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Brampton council considering LED crosswalks as part of new traffic calming measures

It's been nearly four months since the Ford government banned speed enforcement cameras, leaving cities searching for other ways to slow drivers down. In Brampton, city officials say they received...

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Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault, other offences

A Toronto police officer has been charged with three counts of sexual assault and other offences.  Peel Regional Police say they arrested 39-year-old Farhan Ali of Markham after an investigation...

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Transit signal priority in place along both Line 6 Finch West and Line 5 Eglinton

The TTC says transit riders on both Lines 5 and 6 should see improved trip times following the implementation of transit signal priority. Changes have been made to traffic signals on the street-level...

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Toronto police warn public about auto insurance scam

The old adage "if a deal is too good to be true, it probably is" comes to mind after a warning from Toronto police about an auto insurance scam that's making the rounds. Investigators say they've received...

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Widespread flurries could bring 3-5 centimetres of snow to GTA on Friday

Despite the mild spring-like start to the week, snow is back in the forecast for this weekend. An Alberta clipper will bring widespread flurries to southern Ontario including the GTA, which could see...

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New Vaughan facility for adults living with dementia aims to ease caregiver burnout

A growing number of Canadians are taking care of loved ones living with dementia. Now, a new facility in York Region is trying to ease that burden by offering short-term residential care so that caregivers...

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4-year-old dies after potential fall from Mississauga apartment building: Peel police

Peel Regional Police officers say the incident happened near Square One in Mississauga on Monday, but details weren't shared until Wednesday.

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Crime Stoppers in Durham offers $15K reward in Oshawa murder investigation

Durham Regional Crime Stoppers is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the murder of Michael Nigris that happened nearly three years ago in Oshawa. Investigators with...

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Man stabbed at Union Station, suspect in custody

Toronto police are investigating a stabbing at Union Station on Wednesday morning that sent one man to the hospital and briefly prompted a search for the victim after he fled the scene. Officers were...

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Toronto could see up to 15 per cent more traffic during FIFA World Cup, new report says

Toronto could be gearing up for major traffic jams when the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to the city this summer, with a new report warning downtown traffic could jump by up to 15 per cent. The...

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