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Toronto moving to install side guards on its heavy trucks to reduce pedestrian and cyclist deaths
Toronto is looking to retrofit its heavy-duty vehicles with side guards in an effort to reduce pedestrian deaths.
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in stabbing death of 16-year-old at TTC station
A man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy at a TTC subway station last year.
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Families of Paul Bernardo's victims not allowed to attend parole hearing in person, lawyer says
The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo have been barred from attending the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, according to the lawyer representing the loved ones of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy.
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Mississauga man accused of trying to meet up with person he believed to be a minor
A 49-year-old man from Mississauga is facing charges after allegedly trying to meet with, who he believed to be, a teenager he met online.
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Brampton city council passes legislation to restrict protests nearby places of worship
The City of Brampton approved a new bylaw that it hopes will stop the recent religious violence in its region.
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Burlington, Ont. woman accused of accepting money for fake Taylor Swift tickets
As Taylor Swift is set to perform her final three sold-out shows at the Rogers Centre this week, many people who have fallen victim to an alleged ticket scam are trying to find answers to what happened.
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13-year-old girl among 4 teens charged in violent carjacking: Peel police
Two teenage girls are among four youths charged in connection with a violent carjacking in Brampton, Peel police say.
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CFIA recalls raw pistachios sold in Ontario
Raw pistachios sold by Nutworks are being recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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Man robbed at gunpoint after suspects crashed into his vehicle on Hwy. 410 in Brampton: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a man was robbed at gunpoint on Highway 410 in Brampton.
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Possible explosives found inside RV after 16 hour standoff in Barrie, Ont. parking lot
Several apparent homemade explosive devices were found inside an RV where an allegedly armed man had barricaded himself for 16 hours, forcing evacuations in the north end of Barrie, police said.
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An emergency test alert rang out on devices in Ontario today
An emergency alert blared from Ontarians' phones today. Here's what you need to know.
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Leafs place Domi on IR, making him fifth Toronto forward out with an injury
The Maple Leafs have placed Max Domi on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, making him the fifth Toronto forward sidelined with an injury.
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Mother and daughter get Taylor Swift tickets to Toronto show after losing $1,800 to scam
Taylor Swift is in the midst of playing her six-show series at the Rogers Centre and while fans are still scrambling to find tickets, some have unfortunately gotten caught in scams.
Toronto couple fights over Taylor Swift tickets in divorce settlement
A Toronto couple bought two tickets to one of Taylor Swift's tour stops in the city, but unfortunately their love story didn't last and now they're fighting for who gets the seats.
Should Ontario have a car 'lemon law' to better protect buyers?
An Ontario man says his brand new electric car only functioned for six days before it stopped working.
Nearly 80 per cent of Canadians use winter tires: survey
Almost four out of five Canadian drivers switch to winter tires when the weather calls for them, according to a new survey.
'He begged me': Brampton, Ont. woman loses more than $200K to romance scam
A Brampton woman says she is devastated after she lost more than $200,000 — her life's savings — to a romance scam.
'We weren't using it': Toronto-area man shocked after glass washing machine door spontaneously shatters
A Toronto-area man is shocked after the glass door of his washing machine spontaneously shattered.
'I'm still in shock': Brampton, Ont. landlord caught in e-transfer interception fraud
A Brampton, Ont. landlord says he's shocked after two e-transfers he was meant to receive were blocked from his account by scammers.
New furniture rules in U.S. could make furniture safer for children in Canada
A new law in the United States will make new dressers much safer for children and could make dressers in Canada safer as well.
New changes come into effect to handle Canadian banking complaints
New changes are coming into effect that aim to protect bank customers in the event of a scam or address other bank-related issues.
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Ontario fast-tracking several bills with little or no debate
Ontario is pushing through several bills with little or no debate, which the government house leader says is due to a short legislative sitting.
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Group of Ontario mayors ask Premier Ford to use notwithstanding clause on encampments
Mayors from a dozen big cities across Ontario say they want the province to use the notwithstanding clause to pass legislation that would help them handle encampments and addiction in their communities to ensure their requested measures are 'implemented in a timely and effective way.'
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Ontario to create new offence aimed at vehicle identification number fraud
Ontario is planning to create a new provincial offence for fraudulent vehicle registrations as a way to tackle auto theft.
