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‘We’re scared’: Residents concerned over falling glass from Vaughan condo building

A recurring problem of falling glass from a high-rise condominium complex in Vaughan has residents concerned, as property management, along with the developer, race to determine the cause. Residents…

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Woman, 12-year-old charged after Air Cadet supervisor suffers ‘life-altering’ injuries in Hamilton assault

A Hamilton man suffered life-altering injuries after confronting two youths accused of blasting an air horn into the ears of Air Cadets selling Remembrance Day poppies at a local mall, police say. Officers…

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How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade with Donald Trump at the epicenter of U.S. politics, most voters appear exhausted and exasperated by him, according to The AP Voter Poll, a survey of midterm voters in all 50 states.

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Ex-bank worker found guilty after viewing Carney’s data, opening fraudulent accounts

OTTAWA — A former Royal Bank of Canada employee has been found guilty of three criminal charges after opening fraudulent accounts and viewing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Democrats win the U.S. House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. Tuesday’s…

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Most Toronto, GTA residents want more speed cameras: poll

A majority of Toronto and GTA residents agree that more speed cameras are needed, especially in school zones, as per a new poll conducted by Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews. The provincial ban on…

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Woman, 12-year-old charged after Air Cadet supervisor suffers ‘life-altering’ injuries in Hamilton assault

A Hamilton man suffered life-altering injuries after confronting two youths accused of blasting an air horn into the ears of Air Cadets selling Remembrance Day poppies at a local mall, police say. Officers…

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How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade with Donald Trump at the epicenter of U.S. politics, most voters appear exhausted and exasperated by him, according to The AP Voter Poll, a survey of midterm voters in all 50 states.

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Ex-bank worker found guilty after viewing Carney’s data, opening fraudulent accounts

OTTAWA — A former Royal Bank of Canada employee has been found guilty of three criminal charges after opening fraudulent accounts and viewing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Democrats win the U.S. House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. Tuesday’s…

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Most Toronto, GTA residents want more speed cameras: poll

A majority of Toronto and GTA residents agree that more speed cameras are needed, especially in school zones, as per a new poll conducted by Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews. The provincial ban on…

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Mosquito season extended due to ongoing high seasonal temperatures

Warmer-than usual temperatures are prompting for an extended mosquito season across Canada, some experts warn.

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Fireworks bylaws differ across the GTA this Diwali: What you need to know

Local officials are reminding residents celebrating Diwali with fireworks to verify the bylaws in their community as rules differ across the GTA.

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What Democratic control of Congress could mean for Canada-U.S. trade talks

With Democrats taking control of both the U.S. House and Senate, Caryn Ceolin spoke with former U.S. diplomat Maryscott Greenwood about what was at stake for Canada in the midterm elections.

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Residents concerned over falling glass from Vaughan condominium

A recurring and ongoing problem of falling glass from a high-rise condominium complex in Vaughan has residents on edge. Pat Taney reports.

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King Charles III jokes about getting caught in the rain

King Charles III joked about getting caught in the rain during his visit to Antigua, after rain began pouring down during a parade and the royal looked visibly upset.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with another vehicle in Mississauga

A motorcycle rider is seriously injured following a collision with another vehicle in Mississauga. Emergency crews were called to the area of Dundas Street East and Haines Road near Cawthra Road just…

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Toronto man arrested after trying to force his way into woman’s home in Scarborough: police

Toronto police have arrested a man in connection with a criminal harassment investigation stemming from an incident in Scarborough earlier this week. Police say a woman noticed an unknown man allegedly…

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Key Senate races to watch in the U.S. midterms

Democrats have won the U.S. Senate, picking up six key seats in one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades. The GOP held a 53-47 majority ahead of the midterms and thirty-five seats…

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Canadian Tire putting $200 million into opening, revamping Mark’s stores

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. is hoping to “reinvent” Mark’s by pouring $200 million into opening and refreshing more of the apparel retailer’s stores.

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Greater Toronto Area home sales down nearly 8% in October: real estate board

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area were down in October compared with a year ago as the city’s real estate board says uncertainty around inflation, borrowing costs and the economy kept many potential buyers on the sidelines.

