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Car flips after multi-vehicle crash on Don Valley Parkway

Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle collision on the northbound Don Valley Parkway on Saturday afternoon. Toronto police say the crash happened just after 3 p.m. near the Prince Edward Viaduct. One…

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Man, 37, facing murder charge in shooting death of 26-year-old woman in Rexdale

A 37-year-old man is facing a murder charge after a woman was shot and killed outside a home in Rexdale early Friday morning. Toronto police say a man and a woman were having a brief interaction just…

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3 people arrested after car flees police leading to serious crash in Etobicoke

Three people were arrested in connection with a serious car crash that happened in Etobicoke early Saturday morning. Authorities say an Acura carrying two teens and an 18-year-old male fled from police…

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2 motorcyclists seriously injured in Markham crash

Two motorcyclists have been taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Markham. Police in York Region say the crash occurred just after 1:30 p.m. in the Markham Road and Denison Street area. A…

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Van slams into people gathered for Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 16

BERLIN (AP) — A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed LGBTQ+ event on Saturday night, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital hours after they had begun.

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Feds’ rejection of island airport plan prevents waterfront ‘destruction’: advocates

The federal government’s decision to halt Ontario’s plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop airport will guard Toronto’s waterfront against serious setbacks to its revitalization, advocates say.

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Man, 37, facing murder charge in shooting death of 26-year-old woman in Rexdale

A 37-year-old man is facing a murder charge after a woman was shot and killed outside a home in Rexdale early Friday morning. Toronto police say a man and a woman were having a brief interaction just…

9h ago

3 people arrested after car flees police leading to serious crash in Etobicoke

Three people were arrested in connection with a serious car crash that happened in Etobicoke early Saturday morning. Authorities say an Acura carrying two teens and an 18-year-old male fled from police…

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2 motorcyclists seriously injured in Markham crash

Two motorcyclists have been taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Markham. Police in York Region say the crash occurred just after 1:30 p.m. in the Markham Road and Denison Street area. A…

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Van slams into people gathered for Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 16

BERLIN (AP) — A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed LGBTQ+ event on Saturday night, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital hours after they had begun.

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Feds’ rejection of island airport plan prevents waterfront ‘destruction’: advocates

The federal government’s decision to halt Ontario’s plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop airport will guard Toronto’s waterfront against serious setbacks to its revitalization, advocates say.

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SIU investigating early morning crash in Etobicoke that injured 5

Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating an early morning crash in Etobicoke that left five people injured.

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Canadian arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for another country

Several international media outlets are reporting that a Canadian woman interning for NATO has been arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for another country.

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Man facing murder charge in fatal Rexdale shooting

A 37-year-old man is now facing a murder charge after a woman was shot and killed in Rexdale.

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Carney government rejects proposed Billy Bishop airport expansion

The federal government is grounding the Ford government’s plan to expand Billy Bishop Airport after a federal public consultation showed a majority of Torontonians are heavily against the changes.

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Man wanted in Toronto firearm investigation

Toronto police are on the hunt for a man who is wanted in connection with a firearms investigation. According to authorities, a man between the ages of 25 and 40 was seen loitering in the Willowdale…

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Belgium officials say Canadian intern arrested for spying at NATO military headquarters

Authorities in Belgium have arrested a Canadian intern on suspicion of spying for another country at NATO’s military headquarters. The Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office is quoted as saying the woman…

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Scarborough man charged with murder, 2 others wanted in fatal Brampton shooting last month

One man is in custody, and police are searching for two other suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in Brampton last month. Police in Peel Region were called to the Sandalwood Parkway and Crown…

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Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again.

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Cadbury brand Dairy Milk Oreo bar recalled due to undeclared pistachio

Food and snack maker Mondelez Canada is recalling a popular candy bar due to undeclared pistachios, which could pose a risk for people with nut allergies or sensitivities. The 38-gram Cadbury Dairy…

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The government has two definitions of disability. Advocates say it leaves people out.

OTTAWA — Advocates for people with episodic disabilities say they don’t understand why the federal government has two different definitions of disability in law — and uses the narrower version to decide who gets benefits.

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Feds received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews

OTTAWA — The federal government says it received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to how major projects are reviewed and will spend the coming weeks combing over those submissions.

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‘Create change:’ Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI

Shani Gwin’s foray into the world of artificial intelligence began with a problem.

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‘This is the worst street in Toronto, hands down’: Drivers sound off on roadway near waterfront

Is Unwin Avenue, near Cherry Beach, currently the worst and most dangerous street to drive on in Toronto? Those who use it every day say unequivocally, “Yes.” While Toronto sees its fair share of potholes…

April 1, 2026 11:54 am EST EST

Most Canadians concerned about the impact of Strait of Hormuz restrictions on economy, their pocketbooks: poll

Most Canadians are “deeply alarmed” by Iran’s restriction of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on the economy along with their own pocketbooks, according to a new poll. The survey…

April 3, 2026 7:09 am EST EST

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Guide to TTC service increases, improvements

The TTC is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to Toronto this June, with additional service on all modes of transit for fans to get around the city smoothly. In partnership with the City…

March 31, 2026 3:36 pm EST EST

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

How will Traffic Signal Priority for LRTs impact your drive?

With the City of Toronto set to give priority signals to LRT vehicles at intersections along both Finch and Eglinton, will drivers be left in the dust as trains speed by? Will you be sitting at red lights…

February 17, 2026 1:17 pm EST EST

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Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog.

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Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank

NABLUS, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s military said it detained over 70 suspects across the occupied West Bank overnight and on Saturday, a day after troops deployed across the territory following violence that left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead.

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Federal government rejects Ford’s Billy Bishop airport expansion plan

The federal government has rejected a plan to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon issued a statement on Friday saying he would not proceed with the expansion…

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Service adjustments on multiple GO Transit lines, UP Express this weekend

If you are planning on using GO Transit this weekend to head in to or out of Toronto, make sure to check the schedules ahead of time as multiple lines will have service adjustments. Starting with the…

July 24, 2026 11:51 am EST EST

France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes

LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled raging wildfires on Saturday and slashed the final stage of Tour de France to redeploy security personnel to the blazes that forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.

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Weekend need-to-know: Ossfest among events in Toronto; Gardiner/DVP closures, GO service adjustments

A busy summer weekend ahead as Ossfest, the Toronto Chinatown Festival and the Queen East Streetfest take over Toronto streets. Keep in mind, there will be some major road closures Sunday for the triathlon…

July 24, 2026 10:14 am EST EST

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen

CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Saturday that they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on the strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida, in an escalation over vital shipping routes in the Middle East while the United States and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say

Ukrainian attacks on holiday camps on Saturday in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region have killed 12 people, Moscow-installed officials said, while authorities in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region said a Russian drone strike killed three people there.

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Japan’s monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday

ICHIKAWA, Japan (AP) — Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday with a flood of well-wishing messages from his fans around the world — even though he now has friends and is no longer holding on to the toy.

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‘Stupidest’ Finch West station ramp underscores need for better transit accessibility design: advocates

When Metrolinx built the Finch West LRT station connection between Lines 1 and 6, a direct elevator wasn’t included alongside a massive ramp.

July 24, 2026 6:11 am EST EST

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there

ALONG THE UKRAINE-BELARUS BORDER (AP) — More than four years after Russia launched its assault on Kyiv from Belarus, Ukraine is still fortifying the border it shares with Moscow’s ally. What was once a busy crossing between the two countries is now a quiet, mine-laden stretch of land closed off to civilians.

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