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Rouge Park fall walks in 2026: choose your trail before choosing your transit route
Woodland, the northern trails and the southern valley offer different outings. Construction makes the starting point especially important this fall.
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Pumpkin patches near Toronto in 2026: what is free, ticketed and extra
Buying a pumpkin, picking one in a field and booking a day of rides are different plans. Here is how four fall outings compare.
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Apple picking near Toronto in 2026: compare orchard costs before you go
A practical comparison of three GTA orchards, with the difference between paying for apples and paying for a farm outing made clear.
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Kensington Market Pedestrian Sunday on September 27: plan your afternoon
The September event runs noon–7 p.m. Build a relaxed visit around one food stop, a short walk and time for the street activity you find along the way.
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Markham Fair 2026: admission, midway costs and the September 30 wristband deadline
The first budgeting decision is who wants rides. An admission ticket and an all-day midway wristband cover different parts of the outing.
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Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is coming to Toronto—what to know before booking
The interactive indoor experience is scheduled to open at Downsview on October 16. Here is what is announced, what the ticket waitlist means, and how to plan a visit.
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Halloween Haunt 2026 at Canada’s Wonderland: check what your ticket actually includes
Park entry, haunted mazes and The Conjuring are different purchases. Here is how to compare the options before heading to Vaughan this fall.
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Where to watch Toronto’s salmon run this fall—and a free October event to know
Autumn brings migrating fish into local rivers. Start with a public viewing spot, leave room for changing conditions, or join TRCA’s free Morningside Park event.
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Free museums in Toronto this fall: the dates to save and tickets to book
Some museums are free on a particular evening, others every Sunday or during regular opening hours. These are four different offers—and the booking rules matter.
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Toronto Oktoberfest 2026: which Fort York session should you book?
Three sessions over two days at Garrison Common. Start with the age policy and session time, then decide whether general admission, VIP or a group table fits.
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South Simcoe Railway’s fall-colour train is back for 2026—but advance tickets are sold out
The Tottenham excursion runs September 26–October 18. Here is what the sold-out advance booking notice means, and how to plan around limited walk-in tickets.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada: its meaning, history and the day-off question
June 21 celebrates First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures and contributions. Here is the history behind it, its place in Toronto, and what it means for your workday.
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Olivia Chow and Jack Layton: a Toronto love story and political partnership
From a charity auction to an Island wedding, two political careers and a very public goodbye: the history of a partnership rooted in Toronto.
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Toronto’s 2026 municipal election: the candidates, the stakes and how to vote
A crowded mayoral ballot, a consequential budget debate and a changed school-board map. Here is how to make sense of Toronto’s October 26 election.
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The GTA’s 2026 municipal elections: a closer look at Mississauga, Brampton and Markham
One election day, three very different ballots. The candidates, voting options and council decisions that matter across Peel and York.
12 min readHousing, arts, streets and community news, with the details that matter and a link to each City announcement.
By Steven Van · City announcements and useful local updates.
Toronto Voters’ List and Vote by Mail: September 2026
The City of Toronto published this update on September 1, 2026. This brief records what the official announcement is about and links to the source for the complete details, dates and instructions. Check the City’s release before making plans because service information can change.
Read the full update Read the City’s announcement ↗Toronto Student Vaccination Records: 2026–27 School Guide
Toronto Public Health is asking parents and guardians to check children’s vaccination records, catch up on routine vaccines and report updates through Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON). For the 2026–27 school year, the City says it is contacting families of Grade 2 students born in 2019 and Grade 11 students born in 2010 when required records or exemptions are missing. Families can use their health-care provider or a Toronto Public Health community clinic to catch up; check the official release for current deadlines and instructions.
Read the full update Read the City’s announcement ↗West Square Etobicoke: 217 Affordable Rental Homes
The City says 217 affordable rental homes have opened at 15 Gibbs Road, with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. They form part of the larger West Square redevelopment, which is planned to include 1,135 homes altogether, including 347 affordable rentals. The announced affordability period is at least 40 years. This opening announcement does not establish which homes are currently available to apply for.
Read the full update Read the City’s announcement ↗Nuit Blanche Toronto 2026: Date, Hours and Free Art
Toronto’s 20th-anniversary Nuit Blanche is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, October 3, through 7 a.m. Sunday, October 4. The City has announced more than 70 free art projects, including new commissions and returning works. A disability-led Remote Access Hub will also stream programming with audio description, ASL and captions. Check the official project locations before choosing your route; the overnight hours do not mean every transit service runs all night.
Read the full update Read the City’s announcement ↗Toronto School Zones: Crossing Guards and Road Safety
With students returning to class, the City is asking road users to pay particular attention around schools. Its announcement describes more than 950 crossing guards, over 660 school safety zones and more than 1,700 intersections with pedestrian head-start signals. These citywide figures describe the safety program; they do not indicate whether an individual crossing has a guard or a new signal.
Read the full update Read the City’s announcement ↗Toronto Book Awards 2026: Shortlist and Ceremony
Five titles are on the 2026 Toronto Book Awards shortlist. The winner is due to be announced Tuesday, November 10, at Toronto Reference Library. The City’s announcement links to the complete shortlist, a Toronto Public Library borrowing collection and reservations for the free public ceremony. Check the linked booking page for remaining places; a free event can still require a ticket.
Read the full update Read the City’s announcement ↗How we cover city announcements
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