6 h. ago Toronto's artificial peninsula set to keep growing for decades

Toronto's man-made peninsula, the Leslie Street Spit, is still growing, and will be for the next few decades to come as dredged material from the city's harbour continues to be deposited along its shoreline.Created in 1959 by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC), now PortsToronto, for "port-related facilities," the Leslie Street Spit's expected use as an outer harbour port never panned out, yet the landform has expanded significantly through millions of cubic metres of concrete, earth fill, and dredged sand, and today supports Tommy Thompson Park.The artificial peninsula extends five kilometres into Lake Ontario and is over 500 hectares in size. The park is home to some of the largest existing natural habitats on the Toronto waterfront, and includes wildflower meadows, cottonwood forests, cobble beaches, and coastal marshes.Aerial view of the Leslie Street Spit in 1975. Photo: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).It's also become on...

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13 h. ago Injured man rescued after plane lands in Lake Ontario near Toronto’s east end: police

Police say they responded to a report of a plane landing in the water near the Leslie Spit area a few minutes before 2:30 p.m.

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14 h. ago Man rescued after small plane lands in Lake Ontario near Tommy Thompson Park

A man in his 40s was rescued after a small plane landed in the water near Tommy Thompson Park on Friday afternoon. Toronto Police say they received a call around 2:30 p.m. for unknown trouble in the area of the Leslie St. Spit near downtown. Cops confirmed that a small privately owned plane landed in […]

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3 d. ago A totally retro Toronto house just hit the market for only $750,000

If you're a sucker for hardwood floors, stained glass windows, and original wood trim, 125 Dawes Rd. might just be your vintage dream come true.Located in Toronto's East York area, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached brick home is bursting with character.From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by retro charm. The living room. Think stained glass windows, a formal dining room with gumwood trim and a plate rail, and even an original wood-burning brick fireplace for those chilly winter nights.The dining room. While the house proudly leans into its vintage vibe, not everything is stuck in the past.The kitchen. The kitchen has seen some updates, according to the listing. The other side of the kitchen features a washer and dryer in one of the closets. Although the dishwasher might predate the Spice Girls and could probably use an update.The basement. The basement, complete with orange carpeting and an almost comically overs...

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5 d. ago Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman unravels in an inning so bad it made history in blowout loss to Yanks

Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman made franchise history on Sunday afternoon in the Bronx. And it wasn’t pretty. In fact, Gausman’s latest outing unravelled in the most frustrating way possible in the first game of a doubleheader against their American League East rival New York Yankees. The veteran Toronto right hander threw 53 pitches in […]

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1 week ago New cruise departing from Ontario port will visit two breathtaking castles

All aboard! City Cruises Gananoque has launched a brand-new cruise experience, and this one offers views of the beautiful Boldt Castle and Singer Castle.The Ontario cruise line is the oldest in Canada, kicking off its 2025 season with a list of cruises "through the archipelago where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, including the newly introduced Two Castle 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea."The City Cruises Gananoque port at Ivy Lea can be found off the 1000 Islands Parkway in the village of Ivy Lea, just under three hours by car from Toronto and 30 minutes by car from Kingston.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by City Cruises Canada (@citycruisescanada)"Taking a cruise through the 1000 Islands is a must-do experience," says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. ""By adding the Two Castle cruise to our offerings,...

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1 week ago Woman rescued after vehicle crashes into Ontario cottage country lake

Ontario Provincial Police in Peterborough County say officers rescued a 45-year-old woman after her vehicle crashed into Rice Lake early Tuesday morning.

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1 week ago OPINION: Earth Day reality check shows Canada’s air quality is excellent

On Dec. 1, 1962, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers met the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 50th Grey Cup at Toronto’s Exhibition Stadium. During the game, a mass of thick fog rolled ashore from Lake Ontario, severely limiting on-field visibility and forcing the CFL to suspend play with less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter (the game […]

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2 w. ago U.S. man hijacks plane in Belize and stabs people then is fatally shot

MEXICO CITY — A U.S. man hijacked a small plane in Belize on Thursday, stabbing two passengers and a pilot, before one of the stabbed passengers fatally shot him, officials in Belize and the United States said. The plane then landed safely. The Tropic Air plane was carrying 14 passengers and two crew members, and […]

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2 w. ago Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least 4 people

MILAN — A cable car carrying tourists south of Naples crashed Thursday after the cable snapped, killing at least four people and injuring one, officials said. Italy’s alpine rescue was responding to the accident at Monte Faito in the town of Castellammare di Stabia. The cable car accident happened just a week after the destination […]

