35 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man charged after shots fired last month in York

A 30-year-old Toronto man is facing gun and drug charges after a firearm was discharged in the York area. Toronto Police said that officers responded to a person with a gun call April 24 in the Weston Rd.-Jane St. area, where the accused allegedly discharged a firearm into the air before fleeing. Police identified a […]

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42 h. ago Doors Open Toronto 2025 brings back fan favourites for first time in 6 years

Doors Open Toronto officially kicks off in less than three weeks, and you'll be able to visit two fan-favourite sites for the first time since 2019. On Monday, the City of Toronto unveiled the exciting lineup of buildings, walking tours, and special programming for this year's citywide event, which takes place on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. For two days only, you'll be able to explore over 150 of Toronto's architectural, historical, cultural, and socially significant buildings completely free of charge, including the Aga Khan Museum, Evergreen Brick Works, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, The ZoomerPlex, and the Archives of Ontario. New additions this year include Ubisoft Toronto, Spin Master Headquarters, St. Lawrence Market North, the YZD Experience Centre, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, to name a few, as well as returning favourites like Old City Hall and the historic Don Jail at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, both...

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43 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs superfan Justin Bieber makes bold playoff prediction

The Toronto Maple Leafs might not ever seem to have the hockey gods in their corner, but they'll always have one thing most teams don't: Justin Bieber cheering them on.For Bieber, a longtime friend of several Leafs players (most notably Auston Matthews), a die-hard fan of the team, a celebrity team captain at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto, and a collaborator on an official alternate jersey with the team, showing his support to Toronto isn't exactly new.But perhaps like any true Leafs fan, he's getting his confidence up after a few playoff wins, believing that this could finally be Toronto's chance to break their Stanley Cup curse since 1967."New series starts tonight. This is the yearski," Bieber posted to his Instagram feed on Monday morning, sharing a series of photos of Leafs logos.(For the uninitiated, "yearski" is pretty much a play on the way hockey players tend to speak to each other, adding extra syllables to the end of many wo...

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5 d. ago Here's a map of all the spots to see cherry blossoms across Toronto

It’s officially cherry blossom season in Toronto, which means it's time to navigate the crowds, take out your phone, and snap those pics!With hundreds of sakura trees across the entire city, there are a ton of spots to take in the pink blooms, from lesser-known spots to crowd-gathering locations.If you're looking for some help to navigate the blooms, the City has included an interactive feature to do just that: a digital blossom map, complete with directions, the number of trees in each spot, and location descriptions.City of TorontoBesides uber popular spots like High Park, Trinity Bellwoods, and the Robarts Library at U of T, the map also includes some lesser-known spots like Cedarvale Park and multiple spots at Exhibition Centre, which has a total of 93 trees on the grounds!The Sakura blossoms are set to reach peak bloom this week with rising spring temperatures, and will last around 4-10 days, depending on weather patterns.While High Park is han...

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7 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man, 19, charged with human trafficking, firearm offences

Peel Regional Police have charged a 19-year-old Toronto man with human trafficking and firearm-related offences. Officers began an investigation in April relating to a victim allegedly involved in the sex trade within the GTA. The accused allegedly recruited and exploited the victim into the sex trade and took her earnings, while moving her around the […]

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7 d. ago Toronto's High Park cherry blossoms are about to reach full bloom for 2025

The annual return of Toronto's vibrant sakura cherry blossoms has officially begun, with the first delicate white petals opening in High Park as of April 28, right on schedule.According to Toronto's go-to expert for cherry blossom updates, Steven Joniak — better known as Sakura Steve — this year's full bloom is expected to begin on May 1, followed by peak bloom (when 90 to 100 per cent of blossoms are open) from May 2 through May 9 in High Park.For over a decade, Sakura Steve has kept cherry blossom fans informed with updates on his site, Sakura in High Park. Since 2012, he's been Toronto's most trusted sakura tracker, even receiving special recognition from Matsunaga Takeshi, the Consul-General of Japan, for his dedication.As always, the weather will play a decisive role in just how long that peak will last, with the upcoming rain and thunderstorms potentially shortening that window. Visitors heading to the park right now will spot only a f...

