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Ontario could see relief from wildfire smoke as blazes continue across north

People who have been wheezing and sneezing at the sight and smell of northern Ontario wildfire smoke this week could be in for some relief. Environment Canada says the hazy, smoky conditions in some...

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How does wildfire smoke affect your brain today and down the road?

TORONTO — The perils of wildfire smoke don't stop at the lungs or the heart. They can also affect the brain. Recent research shows tiny particles from wildfire smoke — known as PM2.5, fine particulate...

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‘I've finally made it to the Horseshoe’: Shania Twain plays Toronto bar that once eluded her

TORONTO — Shania Twain has sold out stadiums around the world, but she's about to check off a Toronto venue that eluded her before she became a superstar. The Canadian country-pop icon says her one-night-only...

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No injuries reported after 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke bakery

No injuries were reported after a three-alarm blaze at an industrial bakery in Etobicoke on Thursday. Fire crews were called to the building on Carlingview Drive just after 4:30 p.m. for what was described...

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Toronto Blue Jays to open 2027 season against rival Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays are opening their 2027 season against one of their long-time rivals. Toronto will head to the Bronx to square off against the New York Yankees to open the 2027 season...

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Mosquitoes in York Region test positive for West Nile

York Region Public Health says two mosquito traps in Markham have tested positive for the West Nile virus, the first ones reported in the area so far this summer. The public health unit monitors for...

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Man arrested following stabbing incident near Allan Gardens

A man is in custody after another man was found with stab wounds near Allan Gardens. Toronto police say they were called to the George Street and Gerrard Street East area just after 2:30 p.m. for reports...

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SIU investigates after Toronto police fire multiple Tasers, seriously injure man

Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating after a man was seriously injured after Toronto police fired several stun guns at him.  The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to reports...

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'Unacceptable': Ford says about some Toronto-area ministers billing for hotel stays in the city

Premier Doug Ford says it is "unacceptable" that some Toronto-area cabinet ministers billed taxpayers thousands of dollars for hotel stays in the city. The premier's comments comes a day after government...

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Weekend need-to-know: Bloordale goes car-free

Big on Bloor is back to shut down a stretch of Bloor Street this weekend. Here's what's happening this weekend in Toronto. Big on Bloor 2026 Bloor is going car-free. Or at least a portion of it is...

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