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Woman, 72, identified after fatal shooting in Scarborough hospital parking lot
Karen Swatogor found with gunshot wounds at Providence Healthcare on St. Clair; police say no outstanding suspect.
TTC reliability is being overlooked by Toronto's top mayoral candidates, transit advocates warn
With the October 26 election approaching, CodeRedTO and TTCriders say Chow, Bradford and Alexander are addressing safety and...
Ontario paramedics launch medical drone pilot to deliver emergency supplies
Peel Regional Paramedic Services begins operating drones this month to deliver defibrillators and life-saving medications within a...
Toronto Police examining name tag policy citing officer safety concerns
The TPS is reconsidering a requirement that officers wear name tags, citing online targeting risks. The RCMP made a similar change in March.
Volkswagen delays Ontario EV battery plant production to 2029, citing market uncertainty
PowerCo Canada, a Volkswagen subsidiary, is pushing back production start at the $7 billion St. Thomas facility by two years to align...
Ontario commits $64 million for 4,122 new college seats in GTA to fill labour gaps
Centennial, George Brown and Seneca polytechnics will expand STEM, health, trades and education programs, with seats available as early...
Carney tells U.S. reporters he studied risk of American military invasion of Canada
In an interview with The New York Times, Canada's PM said preparing for 'extreme tail risk' scenarios is part of responsible risk management.
Federal government launches $1.5 billion program to protect existing affordable rental housing
The Canada Rental Protection Fund aims to save roughly 7,000 at-risk homes over the next five years through loans to community housing providers.
Ontario Line bridge over Don Valley will rise 32 metres—as tall as a 10-storey building
The Don Valley Crossing carries elevated rail between Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park. Construction moved from foundations to...
TTC tests robotic cleaning machines in subway stations as part of ongoing tech evaluation
Videos of cleaning robots operating in TTC stations circulated on social media. The TTC confirmed testing and said no permanent...
Ontario raises tire-recycling targets after January rollback created backlog
Manufacturers must now recycle 80% of used tires by weight, up from 65%. Collection sites increasing from 4,300 to 6,500 by 2027.
Ontario court orders OHIP to reconsider funding for cancer patient's U.S. treatment
A Divisional Court ruled 2-1 that OHIP's reasoning for denying Alex Shved's treatment request was 'problematic' and must be reconsidered...
