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Toronto among worst air quality in the world as special statement continues
Toronto is among the most polluted cities in the world on Monday morning as the city remains under a special air quality statement for its third consecutive day.
York Region paramedic fired over Israel comments speaks out, wants to know if politicians played role
A York Region paramedic who says she was fired over a social media comment that criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza says she wants to know whether politicians were behind her termination.
Thousands line up for CNE job fair amid high youth unemployment rates
Thousands of young people have lined up at Toronto's Enercare Centre on Wednesday for a chance to get a seasonal job at the Canadian National Exhibition.
Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes
An Ontario court has deemed the province's plan to remove three major Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional. In response, the premier told CBC News: "I believe, and the people of Ontario believe, that they elect parties to make decisions — they don't elect judges."
'The show must go on': Honey Jam turns 30 amid financial challenges
A Toronto-based non-profit celebrating a milestone this year says they are facing a significant shortfall that could put the program in jeopardy.
Canadian tourist killed in Costa Rica home invasion: police
A 40-year-old Canadian man, identified as Deir, was fatally shot during a home invasion robbery at a home in the Los Jobos area of Tamarindo, in Costa Rica on July 11, Santa Cruz police told CBC News in a statement in Spanish.
How this Toronto airport is using AI to help reduce garbage waste
A Toronto airport is using artificial intelligence to help reduce garbage waste and teach people about recycling. Toronto's Billy Bishop airport launched its first Oscar Sort recycling stations on Wednesday to guide travelers on how to dispose of their waste properly across terminals.
You'll need to fork over $1,800 if you want VIP tickets to this year's CNE
The Canadian National Exhibition is offering VIP tickets to visitors this year — but the price does not come cheap. Each pass is $452.99, but passes can only be purchased in packages of four, adding up to a total of $1,811.96, according to the CNE’s website.
Toronto's city manager is 'blindly optimistic' the overdue Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open soon
Toronto city manager Paul Johnson said the Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date is very close and the transit project is in its final stages of testing.
Ontario announces $10M in funds to improve emergency response
Ontario announced $10 million in funds to improve its emergency response capabilities, just months after the province was hit with a major ice storm and wildfires.