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Federal Court staff work weekends, on vacation to keep up with cases: chief justice

OTTAWA — A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created unmanageable workloads at the Federal Court, says Chief Justice Alan Diner.

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Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Tens of thousands of mourners paid their respects to Norway’s King Harald V on Saturday, placing flowers and condolence cards outside the royal palace in Oslo a day after the monarch died at 89.

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Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it – in her life and her lyrics

Smiling on the January 1987 cover of Ms., the magazine co-founded by feminism pioneer Gloria Steinem, are its 12 Women of the Year. They include a U.S. senator, a renowned novelist, a former nun who helped Central American refugees. And, smiling brightest of all, Dolly Parton.

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‘We don’t know what is going on’: Family of Canadian couple missing in Nepal clinging to hope

For Seema Rawla the last few days have been filled with questions and pain. Her brother Sumit Rawla and her sister-in-law Shubhakshi Rawla were in the epicentre of the flash flooding…

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‘Bike lanes save lives’: Cyclists rally against the removal of downtown bike lanes

Dozens of cycling advocates filled the streets of downtown Toronto as part of a ride organized in response to a recent court ruling allowing the Ford government to rip out 19 km of protected bike lanes

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Indigenous leaders condemn Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario

Indigenous leaders and advocates are outraged after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

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Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Tens of thousands of mourners paid their respects to Norway’s King Harald V on Saturday, placing flowers and condolence cards outside the royal palace in Oslo a day after the monarch died at 89.

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Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it – in her life and her lyrics

Smiling on the January 1987 cover of Ms., the magazine co-founded by feminism pioneer Gloria Steinem, are its 12 Women of the Year. They include a U.S. senator, a renowned novelist, a former nun who helped Central American refugees. And, smiling brightest of all, Dolly Parton.

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‘We don’t know what is going on’: Family of Canadian couple missing in Nepal clinging to hope

For Seema Rawla the last few days have been filled with questions and pain. Her brother Sumit Rawla and her sister-in-law Shubhakshi Rawla were in the epicentre of the flash flooding…

14h ago

‘Bike lanes save lives’: Cyclists rally against the removal of downtown bike lanes

Dozens of cycling advocates filled the streets of downtown Toronto as part of a ride organized in response to a recent court ruling allowing the Ford government to rip out 19 km of protected bike lanes

9h ago

Indigenous leaders condemn Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario

Indigenous leaders and advocates are outraged after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

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Cyclists rally in protest of province’s plan to remove bike lanes

Dozens of Toronto cyclists took over the streets Friday night, pushing back against the province’s plans to remove some of the city’s protected bike lanes. Catalina Gillies reports.

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Warm, breezy start to the weekend

A cloudy start to the day before the sun breaks through on Saturday. A mix of sun and clouds with showers likely to close out the weekend on Sunday.

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Families of those missing in Nepal flash flooding hoping for answers from Canadian Government

Canadian families wait for answers on loved ones missing following flash flooding in Nepal, Alessandra Carneiro, reports.

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First Nations reaction to Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario

The lake’s name originates from the Wendat word ‘Ontarïio’ and has over 400 years of history. Beverly Andrews reports about the reaction from First Nations, following President Trump’s executive decision to rename Lake Ontario.

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Blue Jays look to rebound after getting booed off the field this week

As the Blue Jays fall behind in the race for the playoffs, fans voiced their frustrations after Thursday night’s 13-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Brandon Chogri gauging feeling of fans ahead of a series vs. the Seattle Mariners.

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Police say man critically injured in downtown stabbing

Toronto police are investigating after a man was found suffering from stab wounds in the downtown area. Investigators say the incident took place at Dundas Street West and Augusta Avenue just after…

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Mississauga man facing almost 40 charges related to theft of clothes and accessories

A 49-year-old Mississauga man is facing almost 40 charges following a multi-jurisdictional organized retail theft investigation. Police in Peel Region say they started an investigation in April targeting…

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Weekend need-to-know: Fan Expo takes over Toronto

Celebrate your favourite movie franchises, TV shows, comic books and anime at the annual Fan Expo, returning this year to Toronto. It is one of the last weekends of the summer before school starts to attend…

August 27, 2026 10:26 am EST EST

Buck Martinez reflects on Blue Jays career ahead of Hall of Excellence induction

When Buck Martinez goes into the new Toronto Blue Jays Hall of Excellence at Rogers Centre on Saturday, it will be a celebration of over 40 years with the organization. Thanks to his time with the Blue…

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Milton man facing multiple charges in GTA human trafficking investigation

