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Excavator damages Scarborough Scotiabank in possible break-in attempt: police
An excavator damaged a Scotiabank and wrecked a neighbouring building in Scarborough on Monday in what police say appears to be an attempted break and enter.
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Extreme heat continues in GTA, surrounding areas Monday: Environment Canada
The Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions remain under a heat warning from Environment Canada on Monday, which is expected to continue until Tuesday night for most areas.
She was sexually assaulted in a rideshare. She's not alone — but companies won't share Canadian data
In the past two years, at least five rideshare drivers have been arrested in connection with a sexual assault or convicted in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, police data shows. But despite having done so for the U.S., companies such as Uber and Lyft have not released data on alleged sexual assaults in Canada.
City launches blitz to clean Toronto's public spaces, streets, parks for summer
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launched a new citywide initiative Saturday aimed at keeping public spaces clean, safe and well-maintained as people head outdoors to enjoy the summer weather.
Heat warning in place for Toronto as city swelters under 'dangerously hot and humid conditions'
Toronto and its surrounding areas remained under a heat warning on Sunday as "dangerously hot and humid conditions" persisted in the region, according to Environment Canada.
4 arrested after being found with vehicle theft tools outside Doug Ford's home: police
Two men and two teenagers have been arrested after being found with tools for vehicle theft outside Ontario Premier Doug Ford's house, Toronto police said.
Man fell from Gardiner Expressway while fleeing police after carjacking: SIU
Ontario's police watchdog said Tuesday a suspect in an armed carjacking fell from the elevated Gardiner Expressway and suffered serious injuries while fleeing Toronto police.
TTC has taken control of Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Metrolinx CEO says
The TTC has taken control of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit line from Metrolinx, the CEO of Metrolinx said on Tuesday.
Toronto launches 2-week enforcement blitz for no stopping zones during rush hour
The City of Toronto and Toronto police are beginning a two-week “enforcement blitz” on Monday, targeting drivers who stop in no stopping zones during rush hour on major roads.
Soccer tournament in GTA brings together players impacted by homelessness, mental health struggles
A Canadian soccer team that brings together people affected by homelessness, mental health struggles and substance abuse will be heading to the Homeless World Cup in August — an experience some players say they never thought would be within reach.