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Defence lawyer in Air Canada gold heist case argues lack of evidence against former airline worker

The Crown has wrapped up its case against a former Air Canada Cargo employee who is accused of participating in the biggest gold heist in Canadian history.

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Toddler suffers critical injuries after woman, group of children struck by vehicle in Oshawa

A two-year-old girl was airlifted to Toronto-area hospital after a woman and group of five small children were struck by a vehicle in Oshawa on Wednesday. The collision happened Wednesday. Police…

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Anti-racism group calls for investigation into OPP recruit evaluations

An anti-racism organization is calling for an investigation into how Ontario’s provincial police force assesses new recruits, as three Black recruits allege they faced racial discrimination during their year of probation.

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‘That’s crazy’: Legendary environmentalist David Suzuki speaks out against Bradford’s plan for Toronto’s water

World renowned environmentalist and activist David Suzuki spoke out Wednesday about mayoral candidate Brad Bradford’s plan for Toronto’s water and how it is managed, saying a fundamental need should not…

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U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. midterms, after the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate “plans to influence American politics.”

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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…

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Toddler suffers critical injuries after woman, group of children struck by vehicle in Oshawa

A two-year-old girl was airlifted to Toronto-area hospital after a woman and group of five small children were struck by a vehicle in Oshawa on Wednesday. The collision happened Wednesday. Police…

3h ago

Anti-racism group calls for investigation into OPP recruit evaluations

An anti-racism organization is calling for an investigation into how Ontario’s provincial police force assesses new recruits, as three Black recruits allege they faced racial discrimination during their year of probation.

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‘That’s crazy’: Legendary environmentalist David Suzuki speaks out against Bradford’s plan for Toronto’s water

World renowned environmentalist and activist David Suzuki spoke out Wednesday about mayoral candidate Brad Bradford’s plan for Toronto’s water and how it is managed, saying a fundamental need should not…

8h ago

U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. midterms, after the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate “plans to influence American politics.”

4h ago

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…

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Yemen Conflict Sparks Humanitarian Crisis

More than 70 people were killed in a missile attack in Yemen, as Britain sends fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia. Brandon Rowe reports.

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Putin Meets U.S. Envoy for New Ukraine Peace Talks as Zelenskyy Demands Seat at Table

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, bringing new proposals aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Brandon Rowe reports.

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More birds killed and injured from colliding with buildings

Thousands of birds are colliding with Toronto area buildings every year, and this year is standing out as particularly bad. David Zura finds out how many and what may be behind the surge.

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One man dead, multiple families displaced after overnight fire in Richmond Hill

One man is dead after an overnight fire in Richmond Hill. Afua Baah has the details on the intense flames that damaged a number of vehicles and homes in the York Region neighbourhood.

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Dry pattern continues across the GTA

A mix of sun and cloud on Thursday as the dry and sunny stretch is expected to continue right into the weekend. But things are expected to change next week.

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Shots fired at North York business

Toronto police are investigating after a North York business was shot at on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were called to Yonge Street and Nipigon Avenue just before 4 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Once…

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National security screening system can be strengthened, senior adviser to Carney says

OTTAWA — A senior federal adviser says a government-wide registry of security clearance information would improve efficiency, reduce duplication and help departments identify where relevant personnel security data may already exist.

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Career college students worry about impact of OSAP pause, extended to 2027

A provincewide pause on student financial assistance payments to Ontario career colleges will last for months, the government has confirmed, leaving some students worried it will prevent them from graduating. Colleges…

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More arrests if protesters continue to ‘unlawfully obstruct’ bike lane removal in Etobicoke: Toronto police

After four protesters were arrested over the last week in connection with demonstrations against the removal of bike lanes in Etobicoke, Toronto Police issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon warning…

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Some Canadian government websites taken offline due to vulnerability: Solomon

Some Government of Canada websites have been taken offline due to a vulnerability identified in the software, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon says. In a social…

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Carney, Ford unveil $9B plan to support industries hit by tariff war

OTTAWA — The federal and Ontario governments are putting billions of dollars on the line to help bolster the province’s key sectors — steel, critical minerals and auto manufacturing — as they continue to manage the fallout of tariffs from the United States.

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High-risk offender released in Durham region arrested after breaching conditions

Less than 10 days after he was released in Durham Region, a high-risk offender has been arrested for breaching his court-imposed conditions. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) issued a safety…

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Hamilton police investigate fatal shooting in Flamborough

Hamilton Police are investigating after a shooting in the community of Flamborough on Wednesday Police say one person has died and there is no threat to public safety. Residents will see a police…

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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…

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Mother of fallen Toronto police officer Marc Pinizzotto turns son’s legacy into a mission for change

Marc Pinizzotto would have turned 44 on Sept. 24. For his birthday, his family would usually gather around an Italian ice cream cake — a simple tradition his mother Linda remembers as precious family…

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

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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

When and where to vote in advance for the municipal elections in the GTA

Advance voting is set to begin Tuesday in the Toronto and Mississauga municipal elections ahead of election day on Oct. 26, but other municipalities in the GTA are on different timelines for voting ahead…

October 5, 2026 1:03 pm 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

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.

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Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV got good news from his doctors: The pontiff will need no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.

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Toronto teen charged after allegedly driving impaired on rims, nearly striking pedestrian

A 17-year-old Toronto teen is facing multiple charges after police allege he was driving impaired, nearly hit a pedestrian and continued operating a vehicle despite missing a front tire. Officers responded…

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Richmond Hill fire that killed 69-year-old man began with vehicle fires, officials say

A man has died after an early-morning fire in Richmond Hill that began with multiple vehicle fires before spreading to two homes, officials said Wednesday. Emergency crews were called to Crosby Avenue…

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Police locate suspect vehicle involved in fatal Vaughan hit and run

York Regional Police (YRP) have tracked down the suspect vehicle believed to have been driven by a man facing charges in a hit-and-run collision that killed a woman in Vaughan earlier this month. The…

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Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot won in Alberta, OLG says

Canada’s record-setting $90 million Lotto Max jackpot has been won by a ticket sold in Alberta following Tuesday night’s draw, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) confirmed. The historic…

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Booking your Air Canada flight by phone? That’ll be $30 extra — per passenger

MONTREAL — Air Canada customers who book their flights by phone are now paying $30 per passenger for the privilege.

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Alberta Premier Smith tells UCP separatists to toe pro-Canada line or find new party

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party is a pro-Canada party and that any members who want to stump for separation need to leave.

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Carney isn’t ruling out a Quebec-style immigration deal for Alberta

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is not ruling out giving Alberta more authority over immigration along the lines of a deal Ottawa signed with Quebec in the early 1990s.

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Torontonians divided on value of municipal taxes: poll

With the next municipal election less than a week away, a new poll has found Torontonians are divided on whether they get good value for the municipal taxes they pay and the services they receive. Forty-eight…

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Man and woman seriously injured in separate downtown Toronto stabbings hours apart

Toronto police are investigating two separate stabbing incidents in the city’s Moss Park neighbourhood that left a man and a woman with serious injuries early Wednesday morning. The first stabbing occurred…

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14-year-old among 4 youths charged after attempted robbery at North York business: police

Four youths, including a 14-year-old boy, are facing charges after an attempted robbery at a business in North York led to a police pursuit and arrests Tuesday afternoon. Toronto police say officers…

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