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Search underway for Canadian-registered air ambulance with 6 aboard missing off U.S. coast

A Hamilton-based plane with six people aboard, including four Canadians, went missing during a flight from Bermuda to Boston

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Cyclist in his 70s rushed to hospital after getting hit by a car in Etobicoke

Toronto police are investigating after a cyclist in his 70s was hit by a car on Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the area of Dixon and Royal York Roads just after 2 p.m. Paramedics…

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Parents sound the alarm after TDSB merges multiple grades into single class at alternative school

Parents at The Grove Community School in Toronto’s west end are raising concerns about cuts they say are having a direct impact on students. The Toronto District School Board recently reorganized…

11h ago

Toronto nightclub El Convento Rico abruptly closes after 35 years

An iconic Toronto nightclub that served as a hotspot for the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ and Latin community, abruptly shuttered this week after 35 years. In a statement shared late Thursday evening on social…

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in North York crash

A motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital on Saturday afternoon following a crash in North York. Emergency crews were called to the area of Allard and Wilson Avenues just before 4:45 p.m. for reports…

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Fewer school board trustee candidates running in October election after Ford government changes

The choices being made come election day usually centre around who will be the next mayor and councillor. But there are some other names on the ballot to be considered – those of candidates running for…

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Cyclist in his 70s rushed to hospital after getting hit by a car in Etobicoke

Toronto police are investigating after a cyclist in his 70s was hit by a car on Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the area of Dixon and Royal York Roads just after 2 p.m. Paramedics…

3h ago

Parents sound the alarm after TDSB merges multiple grades into single class at alternative school

Parents at The Grove Community School in Toronto’s west end are raising concerns about cuts they say are having a direct impact on students. The Toronto District School Board recently reorganized…

11h ago

Toronto nightclub El Convento Rico abruptly closes after 35 years

An iconic Toronto nightclub that served as a hotspot for the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ and Latin community, abruptly shuttered this week after 35 years. In a statement shared late Thursday evening on social…

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4h ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured in North York crash

A motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital on Saturday afternoon following a crash in North York. Emergency crews were called to the area of Allard and Wilson Avenues just before 4:45 p.m. for reports…

45m ago

Fewer school board trustee candidates running in October election after Ford government changes

The choices being made come election day usually centre around who will be the next mayor and councillor. But there are some other names on the ballot to be considered – those of candidates running for…

10h ago

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Chow promises to expand free children’s programs at museums and libraries

The Toronto mayoral race continues this weekend with incumbent Olivia Chow announcing an expansion of museum and attraction opportunities for families as well as an expansion of library programing for children.

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Ontario air ambulance carrying 6 missing off U.S. coast

An Ontario air ambulance carrying six people, four of them Canadians, has gone missing off the coast of the United States.

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4-year-old helps save grandmother’s life – twice

A four-year-old Arizona girl saved her grandmother’s life more than once.

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World’s largest road hockey fundraiser underway in Vaughan

The world’s largest road hockey fundraiser is taking over Vaughan today. As Brandon Choghri explains, the event is aimed at raising money and awareness for cancer research.

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U.S. farmers say pumpkin harvest worst in years

Halloween is just around the corner meaning it’s time to hunt for a great big orange pumpkin, But it may be harder to find the right one as some American farmers warn this year’s crop may be among the worst.

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Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns

CAIRO (AP) — The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of an Israel-bound flight with an ax and trying to seize the controls was an Omani national who had been barred from flying on his country’s airline because of concerns about extremist views, officials said Saturday.

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What you need to know about Nuit Blanche 2026 in Toronto

The 20th anniversary of Nuit Blanche will be marked by over 75 installations, exhibits and immersive experiences set all across the City of Toronto. This year’s theme is “Tomorrow’s Memories.” The party…

October 1, 2026 11:11 am EST EST

Experts eye Alberta referendum as case study on impacts of artificial intelligence

EDMONTON — On any given day, says Aengus Bridgman, if you ask a popular artificial intelligence chatbot and a search engine whether taxes in an independent Alberta would be higher, it might say yes.

