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2 construction workers critically injured in collision near Pickering City Centre

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) said two construction workers suffered critical injuries following a collision involving a Tesla near The Shops at Pickering City Centre. Officers were called…

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Stelco to recall 175 laid-off workers in Hamilton, Ont., on Dec. 1

HAMILTON — Stelco’s American parent company has pledged to recall 175 temporarily laid-off steelworkers and repay their lost wages after weeks of federal pressure, including threats of legal action and the prospect of an investigation into anticompetitive conduct.

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Man dead after fire in basement of Scarborough home

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office has been notified following a fatal house fire in Scarborough. Emergency responders were called to a home on Marlena Drive, near Lawrence Avenue East and Morningside…

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Brampton family seeks community support to help get gene therapy for 2-year-old child with rare condition

A Brampton family is racing to raise millions of dollars for an American medical treatment that could help save their two-year-old child living with a rare genetic disorder after the province denied their…

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2 suspects wanted after 2-vehicle collision at St. Clair West and Jane

Two people were injured in a collision at St. Clair West Avenue and Jane Street on Friday afternoon. Officers responded to the intersection around 1:15 p.m. for reports of a two-vehicle collision. …

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Ottawa, province hope ‘aggressive package’ can prevent Stellantis plant sale: Joly

TORONTO — A day after threatening to sue Stellantis to recoup federal cash given to the automaker, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says she’s still hopeful she can prevent the company from selling its Brampton, Ont., assembly plant to Roshel.

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Stelco to recall 175 laid-off workers in Hamilton, Ont., on Dec. 1

HAMILTON — Stelco’s American parent company has pledged to recall 175 temporarily laid-off steelworkers and repay their lost wages after weeks of federal pressure, including threats of legal action and the prospect of an investigation into anticompetitive conduct.

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Man dead after fire in basement of Scarborough home

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office has been notified following a fatal house fire in Scarborough. Emergency responders were called to a home on Marlena Drive, near Lawrence Avenue East and Morningside…

4h ago

Brampton family seeks community support to help get gene therapy for 2-year-old child with rare condition

A Brampton family is racing to raise millions of dollars for an American medical treatment that could help save their two-year-old child living with a rare genetic disorder after the province denied their…

1h ago

2 suspects wanted after 2-vehicle collision at St. Clair West and Jane

Two people were injured in a collision at St. Clair West Avenue and Jane Street on Friday afternoon. Officers responded to the intersection around 1:15 p.m. for reports of a two-vehicle collision. …

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Ottawa, province hope ‘aggressive package’ can prevent Stellantis plant sale: Joly

TORONTO — A day after threatening to sue Stellantis to recoup federal cash given to the automaker, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says she’s still hopeful she can prevent the company from selling its Brampton, Ont., assembly plant to Roshel.

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2 people struck by a vehicle on construction site near Pickering City Centre

Two construction workers suffered critical injuries following a collision involving a Tesla near The Shops at Pickering City Centre, Alessandra Carneiro reports.

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Two construction workers struck by vehicle near Pickering City Centre

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) said two construction workers suffered critical injuries following a collision involving a Tesla near The Shops at Pickering City Centre.

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Toronto Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community over Santander’s social media posts

The Toronto Blue Jays released an apology to the Muslim community over outfielder Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic social media posts.

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Free diabetes testing available at Dynacare in support of Diabetes Awareness Month

Nearly 10 per cent of Canadians are living with diagnosed diabetes; that’s nearly four million people, and many have it but don’t know it yet. We sit down with Dynacare CEO Vito Ciciretto to discuss the company’s annual free testing initiative.

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TTC, GO service interruptions this weekend: How to get around

Transits users across the GTA are being advised to check for service interruptions this weekend on the TTC and GO.

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A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne – motherhood

Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom.

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Microsoft outage shows the risks of relying on a single technology provider for essential services

A global Microsoft outage this week disrupted email and other workplace tools, plunging business chatter and everyday services into disarray worldwide and highlighting the risks of depending on one of just a few major providers of essential technology.

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Suspect wanted, two others arrested in Bowmanville armed home invasion

Two males are in custody and police are looking for a third suspect following an armed home invasion in Bowmanville. Durham police were called to the area of Meadowview Boulevard and Scugog Street for…

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Early lunch, more chatter: Microsoft outage brings workers to a standstill

Email bouncebacks and recurring errors in corporate Microsoft apps forced Madison Smith and her colleagues in Vancouver to take an early lunch.

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Delivery truck slams into Boston Pizza at Square One; 1 in custody

An allegedly stolen delivery truck crashed into a Boston Pizza restaurant at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga overnight, causing extensive damage to the building. Peel Regional Police (PRP)…

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Career college saw OSAP usage rise 6,000 per cent, but wasn’t cut off this spring

An Ontario career college with four campuses saw the amount of students receiving financial aid explode over a few years, including an increase of nearly 6,000 per cent at one campus, but it was not one…

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‘Demoralizing:’ Toronto doctor calls current volume of patients at some local ERs ‘out of control’

CityNews spoke with a Toronto emergency medicine physician who works at three local ERs to hear about current patient volumes.

