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Toronto tenants endured 6 months without utilities after fire: Ombudsman report

Toronto's ombudsman says tenants were left without heat, water and power for six months after a rooming house fire, partly because of city staff inaction. Ombudsman Kwame Addo says bylaw officers and...

Victoria Day 2025 in Toronto: What's open and closed, where to watch fireworks

Here comes the first unofficial long weekend of the summer. While summer-like conditions are in store for Friday, a portion of Saturday will see rain and then cooler air returns for the rest of the...
Global UNICEF study finds many Canadian children struggling with unhappiness

A global UNICEF study suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy. Its recent Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to...
'Given a life full of second chances': Toronto Zoo mourns beloved raccoon Macro

The Toronto Zoo is mourning the loss of Macro the raccoon, a beloved member of its community, who was humanely euthanized last weekend. Macro arrived at the Toronto Zoo in March 2023 after he was confiscated...
Toilets, diapers, and trash: Pickering neighbourhoods swamped by illegal dumping

If you do a quick drive down a long stretch of William Jackson Drive between Earl Grey Avenue and Taunton Road in Pickering, you might label the view from the car seat as picturesque. "It's a beautiful...
Weekend need-to-know: Celebrate Mother's Day with high tea and a Leafs playoff game

If your mother is a Leafs fan, then hopefully she will have lots to celebrate this weekend. Friday and Sunday will feature Toronto Maple Leafs playoff games, but there will be lots of other ways to celebrate...
'Clearly, it's needed': Hundreds let it all out at scream event in Toronto

Grace Turner stood at the top of a grassy park slope with a megaphone in her hand. "This turnout is insane," she said. Hundreds were gathered at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto's west end, and...
Vacation turns into legal nightmare for Ontario man held abroad in Dominican Republic

A planned peaceful vacation has spiralled into a prolonged two-month ordeal for Ontario man David Bennett, who remains stranded in the Dominican Republic despite having all criminal charges against him...
DIY skatepark group builds ramps and community at Christie Pits Park

Christie Pits Park is an accessible downtown skatepark location that's a hot spot for both beginner and pro skaters. But over the years, the park’s wooden skate ramps have worn out since they were...
Weekend need-to-know: Marathon takes over Toronto streets

The Toronto Marathon will take over the streets this Sunday as thousands of people run across the city. There will also be lots of sports action including soccer, baseball and hockey. Toronto Marathon Thousands...