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The Push for a Better Dengue Vaccine Grows More Urgent
A public research institute in Brazil has proved a new shot protects against the disease, but can’t make it fast enough to stop the huge outbreak sweeping Latin America.
Video captures swan mates reuniting in 'magical romance' at Scarborough park
The “magical romance” of swan mates reuniting in a Scarborough park after just a few days apart was captured in a heartfelt video last week.
Will Guyana's record growth benefit people in remote Essequibo?
Guyana has one of the world's biggest offshore oil and gas reserves but will this change lives in Essequibo?
Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic defends job cuts in Commons committee testimony
The head of Bell Canada is defending his company's decision to cut thousands of jobs, citing a shift in Canadians viewing habits from traditional TV to online.
Loblaw launching No Name Mobile cellphone plans at all No Frills stores
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is launching low-cost cellphone plans under its No Name brand, offering prepaid mobile sim cards for purchase at all No Frills locations across the country within the coming weeks.
Police investigating after pedestrian struck and killed in Brampton
Peel police’s Major Collision Bureau is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Brampton on Thursday morning.
Canada needs to build 1.3M additional homes by 2030 to close housing gap, says PBO
The parliamentary budget officer says Canada would need to build 1.3 million additional homes by 2030 to eliminate the country's housing gap.
Special weather statement for Toronto: up to 45 mm of rain expected
A special weather statement has been issued for Toronto, which could see up to 45 millimetres of rain by Friday morning.
Former Durham police recruit allegedly impersonated officer, sexually assaulted underage victims
Toronto police have laid nearly a dozen charges against a former Durham Regional Police recruit accused of “misrepresenting himself as a police officer” to underage victims who he allegedly brought to a bar and bought alcohol for before sexually assaulting them, investigators say.
O.J. Simpson has died after battle with cancer, family says
O.J. Simpson has died, his family said in a post on social media on Thursday.
The board has spoken: Teacher fired after competing on 'Survivor Quebec' reality show
An elementary school teacher competing on the Quebec franchise of “Survivor” was recently fired after she took unauthorized time off to participate in the reality television competition.
Mexico’s 2024 General Election: What to Know
Mexico’s election will make history. It will be the largest in terms of voters and seats, and the country will elect a female president for the first time.
Watch: Guatemala landfill fire declared a disaster
Guatemala's president has declared a natural disaster as dozens of forest fires rage and a landfill site burns.
Toronto's Gardiner Expressway lanes to be reduced for 3 years starting tonight. How will it affect your commute?
Starting tonight, and for the next three years, Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway will be reduced to two lanes in both directions on a downtown stretch of the highway for a three-year rehabilitation project.
Knifepoint carjacking in Brampton involved four young people, including 11-year-old girl: police
Peel police have charged two teenagers and are looking for a third suspect in connection with an armed carjacking and stabbing in Brampton last February that also involved an 11-year-old girl.
Canada to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers' mortgages on new homes
The Canadian government will allow 30-year amortization periods on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes.
Entry to Canada's housing market feels out of reach for 76% of non-owners: CIBC poll
A new poll done for CIBC says 76 per cent of Canadians who don't own a property say entry to the housing market feels out of reach.
10 people rescued after being stuck on Ferris wheel at Woodbine Mall
Toronto Fire crews have rescued 10 people who were stuck on board a Ferris wheel at Woodbine Mall after it malfunctioned.
‘What Jennifer Did’: New Netflix documentary follows GTA woman’s murder-for-hire case
The story of an Ontario woman who was found to have hired hitmen to murder her parents is now the subject of a new Netflix documentary.
Union representing nearly 700 TTC electrical and trade workers sets strike deadline
Nearly 700 TTC workers could walk off the job in less than two weeks following months of fruitless negotiations with TTC management, their union said Thursday.
Man accused of running over Toronto police officer expected to continue testimony
A man accused of running over a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago is expected to continue testifying at his trial today.
Striking food service workers at Pearson Airport say meals on some flights may be impacted by labour action
Some flights may be departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport with “less or no food” after workers who prepare meals for in-flight service walked off the job on Tuesday, the union representing employees says.
