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A Toronto teen lay dying while a 911 caller was on hold. Now, the city is promising a review
The city will review an incident where someone called 911 and was put on hold for almost seven minutes while a teenage boy was dying from a gunshot wound.
New international soccer tournament coming to Toronto ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Four countries are bringing their national soccer teams to Toronto this weekend for the final major tournament the city will host before it takes on several World Cup games next year.
Toronto firefighters rescue 2 workers from trench after construction site accident
Two male construction workers were taken to a hospital after being rescued from a trench following a construction site accident, Toronto Fire Services say.
Ford government reacts to latest U.S. tariff twist, vowing to protect Ontario workers
Ontario government officials say the province remains committed to protecting workers and the economy, after a U.S. court quashed some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs only for them to be allowed again.
Tiny plastics 'like rice on your kitchen floor' pose hidden pollution risk on Toronto's waterfront
Plastic pellets are an easy-to-miss source of pollution on the city’s shorelines, but a group of University of Toronto students wants the public to start paying attention.
Performances, healing dances abound as Toronto commemorates Red Dress Day
Mayor Olivia Chow attended two ceremonies filled with dancing, drums, sacred fires and Indigenous artwork on Monday to honour Red Dress Day. The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People is marked nationwide.
'It's time' for OpenStreetsTO to make a comeback, Toronto resident says
A Toronto resident started an online public campaign encouraging others to call on the city for the return of OpenStreetsTO.
North York women's shelter unveils plaque to honour Toronto van attack victim's legacy
The North York Women's Shelter unveiled a plaque to honour one of the victims of the 2018 Toronto van attack, Anne-Marie D'Amico, on Wednesday. The plaque was hung in recognition of the Anne-Marie D'Amico Foundation's $1-million donation to the shelter.
TTC's spontaneous connections ad campaign slammed as 'tone deaf'
The TTC's new ad campaign was labelled as 'tone deaf' by some, as the posters appear to be encouraging strangers to approach each other