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Ontario plans to remove Toronto bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University
Ontario is planning to remove sections of bike lanes on three major roads in Toronto, as it considers whether to rip up more bike lanes elsewhere.
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Youth in life-threatening condition after stabbing in Mississauga
A youth is in life-threatening condition following a stabbing in Mississauga Tuesday night.
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SIU clears Peel police officer after 15-year-old evading arrest sustained serious injuries
Ontario's police watchdog has cleared an officer of any wrongdoing in the arrest of a 15-year-old boy who was seriously injured after attempting to evade arrest.
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2 teens, 1 man charged in connection with carjacking investigation in Toronto
Three people, including two teenagers, are facing charges in connection with a carjacking investigation in Toronto over the weekend.
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These Toronto restaurants cracked OpenTable's top 100 list for Canada
Toronto has the highest number of top-rated restaurants in the country, according to a new ranking put out by OpenTable.
'You look like me': 7-year-old who went viral for his Auston Matthews Halloween costume meets Leafs star
Auston Matthews has come face to face with his look-alike. On Thursday, the Maple Leafs star met seven-year-old Grayson Joseph, who went viral for dressing up as an Auston Matthews hockey card.
'It's pretty cool': 7-year-old Leafs fan's Halloween costume gets Auston Matthews shoutout
A young Toronto Maple Leafs fan's Auston Matthews Halloween costume is going viral and, if he plays his cards right, he could meet the newly-minted captain face-to-face.
Toronto Zoo’s snow leopard cubs ready to meet the public this weekend
The Toronto Zoo’s newest snow leopard cubs will make their grand entrance to the public this weekend as they explore their new outdoor habitat.
'Imagine a world without their song': Toronto photographer wins international award for picture of 4,000 dead birds
Thousands of dead birds, from kingfishers to blue jays, encircle a wild turkey to illustrate in one snapshot a mere fragment of how many die from colliding into glass windows – a death that can be easily prevented, the Torontonian photographer says.
Plan for 'new space for play' beneath Gardiner Expressway unveiled
The next steps of what will eventually pop up in the space under the Gardiner Expressway were unveiled on Thursday – and it's being touted as a 'new space for play, shared experiences and regenerative landscape.'
New owners of Toronto's beloved 'Leslieville dollhouse' give back
A large crowd of people hoping to collect a piece of Toronto history gathered outside the ;Leslieville dollhouse' Sunday, as the new owners of the beloved east-end home gave away the dolls, toys, knick-knacks, and teddy bears that covered the property.
'Let's fix the runway now': Changes could be coming to Billy Bishop Airport
Mayor Olivia Chow’s Executive Committee has adopted a report about extending the runway at Billy Bishop Airport.
Streetcar service resuming along King St. W months ahead of schedule: TTC
Streetcar service will soon be back up and running along a busy stretch of King Street after the TTC says track work was completed months ahead of schedule.
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How much do you need to earn to buy a home? Income requirements continue to ease
The average salary needed to buy a home keeps inching down in cities across Canada, according to the latest data.
Boissonnault out of cabinet to 'focus on clearing the allegations,' Trudeau announces
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced embattled minister Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet.
Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body
Police in Peru have arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body.
Families of Paul Bernardo's victims not allowed to attend parole hearing in person, lawyer says
The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo have been barred from attending the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, according to the lawyer representing the loved ones of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy.
'They squandered 10 years of opportunity': Canada Post strike exposes longtime problems, expert says
Canada Post is at ‘death's door’ and won't survive if it doesn't dramatically transform its business, a professor who has studied the Crown corporation is warning as the postal workers' national strike drags on.
Sask. woman who refused to provide breath sample did not break the law, court finds
A Saskatchewan woman who refused to provide a breath sample after being stopped by police in Regina did not break the law – as the officer's request was deemed not lawful given the circumstances.
'Bomb cyclone' batters B.C. coast with hurricane-force winds, downing trees onto roads and vehicles
Massive trees toppled onto roads, power lines and parked cars as hurricane-force winds battered the B.C. coast overnight during an intense “bomb cyclone” weather event.
Ford says there is 'clear consensus' among premiers for separate trade deal with Mexico
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there is 'clear consensus' among premiers for separate bilateral trade deals with the U.S. and Mexico, following a phone call with all the leaders on Wednesday.
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