Auto Theft in Canada Fell 18% in 2025

For the first time since the pandemic began, Canada's auto theft numbers have dropped below 2021 levels. According to the Équité Association's 2025 Auto Theft Trend Report, released in February 2026, Canadians reported 46,999 private passenger vehicles stolen last year, a 18% decrease from 57,359 in 2024. Ontario saw a 22% drop. Quebec fell 25%. Even Western Canada, which has historically struggled to keep pace with national trends, posted an 11% decline. Numbers that low haven't been seen since 2021, when 53,382 vehicles were stolen nationally. For context, at the peak of the theft crisis in 2023, that number hit 70,475. In two years, Canada has effectively reduced the annual count of vehicle thefts by 23,476.

Toronto's World Cup Transit Plan. Here's What It Means for Getting Around This Summer.

The City of Toronto released its 106-page FIFA World Cup 2026 Mobility Plan on March 26, laying out how the city intends to move 45,000 spectators per match day to and from Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place, plus up to 20,000 people to the FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York and The Bentway. The short version: don't drive. You literally can't park there. The plan, prepared by Arcadis and developed with the TTC, Metrolinx, MTO, Toronto Police, and a handful of other agencies, covers six match days between June 12 and July 2, plus up to 22 Fan Festival operating days running from June 11 to July 19. It still needs to go through committee and council approval later in April, but the framework is set.

Toronto Wants You to Name Its New Electric Ferries. Here Are Your 13 Options.

The City of Toronto is running a public vote to name two new all-electric ferries, the first new vessels to join the Island fleet in more than 60 years.

Automated Delivery Vehicles to Hit Toronto Streets in Safety-Focused Pilot Program

Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced Friday that new automated delivery vans will begin operating in select Toronto neighborhoods this summer as part of its decade-old Automated Vehicle Pilot Program. The initiative, set to launch in July 2025, aims to test low-speed, driverless technology on public roads under strict safety guidelines.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto

Toronto will welcome the world’s biggest soccer tournament next summer, as the city gears up to host six matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The matches will take place between June 12 and July 2, marking the first men’s World Cup games ever held in Canada and featuring the Canadian Men’s National Team in the tournament opener.

Toyota Highlander Tops List of Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada for 2023

The Toyota Highlander has become Canada's most stolen vehicle for the first time, according to the Équité Association's 2023 report. After two years at the top, the Honda CR-V now shares the spotlight with the Highlander, which has pushed its way into first place. The rise in theft of this particular model highlights a wider trend involving high-value vehicles with keyless ignition systems.

Toronto Unveils New Affordable Housing at 65 Dundas St. E.

The City of Toronto is set to celebrate a significant milestone in its affordable housing efforts with the completion of the first phase of renovations at 65 Dundas St. E. This development, formerly the Bond Place Hotel, has been transformed to provide new rent-geared-to-income and supportive housing units.

Toronto's bike lanes: Bill 212 and the future of urban infrastructure

Bill 212, set for Toronto City Council review on November 13, has stirred local debate, especially around its proposed restrictions on bike lanes. This legislation, which emerged under Ontario Premier Doug Ford, proposes significant changes to existing cycling routes, notably targeting key areas like Yonge Street and Bloor West. Ford’s administration argues these changes aim to improve road use efficiency, but critics see it as an overreach into city governance.

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Toronto

The cherry blossom season in Toronto is short. Peak bloom usually occurs between late April and early May, and the full display lasts four to ten days, depending on the weather. Warm, calm days stretch it out. A windy rainstorm can strip the trees in 48 hours. Over the last six years, peak bloom at High Park has landed anywhere from April 20 to May 5, so the window shifts every spring. If you want to time a visit precisely, the High Park Nature Centre's Cherry Blossom Watch and Steven Joniak's Sakura in High Park site track the buds stage by stage.

5 Things to Do in Toronto This Weekend (March 28-29)

The Blue Jays are playing their first home weekend of the season, someone hid treasure chests across downtown, and Parkdale is throwing itself a 137th birthday party. Here's what's actually worth your time this Saturday and Sunday.

City of Toronto Seeks Public Input on Future Waste Management Strategy

Toronto residents are invited to participate in a critical survey addressing the city's waste management challenges as part of efforts to reach an ambitious zero-waste target.

Ubisoft Toronto 15th Anniversary Open Doors

Ubisoft Toronto will open its doors to the public this weekend in celebration of its 15th anniversary and as part of Doors Open Toronto, offering behind-the-scenes tours, live demonstrations and an inside look at the creation of blockbuster franchises, according to the studio’s Managing Director, Darryl Long.

Eglinton Crosstown LRT 14th year

Fourteen years have passed since the groundbreaking ceremony for Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) on 9 November 2011. The project was supposed to open in 2020, but delays have pushed that date further and further away.

GTA Housing Market, October 2024

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market showed a strong recovery in October 2024. Lower borrowing costs and stable home prices attracted buyers back into the market. Several key trends highlight this resurgence and offer insights for both buyers and sellers.

Highway 407: Free Trips for Low-Income Drivers - New Program

Ontario's private toll road, Highway 407, has introduced a free trips program for low-income drivers. This program helps people who have trouble paying for transportation by reducing their commuting costs.

Taylor Swift in Toronto: Key Road Closures and Transit Plans

As Toronto prepares to host six performances by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Rogers Centre this November, the city is bracing for a massive influx of Swifties. With an estimated 500,000 visitors expected to arrive in Toronto for the nearly two-week concert period, the city has laid out a traffic management and road closure plan to ensure the smooth flow of people and vehicles around the downtown area.