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Concerns over recylcing program transition raised at City Hall

Since January 1st, the City of Toronto is no longer responsible for residential recycling, following provincial legislation that shifted the program to the private operator, Circular Materials. While...

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'Final show of disrespect': Diageo closes Crown Royal plant two days ahead of schedule

Unionized workers at a Crown Royal whisky plant in southwestern Ontario say they were shocked to learn Wednesday that work would cease immediately, two days before it was set to officially close down. Diageo...

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Ford says he won't get involved in possible Niagara region amalgamation

The possibility of amalgamation of cities and towns in the Niagara region will be decided by local mayors, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday, though he believes something must be done to improve...

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Hamilton police officer charged with possession of child sexual abuse material

Police west of Toronto say they have charged a Hamilton police officer with possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material. Halton regional police say 43-year-old David Hamilton from Burlington...

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews backs White House visit, U.S. women's team

Auston Matthews is finally back with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a whirlwind few days. Matthews captained Team USA to a gold medal at the Olympics on Sunday in Milan, where the team stayed overnight. A...

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Former MPP and Toronto City Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti dies at 64

Former MPP and Toronto City Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti has died. He was 64. Mammoliti's son Christopher confirmed his passing to CityNews saying "we are crushed." "Dad was surrounded by his family...

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'They need to be arrested': Ford pushing for changes to allow TTC constables to arrest transit drug users

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is pushing for changes that would give special constables who patrol the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) the power to arrest riders who use illegal drugs...

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Richmond Hill Airbnb hosts wins LTB case over non-paying guests

In an update to a Speakers Corner story CityNews first brought you late last year, a Richmond Hill couple, who are Airbnb hosts, are breathing a sigh of relief after getting an eviction order for a...

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Sidney Crosby to miss minimum of 4 weeks with injury sustained at Winter Olympics

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will miss a minimum of four weeks after suffering a lower‑body injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the team confirmed Wednesday. The injury, sustained...

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Behavioural therapist arrested for alleged assaults on children with autism in Milton

An Applied Behaviour Analysis therapist working in Milton has been arrested for allegedly assaulting two children with autism. Halton police started the investigation after receiving a complaint about...

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