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City of Toronto issues order to fix ‘unsafe building’ after Rogers Stadium damaged by storm

The City of Toronto has issued an “Order to Remedy Unsafe Building” to Rogers Stadium after an intense storm ripped across Toronto Wednesday and caused what Live Nation called “significant damage” to the…

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TIFF returns for 2026: Here’s a list of movie premieres and celeb hot spots

Organizers are gearing up for the return of the Toronto International Film Festival which is set to take over the city’s Entertainment District from Sept. 10 to 20. This year’s official lineup includes…

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Jazz Aviation flight attendants vote in favour of strike mandate

TORONTO — A union representing more than 1,000 flight attendants with Jazz Aviation says members have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a strike mandate.

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Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts…

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Suspect arrested, another sought, after vehicles at MPs Scarborough home set on fire

Toronto police have arrested one suspect and are seeking another after several vehicles were set ablaze at a Member of Parliament’s (MP) Scarborough home last week. Emergency crews were called to the…

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Mayoral opponents critical of Chow’s pledge to keep property taxes ‘at or around’ inflation

Mayor Olivia Chow says she plans to keep property taxes “at or around” the rate of inflation each year if she’s reelected but her opponents called into question that commitment

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TIFF returns for 2026: Here’s a list of movie premieres and celeb hot spots

Organizers are gearing up for the return of the Toronto International Film Festival which is set to take over the city’s Entertainment District from Sept. 10 to 20. This year’s official lineup includes…

4h ago

Jazz Aviation flight attendants vote in favour of strike mandate

TORONTO — A union representing more than 1,000 flight attendants with Jazz Aviation says members have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a strike mandate.

5h ago

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts…

12h ago

Suspect arrested, another sought, after vehicles at MPs Scarborough home set on fire

Toronto police have arrested one suspect and are seeking another after several vehicles were set ablaze at a Member of Parliament’s (MP) Scarborough home last week. Emergency crews were called to the…

12h ago

Mayoral opponents critical of Chow’s pledge to keep property taxes ‘at or around’ inflation

Mayor Olivia Chow says she plans to keep property taxes “at or around” the rate of inflation each year if she’s reelected but her opponents called into question that commitment

11h ago

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Possibility of rain over the long weekend

There is a possibility of rain this long weekend in the Greater Toronto Area. CityNews Weather Specialist Kabir Bageria has the long-range forecast.

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Toronto Wildlife Centre shaken after storms leave them dealing with major repairs

Animals, staff and volunteers at the Toronto Wildlife Centre were left shaken after Wednesday’s big storms, and now it’s their building that they’re trying to save. Audra Brown with a look at the help they need to move forward with repairs.

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Chow pledges to keep property taxes ‘at or around inflation’ in re-election bid

Olivia Chow is pledging to keep Toronto’s property tax rates around inflation if she’s re-elected, after an 18.6% increase over the last 3 years. Brandon Choghri has the details, and the response from her opponents.

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Violent home invasion results in arrest of teenagers as police seek others

Peel Regional Police are asking for more help after arresting two teenagers in relation to a violent overnight home invasion in Brampton earlier this summer. Police admit that questions about self defense are difficult to answer. David Zura explains.

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Insurance companies see influx of claims after major storm on Wednesday

Insurance companies see an influx in calls from residents and business owners after major storm on Wednesday in Toronto in the GTA, Alessandra Carneiro reports.

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Toronto Pearson Airport X account briefly hacked by cryptocurrency coin promotion

Would-be travellers who checked the Toronto Pearson Airport X account earlier Friday were likely perplexed by a slew of ads promoting a cryptocurrency coin. The ads briefly replaced the usual updates…

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Pedestrian seriously injured in York area collision

A pedestrian was rushed to a hospital early Friday evening after getting hit by a car near Casa Loma, according to Toronto police. Emergency crews were called to the area of Bathurst Street and Lonsmount…

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Destructive Ontario storms underscored gaps in severe weather preparedness: expert

Thousands of southern Ontario homes and businesses remained in the dark on Friday after destructive thunderstorms that one expert says highlighted the gaps in extreme weather preparedness. High…

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Woman suffers ‘life-altering’ injuries after being struck by garbage truck in Fashion District

A woman has suffered “life-altering” injuries after being struck and pinned under a garbage truck in the Fashion District of the city. Investigators say the crash occurred on Adelaide Street West near…

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Two suspects, including 16-year-old, facing attempted murder charge in violent Brampton home invasion

Two people, including a youth, are facing attempted murder charges following a violent home invasion in Brampton. Surveillance video provided by police in Peel Region shows three suspects approaching…

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Snowbirds take to the skies one last time in original planes at Toronto CNE this weekend

After more than six decades in service, the original CT-114 Tutor jets used in the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial acrobatic squadron will be retiring this year. That means their appearance at the…

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Denying EI to women laid off after maternity leave is unconstitutional: appeal court

MONTRÉAL — The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that it’s unconstitutional to deny employment insurance job loss benefits to women who recently received maternity and parental benefits.

