7 h. ago Toronto's brutal traffic among world's worst but not as bad as other city in Canada

To the surprise of probably no one, Toronto was yet again called out for its terrible traffic in a new global traffic ranking.The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard by Inrix ranked the world's worst cities for traffic congestion. Toronto made the list but – fortunately? – it's not as high as you think.According to the report, Toronto took the 34th spot, which could be worse but could also be better. Even U.S. tourists are appalled by our traffic, calling it worse than Los Angeles or India. Ouch. Celebrities constantly call out local gridlock, too. But given the frequency of highway closures and lane restrictions, can we blame them?Alas, it appears our gridlock issues aren't as bad as Montreal's, as the report indicates that the Quebec metropolis has the worst traffic congestion of any other city in Canada. Overall, it ranks as the 28th worst city in the world.  Using three years of transportation data, the report looks at travel times betwe...

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44 h. ago Free agent Kyle Tucker visits Blue Jays Dunedin training facility

It wouldn’t be December without a high-profile baseball free agent visiting the Blue Jays Dunedin spring headquarters now, would it? Two years after Japanese shortstop Shohei Ohtani made a celebrated – and secretive – visit to the Jays player development complex while in full courtship from the Toronto brass, Kyle Tucker was reportedly at the […]

Transport

52 h. ago Raptors report cards: Couple of stars earn A’s and mostly high marks across the board

Toronto is exceeding expectations, a change from recent tough seasons, with Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram leading the way

Transport

2 d. ago Blue Jays snag KBO ace Cody Ponce to add to rotational depth

Multiple reports have the Toronto club reaching terms with the right-hander on a three-year, $30-million US deal.

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3 d. ago City of Toronto worker, 66, dead after being run over by garbage truck

Toronto Police were called to Middleport Cres. Tuesday morning after reports of garbage truck driver being struck by vehicle

Society

4 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays looking to sign one of the best relief pitchers available in free agency

The Toronto Blue Jays are continuing to look at the free-agent market when it comes to improving their bullpen.The bullpen was an area of concern for the team this past season, as a number of relievers underperformed, including Jeff Hoffman in the closer role.Given Hoffman's struggles, the Blue Jays are believed to be in the market for a closer. GM Ross Atkins even confirmed at his end-of-season media availability that Hoffman is open to a different role in the bullpen should it be necessary.The Blue Jays expressed interest in the likes of Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, and Phil Maton, only to see them sign elsewhere. Now, they've turned their attention to one of the best options still remaining, in Pete Fairbanks."With Ryan Helsley off the market, Pete Fairbanks might be the next closer to sign," reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. "The Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins are among the teams interested in him, according to industry sources briefe...

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8 d. ago New National Report Reveals Hidden Crisis Facing Youth in Canada’s Lowest

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new national report released today by Pathways to Education Canada exposes a widening equity gap driven by Canada’s affordability crisis—one that is hitting young people in low-income communities hardest and putting their futures at risk. Drawing on community insights from the most extensive Program Review in the […]

Society

8 d. ago Report finds adoption of barcoding system in Canadian healthcare can save billions annually while supporting patient safety

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new report prepared by Deloitte Canada and commissioned by GS1 Canada finds that the lack of nationwide adoption of global standards via Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) and Global Location Numbers (GLNs) is costing the Canadian healthcare system up to $2.3 billion every year. Without alignment to […]

Science

8 d. ago Toronto supermarket just became the set of Patrick Dempsey's latest series

Masellis Supermarket on the Danforth turned into a Hollywood-style set this week, with none other than Patrick Dempsey filming at the longstanding, family-run Italian shop in Toronto.Although no confirmation has been given on the project the crew was filming for, it's reasonable to assume Dempsey was at Masellis Supermarket shooting scenes for Fox's upcoming television series Memory of a Killer, which is being filmed in Toronto and scheduled to wrap in December 2025.Dempsey, popular for his roles in classics like Grey's Anatomy (2005), Made of Honor (2008), Disenchanted (2022), and others, has been spotted around town quite a bit since the summer.Patrick Dempsey and Masellis Supermarket owner, Mario Masellis. Masellis Supermarket teased customers with a Facebook post on Nov. 21, announcing, "Masellis Supermarket will be closed on Monday, Nov. 24 due to an on-site filming shoot." This was then followed by a post on Nov. 24 that recapped the d...

