62 m. ago Toronto man charged with murder of elderly woman; Suspect sought for property dump in Mississauga

Police allege the accused set fire to a house when the elderly victim was inside and alone at the time.

Events

71 m. ago Canada removes Syria from list of foreign state supporters of terrorism

Ottawa said it has also removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that led a rebel takeover last year, from its list of terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.

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85 m. ago Ottawa moving to reissue fishing licences to Mi’kmaq group despite Inuit objections

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is proposing to reissue fishing licences to a coalition of Mi’kmaq First Nations in Atlantic Canada, despite objections from Inuit in Nunavut who successfully sued to have the original licences quashed. In 2021, Inuit asked the Federal Court to set aside a decision by the minister of fisheries […]

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92 m. ago Man charged with murder after elderly woman killed in Toronto house fire

A man has been charged with first-degree murder after an elderly woman was killed in a Toronto house fire last month. 

Events

99 m. ago Ottawa to proceed with promised firearm classification review: minister

The government has been heavily criticized by gun control advocates for not banning the semi-automatic SKS, which is commonly used in Indigenous communities.

Events

2 h. ago Here are all the countries that could play in Toronto during the FIFA World Cup

In case you've somehow missed it, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year.And though we don't know exactly who will be playing in Toronto yet, we do at least have many of the potential teams nailed down after Friday's preliminary draw.Who is Canada playing in Toronto?After the first FIFA World Cup draw to determine the majority of group stage matches, Canada found out that they'll be playing a yet-to-qualify European opponent when their tournament kicks off on June 12, 2026.They'll be facing one of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the four-time champions Italy the likely toughest draw they could get. They'll find out who their opponent is on March 31 of next year, after a four-team playoff to determine the fourth spot in Group B.Non-Canada matches in TorontoToronto also has five other matches to be hosted, with the potential matchups now out after Friday's draw.Basically, each of the following matchups will eit...

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2 h. ago 209 kilograms of opium smuggled in machinery into Canada: CBSA

A statement Friday says the drugs were detected in a shipping container at the Burnaby, B.C., container examination facility.

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2 h. ago Emerita Receives Official Court Resolution in Aznalcóllar Trial

TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX – V: EMO; OTCQB: EMOTF; FSE: LLJA) (the “Company” or “Emerita”) announces that the Third Section of the Provincial Court of Seville (the “Court”) has determined that it will not impose any criminal convictions on any of the accused (the “Accused”) in the Aznalcóllar […]

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2 h. ago Toronto 2026 FIFA World Cup games could include England, France and Senegal

Toronto is one of two Canadian host cities for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico. 

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3 h. ago Mexico a travel hotspot as Canadian travel to U.S. continues to fall

Data from Statistics Canada finds fewer Canadians visiting the U.S. (and vice versa) but domestic and international destinations are more than picking up the slack

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3 h. ago Real or fake? Researchers to develop tool that would help courts spot AI evidence

TORONTO — As artificial intelligence makes it easier for anyone to doctor — or even fabricate — videos, photos and other types of evidence, a group of researchers in Canada is aiming to help the courts sort through what’s real or fake. The team, which includes technologists and legal scholars based in universities in Ontario […]

Sport

3 h. ago Canada could play against Italy in Toronto at FIFA World Cup

It turns out that Canada does not yet know its FIFA World Cup opponent for their first-ever match on home soil.But on June 12, 2026, Canada has a shot at taking on one of the most successful soccer countries of all time.Canada knows it will play Qatar and Switzerland in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both games taking place in Vancouver.In Toronto, though, they await one of four opponents for their opening match of the tournament: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.And while they've missed out on the last two World Cups, it seems hard to say the Italian side is anything other than the team Canada would least like to see coming out of the final round of European qualifying.Italy is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and is a four-time winner of the FIFA World Cup, one of only three countries to win at least that many times. Wales is ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland is ranked 69th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked ...

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3 h. ago Le Canada pourrait affronter l'Italie à la Coupe du monde 2026 : «Mon cœur est avec le Canada»

Même s’il y a une chance sur quatre que l’Italie se retrouve dans le groupe du Canada, Nick De Santis n’a aucun doute sur l’équipe qu’il encouragera.

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3 h. ago CI Financial Corp. Announces Pricing of €1.10 Billion Million Private Offering of Notes

TORONTO — CI Financial Corp. (“CI” or the “Company”) today announced that it has successfully priced a private offering (the “Offering”) of €1.10 billion aggregate principal amount of its 4.625% notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Offering is expected to close on December 12, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. CI intends to […]

Economics

3 h. ago Le Canada connaît qui seront ses premiers adversaires à la Coupe du monde de soccer

Les représentants de l’unifolié disputeront le premier match du groupe B le 12 juin à Toronto, contre un pays européen.

Sport

4 h. ago Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give ‘incorrect’ readings

Health Canada is asking diabetes patients to check if their glucose monitor is subject to an international recall that has serious health risks.

Science

4 h. ago Loonie Rises Most Since May as Yields Jump on Strong Jobs Data

The Canadian dollar rose the most since May and yields on the nation’s debt jumped as surprisingly strong employment data triggered bets that the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates next year.

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4 h. ago Can Maple Leafs’ flying circus operate without its safety net?

As the TSN panel summed up Thursday night after the latest injury scare with Joseph Woll, Maple Leaf goaltending has become a test of “ability versus durability”. Having a 1 and 1A rooming together on the roster is fine — unless both are in the medical tent. As of the third period of the 5-1 […]

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4 h. ago HUNTER: A taste of who cops see in court. Again and again and again.

The points cards were popping for members of Toronto’s criminal fraternity this week. Me? I couldn’t begin to pick the player of the week, but there were two standouts whose dedication to craft is noteworthy. But … we hasten to add, none of the charges have been tested in court. So, ladies and gents, behind […]

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4 h. ago Customers furious over food prices at the newest Eataly in Toronto

Italian mega market Eataly officially opened the doors of its fourth Toronto location on Nov. 25 at the Eaton Centre, and the reviews are in.The much-anticipated marketplace in the mall features two dine-in restaurants — La Pizza & La Pasta and La Piazza — a grocery section for fresh foods, grab-and-go take-out counters, and a wine shop, Vino e Birra To-Go. It spans 25,000 square feet across two floors.So, what's the verdict?It seems a large number of Toronto residents are complaining about an overpriced experience at a time when many have succumbed to the effects of growing inflation in the city.A recent visitor took to Reddit to mention that "The takeout fresh pasta looked amazing until I realized the small box of raviolis was $25 or so."Another patron commented on an Instagram reel sharing similar sentiments. "No thanks. Overpriced food. You walk away feeling hungry."These comments align with another Instagrammer's concerns ab...

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