2 h. ago Man dead after late night shooting in Toronto’s North York neighbourhood

Officers responded to the sound of gunshots at a commercial plaza at around 11:50 p.m. near Victoria Park and Sheppard avenues.

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3 d. ago Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto next month with huge lineup of all

The fall season wouldn't be complete without Toronto's largest contemporary arts festival, Nuit Blanche 2025. This year, it returns on October 4 for a full night of galleries, installations, and exhibitions spread across the city.Now in its 19th year, Nuit Blanche attracts more than one million visitors annually, drawing art lovers from across the GTA. The festival is concentrated in three different areas of the city — Downtown Toronto, North York, and Etobicoke — where public spaces are transformed into extraordinary art venues. For 2025, over 85 works will be on display.Each year, the festival explores a unique theme, and this year's is Translating the City. Paying tribute to urban life and concrete jungles, the City of Toronto notes that the displays will examine "how art can translate the complexities of cities."The Bentway - Seeing Celcius, Nuit Blanche 2025. Photo by Mila Bright Zalatnovic. Highlights include Diatomic State...

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4 d. ago Mayor of Barrie, Ont., declares state of emergency over homeless encampments

Alex Nuttall said in a news release that the residents of Barrie, a city of nearly 150,000 people north of Toronto, 'have had enough' of what he described as 'lawlessness.'

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5 d. ago WEBINAR: Greenspace Health Hosts Expert Panel on Strengthening Child & Youth Behavioral Health with Measurement

Webinar will prepare providers for updated CARF accreditation standards and share strategies to improve outcomes for young people TORONTO & WASHINGTON — Greenspace Health, North America’s leading provider of Measurement-Based Care technology, education and implementation support, is proud to announce a live educational panel discussion on the future of child and youth behavioral health. The […]

Technology

5 d. ago Celebrating Public Sector Innovation: Euna Solutions Announces Winners of 2025 Euna Impact Awards

New awards program honors public sector leaders driving innovation, transparency and community impact across North America ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the public sector, today announced the winners of its 2025 Euna Impact Awards at the company’s annual customer conference, Eunaverse 2025, held September 8 […]

Culture

5 d. ago Threats against Muslim man, family and mosque in Newmarket detailed by Muslim leader

A 53-year-old Newmarket man faces charges after police accused him of making threats against a Muslim in his neighbourhood and a mosque, according to York Regional Police. Police said they are treating the alleged incidents as hate-motivated crimes. At a press conference on Monday, Omar Khamissa, CEO of the National Council of Canadian Muslins, read […]

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5 d. ago Massive free outdoor festival will shut down major Toronto street this weekend

Toronto is gearing up for the 29th annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, billed as "North America's largest Ukrainian street festival."One of the last big street festivals of the summer is set to shut down a stretch of the major thoroughfare this coming weekend. This three-day celebration brings together music, dance, food, and culture right in the heart of the Bloor West Village neighbourhood.Over 50 artists — international and local — will perform across multiple stages over the course of the event, including the headliner, Ukrainian singer and actress Masha Kondratenko.Aside from the performances and special appearances, the grounds will also feature the Ukrainian Village Refreshments Garden, where you can listen to traditional tunes and sip on beverages courtesy Featherstone Winery and Nickel Brook Brewing. This small beer garden serves as a separate refreshment area, distinct from the rest of the festival's ...

Politics

8 d. ago Japanese lifestyle brand opens first North American outpost in Toronto

A Japanese home and lifestyle brand known for its sustainable, repurposed, and one-of-a-kind designs has opened its first North American storefront in Toronto. PUEBCO, based in Tokyo, has gained recognition for its sustainable design ethos in the homeware and fashion world, with its products appearing at popular retailers like Urban Outfitters in the past. The brand was first founded in 2007 and has since grown a loyal following for its utilitarian aesthetic and purposeful craftsmanship. As part of its design philosophy, PUEBCO transforms discarded industrial materials and vintage objects into everyday functional items. It's a one-stop shop for everything from home textiles to apparel, fragrances to bags, and candles to kitchenware. Many of its products are also on the affordable end — bags, for example, range from $18 to $148 for a larger barrel style. To celebrate the opening of its first Canadian outpost, the brand is hosting an offici...

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8 d. ago Dedicated to choice: Porsche customers gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network

Customers will have access to over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers in North America TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Porsche is committed to both choice and ease of use when it comes to electric vehicle charging. The next step in this program will occur on Tuesday, September 9, when Porsche customers will gain soft launch […]

Economics

1 week ago Ontario Indy race shifting to Markham, ending Toronto ties since 1986 inception

For the first time since its inception in 1986, IndyCar Series’ annual downtown Toronto race will shift north to Markham, Ont., starting next year, officials announced Wednesday.

