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Smoky conditions in Toronto expected to get worse today before improving this weekend

The smoky air in Toronto is set to get worse before it gets better as hazy conditions continue on Thursday.

Ontario to boost early childhood educator wages in bid to ease staff shortage

Ontario is set to increase the wages of early childhood educators in a bid to boost recruitment and retention amid a staff shortage that advocates warn could hamper the growth of the national $10-a-day child-care program.

Ontario's Education Minister Stephen Lecce speaks to journalists at the Queen's Park Legislature in Toronto on Monday December 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Advance voting begins in the Toronto mayoral byelection today; Here's what you need to know

After weeks of hearing dozens of candidates make their pitches for why they think they should become Toronto’s next mayor, voters will finally have a chance to walk into a polling station and cast their ballots starting today.

Voters line up outside a voting station to cast their ballot in the Toronto's municipal election in Toronto on Monday, October 22 , 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Toronto woman 'horrified' after losing $95,000 to romance scam

Romance scams have always been around, but they got worse during the pandemic, and fraudsters continue to use social media and dating sites to find victims.

Three-vehicle collision in Hamilton after driver suffers medical episode: police

A 76-year-old driver is in critical condition following a three-vehicle collision in Hamilton earlier this week after he suffered a “medical episode” behind the wheel.

Number of Ontario forest fires doubled compared to same time last year

Ontario has already experienced double the number of forest fires this year compared to the same six months in 2022.

Alleged anti-cyclist road rage incident caught on camera

Toronto police are investigating an incident of alleged road rage against a cyclist that was caught on camera.

Indigo founder Heather Reisman retires, almost half of board steps down

Indigo founder Heather Reisman announced she is retiring as almost half of the book retailer's board of directors steps down.

Toronto air quality reaches 'high risk' level due to Ontario, Quebec wildfire smoke

The air quality in Toronto has become so polluted due to forest fires in Quebec and Ontario that strenuous outdoor activities could leave you coughing and with an itchy throat.

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Wildfire battles continue under heat, air quality alerts over most of Canada

The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues, as almost every jurisdiction in Canada remains under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government. The day after what was supposed to be national Clean Air Day, dozens of alerts remain in place for unseasonable heat or smoky air quality.

A man walks to work wearing a mask near Parliament Hill, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains

An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality.

Supporters focus on freeing Canadian held in China amid geopolitical 'ups and downs'

A leader of the fight to secure freedom for a Canadian human-rights activist detained in China for 17 years is taking the latest diplomatic deep-freeze between Ottawa and Beijing in stride.

Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Internal emails from the agency tasked with regulating the price of patented drugs in Canada shows discord and division was sparked by a letter from the health minister, culminating in an indefinite pause on major drug-price reforms and several resignations.

Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Aviation experts say Canada is losing expertise in the manufacturing of water bombers -- just as demand for them is increasing. The Canadair CL-415, a purpose-built water bomber, was last produced in 2015.