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Cyclists ride in opposition to Ford government’s plan to remove bike lanes

Premier Doug Ford’s bike lane removal and street reconfiguration plans may already be underway in Toronto but the battle over the future of cycling in the city continues. On Saturday, dozens of cycling…

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Woman wanted following vicious dog attack in Summerhill neighbourhood

Police are searching for a 40-year-old woman after her dogs allegedly attacked and maimed another person and their pet at a dog park in Summerhill.

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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino might bring record slow storm season

The Atlantic is quiet — record quiet — this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Nino that crushes storms before they get going.

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Peanuts recalled in Ontario, Quebec over possible salmonella contamination

Canadian food safety officials are warning that peanuts sold in Ontario and Quebec may be contaminated with salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for “Roasted Lemon N’…

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U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal

DUBLIN — Donald Trump says Canada and Iran have something in common — they both want a deal.

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Bateman and Kirk hit homers to power Blue Jays to victory over Orioles

Brett Bateman and Alejandro Kirk homered to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Rogers Centre. Bateman led off the third inning with a solo shot to…

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Woman wanted following vicious dog attack in Summerhill neighbourhood

Police are searching for a 40-year-old woman after her dogs allegedly attacked and maimed another person and their pet at a dog park in Summerhill.

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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino might bring record slow storm season

The Atlantic is quiet — record quiet — this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Nino that crushes storms before they get going.

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Peanuts recalled in Ontario, Quebec over possible salmonella contamination

Canadian food safety officials are warning that peanuts sold in Ontario and Quebec may be contaminated with salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for “Roasted Lemon N’…

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U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal

DUBLIN — Donald Trump says Canada and Iran have something in common — they both want a deal.

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Bateman and Kirk hit homers to power Blue Jays to victory over Orioles

Brett Bateman and Alejandro Kirk homered to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Rogers Centre. Bateman led off the third inning with a solo shot to…

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Mississauga mayoral candidates launch campaigns

One of the key candidates in the race for Mississauga mayor launched her campaign on Saturday.

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Man returns 132 year overdue magazine

A man in New Hampshire returned a magazine back to his local library that was 132-years overdue.

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Japanese man traverses Canada for no reason besides happiness

Canada is the second largest country in the world and crossing it from coast-to-coast doesn’t happen very often. A Japanese man has taken on the challenge, not for money or glory, but because he felt like it.

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2026 Atlantic hurricane season sets new record in first 103 days

September is normally peak hurricane season, but this year’s Atlantic storm season is breaking records with zero hurricanes having formed in the Atlantic Ocean so far.

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TIFF Day Two: Stars, Screenings and Festival Buzz

Day two of TIFF brought big crowds, star sightings and plenty of excitement across the city. With 293 films screening throughout the festival, there’s still lots to see before TIFF wraps up September 20. Catalina Gillies reports.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up

NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without such a slowdown, Dario Amodei warned that within six to 12 months, AI could be capable of leading a swarm of agents that could take over the entire internet.

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Carney to meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during three-day European trip

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet his counterpart in the United Kingdom for the first time.

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Why Canada? America’s northern neighbor seems an unlikely target for a trade war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada might seem an unlikely target for a U.S. trade war.

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Carney to showcase Canada’s capital agenda at first-ever investment summit

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will gather scores of deep-pocketed investors in Toronto next week in a bid to fix Canada’s “Achilles heel” — a persistent lack of business investment dragging down the economy.

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‘Céline is everywhere in my life’: Thousands gather in Paris for Dion’s big comeback

PARIS — Thousands of Céline Dion fans gathered along the streets of Paris ahead of the singer’s comeback concert Saturday evening at the Plenitude Arena.

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Former car insurance broker is charged with defrauding the public

A man who is accused of selling dozens of fraudulent car insurance policies in the Greater Toronto Area has been charged. According to Peel Regional Police, 25-year-old Muhammad Raahim of Mississauga…

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Man accused of making antisemitic social media posts is charged with 3 hate crimes

A man from Stoney Creek is facing several hate crime charges following an investigation into what police describe as “hate-related content” posted online. The Hamilton Police Hate Crime Unit says…

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Student’s door-to-door Chinese ballads break down barriers, win fans and lamb chops

When Kieran Michael MacNeill started going door to door in Richmond, B.C., serenading householders in Mandarin, he was worried they might think he was a “weirdo.”

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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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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.

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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…

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.

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People fleeing Iran-backed rebels’ advance in Yemen describe a ‘hysterical panic’

It was a heart-pounding escape. As Houthi rebels backed by Iran swept south along Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week, some residents had little time to flee.

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Weekend need-to-know: Toronto International Film Festival begins

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) begins Thursday, marking its 51st anniversary this year with expanded venues and new industry and fan experiences. Toronto temperatures will be near seasonal,…

September 10, 2026 1:09 pm EST EST

TIFF 2026: Photos from the red carpet

The Toronto International Film Festival is back for its 51st edition. Dozens of celebrities have made their way to Toronto to celebrate new film releases in the city’s Entertainment District. This…

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Toronto removing waterfront driftwood sculptures created by local artist

Damian Agostini is a Toronto artist who creates large sculptures from driftwood he finds along the waterfront near the Humber River. “Normally when I collect wood, I see what I intend to make, and that’s…

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‘Elderly man’ rescued from midtown Toronto fire

Toronto police say an “elderly man” was rescued from a fire in midtown on Saturday morning. Emergency crews were called to the Davisville neighbourhood, near Millwood Road and Forman Avenue just…

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Chris Rock, Seth Rogen, Mahershala Ali hitting the red carpet on TIFF Day 3

TORONTO — Opportunities for celeb-spotting at the Toronto International Film Festival peaked Saturday as the red carpet rolled out for some of the most high-profile films of the year.

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‘The Final Act’ offers an intimate look at death through people who chose MAID

TORONTO — After filming 69-year-old Céline Carpentier take her final breaths before a medically assisted death, Sophie Deraspe couldn’t help but notice, in sharp focus, all the life around her.

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Brampton man charged after several attempted carjackings, stabbing

A 27-year-old Brampton man is facing half a dozen charges in connection with a series of attempted carjackings and a stabbing last weekend. Police in Peel Region say a man attempted to steal a car with…

September 11, 2026 6:42 pm EST EST

Overreliance on visual inspections may have contributed to GO train derailment: report

TORONTO — A new report has found an overreliance on visual inspections of the train tracks may have contributed to the derailment of a GO Transit train at Toronto’s Union Station that disrupted commuter travel for days earlier this year.

September 11, 2026 3:38 pm EST EST

Stellantis signs MOU with Roshel on potential sale of Brampton plant as talks with union break down

Automaker Stellantis says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian armoured ⁠vehicle maker Roshel on a potential sale of its idled Brampton assembly plant.

September 11, 2026 6:34 pm EST EST

Chow vows weekly cap on TTC fares after 10 rides if re-elected

TTC fare-capping went into effect in September, with riders paying for no more than 47 rides per month. On Friday, mayoral candidate and current incumbent Olivia Chow promised to give riders an even steeper…

September 11, 2026 3:07 pm EST EST