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1 week ago Rinse Launches in Toronto, Marking First International Expansion

North America’s leading laundry and dry cleaning delivery service enters its first market outside the U.S. TORONTO — Rinse, the leading laundry and dry cleaning delivery service in North America, announced its official launch in Toronto, marking the company’s first international expansion. Toronto residents can now schedule expertly handled, convenient, door-to-door laundry and dry cleaning […]

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1 week ago Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut ends in North Carolina blowout loss to TCU

Jordon Hudson -- Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend -- walked the pregame sideline sporting Carolina blue pants shimmering with sequins-like additions on the legs

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1 week ago North Carolina firefighter shot while responding to fire alarm call

ELLERBE, N.C. — A North Carolina firefighter was shot while responding to a call for a fire alarm on Monday morning in Ellerbe, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. One fire truck and one firefighter in a personal vehicle responded to the scene, where they were met […]

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1 week ago Five people were taken to hospital after a residential fire in Richmond Hill

RICHMOND HILL — Authorities say five people were rushed to hospital after a residential fire in Richmond Hill north of Toronto. York Region Paramedic Services says it received a call about the fire in the area of Skywood Drive and Rollinghill Road shortly after 3 a.m. Monday. Paramedics say they assessed all five patients, four […]

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2 w. ago Homicide investigation underway after one person found dead in Vaughan

Police say they are investigating after a person was found dead at a home in Vaughan. York Regional Police say they responded to a report of an injured person at a house in the city just north of Toronto around 1 a.m. Saturday. They say the victim died on scene, and that there is no […]

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2 w. ago First North American location of viral Taiwanese bakery just opened in Toronto

A famous Taiwanese dessert restaurant that specializes in a singular dish has landed in Toronto, marking its first North American location.Fans of Taiwan-style wheel cakes, rejoice: one of the country's most popular chains specializing in the dessert just opened its first-ever location in North America, and it's right here in Toronto.Wheel cakes, also known as wheel pies, are a wildly popular Taiwanese dessert that has been gaining notoriety around the world thanks to their distinct appearance and versatility when it comes to flavoured fillings.There are hundreds of vendors out there who serve them, but if you ask the most tried-and-true wheel cake fans, they'll tell you that Taiwan's Misterwheel is among the best. Now, Toronto residents have the chance to judge that for themselves.If this is the first time you’ve ever heard of wheel cakes, here's what you need to know: the cakes are made from a batter, similar to pancake batter, cooked insid...

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2 w. ago Driver charged with attempted murder after pedestrians hit in Toronto parking lot

A man is charged with attempted murder after two people were hit by a vehicle in a North York parking lot on Wednesday night. Toronto Police say the incident happened around 10:20 p.m. in a parking lot in the Don Mills Rd. and Gateway Blvd. area of Flemingdon Park. A male pedestrian was transported to […]

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2 w. ago Construction on Hwy. 413 to start soon, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

CALEDON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says construction on Hwy. 413 north of Toronto will begin within days. But Ford and Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria refused to say when the highway will be completed and how much it will cost taxpayers. The proposed 52-kilometre highway will connect Hwy. 400 in Vaughan with Hwy. 401 in […]

Culture

2 w. ago Trump eyes North Korea meet as he ambushes South Korean leader

Washington (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped again to meet North Korea’s leaders as he fired off an extraordinary attack against the South’s leader hours before opening talks with him. Trump, who met Kim Jong Un three times in his first term, hailed their relationship and that he knew him “better […]

Politics

2 w. ago European tourist loved Ontario so much they skipped their flight home

For those of us who are lucky to call Ontario home, it can be easy to take the province for granted, especially in the summer months, when road trips become synonymous with tragic jams and the charm of small towns gets overshadowed by crowds of visitors.However, sometimes all it takes is an outsider's perspective to remind us what makes Ontario worth exploring.Last week, a European tourist shared their spontaneous travel story across Ontario on Reddit, amassing dozens of comments and upvotes."Hi everyone, I've been on vacation in Canada for the last 10 days with a group of friends and fell so deeply in love with the country that I decided to skip my return flight and extend my solo trip for another five days," the tourist wrote.Loved Canada so much I extended my trip solo! Seeking Last-Minute ideas North of Toronto (Motorsports Lover Here!)byu/KubrickBugs inontarioWhile visiting Barrie, which the tourist chose to visit simply for its proximity to lakes on...

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