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3 children missing in Scarborough parental abduction: police

A Toronto woman is wanted in connection to a parental abduction investigation in Scarborough.

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Bradford, Chow trade jabs in final stretch of Toronto mayoral campaign

Toronto’s top mayoral candidates traded jabs from across the city and warned voters against what the city could look like with their opponent at the helm. As the election comes down to the wire, the…

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Kardinal Offishall finds fresh fire after personal loss, career highs and lows

TORONTO — Just a few years after helping put Toronto hip-hop on the map, Kardinal Offishall was running out of money, struggling to land gigs and wondering what had gone wrong.

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Weekend need-to-know: Diwali festivities lights up the Toronto sky

The skies will be lit up this weekend as the city celebrates Diwali in two different locations ahead of the festival of lights in November. Keep in mind, there is a closure on Line 2 and on the Lakeshore…

October 22, 2026 11:56 am EST EST

First Nations prepare for historic meeting with Carney and the premiers

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is feeling the weight of the moment as she approaches something her predecessors sought for years: a sit-down meeting with the prime minister and premiers.

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Why some Ontario voters are turning to AI chatbots for 2026 municipal elections

TORONTO — Eric Apps had an inkling of who would get his vote in Toronto’s municipal election, but the lawyer wanted a second opinion before making his final decision.

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Bradford, Chow trade jabs in final stretch of Toronto mayoral campaign

Toronto’s top mayoral candidates traded jabs from across the city and warned voters against what the city could look like with their opponent at the helm. As the election comes down to the wire, the…

1h ago

Kardinal Offishall finds fresh fire after personal loss, career highs and lows

TORONTO — Just a few years after helping put Toronto hip-hop on the map, Kardinal Offishall was running out of money, struggling to land gigs and wondering what had gone wrong.

6h ago

Weekend need-to-know: Diwali festivities lights up the Toronto sky

The skies will be lit up this weekend as the city celebrates Diwali in two different locations ahead of the festival of lights in November. Keep in mind, there is a closure on Line 2 and on the Lakeshore…

October 22, 2026 11:56 am EST EST

First Nations prepare for historic meeting with Carney and the premiers

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is feeling the weight of the moment as she approaches something her predecessors sought for years: a sit-down meeting with the prime minister and premiers.

6h ago

Why some Ontario voters are turning to AI chatbots for 2026 municipal elections

TORONTO — Eric Apps had an inkling of who would get his vote in Toronto’s municipal election, but the lawyer wanted a second opinion before making his final decision.

6h ago

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3 children missing in Scarborough parental abduction

A 22-year-old Toronto woman is wanted in connection with the abduction of three children in Scarborough on Friday afternoon.

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1 person seriously injured in Etobicoke fire

One person has been taken to hospital following a two-alarm fire in a residential building in Etobicoke.

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Mississauga mayoral candidates make final pitches

With Mississauga’s mayoral election just days away, all four leading candidates are making their final pitches on taxes, affordability and city services. Brandon Rowe reports on their competing promises ahead of Monday’s vote.

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Pickering moving closer to purchasing Frenchman’s Bay

A community in Pickering is making progress on buying back a part of Lake Ontario that has been owned by a private company for170 years. David Zura with the unique history of Frenchman’s Bay and the fight to give the wetland back to the public.

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Above seasonal temperatures for the weekend

Early morning frost gives way to sunny and seasonally mild temperatures on Saturday, and throughout the weekend, before a cooler pattern returns early next week.

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Cuban ambassadors ask Canada to renew its rejection of U.S. embargo and fuel blockade

OTTAWA — Havana is urging Ottawa not to drop its public opposition to the decades-long U.S. embargo as Washington ramps up pressure on countries supporting Cuba.

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More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt

PARIS (AP) — Clashes erupted in Paris as a mass march drew to a close Saturday, with more than 400,000 people rallying across France over school funding and soaring living costs in a fresh challenge to President Emmanuel Macron. Police made nearly 1,000 arrests, the government said.

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U.S. to remove 50% tariffs on some Canadian products as trade war becomes ballot box issue

The U.S. is removing the 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian products as the trade war with Canada becomes a ballot box issue in key races ahead of November’s midterm election. Maine Sen. Susan…

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Inquest into death of man shot by Peel police in 2020 set for Nov. 12

An inquest into the death of a man shot by Peel Regional Police in 2020 has been scheduled for November 12, 2026.

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No service on portion of Lakeshore West GO train line this weekend

You might need to make some adjustments to your weekend plans or travel routes if they involve taking the Lakeshore West line, especially if you’re travelling in or out of downtown Toronto. There will…

October 23, 2026 12:30 pm EST EST

Raptors hold off Wizards to open season with back-to-back wins

Scottie Barnes had 28 points and 14 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors continued their stellar defensive start to the season with a 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. RJ Barrett…

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U.S. ambassador offers Canada help almost a week after Wainwright tragedy

OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the United States has offered to help following the deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.

