Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump’s announcement
NEW YORK (AP) — A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the U.S. and Iran would reach a ceasefire on April 7, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in...
Toronto Humane Society opens new animal health centre on Queen East
The Toronto Humane Society (THS) is expanding access to some essential veterinary services by opening a new facility steps away from their River Street location. The Community Animal Health Centre at 632 Queen Street East opened Wednesday and will focus...
Blue Jays reveal injury timelines for Kirk, Ponce
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Cody Ponce and catcher Alejandro Kirk won’t be returning in the near future. Ponce will have surgery on his ACL next week and is expected to miss at least six months, the team told reporters...
Hazel Mae reflects on sports broadcasting career amid 50th Blue Jays season
As Toronto celebrates the 50th season of the Blue Jays, award-winning Filipino-Canadian journalist Hazel Mae, who has been working alongside the team, is also being recognized for her thriving career in sports broadcasting. Back in 1977, just a few years...
Man facing multiple charges in Toronto sexual assault investigation
A 31-year-old man is facing several charges in connection to a Toronto police sexual assault investigation. Investigators allege in March the suspect contacted the victim through an online advertisement. The victim then went to the home of the accused where...
Blue Jays seek stability as slide continues with loss to Dodgers
The disruptive nature of the injuries, roster churn and struggle the Toronto Blue Jays have endured over the past week means that as much as they need some wins, what they really need are some stabilizing forces. To that end,...
Nearly 38K cast votes at advance polls in federal byelections: Chief Electoral Officer
Nearly 38,000 votes were cast during advanced polling days in three crucial federal byelections, Chief Electoral Officer, Stéphane Perrault, estimates. Advanced polling was open for four days, starting last Friday, in the ridings of Scarborough Southwest (Ontario), Terrebonne (Quebec) and...
TDSB set to eliminate 289 teacher positions for 2026/2027 school year due to declining enrolment
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is planning for hundreds of job cuts for the 2026/2027 school year. In a statement to CityNews, the TDSB says it expects to employ 289 fewer secondary and elementary teachers this fall, citing falling...
Suspected arsonist charged with manslaughter after body found in burned Courtice home
Durham Regional Police have charged an Oshawa man with manslaughter after he allegedly started a fire at a home in Courtice that resulted in the death of a resident. Emergency crews responded to calls about a house fire in the...
Carney reiterates call to respect international law as Trump threatens ‘civilization’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said leaders involved in the war in Iran must “choose their words” and act prudently, but didn’t specifically criticize U.S. President Donald Trump for his recent inflammatory threats of potential American military action. Trump...
