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Man in his 20s killed in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighbourhood: police

Toronto police are investigating an alleged homicide in the city’s Corso Italia neighbourhood. Officers say they received a call just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday morning about a person who was injured…

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New bylaws for Toronto nightclubs come into effect on Jan. 1

Toronto’s nightclub scene will wake up on New Year’s Day with a new set of bylaws. The idea, according to politicians, is to spread out the nightlife industry from just one downtown neighbourhood to…

16h ago

6 arrested, 5 others wanted in $4M auto theft ring operating around Pearson Airport

Six people are in custody and police are searching for five others involved in what they say is a well-coordinated car theft ring operating out of Quebec throughout Toronto and the GTA Police say the…

19h ago

Overheated immigration system needed ‘discipline’ infusion: minister

OTTAWA — An “overheated” immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada’s decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc…

5h ago

Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5, with more than 200 injured

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Germans on Saturday mourned both the victims and their shaken sense of security after a Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers,…

5h ago

Blake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign

Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a legal complaint. The…

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New bylaws for Toronto nightclubs come into effect on Jan. 1

Toronto’s nightclub scene will wake up on New Year’s Day with a new set of bylaws. The idea, according to politicians, is to spread out the nightlife industry from just one downtown neighbourhood to…

16h ago

6 arrested, 5 others wanted in $4M auto theft ring operating around Pearson Airport

Six people are in custody and police are searching for five others involved in what they say is a well-coordinated car theft ring operating out of Quebec throughout Toronto and the GTA Police say the…

19h ago

Overheated immigration system needed ‘discipline’ infusion: minister

OTTAWA — An “overheated” immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada’s decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc…

5h ago

Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5, with more than 200 injured

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Germans on Saturday mourned both the victims and their shaken sense of security after a Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers,…

5h ago

Blake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign

Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a legal complaint. The…

25m ago

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Gardiner Expressway construction moves to next phase early for critical bridge repairs

Critical bridge repairs are set to begin on the Gardiner Expressway in the spring of 2025. As Jazan Grewal reports, this means further lane restrictions on the expressway for drivers.

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Blast of arctic air this weekend

A mix of sun and cloud and bone chilling temperatures welcome in the first day of winter. Northwest winds as high as 40 km/h will make it feel like -16 during the day and -25 at night.

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Third shooting incident at North York Jewish elementary school this year

Toronto police are investigating after evidence of gunfire was discovered at a Jewish elementary school in North York which has been targeted two other times this year, most recently in October.

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Sharing food, a time honoured tradition

Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society celebrates their annual turkey day in the spirit of sharing and building community

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Tips to keep your pets safe this holiday season

The holidays are a magical time but can also be full of hidden hazards for our furry friends. Catalina Gillies has more on essential pet safety tips, to ensure everyone in your home has a happy holiday.

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‘Significant portion’ of backlogged items expected to be delivered before Christmas: Canada Post

Canada Post says it is ramping up operations, including weekend delivery in some cities, to try and get packages that piled up during a weeks-long strike delivered to Canadians in time for Christmas. In…

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No farm, no problem: Young farmers get their start in the industry in other ways

It was a Netflix documentary Michael Nantais watched during the early months of the pandemic that cemented his love of sustainable farming. Nantais, who grew up just outside of Montreal in Pointe-Claire,…

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Man found suffering from stab wounds in downtown

Police are investigating after a man was found suffering from stab wounds in the downtown. Investigators were called to the Dundas Street East and Church Street area just after 7:30 p.m. Friday night….

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Party City Canada stores unaffected by U.S. store closures: Canadian Tire

News that all Party City stores across the United States were closing for good by the end of Friday had some wondering if the party was over north of the border too. It isn’t. Not according to a…

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What we know about the suspect behind the German Christmas market attack

CAIRO (AP) — Authorities have not formally named the suspect in the car ramming in the city of Magdeburg that killed at least five people and wounded hundreds, saying only that he is a Saudi doctor who…

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Drama eclipses Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing

OTTAWA — Political drama eclipsed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s move to rejuvenate his cabinet with fresh faces following a tumultuous week, underscoring questions about how much gas he has left in…

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Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound. There’s a hefty bass guitar…

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NDP will vote to bring down Liberal government, Singh says

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will vote to bring down the Liberal government in the new year. In a letter on Friday, Singh says Justin Trudeau has failed as Prime Minister to work…

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Mother seeking answers after Etobicoke hospital loses body of stillborn daughter

A Toronto mother is looking for answers and an apology after the hospital where she gave birth to a stillborn baby lost the infant’s body. In fall 2021, Rachel Osbourne-Hutchinson was thrilled to be…

Soldiers want recognition for dangerous mission evacuating Canadian embassy in Libya

It has been 10 years since a small team of Canadian soldiers executed a historical mission you’ve probably never heard of, doing something never done before, and for which the team has never been recognized. Operation…

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GST and HST ‘holiday’ is here. What Canadians need to know

The Liberal government’s two-month GST and HST holiday began December 14, reducing the cost of some essential goods for Canadians. In provinces that have merged their provincial sales tax with the GST,…

Toronto police 911 centre wait times nearly hit 12 minutes, but why do delays keep happening?

CityNews learned the Toronto Police Service 911 communications centre saw for a period of time on Thursday wait times close to 12 minutes.

Doctors advise adding COVID-19 to your list of vaccines this cold and flu season

With COVID-19 now largely considered endemic, doctors say it is advisable to add the latest available vaccine for the virus to your yearly flu shot schedule. “COVID is not going to go anywhere anytime…

Donlands station now accessible, but full TTC subway system could take at least 2 more years

Donlands recently became the 55th accessible TTC subway station after crews built new elevators while adding sliding doors and more signage.

As Ontario’s accessibility deadline nears, advocates say TTC’s ‘Family of Services’ needs to be scrapped

As the Jan. 1 deadline for province-wide compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act approaches, disability rights advocates are once again calling attention to a TTC offering…

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