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Blue Jays secure playoff berth
The Toronto Blue Jays are returning to the post-season. Toronto secured an American League playoff spot when the visiting Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 tonight.
Nearly 1 million minimum wage earners in Ontario got a pay bump today
Nearly a million minimum wage earners in Ontario got a pay bump today.
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Tenants at 2 more Toronto apartment buildings join rent strikes as protests reach 5-month mark
Tenants at two more Toronto apartment buildings have joined hundreds of others in withholding rent payments as part of an action that advocates say is shaping up to be the largest rent strike in the city’s history.
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Police seek suspects following non-fatal stabbing in Toronto's downtown core
Police are searching for suspects following an overnight stabbing close to Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbourhood.
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One person in hospital after overnight shooting in Scarborough
One person is in hospital following a shooting in Scarborough.
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Nearly half of Canadians have no plans to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A new survey found that 48 per cent of Canadians say they won’t be taking any specific action to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Man stabbed during carjacking in North York: police
One person has been injured after being stabbed during a carjacking in North York.
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Man in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times in North York
A stabbing in the city’s Downsview neighbourhood has left one person seriously injured, police say.
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Four suspects sought after Old City Hall broken into twice in a day, several items stolen
Toronto police are searching for suspects who allegedly broke into Old City Hall twice in one day earlier this month and stole several items.
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Young pedestrian rushed to hospital in critical condition after 2-vehicle crash in Mississauga
A young pedestrian has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after a collision involving two vehicles in Mississauga Saturday afternoon.
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48-year-old man charged in stabbing at Toronto park
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at a park in Etobicoke that left another man injured.
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'Going to kill a lot of jobs': Toronto taxi companies speak out against proposed zero-emissions legislation
Taxi companies in the GTA are speaking out against City Hall’s intention to mandate zero-emissions taxicabs and ride shares by 2031, a move one entrepreneur says will “destroy a lot of drivers’ livelihoods.”
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Toronto family shocked they have to rip out $20K synthetic grass putting green
A Scarborough family said they were shocked to get a notice from the City of Toronto that the artificial grass in their backyard, including a putting green, will have to be ripped out.
'A nightmare': Ontario family sleeps in car during botched $58K renovations
Ajay Sood and his family bought their dream home in Oakville this past July, but they say a contractor destroyed their house after refusing to finish the work despite being paid in advance.
Is tipping 'ridiculous?' One chef thinks so, and here's why
One renowned chef is calling tipping culture 'one of the most ridiculous things in North America.'
Ontario widower stuck with US$100K+ medical bill after late wife hospitalized on vacation
An Ontario widower, still grieving his wife's death, is unsure how to pay for a medical bill from their last vacation to Florida, which costs more than US$124,000.
Ontario businessman loses $38K in cheque-cashing scam
An Ontario businessman says he has to pay about $38,000 after he was the victim of a cheque-cashing scam and failed to immediately report the fraudulent activity to his bank. The businessman says that the reason for the delay is because he doesn't use online banking.
Ontario woman issues warning about scam involving fake Service Canada employee that cost her $50K
An Ontario woman is warning others after a fraudster impersonating a Service Canada employee convinced her to empty out $50,000 from her bank account.
Small recruiting agencies worry new Ontario rules could put them out of business
New legislation has some smaller recruiting firms in Ontario concerned they could be driven out of business. smaller recruiting firms in Ontario concerned they could be driven out of business.
Ontario woman seeking part-time work 'living in a nightmare' after losing $395,000 to job scam
An Ontario woman looking for a part-time job is devastated after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to an employment scam.
Expert tips to get your laundry clean: Consumer Reports
Many laundry hacks shared online are promising cleaner clothes, but some of these tips and tricks could actually ruin your clothes or wreck your washer and dryer.
Queen's Park
Adil Shamji steps down from Ontario Liberal leadership race to support Bonnie Crombie
Adil Shamji is dropping out of the race for leader of the Ontario Liberals to support Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie instead.
