r/toronto • • 1d ago

Discussion 🚰/r/Toronto's Wednesday Water Cooler Chat - October 14, 2026

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We're trying something new for the r/Toronto community - Every Wednesday we'll be putting up one of these discussion threads where we can just chat with less structure than normally, so we can go off topic. Rules about civility and stuff still apply of course.

This is a trial run so if at the end of our trial it doesn't feel like its working out for the community we can get rid of it or adjust to make it better. But that is where you come in! We want your feedback and thoughts. Let us know if you have any ideas, either in the comments here or send us a modmail.

Got any plans for the weekend?
How about this weather we're having?


r/toronto • • Aug 30 '26

Megathread 🗳️Toronto's 2026 Municipal Election

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Toronto's municipal elections are coming up. Here we'll collect useful information for Torontonians to particpate in the process. If you have anything we should add or change, let us know in the comments or by sending us a modmail

Important dates for voters

  • 📋Tuesday, September 1 eligible voters can update or confirm their information on the voter's list or request to vote by mail.
  • 📇Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 PM is the deadline to get on the voter's list and still be mailed a voter information card.
  • 🙋Thursday, September 24 at 4:30 PM is the deadline to request to vote by mail.
  • 📤Monday, September 28 is when voter information cards start being mailed out.
  • 🗳️Tuesday, October 6 - Sunday October 11 from 10AM to 7PM is advance voting.
  • 🧑‍💻Sunday, October 11 at 7PM is when all eligible voters on the voter list can access their voter information card online.
  • 🌲Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 11 from 10AM to 7PM is kids vote weekend at all advance voting places.
  • 📒Sunday, October 11 is the deadline to update your information on the voters' list. After this time, voters can only make changes at the voting place when they go to vote on election day.
  • 📨Wednesday, October 14 at noon is the deadline for Toronto Elections to receive completed Mail-in Voting packages.
  • ☑️Monday, October 26 from 10AM to 8PM is Election day
  • 🧮Monday, June 28, 2027 is the last day for an eligible voter in the city of Toronto to file a compliance audit application of initial financial statements.

You can find the full list of certified candidates here, and the city election hub has lots of information including

For more help you can contact Toronto Elections at 416-338-1111 or [elections@toronto.ca](mailto:elections@toronto.ca)

For any registered candidates, You're welcome to do an AMA here so people can get to know you and your positions, just modmail us and we can talk you through confirming your identity and setting you up for one.


r/toronto • • 4h ago

Video Toronto Police arresting the Paralympian that was protesting today

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r/toronto • • 3h ago

Article Arnold Schwarzenegger Expresses His Love for Toronto Bike Lanes

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r/toronto • • 1h ago

Video Doug Ford’s attack on Toronto’s bike lanes is part of a global right-wing playbook

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r/toronto • • 5h ago

News Canadian Paralympic Swimmer joins Bike Lane Protest

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“Aly Van Wyck-Smart – a two-time Canadian paralympic swimmer, born with cerebral palsy – joined the demonstration, protesting in her wheelchair with a sign saying “this is why we can’t get decent healthcare.” She told CityNews she feels the removal of bike lanes is both dangerous and a waste of money.”


r/toronto • • 10h ago

Video New 4K mirrorless camera upgrade on the 24/7 Toronto stream

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r/toronto • • 1h ago

Picture Sticker of Doug Ford's head on a slug's body ("Slug Ford") on a construction sign at College and Yonge

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r/toronto • • 6h ago

News Racism at the TTC: Workers allege repeated incidents with nooses

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r/toronto • • 10h ago

News Hamilton woman charged with mischief at Toronto bike lane protest

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r/toronto • • 23h ago

Picture Arrest and confrontation on second night of Bloor bike lane removal protest

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Candice (p2) was arrested by TPS at around 8 pm near Gardenvale Rd / Bloor St, causing a large police force presence at the intersection and protester standoff.


r/toronto • • 8h ago

News Military needs better ammo safeguards after Toronto members accused of kidnapping, officials say

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Officials wouldn’t say whether they realized thousands of rounds of ammo were missing before they were seized by Toronto police.


r/toronto • • 2h ago

Discussion Mayoral Debate: Who is Best to Lead Toronto? | TVO Today Live

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r/toronto • • 1d ago

News One person has been arrested during a protest of the removal of bike lanes along a stretch of Bloor Street.

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r/toronto • • 10h ago

News Fire at vacant Toronto building being investigated as suspicious: police

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r/toronto • • 22h ago

Picture Huge fire at DVP and Dundas - one of the car dealerships maybe?

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r/toronto • • 12h ago

Article Opinion: We’re a former TTC chair and a transit expert. Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are both ignoring the TTC’s real problems

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r/toronto • • 10h ago

News Rain, then frost risk: Toronto and GTA brace for sharp weekend cooldown, but sunshine will be aplenty

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r/toronto • • 50m ago

Picture York University Glendon Campus during the spring 0.5

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r/toronto • • 1d ago

Discussion Thank you...ppls of Toronto

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@ Dundas and Kipling. I was running to work (the jobsite) this morning before sunrise. Thought I heard something drop on the pavement didn't think much of it figured it was coming from the construction. Come coffee break I couldn't find my car KEY!! Retraced all my steps and stuck my nose down like a bloodhound no luck I thought it dropped in the drains.

On my 4th attempt to find my car key/fob I looked up in despair and there she was!!

To the THOUGHTFUL SAMARITAN YOU ARE MY HERO!! Wishing you plenty of good karma with God's grace and blessings!! Theres a box of treats waiting for you at the bakery beside the Shoppers drugmart on Friday Oct 16.

Much love!!

-Ahmed


r/toronto • • 1d ago

Discussion Are there any plans for the City to improve the ugly walkway beside Union on York St?

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It’s always grey, dirty and dark whenever I walk through it and I can’t help but think for such a world class city we could make it look a little nicer… are there any improvements planned for this tunnel as a part of the Union station works?


r/toronto • • 1d ago

News Protesters block Ford government’s removal of Bloor Street bike lanes in Etobicoke

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r/toronto • • 7h ago

Discussion TDSB trustee community forum - Beaches East-York and Scarborough Southwest

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My wife is co-organizing a TDSB trustee community forum for next Monday (Oct 19).

You’ll have to register to get the link, and have an opportunity to submit questions before the event.

Direct link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoDueDPR1CnOd9cKO-dLCLWrA624K2oGWzXkdLfv2Bv4E3Bw/viewform?usp=send_form


r/toronto • • 1d ago

News Toronto police chief warns bike lane protesters could face charges for blocking removal

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r/toronto • • 1d ago

Picture Yesterday's Sunset + Sunset from the last few days or so

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The sunset has been pretty beautiful lately. First two photos are from yesterday, the others from the last few days or so.

Shot on a Sony A7Cii + Tamron 20-40 f2.8 (mostly)