  | Toronto's iconic Palm House at Allan Gardens reopens after restoration | The iconic Palm House at Allan Gardens Conservatory in Toronto reopened to the public on Wednesday after closing for vital restoration work to preserve the structure's architectural heritage.
Construction began in October 2022 on the historic conservatory building, one of Toronto's oldest attractions. The Palm House, designed by City of Toronto architect Robert McCallum, opened in 1910 and is the third horticultural pavilion on site. | | | | |  | Scarborough urban farm expanding to help more people grow their own food | An urban farm that helps address food insecurity in Toronto's east end is about to get bigger and allow more people to grow their own food within city limits.
On Saturday, the Malvern Family Resource Centre announced its urban farm, located in the Finch hydro corridor in Scarborough, is gaining nearly half a hectare of land.
"We are playing a vital role in addressing food insecurity throughout Scarborough," said Claire Perttula, urban agriculture and food program manager for the Malvern Family Resource Centre. | | | | |  | How the Toronto Zoo is working to save 9 Canadian species from extinction | The Toronto Zoo is increasing its efforts to save some animal species from possible extinction. CBC’s Clara Pasieka breaks down the details of the zoo’s latest initiative. | | | | |  | A hovercraft could take you between Toronto and Niagara in 30 minutes | An Ontario company has signed a deal with Ports Toronto to run a marine hovercraft that will shuttle passengers from Toronto to Niagara in 30 minutes. Erika Portz, president and interim chief operating officer of Hoverlink Ontario Inc., breaks down the company’s plans on Metro Morning. | | | | |  | Toronto Outdoor Picture Show kicks off its 15th season of free feature films paired with Canadian shorts on Thursday, June 12.
Throughout July and August, enjoy 20 free evenings of open-air cinema at three parks across the city: Fort York Historical Site, Christie Pits Park and Corktown Common. | | | | |  | On Saturday, June 21, you're invited to attend the Na-Me-Res traditional Pow Wow in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This free, family-friendly event, proudly sponsored by CBC Toronto, will feature a full day of dancing, drumming and performances. | | | | |  | Explore powerful stories and experiences collected from across the province in honour of National Indigenous History Month.
This is a dedicated space to highlight the diverse perspectives and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. | | | | |  | Taste of Asia, one of North America’s largest outdoor festivals, returns to Markham June 27 to 29. This free event is a must-attend for anyone looking to experience incredible food, vibrant performances and shop local-owned businesses. | | | | |  | Antarctica is like nowhere on earth — icy and unforgiving. No one owns it. But with threats to polar security and the splintering world order, can Antarctica stay neutral and unclaimed? CBC News gets exclusive access to a first-ever-all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica. Watch as scientists unlock clues about the changing polar climate and the Navy breaks ice and carves a dramatic path through towering icebergs beyond the Antarctic Circle. CBC in Antarctica. CBC in Antarctica will be premiering on CBC platforms on World Oceans Day on June 8. | | |  | CBC's Top 5 picks for June | During June, CBC celebrates stories of resilience and identity starting with the new season of Bears' Lair, where Indigenous entrepreneurs pitch bold ideas, and you will get hooked on the gripping crime drama Tribal. Explore queer representation in Bulletproof: A Lesbian’s Guide to Surviving the Plot, share a few laughs with Tig Notaro in One Mississippi, and reflect on LGBTQ+ history with the powerful documentary Pride. Discover these and more in CBC’s Top 5 picks for June—your go-to watchlist for Pride and National Indigenous History Month. | | |  | From Here and Now with Ramraajh Sharvendiran: Seasonal allergies are in full force, and whether you are a seasoned veteran, or getting them for the first time, allergies aren't pleasant. And they can also be hard to distinguish from cold and flu symptoms.
To help us better understand the world of seasonal allergies and how you should treat them, Dr. Mariam Hannah was on Here and Now. She's an Allergist, Clinical Immunologist, and Adjunct Clinical Professor at McMaster University. | | | |  | From This is Toronto with David Common: Does the GTA need to rethink how condo projects get financed? This developer thinks so. Pouyan Safapour is president of Devron Developments. He speaks to David about what he thinks Canada is getting wrong about condos and why we should be ditching the pre-sale model. | | | | | | Latest News from CBC Toronto | | | | |  | Tell us what you think!
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