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Scorched $100 Bills Discovered Across Toronto Streets Spark Resident Curiosity

Toronto residents have been left baffled after partially burned $100 bills were found scattered across the city, following a massive fire at a mansion on Bridle Path

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Innovation & Tech

Toronto Researchers Develop AI Tool That Predicts Power Outages Before They Happen
Toronto Researchers Develop AI Tool That Predicts Power Outages Before They Happen

A cutting-edge project at the University of Toronto uses machine learning to analyze weather patterns and grid data, helping utilities prevent costly blackouts across the GTA.

June 12, 2025 at 14:20
New Transit App Streamlines Commuting Across the GTA
New Transit App Streamlines Commuting Across the GTA

A Toronto-based startup has launched a real-time public transit app that integrates TTC, GO Transit, and ride-sharing services into one seamless platform.

June 24, 2025 at 09:11
Holographic Displays Debut at Toronto Tech Expo
Holographic Displays Debut at Toronto Tech Expo

Tech enthusiasts at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre were treated to live demos of holographic displays poised to revolutionize advertising and education.

June 8, 2025 at 16:05

Startups & Business

Toronto Startup Raises $20 Million to Reinvent Urban Vertical Farming
Toronto Startup Raises $20 Million to Reinvent Urban Vertical Farming

UrbanHarvest, a downtown Toronto agri-tech startup, aims to build multi-level farms in parking garages to grow leafy greens all year round.

June 17, 2025 at 11:38
Local Fintech Firm Launches AI-Powered Budgeting App for Gen Z
Local Fintech Firm Launches AI-Powered Budgeting App for Gen Z

A newly launched app by a Liberty Village startup helps young Canadians track spending with smart alerts, goal planning, and tailored investment tips.

June 14, 2025 at 10:42
Queen Street's Retail Scene Gets a Tech Makeover with AR Shopping
Queen Street's Retail Scene Gets a Tech Makeover with AR Shopping

Retailers on Queen Street West are adopting augmented reality shopping experiences to boost foot traffic and blend digital and physical browsing.

June 22, 2025 at 15:27

Green Technology

Toronto Pilots Smart Waste Bins That Sort Trash Automatically
Toronto Pilots Smart Waste Bins That Sort Trash Automatically

The city is testing AI-enabled waste bins in selected neighborhoods to improve recycling accuracy and reduce landfill dependency.

June 19, 2025 at 13:50
Solar Panels on School Roofs Help Power Toronto Classrooms
Solar Panels on School Roofs Help Power Toronto Classrooms

A new initiative sees solar panels installed on over 30 public schools, generating clean electricity and savings for the Toronto District School Board.

June 27, 2025 at 08:33
Electric Ferries to Set Sail in Toronto Harbour by Fall
Electric Ferries to Set Sail in Toronto Harbour by Fall

The Toronto Island ferry service is preparing to launch two fully electric vessels as part of the city’s broader emissions reduction strategy.

June 6, 2025 at 17:59

Health & Biotech

Toronto Clinic Uses VR to Reduce Pain in Pediatric Patients
Toronto Clinic Uses VR to Reduce Pain in Pediatric Patients

A downtown health centre is using virtual reality headsets to distract young patients during procedures, dramatically lowering reported pain levels.

June 30, 2025 at 10:02
Wearable Tech from Ontario Startup Detects Early Signs of Dehydration
Wearable Tech from Ontario Startup Detects Early Signs of Dehydration

Researchers at a Waterloo-Toronto collaboration have developed a skin patch that alerts wearers to electrolyte imbalances before symptoms occur.

June 13, 2025 at 12:29
AI-Assisted Diagnostic Tool Developed at UHN Enters Clinical Trials
AI-Assisted Diagnostic Tool Developed at UHN Enters Clinical Trials

Toronto’s University Health Network is leading the way with an AI system that helps doctors identify rare diseases faster and more accurately.

June 15, 2025 at 09:55