16 h. ago No grounds for charges against Toronto officers after teen fatally shot: SIU

While the SIU said the number of shots fired by police is 'worthy of scrutiny,' it found no reasonable grounds to charge Toronto police in the 16-year-old's death.

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17 h. ago Police watchdog clears Toronto cops involved in fatal shooting of teen

Ontario’s police watchdog says it has found no reasonable grounds to believe two Toronto Police officers committed a crime in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy during a traffic stop. The Special Investigations Unit says a Toronto police officer stopped a car with six people inside on Sheppard Ave. the night of April 20 […]

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18 h. ago Ontario allows more density, building height near Toronto transit

TORONTO — Ontario’s housing minister says the province has approved a plan for Toronto to allow higher and denser buildings near transit stations. Rob Flack says the changes to Toronto’s official plan will allow for 1.5 million more homes throughout the city over the next 25 years. He says that having more people living near […]

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18 h. ago Here are all the celebs coming to Fan Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto

Fan Expo Canada 2025 officially arrives in Toronto next week, meaning comic book, video game, anime, science fiction and fantasy fanatics will have endless opportunities to come face-to-face with some of their favourite celebrities. The annual convention is the largest comics and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest pop culture event in North America, with attendees flying in from all around the world to connect with each other and meet A-list artists, creators and actors. If you're planning on heading down to the four-day convention, you're most likely hoping to catch a photo op with a star, and there will be no shortage of them to meet throughout the event. As always, this year's convention offers meet-and-greets with a star-studded list of actors, including Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars), Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye, Sinners), William Shatner (Star Trek) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)...

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40 h. ago Here's a first look at the brand new Simons store at Toronto's Yorkdale mall

Canadian department store chain Simons is boldly eschewing the doom-and-gloom narrative that's dominated the shopping mall landscape in the GTA lately, entering a phase of ambitious expansion at a time when competitors like Hudson's Bay, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom (and before them, Sears and Eaton's) no longer exist in the market.The Quebec-based retailer, known as purveyors of stylish choices under both exclusive house labels and well-known designer names, has just officially opened a new location in Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre, with another coming to the CF Eaton Centre this fall.And, we got an early peek at the store on Thursday morning before it launched to the public.Taking over the two-level anchor space formerly held by a Nordstrom, the outpost is the eighteenth store for Simons, and its biggest one outside of Quebec. But if you're expecting anything like the standard department store, or even like any other S...

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2 d. ago London cop cleared after teen bit by police dog, punched during arrest

Ontario’s police watchdog has found no grounds to criminally charge a London officer after a 17-year-old fleeing an east-end traffic stop was bitten by a police dog and struck in the face during his arrest.

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4 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto cops seek suspects after two victims stabbed during robbery attempt

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a group of bandits after two festivalgoers were stabbed during a robbery attempt in Scarborough over the weekend. Toronto Police officers responded to the Finch-Morningside Aves. area on Sunday around 11 p.m. after they received a call about a stabbing. Two victims were attending a festival in […]

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7 d. ago Suspect wanted following similar sex assaults near Fort York: Cops

A suspect is being sought by police as investigators believe the same man is responsible for similar sexual assaults near Fort York this summer. Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for a sexual assault on June 27 at approximately 7:10 p.m. in the Queens Quay and Dan Leckie Way area. It was reported […]

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7 d. ago Police find car that fatally struck Edmonton teen, driver still at large

Tips from the public helped Edmonton police find a vehicle involved in a 2024 fatal hit-and-run in southeast Edmonton, but the suspect is still at large. Police were called at roughly 4:05 a.m. on May 29, 2024, to help paramedics with a hit-and-run collision near 48 Street and 34 Avenue between a young cyclist and […]

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7 d. ago Toronto bar that reopened under new concept is permanently closing

A groundbreaking Toronto bar known for its one-of-a-kind immersive interiors will be closing down at the end of the month.Much like Taylor Swift, Queen West's Grizzly Bar (formerly Offworld) has had plenty of eras. Originally an outer space-themed restobar, complete with projection screens that gave the illusion that you were drifting through the galaxy and a cocktail that came with a pair of headphones that played the sound of a black hole while you sipped.It got spookified for Halloween, transformed into a Thai beach for a Full Moon Party at the height of The White Lotus-induced fervour during the early spring of 2025, then, when national pride in Canada began surging amid rising tensions with our neighbours to the south, the team embarked on its biggest transition yet.Co-owned by Jason Kapalka of Stormcrow Manor and his wife, Jessica, Offworld officially transformed the bar into Grizzly Bar, Toronto's most comprehensive — and perhaps only — Cana...

