67 h. ago Freezing rain expected to hit parts of Ontario hard, including Toronto

Global Meteorologist Ross Hull says power outages are a big concern for the storm, that sees freezing rain warnings issued for several areas of Ontario.

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4 d. ago Man wanted in several Toronto Police probes including ramming of cop vehicles

A man without a fixed address is wanted for a mishmash of alleged criminal activity across the city including ramming a trio of police vehicles. A Toronto Police news release issued Wednesday night details various alleged crimes including incidents spanning from last fall through to this week. The suspect is sought for 27 offences in […]

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4 d. ago Man wanted in several police probes including ramming of cop vehicles

A man is accused of a mishmash of criminal charges across the city including ramming a trio of police vehicles. Toronto Police detailed various alleged incidents spanning from last fall to this week with the suspect sought for 27 offences in all. Police alleged that on Oct. 23 around 3 a.m., the accused went to […]

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4 d. ago Lady Gaga is bringing her 'Mayhem Ball' tour to Toronto in 2025

Little Monsters the city over can't wear their Poker Faces to conceal their excitement at the news that Lady Gaga will soon be hitting the stage in Toronto with 'The Mayhem Ball' tour.Gaga's not wasting any time to cash in on the major splash made when she dropped her most recent album, Mayhem; she's already primed and ready to set off on a tour of North America, the UK and Europe.Lucky for her Toronto-based fans, that includes a two-night stint at Scotiabank Arena.This is the multihyphenate diva's first arena tour since 2018 and Lady Gaga describes the tour as a "different kind of experience" than your typical arena show, creating the kind of intimate, closer and more connected theatrical experience only Gaga could.LITTLE MONSTERS. @ladygaga is bringing The MAYHEM Ball to Scotiabank Arena on September 10 and 11. Sign up now for the artist presale.https://t.co/bflHt3H8iA pic.twitter.com/eyMxNDi2bU— Scotiabank Arena (@ScotiabankArena) March 26, 2025The tour ...

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5 d. ago Lousy Smarch weather: Wet snow, freezing rain expected in Alberta

Buckle up Alberta, and don't swap our your tires quite yet — third winter is on the way for parts of the province.

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8 d. ago Man accused of murdering Toronto homeless man has history of violent criminal charges

TORONTO — A 31-year-old man accused of first-degree murder in the death of a homeless man in Toronto has a history of violent criminal charges, including attempted murder and assault with a weapon. Toronto police say they arrested 31-year-old Adimabua Chukwuka late Friday afternoon, a few hours after 60-year-old Mario Ferreira was found dead near […]

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1 week ago Toronto plane crash report includes new video and details about what went wrong with Delta aircraft

The preliminary report does not disclose a specific cause but reveals the unusual struggles of passengers and crew who were stuck in the upside-down wreckage

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1 week ago Competing for Rogers $1M Prize: Top Performers from Tonight’s Episode of Canada’s Got Talent

– Stream tonight’s episode of CGT on Citytv+. New episodes every Tuesday on Citytv & Citytv+ – – Interviews available by request – – Download photography from tonight’s episode here – TORONTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Key moments from tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent, include: BEVERLY SARAZA (Toronto, ON) received a standing ovation after performing […]

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1 week ago List of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — Finalists for the National Newspaper Awards include four nominations for the national news agency The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne. Here’s look at the categories and contenders: ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT -Richie Assaly, Toronto Star, for his portfolio of stories about musicians Mustafa, John Kameel Farah and Elisapie -Charles-Eric Blais-Poulin et Jean Siag, La Presse, […]

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1 week ago Toronto’s plan to counter tariffs includes barring U.S. suppliers from some contracts

'Working together, Toronto has tackled difficult challenges in the past ... each time we emerge stronger'

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1 week ago Suspect charged with hate crimes spree that included attacks at 5 Toronto synagogues

Amir Arvahi Azar faces 29 counts, among them advocating the genocide of Jews and targeting Jewish community institutions.

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1 week ago Ontario man facing 29 charges, including 2 ‘rarely laid in Canada,’ police say

Toronto police have charged a man with 29 offences, including two 'rarely laid' charges, in an extensive hate crime investigation.

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1 week ago Toronto man accused of advocating genocide against Jewish community

A 32-year-old Toronto man faces dozens of charges including advocating genocide and willful promotion of hatred following a months-long investigation into hate crimes allegedly aimed toward the Jewish community. Toronto Police said the aforementioned two charges are rarely laid in Canada and were laid with the consent of the Ministry of the Attorney General. Police […]

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2 w. ago If you don't like bats you might want to avoid these Toronto parks this spring

Spring is in the air, and Toronto wildlife is emerging after months of bitter cold, including several species of bats that have either migrated or spent their winters in hibernation, sheltered from the harsh temperatures.Bats are an essential part of the Greater Toronto Area's ecosystems, and, love them or hate them, you might be seeing a lot more of these flying critters in local parks this spring.A series of bat habitat structures will be installed in areas of the Martin Grove, Kipling, Islington and Royal York communities in the coming weeks.Bat boxes will be installed over a roughly six-week period starting this weekend, March 15, 2025, and lasting until April 31, 2025.The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), under contract to Metrolinx, will be carrying out the bat habitat installations in a series of local green spaces, including Deane Park, Silvercreek Park, Eden Valley Park and the parkette west adjacent to Kipling Woodlot.Wildlife authorities sta...

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2 w. ago Taxi industry pushing Toronto to ban U.S. rideshare companies like Uber

Canadian taxi and ride-hailing companies are calling on Toronto city council to be included in efforts to promote local businesses.In an open letter, Canadian companies Beck Taxi, Co-op Cabs, Toronto 1 Taxi, and Hovr called to be added to the city's recently introduced "Buy Local, Buy Canadian" campaign amid the trade war with the U.S."U.S. tech companies, among the Trump administration's biggest backers, have taken over too many Canadian markets, reshaping our laws and regulations to build monopoly power. The ride-hailing industry is a prime example," wrote the companies in the letter.They claim that U.S. companies operating in Toronto, like Uber and Lyft, have increased congestion, taken money from the TTC, lowered earnings for drivers and imposed surge pricing models on travellers.The letter argues that "app-based ride-hailing and payments are now offered by many local taxi companies as well as Hovr, a new Canadian ride-hailing platform."To do that, the companies say Toronto coun...

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3 w. ago “Protect Ontario Families”: Over 100 Child Care Organizations Send Open Letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford Urging Him to Sign $10aDay Child Care Funding Extension

TORONTO — Over 100 Ontario organizations – including child care programs from across Ontario and provincial early learning and child care associations – have come together to send an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford today in response to news that the federal government has offered all provinces and territories 5-year extensions to their Canada-Wide […]

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3 w. ago Weather statement: Expect freezing rain Tuesday, Environment Canada says

A rainfall total of 15 mm to 25 mm was expected, with a risk of freezing rain Tuesday night, followed by rain that would end Wednesday night.

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