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Toronto Police Service Board requests independent inspection into retired detective's allegations of racism, antisemitism

The Toronto Police Service Board (TPSB) has requested an independent inspection into retired homicide detective Hank Idsinga's allegations of racism and antisemitism within the ranks at Toronto Police...

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Police locate, capture large dog that killed smaller dog and injured owner

Toronto police have located the dog wanted in connection with the mauling death of a smaller dog in the city's west end earlier this week. Investigators issued a public safety alert just after 4 p.m....

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Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice on next steps following nomination loss

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is asking supporters for advice on what his next steps should be, with his potential bid to become Ontario Liberal leader in doubt following a nomination loss. Erskine-Smith...

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Retailers can open this Victoria Day, but Ford government says 'No one is going to force them to work'

For the first time in Ontario, retailers can open for business this Victoria Day Monday after the Ford government moved to loosen holiday closure rules, though the minister behind the change says no employee...

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Warmest temperatures of the year so far expected on Victoria Day

The warmest day so far this year is coming right in time for the long weekend. The early forecast shows Victoria Day Monday could be the hottest day of the year so far with highs reaching 25 C in the...

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'I'm terrified': As clock ticks down for Ontario consumption sites, users fear they won't survive

For Riley Bisson, the unassuming one-storey house with a red brick exterior in Toronto's downtown core is more than just a place to safely use drugs without worrying about dying of an overdose. The...

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Toronto to release more free tickets Friday for World Cup fan festival

The City of Toronto is expected to release the second batch of free tickets for its World Cup fan festival on Friday.  Fans can secure general admission tickets once the online portal opens at 10 a.m.  The...

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Toronto's CN Tower 'freezes' over as Drake rolls out new album 'Iceman'

Drake bathed Toronto's iconic CN Tower in an icy blue glow late Thursday to promote his new album "Iceman," and tease two more, drawing crowds of eager fans who gathered at its base. The 553-metre landmark...

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Man stabbed near St. Lawrence Market, suspect in custody

Toronto police say a man was stabbed in the Front Street East and Market Street area on Thursday night. It happened at around 7:47 p.m. Officers were called about an altercation between two people...

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TTC electrical worker strike or lockout looms ahead of Saturday deadline

Negotiations are ongoing between the TTC and the union representing around 700 of its electrical workers and technicians as the clock ticks towards a potential lockout or strike that could start as early...

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