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St. Anne's Church marks a year since final service in 'gem of a building' lost to fire
The destroyed Toronto west-end church housed early art by Group of Seven members and was designated a national historic site. Rev. Don Beyers says his parish will commemorate the loss at this Sunday’s service, as it looks to rebuild.
Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie
Deer Lake, Webequie First Nations have both declared state of emergency as wildfires threaten the northern Ontario communities.
Crown grills Toronto councillor over alleged sexual assault at Muskoka cottage
Coun. Michael Thompson denied suggestions he forced himself on a woman at a Muskoka cottage over Canada Day weekend in 2022. He maintained the woman initiated a consensual sexual encounter.
Ontario First Nations leaders warn of 'conflict on the ground' if controversial Bill 5 passes
Bill 5 includes major changes to the province's endangered species and environmental protection laws. First Nations leaders were at Queen’s Park Monday to oppose the bill, saying it does not respect treaty rights.
Purple doors in downtown Toronto raising awareness about femicide, intimate partner violence
"Behind Closed Doors," a new public installation in downtown Toronto, puts a public focus on an issue that's often kept out of view, says organizer.
Ontario teachers demand province increase education funding
The province says it’s spending a record $30.3 billion on education this fiscal year. But teachers and parents say that with inflation and growing education needs, the new funding amounts to cuts they say will hurt students.
2 problem coyotes in downtown Toronto have been euthanized, city says
Coyote attacks have been raising safety concerns in the Fort York, Liberty Village area since the fall, but city officials have been reluctant to resort to killing the animals.
GTA pharmacist allegedly behind deepfake porn site now on leave, says hospital network CEO
A hospital pharmacist alleged to be a key figure behind a popular deepfake porn site is now on leave, according to the CEO of the Toronto-area hospital network that employs him. Do's leave comes shortly after the publication of a joint-investigation conducted by CBC News, Bellingcat, Politiken and Tjekdet.
Toronto art fair celebrates Mother's Day this year
This year, the 18th annual Artist Project’s exhibition, which ends Sunday, focuses on motherhood.
Oakdale Community Centre gets the WNBA treatment with refurbished court
Before the WNBA comes to Toronto next year, the league and Maybelline New York have come together to refurbish a community basketball court in the city's Jane and Finch neighbourhood.