Line 1 reopens after power outage
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) says Line 1 between College and St. George stations have reopened after the power was shut down. The circumstances leading to the power shutdown are unknown at this time.
Chow defends resale of FIFA World Cup tickets after criticism from opponents and fans
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is defending the city’s decision to purchase and resell thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets, arguing the strategy will help offset hosting costs and spare taxpayers from footing the bill. The city used its host-city privileges...
In Alberta, Poilievre to argue new federal direction can ease separatist concerns
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies would ease separatist concerns in Alberta when he makes a speech in Calgary on Monday. In an excerpt of that speech shared with The Canadian...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Scarborough crash
A motorcyclist is injured following a collision in Scarborough on Sunday afternoon. According to Toronto police, the crash happened near Military Trail Road and Ellesmere Road, near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, just after 3:20 p.m. Police say a...
Hwy. 401 westbound collector at Meadowvale Road open after police investigation
All Highway 401 westbound collector lanes at Meadowvale Road have re-opened after an investigation, according to Toronto police. Officers say the ramp from Port Union Road to Westbound Highway 401 were also closed. Investigators also say some southbound lanes on...
Public risk low after four mumps cases linked to a Toronto office: health officials
Toronto health officials are investigating a mumps outbreak at a workplace in a downtown building and say the risk of spread to the public is low. Toronto Public Health says there were four confirmed cases as of Friday associated with...
Canada reaches semifinals of women’s rugby sevens world championship series
The Canadian women’s rugby sevens team has advanced to the semifinals of the third and final leg of the world championship series. Canada beat Fiji 29-14 in a quarterfinal Saturday and meets New Zealand in Sunday’s semifinal. The final is...
At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is...
Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 people and sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims. No suspects were in custody hours afterward, Toledo Deputy Police Chief...
Toronto street festival organizers feeling financial strain as event costs continue to rise
As the city of Toronto gears up for another year of street festivals, organizers say rising costs are putting increasing pressure on festival budgets. “We could always use more. It is really hard,” said Anah Shabbar, managing director of Do...
North York synagogue damaged overnight, TPS hate crime unit investigating
An investigation is underway by the Toronto Police Service’s Hate Crime Unit after the window of a North York synagogue was damaged overnight on Friday, according to authorities. Police say the incident happened at the Mishkan Avraham synagogue, near Bathurst...
