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Toronto City Council approves controversial ‘bubble zone’ bylaw

Toronto City Council has approved a controversial bylaw that restricts protests around places of worship, schools and daycares. Following a daylong contentious debate, councillors voted 16-9 in favour…

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Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with president Brendan Shanahan

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they have parted ways with team president Brendan Shanahan after another disappointing playoff ouster. In a statement, MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley…

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Toronto, York police to increase presence around synagogues after 2 killed near Jewish museum in Washington

Police in Toronto and York Region say they will increase their presence around synagogues, schools and community centres to “ensure public safety” after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington…

7h ago

Man wanted for multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby

Durham police are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby. On Tuesday, police responded to multiple locations, including Thickson Road…

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Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates’ sexual assault trial

WARNING: The following story contains graphic content and descriptions which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke…

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Union says Canada Post offers ‘fall short’ as strike deadline nears

OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service “fall short” with hours to go until a looming strike deadline. Canada Post meanwhile…

4h ago

Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with president Brendan Shanahan

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they have parted ways with team president Brendan Shanahan after another disappointing playoff ouster. In a statement, MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley…

2h ago

Toronto, York police to increase presence around synagogues after 2 killed near Jewish museum in Washington

Police in Toronto and York Region say they will increase their presence around synagogues, schools and community centres to “ensure public safety” after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington…

7h ago

Man wanted for multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby

Durham police are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby. On Tuesday, police responded to multiple locations, including Thickson Road…

3h ago

Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates’ sexual assault trial

WARNING: The following story contains graphic content and descriptions which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke…

1h ago

Union says Canada Post offers ‘fall short’ as strike deadline nears

OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service “fall short” with hours to go until a looming strike deadline. Canada Post meanwhile…

4h ago

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Toronto approves controversial ‘bubble zone’ bylaw

Toronto City Council has voted to impose a 50m bubble zone prohibiting protests around any vulnerable institution. Opponents say the bylaw curbs rights and freedoms. Alan Carter reports on the contentious debate.

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Cold and wet conditions continue into Friday

Rain is expected to continue throughout Friday before easing somewhat into the weekend. Seasonal temperatures are not expected to return until next week.

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New Toronto police next-generation 911 system now running

The Toronto Police Service has launched an upgraded, next-generation 911 (NG-911) system. Nick Westoll has more on what the system can now do and how officials hope it will help in the effort to reduce periods of lengthy 911 wait times.

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Conservation authority unveils new HQ

Exposed mass timber, solar chimneys, water walls, and an open-loop geothermal system. Audra Brown gets an inside peek at the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority’s new headquarters.

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Canadian’s celebrate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP win

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named this season’s NBA Most Valuable Player, becoming just the second Canadian ever to earn the league’s highest honour. Lindsay Dunn was in Hamilton to see how his old high school celebrated the achievement.

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First Nations leaders pledge ‘confrontation on the ground’ over Ontario mining bill

Several First Nations travelled from the far reaches of northern Ontario to Queen’s Park in Toronto on Thursday to have their voices heard on a proposed law that seeks to significantly speed up mining…

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New Toronto police 911 digital system comes online amid ongoing efforts to lower wait times

As of May 22, 2025, the Toronto Police Service 911 communications centre’s next-generation system will send text messages for call-backs.

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Rainfall warning ended for Toronto, special weather statement in effect through Friday

A rainfall warning for Toronto and the GTA has ended, but a special weather statement remains in effect through Friday. The statement says rain, heavy at times, will continue into Friday, bringing…

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4 men injured in Scarborough three-vehicle collision

Four men were injured following a collision in Scarborough on Thursday morning, police said. Officers were called to Eglinton Avenue East and Midland Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. for a three-vehicle…

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PM Carney ‘devastated and appalled’ by killing of 2 Israeli embassy staff in Washington

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “devastated and appalled” by the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington yesterday. The two staff members were leaving an event at a Jewish museum when…

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Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students…

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Measles cases increase by 173 in Ontario, bringing outbreak’s total close to 1,800

Public Health Ontario says 173 more people have been infected with measles in the province over the past week, bringing the number of cases to 1,795 since the outbreak began last October. “That’s 173…

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Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

OTTAWA — Israel’s Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday to discuss an incident in the West Bank that saw Israeli soldiers fire warning shots near…

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Better intelligence, targeted searches and exit checks: How the CBSA is increasing opioid and narcotic seizures

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Who is Mark Carney? Here’s some background on Canada’s next prime minister

OTTAWA — Even when Mark Carney was still in high school, his friends bugged him about whether he would become prime minister one day. His answer was one fit for a future politician: to never confirm…

Mother seeking answers after Etobicoke hospital loses body of stillborn daughter

A Toronto mother is looking for answers and an apology after the hospital where she gave birth to a stillborn baby lost the infant’s body. In fall 2021, Rachel Osbourne-Hutchinson was thrilled to be…

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A timeline of Donald Trump’s tariff trade war

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Trump is no stranger…

What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope

A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner. Cardinals…

Trump tariffs could mean secondhand clothing will cost more, fewer vintage pieces coming into Canada

On March 4, the United States will begin imposing a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, including secondhand and vintage apparel – a market that is valued at almost 200 billion USD. As in most…

Toronto police 911 centre wait times nearly hit 12 minutes, but why do delays keep happening?

CityNews learned the Toronto Police Service 911 communications centre saw for a period of time on Thursday wait times close to 12 minutes.

Doctors advise adding COVID-19 to your list of vaccines this cold and flu season

With COVID-19 now largely considered endemic, doctors say it is advisable to add the latest available vaccine for the virus to your yearly flu shot schedule. “COVID is not going to go anywhere anytime…

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