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Ottawa ‘disappointed’ after union announces strike votes for 120,000 workers

OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s “disappointed” after Canada’s largest federal public service union announced 120,000 workers will take part in nationwide strike votes starting next month.

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October 23, 2026 7:34 am EST EST

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Toronto man accused of driving rental car 30,000 km in just 7 days

We start this story with a question. Is it possible to drive 4,100 kilometres a day, for seven-straight days and only refuel twice the entire time? To put that into perspective that’s roughly the equivalent…

October 20, 2026 5:18 am EST EST

Temporary residents outside Quebec scramble to learn French to stay in Canada

In previous federal announcements, Ottawa has stressed its commitment to prioritizing Francophone immigration outside Quebec, prompting many temporary residents to learn French in the hope of obtaining…

October 22, 2026 1:42 pm EST EST

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Dive into our coverage of events and issues that matter to indigenous Canadians and communities all across the country.

September 30, 2026 12:06 pm EST EST

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Fall colours are peaking across southern Ontario. Here’s where to see them now

The annual fall colour display is reaching its peak in parts of southern Ontario, with forecasters saying a combination of sunny autumn days and cool nights has helped create the vibrant reds, oranges…

October 20, 2026 8:55 am EST EST

Toronto votes Oct. 26: What you need to know to cast your ballot

Toronto goes to the polls on Oct. 26 in Canada’s largest municipal election, where Torontonians get to decide not only who their next mayor will be, but also who will represent them in City Council and…

September 30, 2026 2:39 pm EST EST

2026 Mississauga election: How the mayor’s race could be one of Ontario’s most watched

CityNews spoke with four leading Mississauga mayoral candidates about key issues and how their campaigns are ramping up.

September 15, 2026 5:24 am EST EST

A look at past referendums in Canada as Albertans reject future separation vote

Albertans voted in a referendum Monday against separation. In early results, about 76 per cent said they wanted the province to stay in Canada, while 24 per cent said they wanted the province to hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

October 20, 2026 3:37 pm EST EST

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.

September 7, 2026 1:30 pm EST EST

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1 seriously injured in two-alarm Etobicoke fire

One person has been taken to hospital following a two-alarm fire in a residential building in Etobicoke.

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Two arrested in alleged fraud scheme involving Greek Orthodox churches

Toronto police are searching for more information while making the public aware of a fraud scheme involving Greek Orthodox churches in the GTA.

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Man arrested in drug trafficking investigation after community complaints in Mississauga

Peel Regional Police have arrested a man in connection with a drug trafficking investigation after community members complained about drug trafficking in the Meadowvale area. The investigation began…

October 23, 2026 2:09 pm EST EST

Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s mother shown security footage at inquest into woman’s death

Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s mother was shown snippets of security footage from the day her daughter died as she resumed her testimony at a coroner’s inquest after making a new allegation against police involved…

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Israeli companies misled Canadians about West Bank real estate, complaint alleges

A group of lawyers and civil society members have filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau over Israeli real estate events in Toronto and Montreal, alleging that illegal properties were marketed to Canadians under false pretences.

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‘Slow start’: Construction of special needs playground at Toronto school resumes, but parents still have concerns

Four months after construction abruptly stopped on a long-awaited accessible playground at a North York school for students with complex needs, frustrated parents tell Speakers Corner that progress has…

October 23, 2026 11:01 am EST EST

Ontario introducing digital provincial credentials, guaranteeing access to physical ID

The government of Ontario is beginning to introduce digital provincial credentials in a phased manner, starting with the Ontario photo card, issued to Ontario residents who do not have a driver’s licence. Announced…

October 23, 2026 11:48 am EST EST

We’re hearing more about rabies in the news. Here’s what to know about the virus

Public health officials in B.C. and Quebec are dealing with rabies in wild animals that have come into contact with people or domestic pets.

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Stan Cho returns as Ontario parliamentary assistant, months after spending scandal

Just three months after resigning over a hotel spending scandal, Ontario’s previous tourism minister is back in a new role at Queens Park. Stan Cho is now parliamentary assistant to Education Minister…

October 23, 2026 1:18 pm EST EST

Toronto man charged after alleged sexual assaults involving 2 underage girls in Etobicoke

A Toronto man has been charged after police allege he sexually assaulted two underage girls in separate incidents in Etobicoke days apart. Toronto police say the first incident occurred on Oct. 15 at…

October 23, 2026 1:06 pm EST EST

3 days to go: Chow leads Bradford by 5 points in Toronto mayoral race, latest poll finds

With just three days to go until Toronto votes, a new poll shows incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow has the lead over Brad Bradford by five percentage points, but the numbers indicate the race has tightened down…

October 23, 2026 6:13 am EST EST