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‘You live with this every day’: 25 years after 9/11, World Trade Center survivor recounts escape from South Tower

On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, a South Tower survivor is sharing his story of escape, loss and resilience with CityNews — a detailed, harrowing account of what unfolded inside the World…

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9/11 anniversary a reminder of powerful bond between Canada, U.S. amid deteriorating relationship

Aside from tariffed goods, sometimes it seems like the main thing crossing the U.S.-Canada border these days is animosity. Mocking memes and disrespectful threats of annexation flood Donald Trump’s…

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WATCH: Toronto looks back at 25 years since 9/11

It’s been 25 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people — a day that was marked with horror and grief in the U.S. and around the world. In Toronto, archival footage from…

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Carney pays tribute to 9/11 victims ahead of ceremony in Gander, N.L.

Thousands are gathering at an arena in central Newfoundland Friday for a solemn ceremony remembering those killed in terrorist attacks in the United States 25 years ago. Thirty-eight planes carrying…

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Toronto, GTA gas prices set to jump Saturday after Friday’s brief dip

Toronto and GTA drivers should fill up their gas tanks on Friday as prices will climb steadily again this weekend, with costs at the pump expected to rise seven cents on Saturday, according to En‑Pro…

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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

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9/11 anniversary a reminder of powerful bond between Canada, U.S. amid deteriorating relationship

Aside from tariffed goods, sometimes it seems like the main thing crossing the U.S.-Canada border these days is animosity. Mocking memes and disrespectful threats of annexation flood Donald Trump’s…

5h ago

WATCH: Toronto looks back at 25 years since 9/11

It’s been 25 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people — a day that was marked with horror and grief in the U.S. and around the world. In Toronto, archival footage from…

2h ago

Carney pays tribute to 9/11 victims ahead of ceremony in Gander, N.L.

Thousands are gathering at an arena in central Newfoundland Friday for a solemn ceremony remembering those killed in terrorist attacks in the United States 25 years ago. Thirty-eight planes carrying…

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Toronto, GTA gas prices set to jump Saturday after Friday’s brief dip

Toronto and GTA drivers should fill up their gas tanks on Friday as prices will climb steadily again this weekend, with costs at the pump expected to rise seven cents on Saturday, according to En‑Pro…

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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

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FDNY firefighter reflects on Sept. 11 attacks, 25 years later

New York City firefighter Joe ‘Jojo’ Esposito reflected on what it was like at Ground Zero during the 9/11 attacks and how he continues to honour the emergency responders that were killed that day.

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GTA gas prices set to rise again after brief drop

Drivers across the GTA are recommended to fuel up before midnight as gas prices are set to spike yet again.

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Prime Minister Carney calls for solidarity in honour of 9/11 anniversary

On the 25th anniversary of the devastating 9/11 attacks, Prime Minister Carney honoured the victims lost that day and called for solidarity with Canada’s U.S. neighbours.

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How Canada-U.S. relations have shifted 25 years since 9/11

It has been 25-years since 9/11. Cynthia Mulligan discusses how Canadians responded after the attacks and looks at current state of Canada- U.S. relations with Marion Nader, David Valentin and Karen Stintz.

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‘How did I even get out of there’: 9/11 survivor recounts harrowing experience

Joseph Dittmar, who was on the 105th floor of the south tower at the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 attacks, recounts his harrowing experience.

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Toronto man arrested for allegedly making, distributing child porn

Toronto Police have arrested a man in connection with a child sexual abuse and exploitation material investigation in the city. The investigation began after child sexual abuse and exploitation material…

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York police boost patrols, deploy mobile command posts for Jewish High Holidays

York Regional Police (YRP) will increase patrols and set up mobile command posts at key community locations over the coming weeks as Jewish High Holiday observances begin across the region. In a media…

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Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department

The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 30 workers including the entire science department.

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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,…

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Generic over-the-counter pain reliever recalled due to ‘foreign material’

A generic over-the-counter pain reliever sold in pharmacies across Canada is being recalled due to what the manufacturer says is the presence of “foreign material.” Teva Canada Limited says one lot…

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Canada still studying Trump’s latest trade attack: Carney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is still studying the United States’ latest tariffs and import bans as it considers whether to adjust its own retaliatory tariffs.

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Family of Toronto teen struck at crosswalk sues city and province over removal of speed camera

The family of a Toronto boy who was left with life‑altering injuries after being struck by a vehicle outside his high school is suing the City, the province and the driver, alleging the collision occurred…

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2nd suspect arrested in 2022 murder of Ding Ping Wang, also charged in separate shooting

Toronto police say they’ve arrested a second suspect in the 2022 shooting death of Ding Ping Wang and have also charged him with attempted murder in a separate, non-fatal shooting months later. Investigators…

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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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A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

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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Students upset after ‘popular’ studies program is cut at UofT

Students and former faculty of a psychology program at the University of Toronto (UofT) are fighting to save it from ending. Three years ago, UofT announced it will no longer be enrolling students in Buddhism…

September 10, 2026 10:40 am EST EST

Carney’s cabinet enters final day of closed-door meetings in Banff

BANFF — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet is set to meet for a second and final day of meetings in the Alberta Rocky Mountain resort town of Banff as ministers prepare for the fall sitting of Parliament.

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Canada won’t even hit 2030 emissions target by 2050, new study suggests

OTTAWA — A new study released Friday suggests that Canada is on track to miss its 2030 emissions target under the Paris Agreement — and it won’t even reach it by 2050, the year it was supposed to hit net-zero.

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Ford shuffles cabinet, including moving embattled labour minister Piccini

Ontario Premier Doug Ford made several changes to his cabinet Thursday, including adding an artificial intelligence portfolio and moving embattled minister David Piccini from labour to infrastructure. Piccini…

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Two youths facing a dozen combined firearm and theft-related charges in alleged e-bike theft

Two teens are facing a dozen combined charges following the alleged theft of an e-bike in North York. Toronto police say a teenager met another person in the Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area on Sept….

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Barrie police identify human remains found in August as victim of 2025 double homicide

Barrie police have confirmed that skeletal remains found near a former homeless encampment belong to one of the two victims of a grisly murder, allegedly committed by a man they both knew and lived with…

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Premier Doug Ford says he’s open to idea of involuntary addiction treatment

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he’s open to the idea of involuntary addiction treatment. Ontario’s Big City Mayors group recently repeated a request to the province to review existing mental health…

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Woman injured after being struck by vehicle in Etobicoke

A woman was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Etobicoke on Thursday afternoon. Police were called to the area of Bloor Street and Kipling Avenue around 1:15 p.m. for reports of a collision. Emergency…

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4 charged in probe tied to GTA break‑ins, stolen vehicles and nearly $1M in losses

Police say two men and two male youths are facing more than 200 charges after a months‑long investigation into a property‑crime ring connected to dozens of commercial break‑ins, vehicle thefts and…

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Homelessness has increased across Ontario, but it’s down in Toronto, report states

The population experiencing homelessness across Ontario has risen by 17.9 per cent from 2022-23 to 2024-25, but Toronto saw the largest decrease, according to a new report by the Financial Accountability…

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Woman found dead in Burlington apartment; suspect arrested in Niagara Falls

Halton police have arrested a man in his 40s after an adult woman was found dead inside a Burlington apartment early Thursday morning. Officers were called around 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 10 to a building…

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