91 m. ago 5 long weekend getaways from Toronto you need to check out this summer

Toronto in the summer is great, but sometimes you just need to get out of the city for a few days, breathe in some fresh air, and remind yourself that peace and quiet actually do exist.Whether you're looking to hike through hidden trails, explore small-town charm, or just eat your way through a cute village, these long weekend getaways from Toronto will do the trick.Here are five underrated spots that are perfect for a summer escape — all within reasonable driving distance from the city.Mono Cliffs Provincial ParkIf you're itching for a nature escape that feels like you're way farther from the city than you actually are, Mono Cliffs is it. Tucked away in the Niagara Escarpment, this provincial park is packed with scenic hiking trails, dramatic cliff views, and photo-worthy boardwalks winding through rock crevices and forests.The best part? It's usually way less crowded than places like Algonquin or Bruce Peninsula.Pro tip: Make a stop in nearby Orangeville for coffee and snack...

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1 hour ago Air India plane crash: Junior pilot asked captain why he turned off fuel switches

Preliminary report shows two fuel switches in the cockpit were moved to a cut-off position, causing the plane to lose lift and crash 32 seconds after takeoff

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3 h. ago Carney’s set to meet with First Nations on major projects law

The closed-door meeting was promised by Carney in June after chiefs said their rights were not respected by the rush to push the Building Canada Act through Parliament in June.

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6 h. ago East Ottawa in ‘complete paralysis’ with Stage 2 LRT construction

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12 h. ago Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California’s bullet train project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration revoked federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project on Wednesday, intensifying uncertainty about how the state will make good on its long-delayed promise of building a bullet train to shuttle riders between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The U.S. Transportation Department announced it was pulling back $4 billion […]

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12 h. ago Hells Angels' upcoming gathering prompts advisory from Calgary police

"We do not anticipate an increased risk to public safety," CPS stated

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13 h. ago Council unanimously supports zoning change at former CBC property despite concerns

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13 h. ago Suspect charged with hijacking in connection with security incident at YVR

Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking after allegedly stealing a small plane from the Victoria Flying Club on Tuesday afternoon.

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14 h. ago Fire crews respond to Silver Springs blaze in northwest Calgary

The fire caused significant damage to the kitchen and extended through the main floor of the home.

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14 h. ago More than half of trucks stopped in B.C. safety blitz pulled from the road

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14 h. ago Calgary city councillors seek independent review of administration realignment

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15 h. ago Despite residents' creosote concerns, council unanimously supports redevelopment of former CBC property

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15 h. ago Dramatic crash shuts down busy Calgary road during afternoon rush hour

A dramatic crash in northwest Calgary sent three people to hospital Wednesday afternoon, including a police officer who was responding to another call when the crash happened.

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16 h. ago Outlaw motorcycle gang members expected to descend on Calgary

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16 h. ago Calgary man charged with voyeurism, possession of child pornography

Fifty-one-year-old Jeffrey Robert Williamson of Calgary was arrested after police executed a search warrant on July 1 in the 400 block of Marquis Lane southeast.

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17 h. ago Quebec man accused of defrauding Calgary woman of $300,000 in grandparent scam

Calgary police have charged a Quebec resident with allegedly defrauding a Calgary senior of more than $300,000 in a cryptocurrency scam spanning six weeks. According to a Calgary Police Service release, the victim was reportedly contacted in June 2022 by a man posing as her grandson, claiming he had been in a car crash and […]

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19 h. ago Repeat offender charged after young girls, women filmed without consent at Southcentre Mall

Former operator of 'CanadaCreep' social media account is facing child porn charges

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