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London, Ont. hospital completes first Canadian ‘heart in a box’ transplant

In a Canadian first, the cardiac team from London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has completed a heart transplant using the Transmedics Organ Care system, often referred to as “heart in a box.” The system…

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Police charge Quebec City man accused of threatening to kill Mark Carney

Police have charged a man who is accused of making death threats online directed at Prime Minister Mark Carney. The RCMP said 45-year-old Ousmane Bah of Quebec City was charged with uttering threats…

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Toronto police to provide homicide investigation update on 2 bodies found in burning vehicles

Toronto police say homicide detectives will provide an update later today in the case of two deceased individuals who were discovered inside separate burning vehicles in Scarborough and Etobicoke earlier…

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Alleged romance scam leads to theft of firearms in Brampton

Peel Regional Police (PRP) have charged a man accused of stealing firearms from a Brampton woman he met through an online dating platform, and investigators believe he may have targeted other victims across…

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Person injured near GO train tracks west of Exhibition Station

A person was found injured near the tracks in the area of Exhibition Station around 6 a.m. on Friday. Paramedics said the person was sent to a local hospital with serious injuries. It is unclear how…

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Weekend need-to-know: Toronto Vintage Show, Garlic Festival among start-of-fall events

The first official weekend of fall is upon us and some of late September’s most anticipated events are on the docket, with Ontario garlic harvested and Canadian vintage sellers bringing a fresh crop of…

September 24, 2026 9:47 am EST EST

Police charge Quebec City man accused of threatening to kill Mark Carney

Police have charged a man who is accused of making death threats online directed at Prime Minister Mark Carney. The RCMP said 45-year-old Ousmane Bah of Quebec City was charged with uttering threats…

breaking

1h ago

Toronto police to provide homicide investigation update on 2 bodies found in burning vehicles

Toronto police say homicide detectives will provide an update later today in the case of two deceased individuals who were discovered inside separate burning vehicles in Scarborough and Etobicoke earlier…

2h ago

Alleged romance scam leads to theft of firearms in Brampton

Peel Regional Police (PRP) have charged a man accused of stealing firearms from a Brampton woman he met through an online dating platform, and investigators believe he may have targeted other victims across…

2h ago

Person injured near GO train tracks west of Exhibition Station

A person was found injured near the tracks in the area of Exhibition Station around 6 a.m. on Friday. Paramedics said the person was sent to a local hospital with serious injuries. It is unclear how…

1h ago

Weekend need-to-know: Toronto Vintage Show, Garlic Festival among start-of-fall events

The first official weekend of fall is upon us and some of late September’s most anticipated events are on the docket, with Ontario garlic harvested and Canadian vintage sellers bringing a fresh crop of…

September 24, 2026 9:47 am EST EST

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First Canadian ‘heart in a box’ transplant

The heart transplant team from London Health Science Centre completed a first for Canada with a heart transplant using a ‘heart in a box’ system.

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Crime victims ask for more mental health resources in Ontario

Toronto woman Heather Jones-Parkes opened up about the murder of her husband Delroy ‘George’ Parkes, calling for more mental health resources in the province for crime victims like herself.

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Two men critically injured after stabbing in Fashion District

Two men were seriously injured during an overnight stabbings in Toronto’s Entertainment District, according to police.

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Person injured near GO train tracks, police say no one found to be struck by train

A person was found injured near the tracks in the area of Exhibition Station around 6 a.m. on Friday, after initial reports that said a person was struck by a train though police did not find anyone with such injuries.

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Air India bombing investigation hits dead end

More than four decades after 329 people on Air India Flight 182 were killed by a bomb, the victims loved ones have been told there are no more investigative avenues left to pursue. Cecilia Hua has more on what went wrong with the original investigation – and what families are pushing for.

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‘It’s emotional to think about’: George Springer faces end of Blue Jays deal

Baseball is full of long days and short years, which is how it can simultaneously feel like George Springer’s been with the Toronto Blue Jays forever and that the six seasons in his then-club-record…

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Trump’s trade czar says he sees no urgent need to get a trade deal with Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar said Friday he sees no urgent need to get a deal with Canada as the bilateral relationship continues to be rocked by escalating tariffs.

