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Toronto's homeless residents and frontline workers brace for bitter winter
Toronto saw unprecedented numbers of people experiencing homelessness last winter, with many sheltering in public spaces including libraries and transit stations and vehicles. Health care, outreach and faith workers are bracing for what they say could be even worse conditions this winter.
School staff checked on Samuel Brown throughout night before he died, inquest hears
Overnight staff at an Ontario school for blind children were shocked to find a disabled teen unresponsive on the morning of his death after routinely checking on him throughout the night, a coroner's inquest has heard.
Class-action lawsuit proposed over Toronto police practice of 'carding'
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been launched over Toronto police's historic use of "carding," alleging the practice of randomly stopping people and collecting their information continues to harm marginalized communities.
Sammy Yatim's mother continues fight for justice 10 years after son's death
Ten years after her son was fatally shot on an empty Toronto streetcar, Sammy Yatim's mother said she's still fighting for justice.
As extreme heat gets worse, expert calls for access to cooling as a human right
As summer heat waves intensify and advocates sound the alarm on the lack of protections for the most vulnerable populations, one extreme weather expert is calling for access to cooling to be treated as a human right.
Livability, housing, budget shortfall dominate 4th Toronto mayoral debate in 48 hours
The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral election all began their fourth debate in 48 hours by trying to position themselves as the fiscally responsible choice who can invest in city services and build new affordable housing, while balancing Toronto's massive pandemic-related budget shortfall.
Top Toronto mayoral candidates debate cuts to transit, city services in Scarborough
The six leading Toronto mayoral candidates outlined their visions for the future of transit, city services and taxes in Scarborough Wednesday evening, in the east-end region of the city shaping up to be a key battleground in the upcoming election.
Maple Leafs fans have high hopes as Toronto lives to see another playoff game
Maple Leafs fans who gathered in downtown Toronto to watch the hockey team battle for NHL playoff survival were rewarded for their faith and loyalty on Wednesday night.
Canada's electronic waste more than tripled in 20 years, UW study indicates
Canada's electronic waste more than tripled in the last two decades and is expected to keep increasing, a new study indicates, with researchers urging better e-waste management to reduce environmental harm and bring economic rewards.
One year after taking on new name, Toronto Metropolitan University reflects on change
Some Indigenous faculty say they're worried progress on reconciliation has slowed considerably since Toronto Metropolitan University took on its new name.