Residents raising concerns over tents, tiny homes at downtown park
Residents in Moss Park are voicing concerns over the growing encampment in St. James Park that includes not only tents, but tiny homes as well. Over the last several months, a mini-encampment has popped up in this downtown green space...
Students, educators question future after George Brown pauses gender-based violence counselling program
It’s been two years since Oluchi Ejikam packed up her life in Nigeria and moved to Canada alone with a dream – to make a difference. Part of that dream is to become a counsellor and support women overcoming abuse...
Cricket Canada consults experts after CEO charged with theft and fraud
Cricket Canada says it is “consulting with legal and governance experts to determine the appropriate course of action” in the wake of CEO Salman Khan being charged with theft and fraud. Khan and another man, Syed Wajahat Ali, each face...
Man, 21, wanted for alleged multiple sexual assaults in East York
Toronto police are searching for a 21-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Investigators were called to the Donlands Avenue and O’Connor Drive area just after 11:30 p.m. on March 12 for reports that someone had been assaulted....
Toronto, GTA under special weather statement ahead of rain and strong winds
A special weather statement is in effect for Toronto and southern Ontario ahead of a wet and windy weekend. Environment Canada says rain and strong winds are possible on Sunday, with accumulations of up to 25 mm in some areas...
Leaders react to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister
OTTAWA — Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here’s how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. — “I’d like to begin by … wishing Mr. Trudeau a happy retirement...
U.S. officials hopeful ‘high-level’ TikTok deal will be completed by early April
Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will be wrapped up by the early April deadline. “There will almost certainly be a high-level agreement that I think satisfies...
Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney’s elimination of cabinet positions
TORONTO — Advocacy groups are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney for eliminating the cabinet positions dedicated to people with disabilities and women and gender equality issues. Carney was sworn in as prime minister Friday, along with a slimmed-down cabinet of...
Jewish advocacy group wants formal investigation into TPS podcast that credited Oct. 7 attacks with...
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) says “sorry” isn’t good enough after the Toronto Police Service (TPS) published a podcast that featured two Muslim liaison officers crediting the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks with leading more people to...
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Math enthusiasts around the world, from college students to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Many...
