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Ontario to remove barriers to internal trade, labour mobility, in response to U.S. tariffs
Premier Doug Ford says new bill introduced Wednesday will help strengthen the economy of the province and country. Ford also signed MOUs with the premiers of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to support free trade between the provinces.
Driver who struck 4 on Toronto university walkway may have acted intentionally: police
Police say the driver, who did not remain on the scene, may have been intentionally targeting one of the pedestrians. They are now looking for the suspect, last seen in a green sedan with the licence plate DEDZ 565.
Australian PM says he stands by Toronto café owner in Vegemite fight with Canadian regulators
A café chain in Ontario was recently told by Canadian food inspectors to remove $8,000 of Vegemite from its shelves because it didn't meet Health Canada regulations. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now chimed in on the issue.
Australian owner of Toronto café chain fighting Ottawa to save $8K of Vegemite
Canada’s food inspection agency is ordering the Australian staple be removed from the shelves of a Toronto café chain. The owner says that could cost him thousands in product, and many of his Australian expat customers are rallying around him.
Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM, scout, goalie Gerry McNamara dead at 90
Among his biggest contributions to the Maple Leafs, McNamara scouted Börje Salming and drafted Wendel Clark. He also played seven games for the Leafs as a goalie and won a Stanley Cup as a scout for the Calgary Flames.
Contractors sue Toronto for $83M, alleging unpaid work on new St. Lawrence Market building
The newly-completed building hosted its first farmers' market last weekend after years of construction delays. But according to court documents, the companies that built it still need to be paid.
Toronto committee votes to strengthen dangerous dog bylaw requiring warning signs
Last year, the city began requiring warning signs to be posted outside the residences of people who own dogs the city has deemed dangerous. Despite the order, city inspectors have found some buildings prohibit signs of any kind, prompting a city committee to take action.
Toronto's University Health Network launches scientist recruitment campaign amid U.S. health cuts, layoffs
Toronto's University Health Network says it has a new plan to recruit the best and brightest medical scientists from around the world, including the United States, where the government is laying off thousands of health researchers.
St. Lawrence Farmer's Market moves back indoors as new building opens
After nearly a decade of construction, delays and rising costs, the St. Lawrence Market Complex’s north building has finally opened, giving the Saturday market a new, permanent home.
Man found guilty of murdering woman in 2022 Toronto subway stabbing
On Dec. 8, 2022, Neng Jia Jin fatally stabbed 31-year-old Vanessa Kurpiewska on a subway near High Park, and injured another woman in the attack. Jin will automatically receive a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years for murder, with additional sentencing set for next month.