CityNews: Recent Local News

EVENT: Doors Open a rare chance to see historic Toronto buildings

2012-05-18T10:30:29.00-04:00

Nearly 150 buildings will throw open their doors to the public May 26-27.

EVENT: Luminato arts & culture festival will 'blow your mind'

2012-05-18T10:30:04.00-04:00

The arts and culture festival runs June 8-17 in downtown Toronto.

ATTRACTION: Toronto Islands a ferry hop to festivals & fun

2012-05-18T10:29:35.00-04:00

People will hop on a ferry to take part in the dragon boat race, the Festival of India and other events on the island.

Victoria Day 2012 fireworks & events across Toronto

2012-05-18T05:41:45.00-04:00

Prince Charles and Camilla will be taking in a fireworks show at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday night.

City and Colour to perform at Bonnaroo festival

2012-05-16T13:57:48.00-04:00

The Toronto band will perform at the legendary Tennessee festival on June 10.

Norah Jones performs live on Breakfast Television

2012-05-15T08:38:17.00-04:00

The five-time Grammy winner played a song from her latest album Little Broken Hearts.

Leonard Cohen honoured with Glenn Gould Prize

2012-05-15T06:12:57.00-04:00

The legendary singer-songwriter was feted with a tribute concert at Massey Hall Monday night.

‘Canada’s Got Talent’ winner is Sagkeeng's Finest

2012-05-14T07:59:12.00-04:00

The 12 finalists took to the stage Sunday in the last push for votes.

5 things to do this weekend: Sweets tour, bird watching & burlesque dancers

2012-05-11T13:51:16.00-04:00

As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests.

Ent & the City: May 11-18, 2012

2012-05-11T13:36:59.00-04:00

CityNews' Mohit Rajhans offers picks to help navigate the social jungle that is Toronto.

Kanye West joins Kim Kardashian at Toronto jewelry launch

2012-05-11T09:04:49.00-04:00

Kardashian unveiled her new line of jewelry at The Bay on Queen Street.

Justin Bieber graduates

2012-05-10T07:19:14.00-04:00

"That was something my mom really wanted me to do, so I had to do it for her," Bieber said.

New Ontario Science Centre circus exhibit teaches kids math & more

2012-05-09T12:00:31.00-04:00

On Wednesday, the Ontario Science Centre launched Circus! The Exhibition, which explores big top acts through a scientist’s eye.

Mississauga’s Broken Dance move on to 'Canada’s Got Talent' finale

2012-05-08T08:59:08.00-04:00

They were joined by Toronto circus performer Aygul Memet in Monday’s live results show.

Yorkville's Cumberland movie theatre closed

2012-05-07T07:18:28.00-04:00

The final films were shown on the four screens Sunday night. The movie theatre was open for more than 30 years.

Exclusive video: 1st look at new Toronto Zoo white lions exhibit

2012-05-04T09:53:32.00-04:00

The two lion cubs are less than a year old and were imported from South Africa.

5 things to do this weekend: tequila tasting, Picasso & spring sprint

2012-05-04T09:23:42.00-04:00

As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a range of ages and interests.

Canada’s first-ever ‘The Bachelor’ is football player Brad Smith

2012-05-01T07:29:35.00-04:00

Smith was introduced on Breakfast Television Tuesday.

4 spots remain in ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ finals

2012-04-30T09:05:18.00-04:00

The live results will be released Monday night.

Third annual Canadian Video-Game Awards air Saturday on Citytv

2012-04-28T16:02:44.00-04:00

Here in Canada, we are turning out some of the biggest and best video games in the world.

5 things to do this weekend: Jays, Chili Peppers & Hot Docs

2012-04-26T17:35:58.00-04:00

As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a range of ages and interests.

Hot picks for Hot Docs

2012-04-25T16:23:16.00-04:00

Several topnotch Toronto filmmakers choose their must-see films at this year’s international documentary film festival beginning Thursday until May 6.

VIDEO: Wonderland’s new giant roller coaster Leviathan

2012-04-25T16:09:38.00-04:00

CityNews got one of the first rides on the beastly coaster, capturing all the stomach-churning twists and plunges on video.

Emerging filmmakers watch the industry up close at Hot Docs

2012-04-25T12:04:05.00-04:00

50 students will get an insider's look at the business, including exclusive workshops.

Picasso exhibit to open at AGO next Tuesday

2012-04-24T15:27:31.00-04:00

Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris includes nearly 150 works from the Spanish painter.

First-ever Canadian 'Bachelor' will be revealed on May 1

2012-04-24T06:59:22.00-04:00

The Bachelor Canada begins principal photography this spring and will debut on Citytv this fall.

Toronto’s got talent: Local acts push through to finals

2012-04-23T14:13:22.00-04:00

Beatboxer Scott Jackson and dancer Shale Wagman are two of 12 finalists on ‘Canada’s Got Talent.’

Parachute Club’s Billy Bryans dead at 62

2012-04-23T10:35:42.00-04:00

Bryans died in Toronto after a long battle with cancer, his family said in a statement.

Toronto-based ‘Sh*t Girls Say’ creators land Harlequin book deal

2012-04-20T14:06:04.00-04:00

The Twitter-feed-turned-YouTube video will be available on hard copy.

Popular ‘1000 Awesome Things’ blogger ends site

2012-04-19T13:45:53.00-04:00

Neil Pasricha said the number one most awesome thing is whatever his readers want it to be.