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Toronto could see bus-only lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst streets ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The city's RapidTO plan to introduce bus and streetcar-only lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin Streets is moving to city council next week after a committee voted in favour of it today.
Peel police arrest 8 adults, 5 youths in alleged crime ring behind home invasions
The alleged organized crime ring was run by adults who were recruiting young people from the community to execute the dangerous crimes, police say. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says the alleged exploitation of minors is "absolutely disgusting."
Toronto councillor, firefighters' association campaigning to open Ontario's first burn survivor centre
Toronto-St. Paul's councillor Josh Matlow and the Toronto Professional Firefighters' Association are pushing to open what they say would be the province's first support centre for burn survivors. A city committee is considering a report on the proposed centre Monday.
City councillors exploring micro-shelters as homelessness crisis in Toronto soars
A city committee is looking into the possibility of micro-shelters in underutilized Toronto Transit Commission parking lots as one solution to the city's homelessness crisis.
Trump's 35% tariffs on Canadian goods disappointing but not surprising, Ontario experts say
U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening Canada with tariffs, this time saying he'll impose 35 per cent tariffs on goods. Ontario experts say they're disappointed, but not surprised.
Opposition calls Ontario school board takeover 'power grab,' as trustees say they've received little direction
TDSB trustees say they've received little communication from new provincial supervisor, and opposition critics are calling the takeover a 'power grab,' saying parents are losing their voice in the classroom.
2 air ambulances serving Toronto out of service temporarily, Ornge says
Two Ontario air ambulances serving Toronto are temporarily out of service for maintenance, according to the province's air ambulance service.
Coalition of parents, teachers, trustees speaks out against Ontario's school board takeover
A coalition of parents, teachers and trustees is speaking out after the Ontario government announced it would be taking over four school boards where it says "mismanagement" took place.
Toronto police issued more than 3,000 tickets during 2-week enforcement blitz
Last month, Toronto police targeted drivers in no-stopping zones during a two-week 'No Stopping Enforcement Blitz.' Along with thousands of tickets issued, police say over 200 vehicles were towed.
2 men found dead in Scarborough home, Toronto police say
Two men were found dead in a Scarborough home on Wednesday evening, Toronto police say.