3 d. ago Ontario MPP charged with assault takes ‘short leave,’ won’t step down

In September, Chris Scott was arrested in Toronto following an investigation by police in his local riding of Sault Ste. Marie and charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

Events

3 d. ago Economic opportunity of climate action focus of Toronto Climate Week

Canada has an opportunity to leap ahead and reap the economic gains of climate action as the U.S. retreats, said several speakers at the launch of the first Toronto Climate Week on Wednesday. “There is a massive economic opportunity here. The U.S. just left a huge leadership gap that we could fill,” said Becky Park-Romanovsky, […]

Society

4 d. ago City clears Toronto park encampment for second time in a few days

The City of Toronto has cleared a homeless encampment at Dufferin Grove Park for a second time in a few days after a small group of people rebuilt their camp that was removed on Friday. Michael DeForge, who was at the park today to support encampment residents, says a group of Toronto police officers and […]

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5 d. ago Popular downtown Toronto pub closing after 81 years for future condo

A long-time downtown Toronto tavern featuring a glowing red neon sign will be closing its doors permanently to condo developers. The owners of The Imperial Pub, in business for more than eight decades, announced they will be serving their last pint and meal in mid-November. “Thank you, Toronto, for 81 wonderful years,” the pub’s website […]

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9 d. ago City clears encampment from Toronto park after trespass notices issued

The City of Toronto has cleared a homeless encampment at Dufferin Grove Park after a small group of remaining residents said they wouldn’t leave until they got permanent housing. City vehicles were seen removing tents and people’s belongings from the park this morning, with city security and police officers on scene. The encampment area was […]

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9 d. ago REVIEW: ‘Ghost of Yotei’ sharpens the samurai revenge formula with raw feeling

Revenge is a well-worn concept that’s retold through the ages because it makes tantalizing promises of justice wrapped in ruin. It’s classic drama, and so is “Ghost of Yotei.” Sucker Punch Productions has staked the PlayStation 5’s headlining title for 2025 on an old storytelling genre, transforming its hit 2020 game “Ghost of Tsushima” into […]

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1 week ago Experts want to impose $15 tax on cars to even enter downtown Toronto

A recent memo published by a Toronto-based civic initiative suggests that Toronto should introduce a congestion charge of up to $15 for drivers entering the downtown core during peak hours as a way to reduce gridlock, shorten commute times, and generate funding for transit improvements.The proposal, put forward by Jamie McDonald, CEO of A2X, and supported by multiple local entrepreneurs and investors, was published on the Build Toronto website.The civic movement is the first city project of Build Canada, and publishes weekly memos, written by founders, civic leaders, and policy thinkers to raise awareness about “the policies and projects that can move Canada’s largest city forward." Common topics involve housing, governance, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness.In the memo, McDonald describes Toronto's gridlock as "among the worst in North America," and proposes congestion pricing as a way to reduce traffic substantially and reinvest ...

Economics

1 week ago Premier Doug Ford under fire for plan to scrap speed cameras

Premier Doug Ford’s plan to scrap speed cameras on local roads has put him at odds with Toronto’s mayor and police chief. “Speed kills,” warned Mayor Olivia Chow. “Torontonians, especially those most vulnerable like children, need to be safe. And we know speed cameras work.  And that is why Toronto will always support having speed […]

Events

1 week ago Trucks are tearing up 186 different Toronto parks and the City says that's okay

After years of complaints about City of Toronto trucks tearing up local parks, officials have released a report that justifies the practice.The report from the General Manager of Parks and Recreation responds to a City Council request for information about the frequent practice of City-owned waste collection trucks driving on and damaging grass in public parks.However, while some may have been hoping for a solution to this ongoing issue, the report provides a laundry list of excuses for why City trucks should be entitled to drive on grass and why taxpayers should continue to foot the bill for turf repairs.The report notes that Solid Waste Management Services removes waste from approximately 1,175 parks using a fleet of just 33 small waste collection vehicles, with most parks allowing for waste removal from paved park paths.However, it states that, in certain situations, "operators are required to temporarily drive off the paved surfaces to access waste bins and/or to avoid pede...

Transport

1 week ago Toronto flight forced to land 3,000 km away after emergency on board

A Toronto-bound flight was forced to cut its roughly 12-hour journey short last week after a passenger suffered a medical emergency on board. On Sept. 15, a long-haul Air Canada flight departed from Tokyo's Haneda Airport at 6:13 p.m. and was headed for Toronto Pearson International Airport. The daily flight is usually scheduled to take off around 6:10 p.m. in Japan and land in Toronto at 5:35 p.m. local time, though things didn't quite go to plan this time around.While flying over Canada, the crew was forced to divert to Yellowknife Airport after a medical emergency took place on board the aircraft. The flight landed safely in Yellowknife roughly nine hours after taking off from Haneda Airport at 12:03 p.m. local time. Flight radar shows the aircraft diverting from its normal route, which usually takes it over Vancouver, to land in Yellowknife. Source: FlightAware.com.In a statement to blogTO, Air Canada confirmed that the diversion was du...