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9 d. ago TTC employee allegedly stabbed at Dundas station, police say

Toronto police say they responded to reports of a stabbing at Dundas station, with the TTC confirming one of their employees was the victim.

Events

1 week ago Toronto reports more visible drug use after supervised injection sites closed down

The City of Toronto is reporting an increase in visible drug use in the wake of the Ford government's decision to pull funding for several safe-injection sites earlier this year.

Other

1 week ago Rodent issue on the rise: 2 Fredericton restaurants shut down after health inspections

A popular downtown pub and a restaurant were ordered to temporarily close after health inspectors found rodent droppings on site. An expert says the issue is widespread.

Science

2 w. ago All but four Toronto Maple Leafs players reportedly up for grabs in trade market

The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't hit the panic button on the season yet, but they might not be too far off.Heading into Thursday's games, the Leafs are sitting 15th in the Eastern Conference, and tied with the Vancouver Canucks for 27th in the entire NHL.The saving grace for Toronto is that they're still scoring plenty of goals, as their 70 on the season ranks fifth league-wide. But given that their 74 goals allowed ranks fourth-most in the league, it's not hard to see why they've been struggling to keep the pace of many recent seasons.Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported in a 32 Thoughts column on Thursday that Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is looking to improve his roster, and is willing to give up just about anyone should a trade benefit the team."They do not want to trade futures (include Easton Cowan in that)," Friedman wrote. "They will listen to anyone not named [Auston] Matthews, [William] Nylander, [Matthew] Knies or John...

Economics

2 w. ago Maple Report: Only 15 percent of Canadian family caregivers say the health

A national survey of more than 1,500 caregivers reveals families across Canada are forced to fill the gaps in a health-care system struggling to meet their needs, often at the expense of their own health and well-being. TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new report from Maple, Canada’s leading virtual care platform, reveals […]

Science

2 w. ago Opinion: Give frontline workers more help dealing with Alberta's drug crisis

The drug-poisoning crisis in Alberta continues unabated, after nearly a decade of record numbers of deaths. Fatalities are the most tragic and visible consequence, but the prevalence of a toxic drug supply also creates ripple effects that impact families, communities, and the health-care workers who seek to mitigate harm, provide care, save lives, and assist […]

Society

2 w. ago Maple Leafs’ inconsistencies ‘keeps me up at night,’ Treliving says

General Manager Brad Treliving spoke to reporters in Toronto Tuesday morning ahead of the club’s matchup against the St. Louis Blues, which sit second last in the Central Division.

Other

2 w. ago Emissions up in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area as reliance on gas power deepens: report

The increased use of natural gas to power the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area is “undermining” efforts to cut into carbon emissions, according to a new report looking at the area’s planet-warming pollution. The Atmospheric Fund, a regional climate agency, says emissions were up by one per cent in 2024, slower growth than previous years […]

Society

4 w. ago RioCan reports $120 million loss in third quarter on writedowns

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported a net loss in its latest quarter as it wrote down the value of some investments along with its joint venture with HBC, while its core retail portfolio continued to show strong rent growth. The trust said it lost $120.3 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30, […]

Economics

4 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays broadcasting legend Buck Martinez could return to booth in 2026

For several generations of Toronto Blue Jays fans, the distinctive voice of Buck Martinez has been a defining part of their game-watching experience.A former player and manager for the Blue Jays, Martinez's legacy has been defined by his time in the broadcast booth as the voice behind many of the team's most legendary moments.And at age 75, he's looking to keep his career going forward.Sportsnet confirmed to Offside that discussions are ongoing to bring back Martinez for another season, following a report from Toronto Star contributor Jonah Sigel.Martinez was sidelined from May until August while undergoing cancer treatments after originally receiving a diagnosis in 2022, which kept him off the mic for nearly a year.Questions of Martinez's future have been ongoing for several years now, given his age and cancer diagnosis.And while the health scares could be enough to keep most people away from their jobs, it seems to have had the opposite effect for Martinez.&qu...

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