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‘Blue tsunami’: Winners, losers, and what’s next post U.S. midterms

Americans have overwhelmingly brought about a ‘blue tsunami.’ Several deep-red states have been flipped blue, including Kansas, Texas, Maine, Iowa and others. Meantime, President Donald Trump has agreed…

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Why mosquito season is longer this year in some parts of Canada

TORONTO — Canadians who were relieved to be out of mosquito season might be surprised to learn the pesky insects are not gone just yet.

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Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decades

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats finally got their wish in Texas.

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Toronto’s municipal election will take place on Oct. 26. Find all the information you need here.

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Toronto man accused of driving rental car 30,000 km in just 7 days

We start this story with a question. Is it possible to drive 4,100 kilometres a day, for seven-straight days and only refuel twice the entire time? To put that into perspective that’s roughly the equivalent…

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Temporary residents outside Quebec scramble to learn French to stay in Canada

In previous federal announcements, Ottawa has stressed its commitment to prioritizing Francophone immigration outside Quebec, prompting many temporary residents to learn French in the hope of obtaining…

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Seven new councillors to join Toronto City Council after 2026 municipal election

Toronto will welcome seven new councillors for the next term after three incumbents were ousted and four councillors will be taking over in seats left empty. Here are the new and familiar faces who…

October 26, 2026 10:46 pm EST EST

At least 9 GTA cities elect new mayors

Nine GTA cities have elected new mayors as the results of municipal elections are in across Ontario. Mississauga elected Alvin Tedjo, beating out incumbent Carolyn Parrish and Bonnie Crombie while the…

October 27, 2026 11:12 am EST EST

Timeline of events in OSAP career colleges warnings, probes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is coming under increasing fire for how it has handled Ontario Student Assistance Program payments at private career colleges. Critics say the government set the…

October 27, 2026 12:20 pm EST EST

A look at past referendums in Canada as Albertans reject future separation vote

Albertans voted in a referendum Monday against separation. In early results, about 76 per cent said they wanted the province to stay in Canada, while 24 per cent said they wanted the province to hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

October 20, 2026 3:37 pm EST EST

Fall colours are peaking across southern Ontario. Here’s where to see them now

The annual fall colour display is reaching its peak in parts of southern Ontario, with forecasters saying a combination of sunny autumn days and cool nights has helped create the vibrant reds, oranges…

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Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by a car in downtown Toronto

A pedestrian was transported to a hospital Tuesday evening after being hit by a car in downtown Toronto, paramedics said. Emergency crews were called to Mount Pleasant and Bloor Street East just after…

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Maple Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky bounces back in 3-2 loss to Mammoth

Sergei Bobrovsky has experienced some tough nights this season. The two-time Stanley Cup winner had surrendered three goals or more in nine of his first 10 starts since joining the Maple Leafs’ crease…

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Here’s what fiscal hawks are watching out for in Budget 2026

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is getting ready to reveal how a prolonged global energy shock and a series of spending commitments over the summer have affected the state of federal finances.

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The Latest: Voters give Democrats control of Congress in rebuke to Trump

Democrats have won control of Congress in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections in a widespread repudiation of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, a drubbing that reached deep into reliable GOP territory.

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Democrats win U.S. Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump

Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, delivering a stunningly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President…

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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history in Georgia as 1st Black woman to be elected governor

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Lawyer for arrested bike lane protestors says release conditions violated Charter rights

A lawyer for four people who were arrested and charged while protesting the province’s removal of bike lanes on Bloor Street West in Etobicoke says their Charter rights were violated by the release conditions…

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa elected Texas’ first Latina governor, ousts Republican incumbent Greg Abbott

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gina Hinojosa was elected the first Democratic governor of Texas in more than 30 years on Tuesday, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and catapulting a decided underdog to the helm of what has long been the nation’s most populous red state.

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Raptors’ Leonard begins return-to-play process, will be re-evaluated in one week

‘Kawhi Leonard, The Sequel’ has been as advertised, if not as hoped for the Toronto Raptors. At least so far. The seven-time all-NBA selection has played just two games in his return to his championship-stomping…

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Toronto police investigating second report of pins found in Halloween candy

Toronto police say they are investigating two separate reports of sewing needles and pins being discovered in Halloween candy collected by children while trick-or-treating in the city’s east end. In…

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Mexico, Caribbean and Central America top vacation destinations for Canadians: poll

Nearly half of Canadians are planning to take a vacation over the next six months, with Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean leading the list of destinations, according to a new poll. The Canada…

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