Man charged after allegedly making xenophobic remarks, assaulting victim in North York store
A Toronto man has been charged after allegedly making xenophobic remarks and assaulting a victim at a North York store earlier this week.
Toronto cyclist Vlad Zotov remembered with memorial ride, ghost bike installation
Hundreds of cyclists came together Monday evening to remember a well-known and long-time member of Toronto’s cycling community.
Canada belatedly lays Sudan sanctions as ex-envoy seeks pathway to end year-long war
As the federal government belatedly laid sanctions Monday against those it blames for perpetuating a year-long civil war in Sudan, the country's former ambassador in Ottawa said Canada can help lay the pathway for peace.
Liberals to explain how they will foot the bill for new spending in Tuesday's budget
The 2024 federal budget is designed to "meet the moment" facing young Canadians and the economy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a room of Canadian business leaders in Ottawa Monday afternoon.
Some of the key highlights from the Liberal government's 2024 federal budget
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. Some key highlights.
Maple Leafs to meet Bruins in first round of Stanley Cup playoffs
Toronto will face the Boston Bruins in the opening round of the playoffs.
Leafs star Auston Matthews finishes season with 69 goals
Auston Matthews won't be joining the NHL's 70-goal club this season.
Thousands of Toronto residents sign petition to reverse Ontario's UP Express changes
Nearly 3,000 people have already signed a petition to reverse changes made to the UP Express that would limit stops to two transit stations in Toronto.
Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91
She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia.
Video shows Pearson airport heist suspect taking off with more than $22M in gold, cash
Video of the moment a suspect left Toronto Pearson International Airport with more than $22 million in gold and cash has been released by police.
Proposed class action against Shoppers Drug Mart alleges 'unsafe and unethical corporate practices'
Shoppers Drug Mart is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit by current and former franchise owners at the retail chain who allege parent company Loblaw engaged in corporate practices that placed them in an “irredeemable conflict of interest” and put patient care at risk.
Nine People, Including Air Canada Worker, Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist
The stolen gold was partly used to buy guns that were bound for Canada, the police said.
In rare move, House of Commons admonishes private citizen for contempt in ArriveCan testimony
The House of Commons admonished a private citizen Wednesday for the first time in more than 100 years.
Person responsible for vacant home tax rollout no longer with city, Chow says as she vows to fix the program
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says at least one staff member involved in the “fatally flawed” plan to implement a vacant home tax is no longer on the job.
Peel police to provide update today on arrests in Pearson gold heist
More details are expected this morning on arrests that have been made in connection with the gold heist at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport one year ago, Peel Regional Police say.
Feds giving CSIS millions to beef up presence in Toronto
The federal government says that it will be providing Canada's spy agency with hundreds of millions of dollars over the next eight years, including money to enhance its presence in Toronto in the face of mounting global threats.
Ontario woman out $30K after investing in mortgage company accused of being unlicensed
An Ontario nurse is fighting to recover tens of thousands of dollars in savings she invested in a mortgage company that has since been accused of operating without a licence.
Rain, risk of thunderstorms in Toronto
The rain has started to fall in Toronto and will continue throughout Wednesday amid a risk of thunderstorms this morning and tonight.
Raptors player Jontay Porter banned from NBA
Raptors player Jontay Porter has been handed a lifetime ban from The National Basketball Association (NBA) following an investigation which found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, the league says.
World's coral turns white from deadly ocean heat
Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence of the impacts on sea life.
Budget pushes measures on open banking, lower fees forward, but timing unclear
The federal budget pushed forward several banking sector initiatives, including open banking and lower fees, but had little detail on when changes would actually take effect.
Capital gains are going to be taxed more, and these economists say it's a good thing
The Liberal government is going to change how capital gains are taxed in Canada, which will affect corporations and the country's wealthiest individuals.
Liberals must now sell a budget they say will help younger Canadians catch up
It's now up to the federal Liberal government to sell a spending plan it says will help younger Canadians catch up to their elders.
U.S. Restores Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Hopes Dim for Free Election
The Biden administration had temporarily lifted sanctions after President Nicolás Maduro agreed to make free elections possible. Now Mr. Maduro has put up barriers to a credible vote.