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.
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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.
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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18-year-old from Brampton charged following string of ATM robberies
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a string of ATM robberies in the Brampton area.
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Driver of dirt bike in life-threatening condition after head-on collision with pickup truck in Toronto
The driver of a dirt bike was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries Friday night following a head-on collision with a pickup truck in Toronto.
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These are the odds of the Toronto Blue Jays making it into the playoffs
The Toronto Blue Jays could clinch a playoff spot for the second straight season.
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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash in Etobicoke
A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with another vehicle in Etobicoke.
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Canada's recent Nazi incident was framed by some as a learning opportunity. A Toronto exhibit offers that very chance
While the past week has seen much hand-wringing and face-slapping over the embarrassing incident which saw Canada’s parliament applaud a vet who fought for the Nazis, many people may not have realized that the incident had an even deeper resonance because of the timing.This week marks the 82nd anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre — one of the worst shooting massacres of the Holocaust.
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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.
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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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Threat of U.S. government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden
The threat of a U.S. federal government shutdown ended late Saturday, hours before a midnight deadline, as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent the measure to President Joe Biden to sign.
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.
Pierre Poilievre called out for Truth and Reconciliation Day photos with Inuk elder
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre found himself the subject of online criticism after posting photos with an Inuk elder alongside a caption about meeting with Algonquin elders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events across country
Seas of orange flooded events across the country on Saturday as Canadians gathered to acknowledge systemic oppression of Indigenous people and observe the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Jury acquits delivery driver of main charge in shooting of YouTube prankster
A jury on Thursday found a delivery driver not guilty in the shooting of a YouTube prankster who followed him around a mall food court earlier this year.
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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.
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.
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