A Milton man is facing numerous charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation in the Greater Toronto Area. Police began the investigation in June and say that the accused “procured and…

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1 dead in Brampton collision between tractor trailer and van

A man in his 60s is dead after a collision between a tractor trailer and a van in Brampton on Friday. Peel police say the driver of the truck was preparing to make a left hand turn from Queen Street…

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Ontario’s top court rejects developer’s constitutional challenge over Greenbelt law

The Ontario Court of Appeal has sided with a lower court in rejecting a developer’s constitutional challenge of a 2023 law that returned 15 parcels of land to the Greenbelt. The provincial…

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Man wanted for allegedly taking photos of girl, 11, in Kew Gardens washroom

Toronto police investigators say the incident happened on Tuesday at Kew Gardens, which is in the area of Queen Street East and Lee Avenue.

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August 11, 2026 4:39 pm EST EST

EXCLUSIVE: Drug companies choosing not to sell life-saving and life-extending medicines in Canada

When Ruchi Ambike found out that Novartis got Health Canada approval for Vanrafia she was ecstatic. The drug can possibly slow down the progression of her Immunoglobulin gA nephropathy, (IgAN) and ultimately,…

August 17, 2026 4:34 pm EST EST

Toronto pilot project working to get youth abuse victims help after testifying

One of the most heinous crimes in society, abuse of children and youth, often leads to young victims having to face their alleged abusers in court. However, when they are done testifying, they often…

July 16, 2026 12:33 pm EST EST

‘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

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A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

Donald Trump was elected to a second term as U.S. President in 2024 and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses.

August 20, 2026 2:50 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

Private organization now responsible for Greater Toronto Area residential recycling collection

Under the Ontario government’s direction, residential recycling collection will be done by Circular Materials as of Jan. 1, 2026.

January 2, 2026 11:57 am EST EST

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Video released of suspect setting fire to vehicles at Scarborough MP’s home: Toronto police

Toronto police have released security video from a Scarborough MP’s home after it was the target of a suspected arson in the early hours of Thursday morning that shows a suspect igniting the fire. Police…

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1 suspect in Niagara Falls murder arrested in Montreal, second remains at large

One of the suspects in the murder of 35-year-old Niagara Falls man, Mitchell Snoddon, has been arrested in Montreal, Niagara Regional Police confirm. Josta MacNeal, 30, was arrested by Montreal officers…

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7-in-10 Canadians support Carney’s decision to halt U.S. trade talks, new Abacus poll shows

The poll, conducted Aug. 21–26 and based on just over 2,000 Canadian adults, finds 71 per cent believe the federal government made the right decision to suspend trade talks.

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Toronto police say suspect in $3.5M investment fraud may have fled to China, 2 others arrested

Toronto officers say they received reports of investment-related frauds involving a company called Goldentrust Development Inc., in 2025.

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Groovy, baby: Mike Myers turns Toronto’s Bloor–Yonge into a dance floor

Toronto commuters got an unexpected dose of groovy energy this week when Canadian comedy icon Mike Myers posted an Instagram video of himself dancing through Bloor–Yonge station. The Scarborough‑born…

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Police share images of vehicle involved in Toronto hit-and-run that injured woman

Toronto police have shared images of a vehicle involved in a serious hit-and-run that injured a female pedestrian this week in the Wallace-Emerson neighbourhood. Officers were called to the Lansdowne…

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Transport truck fire shuts down Hwy. 401 EB collectors at Winston Churchill

A transport truck fire early Friday forced the full closure of the eastbound collector lanes of Hwy. 401 at Winston Churchill Boulevard in Mississauga. The fire was reported around 1:58 a.m., prompting…

August 28, 2026 6:25 am EST EST

Heat and humidity return as Toronto heads into warm final weekend of August

Toronto is getting a nice blast of classic summer weather as August winds down, with sunshine, rising humidity and a stretch of warm temperatures expected to make this weekend feel more like mid‑July…

August 28, 2026 6:16 am EST EST

Controversial developer accused of cutting down trees, throwing fruit at neighbours

Developer Modcity is once again being accused of chopping down decades old trees illegally

August 27, 2026 5:46 pm EST EST

Ottawa provides $5M to Nepal relief efforts as search continues for 32 Canadians

The federal government announced Friday it is to provide $5 million in urgent aid to support Nepal as scores of Canadian families anxiously wait for news about their relatives missing after severe flash flooding in the region.

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StatCan figures show minor economic bump from FIFA World Cup soccer matches

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy saw only a modest boost from the FIFA World Cup in June, with some tourism-related industries even edging down slightly for the month, new figures released Friday showed.

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