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Male found dead in burning backyard shed in Brampton: Peel police

Peel Regional Police say a male has been found dead in a shed that was on fire in a backyard in Brampton on Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to a home on Aloma Crescent at around 3:45…

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Severe thunderstorm risk ended in Toronto and the GTA

Severe thunderstorm watches have ended for Toronto and parts of the GTA, but another heat wave is expected to descend on the region next week, starting on Monday. Very muggy conditions continue to end…

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Roof collapses at Hyundai dealership in Etobicoke

Part of the roof at a Hyundai dealership in Etobicoke collapsed on Thursday, causing extensive damage. It happened at the dealership at 1617 The Queensway, just east of the East Mall, just after 3 p.m. Toronto…

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Raptors trade for Leonard on hold until NBA completes its investigation

The Toronto Raptors say Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto has been delayed, possibly indefinitely. The Raptors reportedly acquired the seven-time all-star from the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of…

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$8-million settlement proposed in national beef price-fixing class-action

A proposed settlement has been reached with some of the meat companies accused of conspiring to fix the price of beef for Canadian consumers. A statement from multiple Canadian law firms issued…

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City of Toronto launches pilot project to give youth hands-on experience in firefighting, policing

City of Toronto officials say the pilot project involves 40 students who are spending two months learning about firefighting and policing.

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Severe thunderstorm risk ended in Toronto and the GTA

Severe thunderstorm watches have ended for Toronto and parts of the GTA, but another heat wave is expected to descend on the region next week, starting on Monday. Very muggy conditions continue to end…

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Roof collapses at Hyundai dealership in Etobicoke

Part of the roof at a Hyundai dealership in Etobicoke collapsed on Thursday, causing extensive damage. It happened at the dealership at 1617 The Queensway, just east of the East Mall, just after 3 p.m. Toronto…

23m ago

Raptors trade for Leonard on hold until NBA completes its investigation

The Toronto Raptors say Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto has been delayed, possibly indefinitely. The Raptors reportedly acquired the seven-time all-star from the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of…

1h ago

$8-million settlement proposed in national beef price-fixing class-action

A proposed settlement has been reached with some of the meat companies accused of conspiring to fix the price of beef for Canadian consumers. A statement from multiple Canadian law firms issued…

1h ago

City of Toronto launches pilot project to give youth hands-on experience in firefighting, policing

City of Toronto officials say the pilot project involves 40 students who are spending two months learning about firefighting and policing.

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Ontario nurses raise alarms about more cuts at hospitals and LTC homes

Hundreds of full and part-time nurses will soon lose their jobs in the latest round of cuts, according to the Ontario Nurses’ Association. As Mark McAllister reports, the Ford government calls the numbers “misguided.”

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Pilot project pays students to learn about careers in policing and fire services

A collaboration between Seneca Polytechnic and the City of Toronto is providing paid two month lessons in policing and fire services. As Alan Carter reports, both Toronto Police and Fire are looking for new recruits.

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Several tenants displaced after fire at North York TCHC seniors building

An aggressive fire breaks out at a Toronto community seniors building for the second time in nearly two weeks. Afua Baah has the details on why officials say it may be several days before displaced residents can return home.

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Toronto launches youth pilot project on firefighting, policing learning

The City of Toronto and other stakeholders have launched a pilot project that is giving dozens of youth paid, hands-on experience in firefighting and policing amid ongoing emergency services recruitment efforts.

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Kawhi’s trade back to Raptors on hold over NBA investigation

The Toronto Raptors say Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto has been delayed, possibly indefinitely.

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Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC

TORONTO — The outbreak of a parasite that causes weeks of watery diarrhea and has infected more than 1,200 people in Michigan has not spread to Canada based on the latest information from the country’s…

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Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser parts ways with Maple Leafs after 8 seasons

Hayley Wickenheiser and the Toronto Maple Leafs are parting ways after the hockey legend spent eight seasons working in the NHL team’s front office. Wickenheiser said in an Instagram post Thursday that…

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Canadian man charged in alleged human smuggling attempt at Peace Bridge, U.S. prosecutors say

A Canadian citizen is facing a federal human‑smuggling charge in the United States after border officers allegedly discovered a man hiding inside the cab of his commercial truck during an inspection…

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‘Don’t have the time to wait’: Ontario man fighting Stage 4 cancer seeking answers on out-of-country coverage denial

Alex Shved is fighting his Stage 4 cancer on two fronts. The medication he is receiving as part of an early-stage trial is working with his body, he hopes, to attack melanoma that has metastasized….

