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Family says Ontario dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff
The Canadian citizen believed to be on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff is a dentist from Mississauga, Ont., her family has confirmed.
Toronto landlords vying for tenants with rent-free months, $500 gift cards
Toronto landlords are trying to lure in tenants with rent-free months, complimentary Wi-Fi and $500 gift cards amid an unprecedented supply of condos and lower rents.
In Canada's housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution?
Advocates and experts say while there is no single solution to the homelessness crisis that's compounded by mental health and addictions issues, prefabricated homes could play a significant role in addressing the shortage of affordable and supportive housing.
Hundreds join 'cathartic' group scream event at Trinity Bellwoods Park
Hundreds gathered at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto's west end on Saturday to participate in a free "group scream" event.
'In a fight with one man': Trump's tariffs have autoworkers in Oshawa, Ont., on edge
Oshawa auto workers have already dealt with a plant closure in the past decade, but according to the president of their local union, U.S. tariffs present a unique challenge.
Halfway through Ontario election campaign, some parties still developing platforms
As Ontario's snap winter election campaign reaches its halfway point, Progressive Conservatives' main opponents are still scrambling to pitch themselves to voters, while polls suggest the incumbents maintain a significant lead.
Outreach workers say Ontario encampments are 'necessary' amid lack of shelter spaces
As the Ontario government moves ahead with new legislation to crack down on encampments, outreach workers and advocacy groups say the plan will do little to solve concurrent housing, addictions and mental-health crises.
Postal workers on Toronto picket line react as Ottawa moves to end strike
Dozens of Canada Post workers gathered outside a delivery centre in east Toronto reacted with a mixture of frustration, disappointment and hope on Friday morning as Ottawa announced it was moving to end their nearly month-long work stoppage.
Ontario colleges face job cuts amid international student cap
The federal government has said the cap is necessary to reduce the number of Canada's temporary residents and ensure schools can adequately support their foreign students. But schools say it's impacting enrolment, revenue, hiring and course offerings.
Researchers urge federal government to halt macaque imports to Quebec for medical research
Dozens of researchers across Canada have joined a growing chorus of voices urging the federal government to halt the importation of an endangered monkey species for medical research in Quebec.