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2 Canada’s Wonderland roller coasters shut down following fatal incident at Georgia park

Two roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland have shut down with no given timeline on when they will reopen, according to officials. This comes after one person died and several others were injured in…

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RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Bad,” died…

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Scarborough takes centre stage in Toronto mayoral campaign on Thanksgiving

Scarborough was the focal point for Toronto’s mayoral campaign on Thanksgiving, with the main candidates making their stops in the city’s east end. Mayor Olivia Chow, stopped at an event hosted by the…

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‘Speechless’: Dan Levy slams Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue about women’s gym clothing

Canadian actor, writer and director Dan Levy is calling out Shane Gillis’ “Saturday Night Live” monologue and urging more men to stand up against the American comedian’s remarks about women.

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Police search for man in alleged Bloorcourt Village sexual assault

Toronto police are searching for a man after someone was allegedly sexually assaulted at a residence in the Bloorcourt Village neighbourhood on Saturday. Investigators say the victim met the suspect…

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Prime minister’s Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta’s upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is “worth fighting for.”

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RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Bad,” died…

6h ago

Scarborough takes centre stage in Toronto mayoral campaign on Thanksgiving

Scarborough was the focal point for Toronto’s mayoral campaign on Thanksgiving, with the main candidates making their stops in the city’s east end. Mayor Olivia Chow, stopped at an event hosted by the…

7h ago

‘Speechless’: Dan Levy slams Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue about women’s gym clothing

Canadian actor, writer and director Dan Levy is calling out Shane Gillis’ “Saturday Night Live” monologue and urging more men to stand up against the American comedian’s remarks about women.

10h ago

Police search for man in alleged Bloorcourt Village sexual assault

Toronto police are searching for a man after someone was allegedly sexually assaulted at a residence in the Bloorcourt Village neighbourhood on Saturday. Investigators say the victim met the suspect…

8h ago

Prime minister’s Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta’s upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is “worth fighting for.”

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Markham community demands justice after charges dropped in fatal 2022 crash

The father of two siblings killed alongside their mother in a 2022 crash joined community members in Markham to demand justice after charges against the driver were dropped. Tarun Kumar reports.

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Rainy conditions on Tuesday, cool temperatures ahead

After warm conditions on Monday, rain is expected for the GTA on Tuesday, ahead of cooler temperatures later in the week.

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Highly competitive race among candidates in Toronto-Danforth

With two weeks to go until election day, the highly competitive race to represent Toronto-Danforth at city council is an intriguing one. Rhianne Campbell reports.

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Scarborough once again the focal point for Toronto mayoral candidates

Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford both made stops in the city’s east end for Thanksgiving events on Monday. As Mark McAllister explains, it’s become a key battleground after multiple campaign announcements so far.

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Toronto food charity says 7 delivery trucks vandalized over Thanksgiving weekend

Second Harvest says multiple suspects stole valuable parts off of 7 trucks, leaving half their delivery fleet out of commission. Brandon Choghri speaks with the charity about the damage that could amount to over $100,000.

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SIU investigating after a man’s death while in OPP detachment cell

The province’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into a man’s sudden death while he was lodged in the Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) Orillia detachment cells. At approximately 6:45…

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Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot

Canada is joining more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran’s apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England.

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Toronto voters want action on affordability, housing ahead of municipal election

TORONTO — As Toronto’s leading mayoral candidates criss-cross the city, pitching their vision ahead of this month’s municipal elections, voters say affordability, housing, public safety and transit are the top issues they want to see addressed.

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Toronto man, 23, accused of removing ankle monitor, wanted for breach of release

A Toronto man is wanted by police after allegedly breaking the conditions of his release, staying out past curfew, and removing his GPS ankle monitor. According to authorities, 23-year-old Tevin Campbell,…

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SIU investigating man’s death in Thunder Bay, Ont.

The province’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into a 41-year-old man’s death in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Saturday. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said Thunder Bay police officers…

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1 woman dead, 2 men injured during Scarborough car crash

Two elderly people have been critically injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Scarborough.

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Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin. It goes nationwide this week

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Elon Musk has called filmmaker Alex Gibney a lot of names leading up to the theatrical release of the documentary “Musk,” which is playing in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles and expands nationwide on Friday.

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Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings.

