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1 woman injured in North York shooting, police say

A woman was transported to a hospital following a shooting in North York on Sunday evening, authorities say. According to the Toronto Police Service (TPS), the shooting happened near Driftwood Avenue…

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Teen wanted in brazen Hamilton shooting that killed 1 woman and injured 1 man

Authorities have identified the suspect of a brazen shooting that killed one woman and injured one man in downtown Hamilton last week. In a news release issued Sunday, police said an arrest warrant…

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Tenants at 2 Toronto apartment buildings ready for long-awaited hearing after months-long rent strike

Tenants at 1440 and 1442 Lawrence Ave. W. in Toronto have been holding back rent for months after years of complaints over property issues.

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Police seek 3 suspects accused of stealing ‘numerous high-value items’ from a home in Toronto

Authorities are on the hunt for three suspects who allegedly broke into a home in Toronto and stole “numerous high-value items,” according to police. Officers say the break-in happened back in March…

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Police investigating after 2 GTA cell phone stores were robbed on Sunday

Authorities in Toronto and Peel Region are investigating two separate cell phone store robberies that occurred late Sunday afternoon. Peel Regional Police say the first robbery was reported at a Freedom…

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Man charged with impaired operation after young adult falls off boat, dies

Police in Ontario say a 21-year-old boater is facing charges after a passenger fell overboard on a lake northwest of Kingston. Officers say they were called about the incident on Weslemkoon Lake near…

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Teen wanted in brazen Hamilton shooting that killed 1 woman and injured 1 man

Authorities have identified the suspect of a brazen shooting that killed one woman and injured one man in downtown Hamilton last week. In a news release issued Sunday, police said an arrest warrant…

7h ago

Tenants at 2 Toronto apartment buildings ready for long-awaited hearing after months-long rent strike

Tenants at 1440 and 1442 Lawrence Ave. W. in Toronto have been holding back rent for months after years of complaints over property issues.

5h ago

Police seek 3 suspects accused of stealing ‘numerous high-value items’ from a home in Toronto

Authorities are on the hunt for three suspects who allegedly broke into a home in Toronto and stole “numerous high-value items,” according to police. Officers say the break-in happened back in March…

4h ago

Police investigating after 2 GTA cell phone stores were robbed on Sunday

Authorities in Toronto and Peel Region are investigating two separate cell phone store robberies that occurred late Sunday afternoon. Peel Regional Police say the first robbery was reported at a Freedom…

6h ago

Man charged with impaired operation after young adult falls off boat, dies

Police in Ontario say a 21-year-old boater is facing charges after a passenger fell overboard on a lake northwest of Kingston. Officers say they were called about the incident on Weslemkoon Lake near…

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North York building tenants prepare for key provincial hearing

Residents at 1440 and 1442 Lawrence Ave. W. say they’ve been fighting for better living conditions for years. Nearly 100 tenants participated in a rent strike. Now they’re set to be heard at Ontario’s Landlord Tenant Board. Nick Westoll reports.

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Longest stretch of heat since July 2022

An abundance of sun is on the way. Meteorologist Chris Potter has the long-range forecast.

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‘Sip Safe’ campaign blazes the trail for nightlife safety in Toronto

Rhianne Campbell has more from the campaign, that prioritizes your safety for your next night out.

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Mexican, EU leaders condemn Trump’s 30% tariffs, stop short of issuing counter measures

Mexico and the EU say they are willing to attempt negotiations with the White House in order to avoid a trade war. Karling Donoghue looks at how leaders are strategizing in an effort to avoid a 30 per cent tariff on all goods imported to the U.S.

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DHS vows to ramp up deportations as federal judge blocks some ICE tactics

The Secretary of Homeland Security has called the federal judge who issued an order against ICE raids without probable cause an ‘idiot’. Karling Donoghue takes a look at how the White House is vowing to ramp up deportations across the U.S.

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Small plane crashes after takeoff at London Southend Airport

LONDON (AP) — A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday at London Southend Airport, which was closed until further notice, officials and witnesses said. No information on any casualties was…

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Missed appointments to $50 Uber rides: Extended Line 2 closure frustrates TTC commuters

Scheduled track repairs delayed the opening of a significant portion of Line 2, throwing a wrench into the travel plans of commuters on Sunday. According to the TTC, the repairs that forced a closure…

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‘Love Island’ revives conversation about racial bias and misogynoir in dating

It used to be that dating was as simple as deciding between dinner, a trip to the movies or an arcade. Now, understanding the dating scene has become intermingled with smartphones, matchmaking apps and…

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Man wanted in early morning downtown stabbing

Toronto police are searching for a man following an early morning stabbing in the downtown. Investigators say they were called to the Queen Street and Church Street area just before 5 a.m. Sunday following…

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Man injured in shooting at G Ross Lord Park

Toronto police are investigating after a man was shot in North York. Investigators say they were called to the area of G Ross Lord Park near Finch Avenue West and Dufferin Street just after 6 a.m. for…

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Heavy rains in Texas pause search efforts for flood victims and damage homes elsewhere

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday temporarily paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to dozens of high-water rescues…

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The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — For sale: A 54-pound (25-kilogram) rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million. Why so expensive? It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth. Sotheby’s…

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Economists expect inflation ticked up in June after surprise jobs gain

OTTAWA — Economists expect the pace of inflation picked up in June as the Bank of Canada continues to search for tariff impacts in the price data. Statistics Canada is set to report consumer price…

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Ontario jury duty service: The state of the system and the big push for reforms

In the final part of CityNews Toronto’s series on Ontario jury duty service, justice advocates outline what they’d like to see changed.

Ontario jury duty service: Why it matters to the accused, the victims, and the justice system

In part two of CityNews Toronto’s look at Ontario jury duty service, we’re taking a closer look at how juries matter to different stakeholders.

‘Roller coaster of emotions’: What a CityNews reporter learned about Ontario jury duty

CityNews reporter Nick Westoll recently completed Ontario jury duty service and looks at the experience as part of a three-part series.

Remembering Canada’s forgotten tragedy Air India Flight 182, forty years later

Editor’s note: This article is available to read in Punjabi and in Hindi. Mahesh Sharma gently opens a clear plastic bag that sits on top of his wooden desk, surrounding important papers and documents…

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A timeline of Donald Trump’s tariff trade war

Volley after volley of new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad, creating uncertainty for businesses and households. Trump is…

Construction complications force King Street East and Church Street closure 1 month ahead of schedule

The intersection of King Street East and Church Street is closed to traffic, at least one month ahead of schedule, due to complications arising from the replacement of a 142-year-old watermain. The…

What does latest Canada Post job action mean for you?

Canada Post’s union, which represents about 55,000 workers, has called for a nationwide overtime stoppage after a midnight deadline for a new contract came and went without any movement. That means…

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…

3 TTC streetcars to be diverted for construction all summer. What you need to know

A major downtown Toronto intersection is now shut down for the remainder of the summer, leading to the diversion of three TTC streetcars. The City of Toronto is replacing the watermains at King and…

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