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Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base

LONDON (AP) — A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail, authorities said Saturday.

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Prosecutor says 2 Iranian men scouted a UK synagogue for a chlorine bomb plot

LONDON (AP) — Two Iranian men conducted surveillance of a Manchester synagogue that was the site of a deadly attack a year ago as part of a plot to bomb it this year, a prosecutor said Saturday.

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Weekend need-to-know: Pull an all-nighter at Nuit Blanche this weekend

Art exhibits will be taking over the city for the annual Nuit Blanche festival this weekend. Keep in mind, there are some adjustments on GO Transit lines and the UP Express if you are headed into Toronto….

October 1, 2026 9:31 am EST EST

Woman, 22, charged after man stabbed at Mississauga bus terminal

A 22-year-old woman has been charged following a stabbing at Mississauga’s local bus terminal on Friday night. Police in Peel Region were on patrol in the terminal near Square One mall just after 9:30…

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Byline or bot? AI-generated ‘journalists’ start to appear in Canada

OTTAWA — Quebec correspondent “Geneviève Tremblay” — who has been reporting on multiple news stories a day lately — seemed to be experiencing a glitch.

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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

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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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Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day in Moscow’s latest effort to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital.

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12-year-old boy hit by a car in Lawrence Park area

A 12-year-old boy was rushed to a hospital on Friday evening after getting hit by a car in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood. Emergency crews were called to the area of Lawrence and Duplex Avenues just…

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‘We are not deterred’: Vaughan mayoral candidate speaks out after police called on canvasser

A Vaughan mayoral candidate says she and her team are stronger and more motivated following a frightening incident that saw one of her volunteers temporarily detained by York Regional Police (YRP) while…

October 2, 2026 3:15 pm EST EST

Toronto man, 25, wanted in Etobicoke sex assault investigation

Toronto police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation near Dundas and Bloor Streets in Etobicoke. In a press release issued Friday, authorities accused…

October 2, 2026 7:03 pm EST EST

Toronto man, 34, accused of breaking into multiple Weston-area homes is charged

Toronto police have arrested and charged a man who is accused of breaking into multiple homes in the Weston area. Police allege that 34-year-old Austin MacDonald broke into a garage near Jane and Church…

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Bonnie Crombie says she received online threats, Peel police open investigation

The Peel Regional Police Service confirms to CityNews that it has opened an investigation after Mississauga mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie came forward saying online threats were made against her. Investigators…

October 2, 2026 5:12 pm EST EST

Ford government seeks feedback on potential legislation limiting protests that block ‘key infrastructure’

The Ford government is asking for public feedback on what measures it should take to maintain safe and barrier/obstruction-free access to key infrastructure, including religious institutions and culturally-specific community centres.

October 2, 2026 2:48 pm EST EST

Work of 16 Canadian photojournalists featured at Toronto’s Union Station

‘Points of Departure’ is a new exhibit at Toronto’s Union Station spotlighting the work of 16 photojournalists in the path of everyday commuters.

October 1, 2026 2:27 pm EST EST

‘Disturbing’: Belleville synagogue receives antisemitic flyers after shooting

The president of a Belleville synagogue targeted in a shooting last month says he woke up Thursday morning to find antisemitic flyers had been distributed to the synagogue and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

October 2, 2026 2:31 pm EST EST

Police say woman sprayed family with aerosol-type weapon after argument

The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is trying to identify a woman who allegedly sprayed a family with an aerosol-type weapon after an argument in the Little Italy neighbourhood. Investigators say a man,…

October 2, 2026 4:18 pm EST EST

Toronto police seek suspect in Scarborough sexual assault investigation

Toronto police officers are trying to locate a suspect in a sexual assault investigation. Investigators say the accused entered a parking lot in his vehicle in the Kennedy Road and Progress Avenue area…

October 2, 2026 6:41 pm EST EST