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Bear activity shuts down popular campground in Bruce Peninsula National Park

A popular campground in Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula National Park will be closed over the long weekend because of increased bear activity in the area. Parks Canada says Cyprus Lake Campground will…

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TIFF returns for 2026: Here’s a list of movie premieres and celeb hot spots

Organizers are gearing up for the return of the Toronto International Film Festival which is set to take over the city’s Entertainment District from Sept. 10 to 20. This year’s official lineup includes…

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EXCLUSIVE: Drug companies choosing not to sell life-saving and life-extending medicines in Canada

When Ruchi Ambike found out that Novartis got Health Canada approval for Vanrafia she was ecstatic. The drug can possibly slow down the progression of her Immunoglobulin gA nephropathy, (IgAN) and ultimately,…

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A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

Donald Trump was elected to a second term as U.S. President in 2024 and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses.

August 20, 2026 2:50 pm EST EST

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…

March 30, 2026 3:59 pm EST EST

What comes next to address trip times on TTC Line 5 Eglinton and Line 6 Finch West?

The City of Toronto just finished the first of three phases of improvements aimed at speeding up trains on TTC Lines 5 and 6.

March 12, 2026 10:52 am EST EST

7 ways the war in Iran could affect Canadians: From grocery costs to terrorism

The war Washington launched against Iran could have implications for Canadians’ pocketbooks and security. “This is not going to end any time soon,” said Carleton University defence expert Stephen Saideman. “It’s…

March 7, 2026 8:45 am EST EST

Private organization now responsible for Greater Toronto Area residential recycling collection

Under the Ontario government’s direction, residential recycling collection will be done by Circular Materials as of Jan. 1, 2026.

January 2, 2026 11:57 am EST EST

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Fewer than 2,500 still without power following Wednesday’s powerful storms

Toronto residents are continuing to deal with power outages following Wednesday’s massive storm that brought torrential rainfall, damaging winds that knocked down trees and power lines, and caused flooding…

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Woman, 82, suffers life‑threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough

An 82-year-old woman suffered serious, life‑threatening injuries after she was struck by a vehicle early Friday morning in Scarborough. Police say a 49-year-old woman in a white Toyota RAV4 was driving…

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Changes to Canada’s climate now ‘irreversible,’ federal report says

OTTAWA — The impacts of climate change in Canada are now largely irreversible and average temperatures are expected to rise by at least 3.5 C by the end of the century, a new government report warns.

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Weekend need-to-know: Final weekend of CNE brings the Air Show

Look up to the skies this weekend for the annual Air Show as the final weekend of the CNE, and the last long weekend of the summer, is upon the city. Toronto is heading into a calm and comfortable long…

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August jobs report ‘disappointing’ but too soon to sound the alarm: economists

OTTAWA — Economists weren’t ringing any alarm bells after fresh data showed the labour market broke its hot streak with a loss of 42,000 jobs in August.

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What you need to know about insurance after major Ontario storm

TORONTO — Navigating insurance can be overwhelming, experts say, as southern Ontario residents continue to pick up the pieces after a destructive storm passed through on Wednesday.

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What’s open/closed on Labour Day

One last long weekend left to enjoy the summer but there are lots of activities happening, including the last weekend of the CNE, and the weather is expected to be a pleasant one. Here is a list of…

September 3, 2026 10:05 am EST EST

Rescuers pull 2 trapped workers from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from an underground tunnel at a hydropower plant Friday, raising hopes of reaching dozens of others believed to be trapped nine days after deadly floods swept away villages and submerged the Himalayan region in mud and debris.

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Progressive Conservatives, NDP hold on to their seats in Ontario byelections

Little has changed at Queen’s Park after Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives and the Opposition New Democrats held on to their seats in three byelections Thursday. Progressive Conservative…

September 4, 2026 12:08 am EST EST

Toronto set for pleasant Labour Day long weekend after intense mid‑week storm

Toronto is heading into a calm and comfortable Labour Day long weekend, a welcome shift after Wednesday’s intense storm system swept across southern Ontario, flooding roads, underpasses, and neighbourhoods…

September 3, 2026 8:32 am EST EST

Service cuts coming to multiple GO Transit train lines, Ontario minister says it’s ‘temporary’

Officials say GO Transit bus services will be boosted as the agency deals with crew staffing and construction-related issues.

September 2, 2026 1:09 pm EST EST