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9 d. ago Luxury Toronto hotel just sold and the price may have broken a record

The luxurious five-star Ritz-Carlton, Toronto hotel has officially been sold to a new ownership duo, following reports last year that the celebrity-frequented property was up for sale. Located at 181 Wellington St. W., the landmark hotel has been acquired by Pacific Reach, a Vancouver-based investment firm, and Toronto's Dilawri Group, Canada's largest automotive group. The transaction from Cadillac Fairview was completed last week for an undisclosed price. Despite the ownership change, the hotel will continue to operate under the Ritz-Carlton brand, managed by Marriott International, with no disruption to guest services. The two firms will serve as equal partners, with Pacific Reach taking on the role of asset manager, while Dilawri focuses on property enhancements. "We are thrilled to acquire The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto and leverage our years of experience owning and operating luxury hospitality assets, including the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, to build on th...

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1 week ago Canadian ’Youngblood’ remake, Charli XCX drama added to TIFF lineup

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival has revealed its lineup of international films, including a Canadian remake of the hockey classic “Youngblood.” The reimagined drama is co-written by late Toronto filmmaker Charles Officer, and it’s among the 55 titles in TIFF’s Centrepiece program. The 2025 version of “Youngblood” revisits the 1986 cult classic that […]

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1 week ago Toronto building known for mysterious millionaire murder to be torn down for towers

A Toronto office building that was the centre of an almost two-year murder investigation is set to be torn down for an enormous residential complex that would dramatically alter the midtown skyline.Plans filed with the City could bring about the end of the current low-rise commercial building at 245 Eglinton Avenue East, located at the northeast corner of Mount Pleasant and Eglinton just opposite a forthcoming station on the soon-to-open Eglinton Crosstown LRT.Developer Crestview Investment Corporation seeks to have the current four-storey office building at the address torn down and replaced with a sky-scraping residential complex. Among the businesses that currently call the building home, Granite Brewery has remained a neighbourhood fixture for decades.Google MapsThe current building would be replaced with an enormous development consisting of a pair of residential towers rising 60 and 65 storeys, featuring designs from architects Superkül.With proposed heights of ...

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1 week ago 'Going to be emotional': Family of girl, 16, killed in rollover west of Edmonton grapple with new set of emotions after charges laid

"It's hard... one side of you wants them to throw the book at her, and the other side of you realize that she's 15, and she screwed up, and this is something that will haunt her for the rest of her life"

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1 week ago Police search for man wanted for murder after three bodies found in Bracebridge

Police say they are on the lookout for a Ontario man wanted for murder after three bodies were found in a burned-down home. OPP say officers responded to reports of gunshots late Friday in Bracebridge, about 200 kilometres north of Toronto. Police say officers found one man dead and a home fully engulfed in flames. […]

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1 week ago Teen sentenced to 10 months in custody for role in fatal stabbing of Halifax student

Halifax teen gets 10 months in custody, 17 months supervision for role in fatal stabbing of Ahmad Al Marrach, 16, in brutal 2024 parkade attack over a girl.

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1 week ago CRIME SCENE: Man critically injured in Kensington Market stabbing

A man in his 40s was rushed to a hospital after a stabbing in Kensington Market. Toronto Police said officers descended on the Bellevue Ave.-Denison Square area around 5 a.m. on Sunday where they found a wounded stabbing victim. They described his condition as critical, adding emergency personnel rushed him to a hospital for treatment. […]

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3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto cop injured after driver strikes police vehicle

A Toronto Police officer was injured while investigating a suspected stolen vehicle in the downtown core late Friday night. Police said on social media platform X that the officer received an Automated Licence Plate Recognition alert for a stolen vehicle at Bathurst and College Sts. at 10:25 p.m. Cops said the suspect vehicle, a white […]

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4 w. ago 'Want her voice heard': Family marks year since teen’s fatal stabbing

Family and supporters gathered to honour Breanna Broadfoot,17, of London, who died a year ago of injuries inflicted by her boyfriend.

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4 w. ago Toronto Pearson just ranked among world's best airports in a surprising category

Toronto Pearson Airport has officially earned a spot on a new global ranking of the world's most passenger-friendly airports, according to the 2025 World Consumer Airport Index released by the Consumer Choice Center. In its new edition, the Index builds on the 2024 European edition by adding 20 international entries. For the first time, the ranking is also split into two categories, namely the top 30 busiest airports (serving over 35 million passengers annually) and the top 20 smaller airports (35 million or fewer). Despite some notable incidents this year, Pearson Airport managed to secure #20 on the list of largest airports, tying with São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a score of 136.5 points.The rankings were based on a broad set of criteria assessing real-world passenger needs, including distance to city centre, availability of ride-hailing services, airline connectivity, terminal and gate layout, average delay times, and securit...

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