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Beaches residents say detention tanks add to flooding woes but City staff disagree

Every time a major rainstorm is forecasted to hit Toronto, Beaches resident Steven Roberts starts making phone calls. “I call the central water plant to get them to turn the pumps on,” Roberts said. Those…

October 8, 2026 10:58 am EST EST

Mother of fallen Toronto police officer Marc Pinizzotto turns son’s legacy into a mission for change

Marc Pinizzotto would have turned 44 on Sept. 24. For his birthday, his family would usually gather around an Italian ice cream cake — a simple tradition his mother Linda remembers as precious family…

September 14, 2026 7:50 am EST EST

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Dive into our coverage of events and issues that matter to indigenous Canadians and communities all across the country.

September 30, 2026 12:06 pm EST EST

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When and where to vote in advance for the municipal elections in the GTA

Advance voting is set to begin Tuesday in the Toronto and Mississauga municipal elections ahead of election day on Oct. 26, but other municipalities in the GTA are on different timelines for voting ahead…

October 5, 2026 1:03 pm EST EST

2026 Mississauga election: How the mayor’s race could be one of Ontario’s most watched

CityNews spoke with four leading Mississauga mayoral candidates about key issues and how their campaigns are ramping up.

September 15, 2026 5:24 am EST EST

New, steeper GO Transit and UP Express fare evasion penalties beginning

If someone riding GO Transit and UP Express is caught for fare evasion a second time, the fine jumps up to $300.

September 7, 2026 1:30 pm EST EST

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease as Toronto Public Health probes recent outbreak

Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease are not very common, infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch told CityNews on Tuesday, but even more uncommon is an entire intersection being flagged as a hotspot…

August 18, 2026 1:50 pm EST EST

TTC’s monthly fare capping system goes into effect

If you take the TTC every day to get around Toronto, a reminder that the transit agency’s fare capping system went into effect on Sept. 1, allowing unlimited free rides until the end of the month, once…

September 1, 2026 1:22 pm EST EST

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NATO commander says the alliance does not want war but is ‘ready to fight tonight’

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO’s top military commander said the alliance is “ready to fight tonight” if it is attacked, as European officials warn Russia could test NATO’s defenses with increased covert attacks or a limited military incursion.

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K.d. lang on fame, Buddhism and finding peace away from the spotlight

OTTAWA — Over the last several years, k.d. lang has used different words to describe this phase of her career. Sometimes she calls herself retired or semi-retired. Once, she told a reporter the muse was eluding her.

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Plane bound for Amsterdam lands safely in St. John’s, N.L. after engine issues

ST. JOHN’S — An international flight bound for the Netherlands was diverted to Newfoundland early Monday morning.

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Man wanted for unprovoked attack against demonstrator on Yonge Street

Toronto police are searching for a man after someone was allegedly assaulted during a demonstration in downtown Toronto on Saturday.

October 11, 2026 8:30 pm EST EST

Brampton man in life-threatening condition following road rage incident in Orangeville

A 44-year-old Brampton man is in life-threatening condition following a road rage incident in Orangeville.

October 11, 2026 11:26 pm EST EST

Cycling advocates plan large demonstration as Ford government begins removing Etobicoke bike lanes on Tuesday

Cycling advocates say construction crews won’t be the only ones showing up Tuesday when work begins to remove bike lanes on Bloor Street in Etobicoke.

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Highly competitive race among candidates in Toronto-Danforth

With exactly two weeks to go until voters mark their ballots, the highly competitive race to represent Toronto-Danforth at city council is an intriguing one

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‘Outrageous’: 7 trucks from Etobicoke food charity vandalized over Thanksgiving weekend

Local food charity Second Harvest has been left reeling following a devastating act of vandalism over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

October 11, 2026 4:48 pm EST EST

France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy

OTTAWA — France’s new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry.

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3,156-pound pumpkin grown in Rhode Island is inspected for possible world record

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Rhode Island pumpkin grower appears to have broken the world record for the heaviest pumpkin, with his giant squash topping the current record by nearly 300 pounds (136 kilograms).

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Man, 28, charged after allegedly exposing himself to three people along Line 1 subway route

A 28-year-old man is facing charges after exposing himself to three people along the Line 1 TTC subway route.

October 11, 2026 8:05 pm EST EST