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2 w. ago Air Canada flight to Toronto makes emergency landing after reports of smoke on board

Nearly 200 people flying from sunny Las Vegas to a still-frigid Toronto were jolted back to reality with a little more than your average post-trip blues this week when their plane had to make an emergency landing before even making it back into Canada.Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 departed as usual from the U.S. party city shortly after 11 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, but did not make its scheduled 6:30 p.m. EDT arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport due to a worrying smell of smoke in the cockpit.Out of an abundance of caution, pilots diverted to Iowa — perhaps the biggest contrast possible after the hustle and bustle of Vegas — landing safely at Des Moines International Airport at 4:10 p.m. local time.After the A321 aircraft was inspected on the ground (as is standard procedure), it was allowed to proceed to a gate, where passengers deplaned, only to face delays of more than eight hours until they could board a subst...

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3 w. ago Toronto office building to be transformed into colourful new loft development

Some people work to live, but now you can live where others used to work at this new Toronto development coming to Eglinton Ave. E. and Don Mills Rd.Amexon Development Corporation is hoping to transform an existing 15-storey office building at 250 Ferrand Drive into a "vibrant residential property" housing hundreds of new rental units.The 331-unit project has been dubbed "e-lofts" to reflect the development's environmental focus and the energy of Eglinton Ave. It's promising "contemporary loft-style living, with a focus on sustainability and connectivity."The specific location will boast a panoramic view of Lake Ontario — connecting to Don River parklands. "e-lofts" will also be accessible by transit, being within walking distance of Don Valley station as well as stations close to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening (hopefully) later this year and Ontario Line coming in 2031."'e-lofts' represents an environmentally sustainable approach to modern ur...

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3 w. ago Closing arguments at man on trial for fatal Lake Ontario boat crash

Defence lawyer Alan Gold told court that there is reasonable doubt that Grkovski was driving at the time of the tragic event.

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3 w. ago Toronto’s Blue Rodeo to play Prince Edward County’s Base31 over Canada Day weekend

Toronto alt-country vets Blue Rodeo will headline Canada Day celebrations at Base31 in Prince Edward County. Planned for June 28, the show will take place about two hours east of Toronto at the 1,500-seat capacity Drill Hall RBC Stage. In addition, Base31 will host long-weekend events, including a Canada Day-themed food attraction and the June […]

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3 w. ago Toronto airport landing regarded as one of the most stunning in the world

I think we're all guilty of pulling out our phones during a landing or takeoff at Billy Bishop airport in Toronto, and for good reason. The sights of the city skyline and the water are totally photo-worthy and, according to a recent study, are among some of the most beautiful airport landing views in the world.Travel insurance provider AllClear put together a list based on their research to answer the question, "Where are the prettiest places in the world to land by plane?"The list of 20 airports includes Billy Bishop Airport in the 15th spot.Source: AllClear.According to Allclear, "We analyzed 32 airports from around the world, each known for offering stunning views for passengers arriving by plane."The study consisted of a group of 100 participants from around the world, with each participant presented with a series of images showcasing airport runways. Their visual engagement was measured using eye-tracking technology.Two key factors were taken into consideration:Time t...

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3 w. ago Parliamentary Protective Service locks down East Block as cops talk to barricaded man

OTTAWA — There is a lockdown in place on Parliament Hill as Ottawa police say they are dealing with a barricade man. The service issued a warning on Saturday afternoon for anyone in East Block, which houses parliamentary offices, to seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors and hide. Anyone who […]

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4 w. ago U.S. couple finally home after month in Mexican prison over timeshare dispute

Paul and Christy Akeo of Michigan were taken into custody shortly after their plane landed in Cancun on March 4 for allegedly defrauding Palace Elite Resorts.

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4 w. ago RCMP arrest Cuban national trying to enter Canada by running across border bridge

The RCMP said officers arrested a Cuban national attempting to enter Canada from the United States by running across the Fort Erie International Railway Bridge that connects Ontario to New York. The Mounties said their Niagara-on-the-Lake border integrity unit officers, with help from Ontario Provincial Police, arrested the individual last month under the Immigration and […]

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4 w. ago Smallest Blue Jays crowds in years at Rogers Centre to watch AL East leading Toronto

Announced attendance for Wednesday's game against the Nationals was just 20,104, but the crowd appeared to be even more sparse.

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last month Spring storm causes waste spill in Ontario lake, Quebec under freezing rain warning

An Ontario town is asking its resident to avoid taking a shower or flushing the toilet for the time being due heavy rainfall in the region.

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