57 m. ago Toronto man charged with murder of elderly woman; Suspect sought for property dump in Mississauga

Police allege the accused set fire to a house when the elderly victim was inside and alone at the time.

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87 m. ago Man charged with murder after elderly woman killed in Toronto house fire

A man has been charged with first-degree murder after an elderly woman was killed in a Toronto house fire last month. 

Events

93 m. ago Ottawa to proceed with promised firearm classification review: minister

The government has been heavily criticized by gun control advocates for not banning the semi-automatic SKS, which is commonly used in Indigenous communities.

Events

1 hour ago Here’s all the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions

As of Friday, 17 Alberta legislature members in UCP caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents, and one has also been approved for NDP MLA Amanda Chapman.

Politics

1 hour ago Here are all the countries that could play in Toronto during the FIFA World Cup

In case you've somehow missed it, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year.And though we don't know exactly who will be playing in Toronto yet, we do at least have many of the potential teams nailed down after Friday's preliminary draw.Who is Canada playing in Toronto?After the first FIFA World Cup draw to determine the majority of group stage matches, Canada found out that they'll be playing a yet-to-qualify European opponent when their tournament kicks off on June 12, 2026.They'll be facing one of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the four-time champions Italy the likely toughest draw they could get. They'll find out who their opponent is on March 31 of next year, after a four-team playoff to determine the fourth spot in Group B.Non-Canada matches in TorontoToronto also has five other matches to be hosted, with the potential matchups now out after Friday's draw.Basically, each of the following matchups will eit...

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2 h. ago Emerita Receives Official Court Resolution in Aznalcóllar Trial

TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX – V: EMO; OTCQB: EMOTF; FSE: LLJA) (the “Company” or “Emerita”) announces that the Third Section of the Provincial Court of Seville (the “Court”) has determined that it will not impose any criminal convictions on any of the accused (the “Accused”) in the Aznalcóllar […]

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2 h. ago Toronto 2026 FIFA World Cup games could include England, France and Senegal

Toronto is one of two Canadian host cities for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico. 

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3 h. ago Real or fake? Researchers to develop tool that would help courts spot AI evidence

TORONTO — As artificial intelligence makes it easier for anyone to doctor — or even fabricate — videos, photos and other types of evidence, a group of researchers in Canada is aiming to help the courts sort through what’s real or fake. The team, which includes technologists and legal scholars based in universities in Ontario […]

Sport

3 h. ago Canada could play against Italy in Toronto at FIFA World Cup

It turns out that Canada does not yet know its FIFA World Cup opponent for their first-ever match on home soil.But on June 12, 2026, Canada has a shot at taking on one of the most successful soccer countries of all time.Canada knows it will play Qatar and Switzerland in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both games taking place in Vancouver.In Toronto, though, they await one of four opponents for their opening match of the tournament: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.And while they've missed out on the last two World Cups, it seems hard to say the Italian side is anything other than the team Canada would least like to see coming out of the final round of European qualifying.Italy is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and is a four-time winner of the FIFA World Cup, one of only three countries to win at least that many times. Wales is ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland is ranked 69th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked ...

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3 h. ago CI Financial Corp. Announces Pricing of €1.10 Billion Million Private Offering of Notes

TORONTO — CI Financial Corp. (“CI” or the “Company”) today announced that it has successfully priced a private offering (the “Offering”) of €1.10 billion aggregate principal amount of its 4.625% notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Offering is expected to close on December 12, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. CI intends to […]

Economics

3 h. ago Public panel set to examine Queen's Park handling of school boards

Western education researchers hosting webinars probing local school governance amid provincial takeover of several Ontario school boards.

Society

3 h. ago Le Canada connaît qui seront ses premiers adversaires à la Coupe du monde de soccer

Les représentants de l’unifolié disputeront le premier match du groupe B le 12 juin à Toronto, contre un pays européen.

Sport

4 h. ago U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The court took up the appeal of a lower ruling that blocked Trump's executive order telling U.S. agencies not to recognize citizenship of migrant children born in the U.S.

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4 h. ago Can Maple Leafs’ flying circus operate without its safety net?

As the TSN panel summed up Thursday night after the latest injury scare with Joseph Woll, Maple Leaf goaltending has become a test of “ability versus durability”. Having a 1 and 1A rooming together on the roster is fine — unless both are in the medical tent. As of the third period of the 5-1 […]

Transport

4 h. ago HUNTER: A taste of who cops see in court. Again and again and again.

The points cards were popping for members of Toronto’s criminal fraternity this week. Me? I couldn’t begin to pick the player of the week, but there were two standouts whose dedication to craft is noteworthy. But … we hasten to add, none of the charges have been tested in court. So, ladies and gents, behind […]

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4 h. ago Customers furious over food prices at the newest Eataly in Toronto

Italian mega market Eataly officially opened the doors of its fourth Toronto location on Nov. 25 at the Eaton Centre, and the reviews are in.The much-anticipated marketplace in the mall features two dine-in restaurants — La Pizza & La Pasta and La Piazza — a grocery section for fresh foods, grab-and-go take-out counters, and a wine shop, Vino e Birra To-Go. It spans 25,000 square feet across two floors.So, what's the verdict?It seems a large number of Toronto residents are complaining about an overpriced experience at a time when many have succumbed to the effects of growing inflation in the city.A recent visitor took to Reddit to mention that "The takeout fresh pasta looked amazing until I realized the small box of raviolis was $25 or so."Another patron commented on an Instagram reel sharing similar sentiments. "No thanks. Overpriced food. You walk away feeling hungry."These comments align with another Instagrammer's concerns ab...

Economics

5 h. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT finishes testing, will open in ‘coming weeks’

The province said the 25-stop light-rail line had successfully graduated from its final testing phase and was being handed over from Metrolinx to the Toronto Transit Commission. 

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5 h. ago ‘What a loser’: Blue Jays SickKids fans chirp Freddie Freeman in hilarious fundraising video

Freddie Freeman may be proud of his Canadian roots and keen to display them when playing in the World Baseball Classic but was his participation in a celebrity production for a terrific Toronto charity a little too soon? In a hilarious, all-in-good-fun video created and produced by Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Society

5 h. ago Toronto's first pet funeral home offers unique way to say goodbye

On top of the agonizing, can't-eat, can't-sleep grief that comes with losing a beloved pet, trying to navigate the next steps only deepens the sorrow. A newly opened pet funeral home, the first in Toronto, hopes to guide owners through their final goodbyes.At 115 Berkley St. in Moss Park is where you can find Tails Farewell's newest location – second to the one they first opened in Markham back in September 2024. Co-owner Jason Lau tells blogTO that the Markham space only has one memorial room, which limits the number of families they can serve. Now, with their new downtown location, they have more rooms to accommodate more people planning pet funerals.So far, Lau says, Tails Farewell has supported more than 500 pet families, including a virtual memorial for a 2-year-old python and a funeral for an 80-year-old woman's bunny, who we're certain lived a hoppy life. "Our goal is to create a warm and peaceful environment so families, esp...

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5 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Ontario is about to undergo an overhaul of its education system

WATCH: After the Ontario EQAO results showed disappointing math results, Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra about the future of education in Ontario. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  […]

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