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‘Very ironic’: Ontario signs contract to buy electricity from U.S. during winter months

The electricity coming into your home this winter might not be generated in Ontario, but rather from a surprising source.

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Three-quarter of Canadians want Carney to press ahead with his economic changes: poll

A new poll finds three-quarters of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney should press forward with his economic changes without seeking another election mandate

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Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot unclaimed in Friday’s draw

There was no winner of the record $90 million Lotto Max jackpot on Friday night, meaning Canadians will have yet another opportunity to claim the largest lottery prize ever offered. While no single…

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Chow and Bradford talk public safety in weekend campaign push

Public safety was top of mind as Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford campaigned on Saturday with just under two weeks remaining until Torontonians head to the polls.

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Housing, community safety top priorities in Ward 5 York South-Weston

The ward of York South-Weston may seem like a quiet collection of middle class neighbourhoods and businesses on the city’s west side, but closer look finds a bustling race for city council between a veteran…

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OSAP pause leads career college to suspend classes

An Ontario career college has suspended its academic operations as a result of a province-wide pause on student financial assistance to all private post-secondary institutions.

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Three-quarter of Canadians want Carney to press ahead with his economic changes: poll

A new poll finds three-quarters of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney should press forward with his economic changes without seeking another election mandate

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Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot unclaimed in Friday’s draw

There was no winner of the record $90 million Lotto Max jackpot on Friday night, meaning Canadians will have yet another opportunity to claim the largest lottery prize ever offered. While no single…

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Chow and Bradford talk public safety in weekend campaign push

Public safety was top of mind as Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford campaigned on Saturday with just under two weeks remaining until Torontonians head to the polls.

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Housing, community safety top priorities in Ward 5 York South-Weston

The ward of York South-Weston may seem like a quiet collection of middle class neighbourhoods and businesses on the city’s west side, but closer look finds a bustling race for city council between a veteran…

3h ago

OSAP pause leads career college to suspend classes

An Ontario career college has suspended its academic operations as a result of a province-wide pause on student financial assistance to all private post-secondary institutions.

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Waterfront Marathon 5K takes over Toronto streets

The Toronto Waterfront 5K took over parts of the city’s downtown core Saturday as thousands of runners took part in the race.

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No winning ticket for $90M lottery jackpot

Canada’s record breaking $90 million lottery jackpot is still up for grabs.

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Housing, community safety top priorities in York South-Weston

Ward 5 York South-Weston may seem like a quiet collection of middle-class neighbourhoods and businesses on the city’s west side but a closer look finds a bustling race for city council between a veteran politician and her grassroots challengers.

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12-year-old forced to flee after anti-war drawing

A 12-year-old’s artwork has turned her into a refugee as the Russian girl has been forced to leave the country.

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Ontario signs contract to buy electricity from the U.S. during the winter months

Your electricity this winter might be coming from the U-S — not Ontario. Mark McAllister breaks down the new deal between the province’s electricity operator and an energy provider south of the border.

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Police investigate early morning shooting in North York

Toronto police are investigating an early morning shooting in North York. Investigators say they were called to a parking lot of a commercial plaza on Millwick Drive at Milvan Drive, near Islington…

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Bank of Canada’s Macklem warns global resilience ‘under strain’

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is warning that persistently high global energy prices will drive up the outlook for inflation at home.

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Maple Leafs’ John Tavares out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be without another key veteran moving forward. John Tavares will be sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Saturday. The designation…

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Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month.

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Toronto Waterfront Marathon: Full list of road closures for this weekend

Over 60,000 runners will take to the streets of Toronto for the annual Toronto Waterfront Marathon this weekend. Everyone is invited to come out and cheer them on, but you may want to avoid hopping…

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Backstreet Boys’ 12-show Toronto run offers millennials a ticket to simpler times

When Chelsea Smith heard the Backstreet Boys were coming to Toronto, she had a simple message for the five men who soundtracked her childhood.

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Stellantis workers begin voting on strike mandate as talks remain stalled

Stellantis workers in Canada begin voting today on whether to give their union a strike mandate as collective bargaining negotiations remain stalled.

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Weekend need-to-know: Streets shut down Sunday morning for Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Runners will be taking over the streets of downtown this weekend for the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, resulting in the closure of many streets Sunday morning. Keep in mind, there is also a service…

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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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How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes

OTTAWA — It’s no secret the long-held Canadian consensus on immigration has fractured — pulled apart by a rapid increase in new arrivals post-pandemic and growing affordability challenges. Now, that fracture is starting to show up at the ballot box.

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in favor of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order putting the sweeping restrictions on hold.

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Hurricane Trudy approaches Mexico coast as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Trudy moved toward Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast and could strengthen through Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

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Carney wraps up pro-Canada barnstorming tour in hometown of Edmonton

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up his two-day, pro-Canada barnstorming tour of Alberta by rallying with thousands of supporters in his hometown on Friday night.

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Ex-mortgage broker fined $40K in alleged fraud scheme

A former mortgage broker has agreed to a $40,000 fine in connection with an alleged fraud scheme that prompted a complaint to regulators. In a statement released on Thursday, the Financial Services…

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Toronto 18 ringleader no longer shows signs of extremism, granted full parole: board

One of the ringleaders of the thwarted Toronto 18 terror plot has been granted full parole after the Parole Board of Canada found he no longer showed “any signs of holding onto extremist beliefs or radical ideologies.”

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after a rocky start

WASHINGTON (AP) — Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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Protest against bike lane removal in Etobicoke continues for fourth day

Cycling advocates and allies continue to voice their opposition against the removal of bike lanes in Etobicoke, gathering on sidewalks with signs, chanting “bike lanes save lives” for a fourth day, even…

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Youth guilty of two terrorism charges tied to alleged plan to kill Jewish people

OTTAWA — A judge has found a youth guilty of two terrorism-related charges stemming from an alleged 2023 plan to kill Jewish people in Ottawa.

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Some Canada’s Wonderland rollercoasters to remain closed, no timeline on reopening

Some Canada’s Wonderland rollercoasters will remain closed indefinitely, according to park officials. Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ont., is owned by the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and the…

October 16, 2026 1:52 pm EST EST