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Avril Lavigne gets her happy ending, welcomes first child

Canada’s pop-punk princess is now a pop-punk parent.

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TikTok says it has taken down deepfake videos spreading trade falsehoods

OTTAWA — TikTok says it has taken down accounts associated with a network that uses deepfakes to spread divisive and false content to Canadians.

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Crews respond to watermain break at mall that caused massive spill into Scarborough creek

Social media users first raised questions about an unknown substance pouring into Highland Creek in north Scarborough on Tuesday.

November 11, 2026 7:30 pm EST EST

New Canada Post stamp honours Chinese Canadians who volunteered for covert operations in World War II

Even though they were barred from serving in the Canadian military at the start of World War II, Chinese Canadians stepped up to volunteer for dangerous covert operations when called upon in 1944, and…

November 11, 2026 10:29 am EST EST

‘No adults without children’ sign taken down from Toronto park after viral debate

City of Toronto crews have removed at least one sign found in a local park that went viral online, prompting an extensive back-and-forth debate. A Reddit user posted a photo of a sign at Rita Cox Park,…

November 11, 2026 11:39 am EST EST

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The need for winter tires is imminent. Find out when to make the change

Toronto and most of southern Ontario has been enjoying warmer temperatures but it’s approaching that time of year when you need to start making the switch to winter tires. The staff at OK Tire in Etobicoke…

November 6, 2026 2:23 pm EST EST

Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade to travel down Yonge St. due to ongoing downtown construction

The Original Santa Claus Parade will travel down Yonge Street this year, for the first time in over a decade, to accommodate ongoing construction in the downtown core. The 122nd edition of the parade…

November 12, 2026 12:01 pm EST EST

TTC adjusting service on Queen St. E. for streetcar track renewal, sewer rehabilitation work

The TTC says it is adjusting service along Queen St. E. to accommodate the renewal of aging streetcar tracks and sewer rehabilitation work. Preliminary rail welding work is already underway between…

November 4, 2026 3:15 pm 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

It’s time to submit your Vacant Home Tax declaration in Toronto

If you own residential property in Toronto, it is now time to let the City know if it was occupied or vacant this year. The City of Toronto’s online portal is now open and all residential property owners…

November 2, 2026 1:15 pm EST EST

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TikTok says it has taken down deepfake videos spreading trade falsehoods

OTTAWA — TikTok says it has taken down accounts associated with a network that uses deepfakes to spread divisive and false content to Canadians.

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Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community and fans in wake of Santander’s posts

The Toronto Blue Jays apologized Thursday to the Muslim community and the team’s fans for the “pain and harm” caused by outfielder Anthony Santander’s social media posts. Santander shared anti-Muslim…

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Weekend events, transit and road closures: Nov. 15 to 17

It may only be November, but the Distillery District’s Winter Village will be in full swing starting this weekend and you can catch a glimpse of Santa at the Beaches Santa Claus Parade. Keep in mind,…

November 12, 2026 11:06 am EST EST

UP Express, GO transit service adjustments happening this weekend

It will be another weekend of UP Express and GO Transit service adjustments as Metrolinx takes on some planned construction. Those heading to the airport will have to catch the UP Express from Union…

November 12, 2026 11:20 am EST EST

UK police launch sex offense investigation into children’s author and TV personality David Walliams

LONDON (AP) — British children’s author and TV personality David Walliams is under investigation for serious sex offense allegations made after news outlets reported that he used his fame to groom girls and young women for sex, London police said Friday.

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Ottawa serves Stellantis notice of default on funding agreement after Roshel deal

TORONTO — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa is prepared to sue Stellantis to return the “hundreds of millions of dollars” the automaker received as part of a federal funding agreement after the company signed a deal to sell its Brampton, Ont. assembly plant to defence contractor Roshel.

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Law Union of Ontario critical of Chief Demkiw’s measures to stamp out police corruption

Project South uncovered damning allegations of bribery, conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking tied to the suspected misuse of police databases, with officers allegedly accessing classified information…

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Youth sentenced to two years for two Toronto-area synagogue shootings, police say

The chief of police in a region north of Toronto says a youth has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to shooting at two synagogues. Paulo Da Silva, chief of York regional police, says the youth…

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Inflation expected to stay high as economists weigh risk of broadening price hikes

OTTAWA — Canada’s inflation rate is expected to remain elevated when new figures are released next week, but economists are divided over whether rising energy costs will fuel broader price increases.

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Friend of woman stabbed to death in North York left traumatized after witnessing violent murder

A friend and roommate of a woman who was stabbed to death says she not only witnessed the attack, but tried to help as she saw the horrific scene unfold in the parking lot of the North York apartment building…

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FBI says US has seized $1.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from Binance

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI said Thursday that it had seized more than $1.2 billion of cryptocurrency reported stolen last month from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange.

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