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Landlord withdraws rent increase after tenant strike at Toronto apartment: organizers

Tenant organizers say they have successfully beat back a landlord’s attempt to retroactively raise rents by over five per cent at a west-end Toronto apartment building. In March, tenants at 75 Spencer…

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Condolences pour in for Montreal woman murdered while on videoconference at home; police release person of interest

White flowers were placed outside of the downtown Montreal apartment of Leïla Ben Salem, the 45-year-old woman who was fatally attacked Tuesday afternoon while she was on a video call with a colleague. Montreal…

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White House TV pool is back in operation after a dayslong ban of news outlets from grounds

The U.S. network video pool for the White House was back in operation Friday, for the first time since President Donald Trump banned three news outlets in a high-profile showdown over media access.

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Volkswagen to recall 2.86 million VW, Audi models over potential steering problem

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen Group said Friday it is recalling 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi branded vehicles as a precautionary measure over a screw whose failure could cause a loss of steering….

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EQAO standardized test success rates up slightly from previous year

The results of standardized testing released Friday show that Ontario students’ persistently low math scores have improved slightly since last year. Math scores on the Education Quality and Accountability…

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MapQuest GM goes where his app says: Lake Ontario

TORONTO — When MapQuest’s general manager woke up in Toronto on Thursday morning, the Texan visiting for a conference knew he couldn’t leave without visiting one place.

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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.

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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…

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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

A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

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Waterfront East LRT in the works along with expansion of GO lines to Milton and Kitchener

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that the federal government is collaborating with the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto to build a much anticipated light rail transit line east of…

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Iran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a…

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Toronto police issue more than 1,000 tickets during back-to-school safety campaign

Toronto police issued more than 1,000 tickets in 10 days this month during back-to-school campaigns that focused on traffic safety and parking enforcement. The campaigns ran from Sept. 8 to Sept. 18…

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2 men seriously injured in overnight stabbings on King Street West

Two men were seriously injured during an overnight stabbings in Toronto’s Entertainment District, according to police. Emergency crews were called to the area of King Street West and Portland Street…

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Man in 60s stabbed in Toronto’s Moss Park neighbourhood; person in custody

Toronto police say a man in his 60s was stabbed and seriously injured in the Moss Park neighbourhood on Friday morning. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing just after 8 a.m. in the Sherbourne…

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Toronto set for sunny, seasonable finale to September as fall weather holds steady

After a stretch of pleasant early autumn weather, Toronto residents can expect more sunshine and comfortable temperatures through the final weekend of September, with forecasters calling for several days…

September 24, 2026 10:06 am EST EST

Pedestrian seriously injured after getting hit by transport truck in Pickering

A pedestrian was sent to a hospital overnight after getting hit by a transport truck in Pickering, according to authorities. Emergency crews were called to the Glen Grove area, near Bayly Street and…

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Ex-RCMP intelligence official convicted in secrets case has been granted day parole

OTTAWA — A former RCMP intelligence official convicted of breaching Canada’s secrets law has been granted day parole to help him prepare for his full return to society, including possible employment as an electrical worker.

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Labour bill will test limits of Ottawa’s power to quash strikes: experts

OTTAWA — Labour experts say the Liberal government’s latest major legislative push will test the limits of Ottawa’s power to intervene in collective bargaining when economic interests are at stake.

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Cell phones at concerts? The great debate

If you’ve gone to a concert recently — or any event really — you’ve probably noticed them come out. Maybe they’ve obstructed your view. Maybe you’ve pulled one out yourself. Maybe you’ve judged people…

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It’s officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.

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Crime victims ask for more mental health support in Ontario

For family members of crime victims, the road to recovery can be a long one. A Vaughan woman, whose husband was gunned down and killed, is leading a mission to change things to help people like her cope. “I…

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