GTA
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Doug Ford’s changing the look of your hydro bill – but no, you won’t be saving more money
The Ford government is forcing electricity providers across Ontario to change the layout of residential hydro bills, making the province’s subsidy…
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High school teachers’ union beginning strike votes
The union that represents secondary school teachers in Ontario says it is now beginning the process of conducting strike votes…
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Scarborough councillor wants to send bill for emergency services to people who get stuck on Bluffs
An east end city councillor is suggesting that daredevils who get stuck trying to climb the Scarborough Bluffs should be…
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VOSMI – Victims Of Syndicated Mortgages Investments. As histórias na primeira pessoa
A carta de “Armando” A carta chegou e trazia escrita a indignação de quem se sente enganado. Alguém que, para…
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CUPE Strike – Averted Just In Time
A new school year signifies a new beginning, a “do-over.” That is the hope of all students, parents, teachers,…
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Investigation into TCH’s human resources practices flags employee ‘distrust’ but dismisses most complaints
After an 18-month investigation into Toronto Community Housing’s (TCH) human resources practices, a workplace investigator is recommending that the public housing agency take…
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Ford government pledges $40M to mental-health initiatives for students
The province is pledging nearly $40 million for student mental-health initiatives, including permanent funding for about 180 mental health workers…
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Rooming house fire victim’s parents seek $5 million from landlord
The parents of Alisha Lamers, a young Toronto woman who died trapped in a rooming house inferno in 2013, are…
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Water main break closes northbound Yonge Street lanes at Shuter Street
A water main break has closed northbound traffic on Yonge Street at Shuter Street for the morning commute. Video from…
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How booming Brampton is dealing with a spike in homelessness
Brampton is one of the country’s fastest growing cities, but its political and business leaders say they’re discovering a downside…
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SIU investigating OPP shooting in Etobicoke that sent suspect to hospital
The province’s police watchdog is investigating a shooting incident in Etobicoke on Wednesday involving Ontario Provincial Police officers that sent…
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Ontario names adviser to lead consultations on public health amalgamations
Ontario has appointed a special adviser to lead cross-province consultations on the government’s planned health unit amalgamations. The province says…
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Rogers offering free cellphone delivery, setup service — but will it work?
Rogers Communications is partnering with the man behind Apple’s retail experience to offer a sort of mobile Apple Store for…
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Doug Ford’s government has made ‘next to no progress’ on plan to cut carbon emissions: report
Premier Doug Ford’s government has done almost nothing on the bulk of the promises in the greenhouse-gas reduction plan Ontario introduced last November,…
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2 Toronto police officers charged with theft and perjury, suspended with pay
Two officers have been charged after being accused of theft and perjury early this year, Toronto police said Wednesday. The…
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Liberal candidate apologizes for suggesting black Canadians ‘love’ Trudeau for wearing blackface
A Toronto-area Liberal candidate is apologizing for suggesting people “in the black community” like Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau more because…
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Ontario government aiming to cap teacher wage increases at 1%, finance minister says
Ontario’s finance minister says the government will stick to its plan to cap wage increases for public sector workers, including…
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Watch out for online sales of ‘fraudulent’ tickets to Hamilton, production company warns
Online resellers are already offering overpriced and, in some cases, counterfeit tickets to the Canadian premiere of Hamilton, according to Mirvish Productions,…
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Ontario’s top court expected to rule on controversial brain death case
Ontario’s top court is expected to rule today in the case of a Toronto-area family that fought to keep their…
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Peel police to release details on alleged robbers who made off with $7M worth of goods
Police west of Toronto will be releasing details Wednesday morning about an alleged string of highly lucrative robberies. Peel Regional Police…
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Couple thankful to live ‘best life’ in Toronto after years of fearing U.S. deportation
After being denied permanent residency in the United States in 2017, Eddie Fernandez and his husband Tyler Thom heavily weighed the…
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Facebook blocks ads for new tree-planting initiative at 2 Oakville car dealerships
The general manager of two car dealerships in Oakville, Ont., is in a multi-round battle with Facebook over his efforts to…
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This 14-year-old has a science lab in her basement and will be talking biotech at MIT
When Patricia Rea finishes her school day and her homework, the 14-year-old heads straight to the basement and gets to…
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Toronto restaurant closes after death threats arise from relative’s involvement in Bernier protest
A Syrian family says it is shutting down its Toronto restaurant after receiving death threats, a week after a relative…
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2 teens charged with murder in stabbing death of teen boy outside Hamilton school
An 18-year-old and a 14-year-old have been charged with first-degree murder after another 14-year-old was stabbed in front of Sir…
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Conservatives promise funding for 2 major transit projects in GTA
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he would fund two major public transit projects to ease congestion and cut commute times…
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Toronto exploring mandatory licence for retailers selling vaping, e-cigarette products
City officials are now one step closer toward licensing retailers who sell vaping and e-cigarette products, amid growing concern about the devices’ popularity and…
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Chinese student, 16, charged with mischief after police say he ‘staged’ his own kidnapping
A 16-year-old boy newly arrived in Canada from China is facing a charge of public mischief after police say he…
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Toronto chef hoping to win Pasta World Championship title
The 2019 Barilla Pasta World Championship is happening in Paris this week, and one Toronto chef is hoping his dish has what it…
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Business owner wants better Canada Post community mailboxes
A Mississauga small business owner is desperate for Canada Post to adopt “a better way” to deliver his company’s mail…
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