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Brampton mayor echoes call for PM to label Bishnoi gang a terrorist group
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is joining a call for the federal government to declare the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organization, saying the Indian gang has been linked to crime and violence in the Peel region.
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City announces multi-year plan to hire more paramedics, EMS staff
The City of Toronto has announced a new multi-year plan to hire more paramedics and EMS staff to keep up with an increase in medical and emergency 911 calls.
Former New York, London transit exec tapped to lead Toronto Transit Commission
The incoming CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission says he hopes to leverage his experience working for two of the largest transit agencies in the world to make the TTC the most reliable transit system in North America.
Forcing treatment for drug use could lead to overdoses, violate people's rights, experts say
Some experts say involuntary addiction treatment raises serious ethical concerns and could even increase the risk of overdose for some, as Ontario weighs whether it could force people in the criminal justice system to attend addiction treatment.
Scarborough urban farm expanding to help more people grow their own food
An urban farm that helps address food insecurity in Toronto’s east end is about to get bigger, allowing more people to grow their own food within city limits.
Trial underway for 3 men charged in daytime Toronto shooting that left 12-year-old dead
A jury is being asked to determine whether three men are guilty of first-degree murder in a fatal shooting in North York nearly five years ago that left a 12-year-old boy dead and three others injured.
Elections Canada worker in GTA removed following allegations of voter interference
Elections Canada says one of its employees will no longer be working at any polling stations while it investigates allegations they were attempting to influence voters to cast their ballot for the Conservatives at an advanced polling station in Vaughan last weekend.
Vegemite can stay on Ontario cafe chain's shelves for now, Canadian food regulators say
An Ontario cafe chain has scored a win in its fight with Canadian food regulators to keep selling Vegemite at its stores.
Ford says 'truth hurts' when asked about criticism of federal Conservative campaign
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his former campaign manager’s criticisms of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, telling reporters “sometimes the truth hurts.”
Nearly one-third of Toronto businesses expect tariffs will create job losses, city survey suggests
Close to a third of Toronto businesses recently surveyed by city staff say they expect they'll have to make job cuts due to the impacts of U.S. tariffs.