OSSTF members approve deal to avoid strike through binding arbitration
Ontario public high school teachers voted in favour of a deal with the province and their union that would see a strike avoided through the use of voluntary binding arbitration.
'They didn't say no': Chow goes cap in hand to Ottawa in search of federal funds
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow emerged from a meeting with the federal government's Toronto caucus Wednesday buoyed by a "consensus" that more needed to be done to address the city's housing crisis.
Crime & Courts
Vehicles with hidden compartments were used to transport cocaine across provincial borders: police
Halton police have arrested four people and seized millions of dollars worth of cocaine following an investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs between Ontario and Western Canada.
Police launch new campaign after vehicle thefts almost double in York Region in just one year
Police in York Region have launched a new crime prevention campaign after vehicle thefts almost doubled in the region in just one year.
SIU clears officer in connection with shooting death of Stoney Creek, Ont. landlord
Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared a Hamilton police officer who was involved in the shooting death of a landlord who fatally shot two of his tenants in May.
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One of the last 'hold-out' properties in this midtown Toronto neighbourhood sells $1M over asking
An orphaned burgundy brick house sitting in the shadow of a midtown Toronto tower – one of the area’s last hold-out properties – sold for more than one million over asking this month.
Healthcare professionals can now prescribe visits to the Toronto Zoo
A visit to the Toronto Zoo may just be what the doctor ordered.
Whoever wins the Toronto Blue Jays' September 50/50 is expected to snag the largest grand prize in MLB history
Whoever wins the Blue Jays' September 50/50 draw will become a multi-millionaire come October 1 — the grand prize is expected to reach the largest sum in major league baseball history.
Pulitzer-winning play starring 'Degrassi' actor opens at Toronto’s Canadian Stage
A new play featuring a former 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' star opens tonight at Canadian Stage in Toronto.
These Toronto restaurants were just added to the 2023 Michelin guide
Four restaurants were just added to Michelin’s Toronto guide for their exceptional – and more affordable – food.
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WATCH Prominent businessman calls Toronto a ‘declining city’
A prominent businessman took out a full-page advertisement in a national newspaper calling Toronto a 'declining city.'
Olivia Rodrigo announces Toronto stop on upcoming 'Guts' tour
Pop rock artist Olivia Rodrigo will be making a stop in Toronto as part of her upcoming “Guts” world tour.
Toronto councillor wants city to build more off-leash dog parks
A Toronto councillor wants the city to adopt a new approach to off-leash dog parks, including more areas for pet owners in dense urban centres.
All Ubers, Lyfts and taxis should be zero emissions by 2031, city recommends
A new report has recommended that all Ubers, Lyfts, taxis and other vehicles for hire should be zero-emissions by 2031.
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Why does a group of B.C. killer whales harass and kill porpoises without eating them?
A group of orcas that inhabit Canadian waters are known to harass and kill porpoises without eating them. A new study tries to explain why.
Is artificial intelligence bad for the environment? Experts say it's complicated
As artificial intelligence dominates the public interest, some experts fear we don't understand the true climate impact of these models.
Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada
Parks Canada says a bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead.
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Can you watch 'Toy Story Funday Football' in Canada?
The NFL is airing a special animated broadcast featuring 'Toy Story' characters when the Atlanta Falcons play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Environmental groups increasingly using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector
In the last year, Canadian green groups have lodged at least four formal complaints with the Competition Bureau, alleging false or misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies or -- in the case of a complaint against RBC -- those who finance them.
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W5 Ferraris worth nearly $1M seized from Edmonton men linked to Pivot Airlines drug-smuggling scandal
Two Edmonton men at the centre of an international cocaine-trafficking scandal that led to the detainment of a Canadian airline crew in the Dominican Republic last year are back in the spotlight. They're facing numerous charges after police seized a pair of stolen Ferraris worth roughly $1 million.
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