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Pedestrian struck by TTC streetcar near Greenwood-Coxwell

A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a TTC streetcar near Greenwood-Coxwell Monday night. Toronto police were called to Gerrard Street and Glenside Avenue just after 9:30 p.m. to reports a pedestrian has been hit by...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

Toronto cyclists and pedestrians raise concerns about east-end construction project

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in Toronto’s east end say constant changes to the ongoing Lake Shore Boulevard East construction project are putting some of them in danger. “It’s confusing here,” said Hitesh, who works in an office located right at...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

Bat tests positive for rabies in Mississauga

A bat has tested positive for rabies in Mississauga, Peel Public Heath announced on Monday. The bat was found in the Derry and McLaughlin roads area. The health agency did not indicate if there was any human contact with the...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

Crews battling residential fire in Brampton

Emergency crews were called to a home in Brampton on Monday afternoon for reports of a residential fire. Brampton Fire and Emergency Services says the blaze was reported at 5 Ashford Court in the Linkdale Road and Centre Street area,...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

Boy on scooter struck by vehicle in Regent Park

A 12-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle while on a scooter in Regent Park. Toronto police were called to Dundas Street East and Arnold Avenue just after 7 p.m. to reports a child...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

Grieving family seeks justice after father of three killed in crash on Hwy. 48

Just over one week ago, a serious crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Andrew Cristillo, forever changing the lives of his wife, Christina and three young daughters Leah, Chloe, and Ella. Andrew’s younger brother, Jordan Cristillo spoke with CityNews on...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

Israel plans to widen coming offensive beyond Gaza City into last areas not under its...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel plans to widen its coming offensive beyond Gaza City to the last areas not yet under Israeli control, and where most of Gaza’s 2 million residents have sought shelter as the territory slides toward...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

Toronto mayor unveils plan to hire hundreds of police officers, more 911 operators

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled a plan on Monday to hire hundreds of new police officers across the city and dozens of new 911 operators. The announcement is part of a five-year hiring plan that will see the Toronto Police...

Aug 12, 2025 | News

Fire crews continue to battle wildfires in Kawartha Lakes

The city of Kawartha Lakes in Ontario says fire crews are continuing to battle what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area. Officials say about 27 hectares or a little more than one-quarter of a...

Aug 12, 2025 | News