calendar, today is: Star Trek Day, International Food Delivery Day, National Bacon Burger Day, and World Ampersand Day

]]> Good morning! It's Tuesday September 8, 2026. 
It's the 1st day of school.
Today: Mainly sunny, high 25 (feeling 29).
Gas prices went up 3 cents over the weekend. The average in the GTHA today is a dollar eighty six point 9.
Life is going to start getting more expensive, starting today. Canada’s counter-tariff’s kick in against the United States. Because Canada is imposing these tariffs, products will cost more to import to Canada, meaning the price is going up for Canadian shoppers.
Penalties go up today for evading the fare on Go. It’s $200 for a first offense. Make sure your Presto card is topped up before tapping. 
The Blue Jays lost 6 to 5 to the Oakland A’s last night. Tonight it's game 2 of the Blue Jays versus the Oakland Athletics.  Game time is 9:40pm. 
The Labour Day Classic: The Argos beat the Tiger Cats 37-22. 
Concerts tonight: 
Wu-Tang Clan & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony perform at the RBC Amphitheatre.
Beetlejuice: The Musical is at First Ontario Concert Hall.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.48 cents U.S. this morning.
On the calendar, today is: Star Trek Day, International Food Delivery Day, National Bacon Burger Day, and World Ampersand Day

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:44:49 -0400 What's Happening in Toronto? What's Happening in Toronto? 75 Good morning! It's Tuesday September 8, 2026. 
It's the 1st day of school.
Today: Mainly sunny, high 25 (feeling 29).
Gas prices went up 3 cents over the weekend. The average in the GTHA today is a dollar eighty six point 9.
Life is going to start getting more expensive, starting today. Canada’s counter-tariff’s kick in against the United States. Because Canada is imposing these tariffs, products will cost more to import to Canada, meaning the price is going up for Canadian shoppers.
Penalties go up today for evading the fare on Go. It’s $200 for a first offense. Make sure your Presto card is topped up before tapping. 
The Blue Jays lost 6 to 5 to the Oakland A’s last night. Tonight it's game 2 of the Blue Jays versus the Oakland Athletics.  Game time is 9:40pm. 
The Labour Day Classic: The Argos beat the Tiger Cats 37-22. 
Concerts tonight: 
Wu-Tang Clan & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony perform at the RBC Amphitheatre.
Beetlejuice: The Musical is at First Ontario Concert Hall.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.48 cents U.S. this morning.
On the calendar, today is: Star Trek Day, International Food Delivery Day, National Bacon Burger Day, and World Ampersand Day

]]> No Friday, September 4, 2026 3 3 Friday, September 4, 2026 full 3dbc466e-4b28-46ba-af02-12c238332fd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3b771ea Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:39 -0400 What's Happening in Toronto? What's Happening in Toronto? 209 No Thursday, September 3, 2026 2 2 Thursday, September 3, 2026 full 6dd9f729-ebc0-42ac-af26-3b78fb9a29ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/18fe2a01 It's Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Today: 
Mainly Cloudy with a High of 26. Severe thunderstorms brought over 100 mm of rain and 85 km/h winds to the Toronto area, knocking out power to tens of thousands of residents and causing localized flooding. 
 
Gas increased about 3 cents/Litre overnight. The average in the GTHA today is a dollar 84 point 9. The federal government has extended the temporary pause on the gasoline and diesel excise tax until January 31, 2027

The Blue Jays beat Cleveland last night 11-0. They will try to win the series tonight. Jose Soriano starts for the Jays.

The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.29 cents U.S. this morning.


On the calendar, today is: 

College Colors Day
Make a Hat Day 
World Beard Day & International Bacon Day
 and National Tackle Kids Cancer Day.

Have a terrific Thursday!

]]> It's Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Today: 
Mainly Cloudy with a High of 26. Severe thunderstorms brought over 100 mm of rain and 85 km/h winds to the Toronto area, knocking out power to tens of thousands of residents and causing localized flooding. 
 