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7 d. ago CIV Launches with $210M Fund to Back and Build Companies Reshaping Critical Industries

Oversubscribed CIV Fund One attracts StepStone Group, Gwynne Shotwell, and leading institutional investors VENICE BEACH, Calif. — CIV, an investment firm focused on backing and building transformative companies reshaping critical industries, today announced the close of its inaugural CIV Fund One. The fund is oversubscribed with more than $210 million in capital commitments. “The defining […]

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8 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto woman, male youth charged in carjacking, robbery probe

A 26-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy from Toronto are facing charges after a carjacking and retail robbery probe in the south Etobicoke and Markland Woods neighbhourhoods. Among the incidents reported to Toronto Police: — Officers responded on April 11 at 8:16 a.m. to a call for a person with a gun in the Burnhamthorpe […]

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9 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Vehicle sought after pedestrian critically hurt in Etobicoke crash

Police are seeking information from the public after a 29-year-old male pedestrian was critically injured during an early morning hit-and-run in Etobicoke.  Toronto Police said officers responded to a personal injury collision on Sunday at about 2:30 a.m. in the Evans Ave.-Royal York Rd. area, where a vehicle travelling northbound on Royal York struck a […]

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1 week ago Swarms of aggravating midges are taking over Toronto once again

They're back, and as always, they're as annoying as ever. Toronto's infamous midges have officially returned in swarms for 2025, and if you've been near the lake or tried to enjoy a peaceful park stroll lately, you've likely met dark clouds of them up close, or even accidentally swallowed a few.The tiny, cloud-forming bugs belong to the family known as Chironomidae, and although they don't bite, it doesn't make their presence any less irritating.The flies typically emerge in thick swarms starting in mid-April, and are known for flying into people's faces, getting tangled in your hair, and even becoming unintentional snacks mid-conversation or bike ride.The midge invasion hits like clockwork every spring, especially along Toronto's waterfront. With temperatures on the rise, it looks like the first wave has already landed, and so too have complaints on social media.While they are definitely a huge nuisance, midges actually play a vital role in Lake ...

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1 week ago HUNTER: Toronto Police Association wants politicians to keep ‘violent idiots’ in prison

How are things going for the cops? On Sunday, Toronto officers shot a 16-year-old boy after he pulled a gun and began shooting during a routine traffic stop in North York. The kid died in hospital Tuesday. More? On Thursday, two Peel Regional Police officers fired their guns at an armed man with a history […]

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1 week ago If trustees are no longer in charge of the Thames Valley school board, who is?

Ontario education minister Paul Calandra has put the Thames Valley District school board – home to 84,000 students – under Queen’s Park supervision following a controversial three-day Toronto retreat by top officials last summer that cost $38,000. Investigators, auditing the board’s books, found a lack of financial oversight in the budgeting process led to a […]

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1 week ago Toronto's most iconic Jamaican patty shop opening in new neighbourhood

A Jamaican patty shop in Toronto that could very likely be categorized as the city's most iconic is gearing up to open a brand-new location, but it won't be around forever.Many are of the opinion that the almighty Jamaican patty is at least equally worthy of signature dish status in Toronto as the city's official signature dish, the peameal bacon sandwich.In terms of accessibility, at least, you'll be far more likely to find yourself within spitting distance of a patty than a peameal bacon sandwich, save (maybe) for if you're physically inside of St. Lawrence Market.Indeed, there's really no shortage of places in Toronto where you can find a patty when the craving hits, so much so that it would be entirely conceivable to think that they'd all just blend into the background.Against unparalleled competition in the city, though, Oakwood Village's Randy's Patties has managed to rise above the noise and stay there ever since 1979.After shutting do...

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1 week ago Man, 30, shot dead by police at Toronto’s Pearson Airport: SIU

TORONTO — A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police outside Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Thursday morning, officials said, describing it as an isolated incident that did not target the airport itself. Peel police officers at the airport were called just before 7 a.m. to the drop-off area outside Terminal 1 departures level for reports […]

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1 week ago Toronto Pearson: Police investigating after officer involved in shooting at airport, highway to Terminal 1 closed

'This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety. Expect delays at the Terminal,' police said in a post on X

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1 week ago Man shot dead by police at Toronto Pearson airport, 3 officers opened fire

The Special Investigations Unit says a 30-year-old man shot by Peel Regional Police officers at Toronto Pearson Airport on Thursday morning has died.

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1 week ago Queen's Park taking control of embattled Thames Valley school board

Investigators have recommended Queen’s Park take control of the Thames Valley District school board in the wake of a pricey three-day retreat to Toronto by top officials last summer. The trip to the former SkyDome hotel in Toronto – details of which were first uncovered by The Free Press – was cited by provincial officials […]

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1 week ago WARMINGTON: Exclusive video shows Toronto cops had to shoot 16

In exclusive video provided to the Toronto Sun, officers clearly had no choice but to fire back at youth

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2 w. ago Teen dies in hospital after shooting with Toronto police officers during traffic stop

The SIU says a teen shot during an exchange of gunfire with Toronto police officers during a traffic stop on Sunday night has died in hospital from his injuries on Tuesday morning.

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2 w. ago Calgary changemaker Nicholas R. Bell: A conversation with Glenbow president and CEO

Nicholas R. Bell, president and CEO of the Glenbow museum talks about the transformation of the building and downtown Calgary

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