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City confirms explosion at Downsview Park was part of Drake video shoot, councillor calls it 'alarming'

A large explosion at Downsview Park on Thursday night was part of a "Project Bot" video shoot by Toronto rapper, Drake, the City of Toronto tells CityNews. The City says a Special effects (SPFX) permit...

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Drugs worth $50k seized, 2 facing trafficking charges in Oshawa

A man and woman are facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Oshawa. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) say they executed a search warrant at a home in Oshawa on...

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Toronto man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman in Union Station

A Toronto man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Union Station earlier this week. Toronto police say they were called to the area on Tuesday just before 3 p.m. for reports...

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3 men arrested, 1 wanted in series of carjackings across Toronto

Authorities have arrested three men and are searching for one additional suspect who is wanted in connection with a series of carjackings that took place across Toronto during the last three weeks. According...

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Police seek suspect in stabbing at Malton GO Station

Peel Regional Police investigators have released an image of a suspect after a stabbing Friday morning at Malton GO Station in Mississauga. Officers were called to the station at 3060 Derry Rd., at...

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Man accused of stealing $17K worth of copper wiring, piping from Whitby business

A man is facing charges after he allegedly broke into a Whitby business several times and stole $17,000 worth of copper wiring and piping, Durham Regional Police said in a release Friday. Investigators...

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Late night subway service to be extended during FIFA World Cup 2026: TTC

If matches go late or events go long during the FIFA World Cup 2026, the TTC says they've got you covered. Subway service hours will be extended on some nights during the tournament so that "no one...

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One‑time grocery, essentials top‑up coming for Canadians in June. What you need to know

Millions of Canadians will receive a one‑time payment on June 5 as the federal government rolls out a temporary top‑up to help offset rising grocery and household costs. The payment is part of the...

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Toronto Tempo to build training facility, community recreation hub at Exhibition Place

Toronto's newest sports franchise is already making a big impact on the community they will soon be playing in. The Toronto Tempo announced it will be building a new training facility that will also...

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Gas prices set to jump by 8 cents at midnight

Oil market volatility continues to play havoc at the pumps, with gas prices set to jump by eight cents on Saturday. En-Pro’s Chief Petroleum Analyst, Roger McKnight, tells CityNews that the change...

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