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1 week ago CRIME SCENE: ‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect sought in Toronto stabbing

Police in Toronto are asking for help finding the suspect in a weekend stabbing. Officers were called on Sunday around 1 .m. to an apartment in the Mason Rd. and Eglinton Ave. E. area. They say a man entered the unit and “stabbed the victim multiple times.” The victim — whose age and gender were […]

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1 week ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man charged after firearm and ammo seized

Toronto Police have charged a 25-year-old man with numerous offences after officers investigated an individual believed to be in possession of a firearm in September 2025. It’s alleged that at the time the accused was arresed, he was in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine. A search warrant was executed at […]

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2 w. ago ‘Draw the Line’ rallies in Toronto, across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda

Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s agenda, including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for new fossil fuel projects and expected public service cuts. Hundreds who took part in “Draw the Line” protests in Toronto marched from downtown to the provincial legislature building, carrying signs that included messages advocating […]

Transport

2 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man wanted for aggravated assault of male and female

The two victims and the suspect are known to each other, Toronto Police say

Events

2 w. ago The Shoresy Classic Expands With New Winter Dates After Successful Fall Rollout

STARS FROM THE HIT CRAVE ORIGINAL SERIES “SHORESY” WILL FACE OFF AGAINST NHL ALUMNI IN CALGARY, EDMONTON AND VANCOUVER Ticket Presales start Monday, September 22 at 10 am LOCAL TORONTO — From Sudbury to the West Coast: The Shoresy Classic is hitting three additional cities this winter, coming to Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver in January. […]

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2 w. ago ‘MONUMENTAL CHALLENGE:’ Toronto man shot in head will need lifelong care

Sam Lynch, 33, suffered severe brain injury following random gun violence in King West Village last month

Politics

2 w. ago Beloved Toronto restaurant to leave location after 13 years in business

A Toronto restaurant that's been a local staple for over a decade is closing permanently to move out of the city.Toronto's culinary scene is a dazzling mosaic of international cuisines that span, seemingly, every corner of the globe. It may be trite, but it's true.If you're in the mood for Nicaraguan, Georgian, Ethiopian, Peruvian or anything else, it won't take you long to find it in the city. That's what makes the 'Six so special.When it comes to Cuban food, however, the options — though great — are decidedly limited, and, since 2012, Roncesvalles' La Cubana has been the undisputed champion for the cuisine in the city.Founded by chef Corinna Mozo, the restaurant is a cool, casual spot that serves up the absolute best of Cuban cuisine, which, yes, includes but is in no way limited to, the almighty Cubano Sandwich, a forever favourite of ours.In the 13 years since opening, La Cubana has become a local institution, embodying the untucked, c...

Economics

2 w. ago Independent Toronto grocery store could be torn down for new towers

An independent grocery store in Toronto, known for its local and organic goods, could be forced to close in the coming years to make way for a large redevelopment scheme.The Sweet Potato's Vine Avenue location in The Junction is the target of a proposed amendment to the City of Toronto's Official Plan, which seeks to redesignate properties at 108-162 Vine Avenue from their current "Core Employment Areas" to a "Mixed Use Areas and Parks" designation that would allow a range of residential, commercial, and public spaces.While no firm plans for specific buildings have been explored just yet — the application instead focuses purely on redesignating the land use for the site — a concept plan from architects Giannone Petricone Associates offers a glimpse into the potential for the location.The application from Vine Avenue Holdings Limited features renderings of these concept designs "in order to illustrate the development potential of the subje...

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2 w. ago Locals are totally up in arms about proposed 'giant monolith' Toronto tower

A planned rental tower on the cusp of approval by Toronto City Council has fired up local residents in the affluent Avenue and St. Clair area, characterizing the planned building as a "monstrosity" and "giant monolith" that threatens the safety of the area.The proposal from developer Fitzrovia and Hariri Pontarini Architects at 135 St. Clair Ave. W. would see the current government office building at the southeast corner of Avenue Rd. and St. Clair razed to make way for a 49-storey rental tower with 576 new apartments, retail, public art, and an early childhood education centre.But despite the concessions made in height and other departments introduced since the plan was first proposed in 2024, residents of the surrounding area — one of the most affluent in Toronto — have taken up all of the familiar talking points about how large-scale developments would unacceptably impact their day-to-day lives.Currently recommended for approval by City planners, t...

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2 w. ago Toronto Public Health gives final update on investigation into gynecologist’s office

Toronto Public Health says it has the results for about a quarter of the patients potentially exposed to blood-borne viruses at a downtown gynecologist’s office, and that none of them contracted infections there. The public health unit is releasing its final report on Dr. Esther Park a year after it was notified of a patient […]

Economics