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Fire chief praises ‘heroic’ efforts of first responders in 2‑alarm North York apartment fire

Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop praised the “heroic” efforts of first responders in preventing further tragedy after a 2-alarm fire tore through the ninth floor of a North York apartment building early Thursday. Police…

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Toronto social housing complex revived after standing empty for 18 years

ETOBICOKE — A Toronto community housing complex will soon be ready to welcome new tenants, 18 years after recurrent flooding and mould shuttered the site. Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson…

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Weekend need-to-know: Salsa on both ends of the city

If you are a salsa fan, you are in for a treat this weekend. Toronto has Salsa on the Beach in east end and Salsa on St. Clair. Here’s what else is happening this weekend in the city. Salsa on St. Clair St….

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Boy, 17, injured after losing control of moped in Etobicoke

A 17-year-old boy has been seriously injured after losing control on his moped in Etobicoke. Toronto police were called to Redgrave Drive and Clarion Road area, near Martin Grove Road and Eglinton…

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Where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Toronto

We are just a few weeks away from the FIFA World Cup coming to Toronto. If you haven’t been able to snag tickets to one of the matches, or to the FIFA Fan Fest, there will be multiple destinations across…

June 10, 2026 4:15 pm EST EST

How to get to the FIFA World Cup matches in Toronto

Disgruntled commuters may sometimes refer to the TTC by the acrimonious acronym “Take The Car” but that definitely won’t apply when Toronto hosts six FIFA World Cup soccer matches at Toronto Stadium (BMO…

June 12, 2026 9:33 am EST EST

No passport, no booze: Toronto World Cup fans face strict alcohol‑ID rule

FIFA and local organizers say foreign driver’s licences, national ID cards or other documents will not be accepted for alcohol purchases. Only a valid passport will be recognized as proof of age.

May 28, 2026 12:42 pm EST EST

Need to know: TTC boosts service, adds overnight routes ahead of FIFA World Cup

The TTC is rolling out a major round of service increases, new overnight streetcar routes and temporary detours beginning Sunday, June 7, as Toronto prepares to host thousands of visitors for FIFA World…

June 3, 2026 1:02 pm EST EST

Canada announces 26-man roster for FIFA World Cup

An injured and absent Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup roster during Canada Soccer’s announcement on Friday. Davies, 25, missed all of training camp in North Carolina while recovering…

May 29, 2026 7:54 pm EST EST

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Canada on the pitch

From transit updates and road closures to fan events, public watch parties, and what to see around the city, here’s everything visitors need to know about getting around Toronto during the 2026 tournament.

June 17, 2026 12:15 pm EST EST

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

July 2, 2026 3:30 pm EST EST

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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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2 youths charged with buying cellphones online using fake money

Two young teens are facing a combined 20 charges after using fake money to purchase cellphones online. Police in Durham Region say between January 2026 and April 2026, a 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old…

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Iran’s attacks on Gulf ships ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unjustified’: Foreign Minister Anand

JEDDAH — Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days are “unacceptable,” Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday. Speaking with reporters in Jeddah,…

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‘Summer House’ reality TV franchise is coming to Canada, will debut on Hayu in 2027

Things are heating up in cottage country as “Summer House Canada” begins production. Hayu announced Thursday that the American NBCUniversal reality show will make its first international expansion…

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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb…

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TTC bus driver injured after assault at Wilson Station

A TTC bus driver was taken to hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries Wednesday evening after police say the employee was assaulted with a weapon during an incident at Wilson Station. Toronto…

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Court rules confidentiality clause for air travel complaints violates Charter

An Ontario Superior Court judge has struck down a rule that blocks travellers from sharing the outcome of passenger complaints made to the country’s transport regulator.  The ruling Wednesday found…

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US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened…

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Carney’s Saudi Arabia trip a ‘high-water mark’ for relations: Business leader

JEDDAH — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, as he seeks to deepen bilateral trade and investment after years of diplomatic strain. Carney’s…

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Former Chrétien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died

OTTAWA — Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chrétien, has died at the age of 77. A statement from Global Public Affairs CEO Randy Pettipas, where Goldenberg…

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Office, industrial real estate vacancies dropping amid strong demand: Colliers report

TORONTO — A new report says Canada’s commercial real estate sector is seeing strong demand for downtown office space alongside shrinking industrial supply. Colliers Canada’s second-quarter market…

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1 seriously injured after being assaulted, shot by pellet gun at Woodbine Beach: police

Toronto police are searching for suspects after an apparent targeted incident at Woodbine Beach that left one person with serious injuries. Emergency crews were initially called to the Martin Goodman…

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