Gas increased about 3 cents/Litre overnight. The average in the GTHA today is a dollar 84 point 9. The federal government has extended the temporary pause on the gasoline and diesel excise tax until January 31, 2027

The Blue Jays beat Cleveland last night 11-0. They will try to win the series tonight. Jose Soriano starts for the Jays.

The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.29 cents U.S. this morning.


On the calendar, today is: 

College Colors Day
Make a Hat Day 
World Beard Day & International Bacon Day
 and National Tackle Kids Cancer Day.

Have a terrific Thursday!

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:38:14 -0400 What's Happening in Toronto? What's Happening in Toronto? 66 It's Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Today: 
Mainly Cloudy with a High of 26. Severe thunderstorms brought over 100 mm of rain and 85 km/h winds to the Toronto area, knocking out power to tens of thousands of residents and causing localized flooding. 
 
Gas increased about 3 cents/Litre overnight. The average in the GTHA today is a dollar 84 point 9. The federal government has extended the temporary pause on the gasoline and diesel excise tax until January 31, 2027

The Blue Jays beat Cleveland last night 11-0. They will try to win the series tonight. Jose Soriano starts for the Jays.

The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.29 cents U.S. this morning.


On the calendar, today is: 

College Colors Day
Make a Hat Day 
World Beard Day & International Bacon Day
 and National Tackle Kids Cancer Day.

Have a terrific Thursday!

]]> No Wednesday, September 2, 2026 1 1 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 full 5f0696c6-7c1e-4ff5-9512-8bbf2d1258c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5d89b0b It's Wednesday September 2nd, 2026


Today: 

Showers ending this morning then cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Showers with thunderstorms beginning late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Local amount: 30 to 40 mm.  High 26.   

Gas did not change overnight. The average in the GTHA today is: $1.82-9. 

The Blue Jays lost 6-1 to the Cleveland Guardians last night.   Game two goes tonight in Cleveland.

The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.00 cents U.S. this morning.

On the calendar, today is: 

World Coconut Day: A global day to celebrate coconuts and their uses.

National Hug Your Hound Day: A day focused on showing extra love to your dogs.

Calendar Adjustment Day: A historical nod to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar.

Global Talent Acquisition Day: A day recognizing recruiters and human resource professionals.

National Blueberry Popsicle Day:

]]> It's Wednesday September 2nd, 2026


Today: 

Showers ending this morning then cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Showers with thunderstorms beginning late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Local amount: 30 to 40 mm.  High 26.   

Gas did not change overnight. The average in the GTHA today is: $1.82-9. 

The Blue Jays lost 6-1 to the Cleveland Guardians last night.   Game two goes tonight in Cleveland.

The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.00 cents U.S. this morning.

On the calendar, today is: 

World Coconut Day: A global day to celebrate coconuts and their uses.

National Hug Your Hound Day: A day focused on showing extra love to your dogs.

Calendar Adjustment Day: A historical nod to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar.

Global Talent Acquisition Day: A day recognizing recruiters and human resource professionals.

National Blueberry Popsicle Day:

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:22:15 -0400 What's Happening in Toronto? What's Happening in Toronto? 56 It's Wednesday September 2nd, 2026


Today: 

Showers ending this morning then cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Showers with thunderstorms beginning late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Local amount: 30 to 40 mm.  High 26.   

Gas did not change overnight. The average in the GTHA today is: $1.82-9. 

The Blue Jays lost 6-1 to the Cleveland Guardians last night.   Game two goes tonight in Cleveland.

The Canadian dollar was trading at 72.00 cents U.S. this morning.

On the calendar, today is: 

World Coconut Day: A global day to celebrate coconuts and their uses.

National Hug Your Hound Day: A day focused on showing extra love to your dogs.

Calendar Adjustment Day: A historical nod to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar.

Global Talent Acquisition Day: A day recognizing recruiters and human resource professionals.

National Blueberry Popsicle Day:

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