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Headed to the beach for a swim? Here's what you should know before you go
Seven Toronto beaches are designated Blue Flag beaches. Here’s what to consider before jumping in.
Why doctors say pregnant people should be extra careful during a heat wave
With the Greater Toronto Area under a heat warning, doctors are encouraging pregnant people to take precautions. Experts say several serious health risks could affect someone who is expecting, including preterm labour.
Apartments are allowed to be dangerously hot in Toronto. City still studying options
Many renters across Toronto are bracing for yet another hot summer in their units while the city continues looking into implementing a maximum indoor temperature standard for apartments.
'Pretty evil birds' are dive-bombing pedestrians in Etobicoke, residents say
Red-winged blackbirds are dive-bombing residents of one Toronto neighbourhood, swooping down and pecking at their heads, but an expert says there's not too much the locals can do as the birds protect their nests.
Toronto's getting hotter. Experts say a chief heat officer could help the city adapt
Municipalities around the world are appointing a central person to lead heat resilience teams, which are task forces responsible for developing and overseeing heat management and adaptation solutions.
Food delivery robots in Markham test appetite for high-tech takeout
A fleet of orange food delivery machines is being tested as part of a pilot project led by Skip, formerly known as SkipTheDishes, and Real Life Robotics, an automation company under the University of Waterloo's startup incubator called Velocity.
Doors Open turns Toronto into an urban playground this weekend
This edition of Doors Open Toronto invites visitors to explore more than 150 sites rarely seen by the public.
Ontario wants to expand vehicle stop-and-searches. Some experts say it could lead to racial profiling
The Ford government says it wants to give police more powers to stop and search vehicles without a search warrant in a new effort to stop car thieves, but some criminal lawyers say the move could violate people's rights and lead to racial profiling.
Wildfire response training should be made available to more civilians, experts say
As wildfire season begins in Ontario, some experts say more civilians in northern and remote regions should be given training and opportunities to become wildfires response volunteers, despite liability concerns.
This midwife-led clinic is being called a 'safety net' for parents and newborns
The Family and Newborn Clinic at Michael Garron Hospital opened this January. Some patients are already calling it a much-needed support system, while leaders say there's a need for more postpartum midwifery care.