Endangered salamander to get car-free spring migration routes in parts of GTA
Climate change is expected to pose an increasing threat to the species as warmer temperatures dry up those spring pools faster than before.
Police charge stepmother after emaciated man says he was held captive for more than 20 years
A Connecticut man who said he was held captive for 20 years was rescued after setting fire to his room and telling first responders he did it to gain his freedom, police said Wednesday. The man’s ...
Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy
The Bank of Canada has lowered its key lending rate to 2.75 per cent, which would mark its seventh consecutive cut.
Toronto Raptors original Oliver Miller dead at 54
Oliver Miller, who was part of the Toronto Raptors’ inaugural season, has died at the age of 54. The Raptors confirmed Miller’s passing in a social media post on Wednesday night. Known affectionately ...
Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister Friday
Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau ...
Woman pleads guilty in Toronto dog attack that left child, 9, with life-altering injuries
A woman has pled guilty to charges stemming from a dog attack last year in a Toronto park that left a child with life-altering injuries.
Canadian mayors, workers worry about ‘permanent damage’ from Trump tariffs
Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that tariffs on steel and aluminum could cost jobs and cause lasting damage to industries on both sides of the border.
Potential measles exposure at Pearson Airport: Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is alerting travellers about a possible measles exposure at Pearson International Airport. TPH says it is investigating a case of measles and possible public exposure on ...
Mississauga aluminum packaging maker squeezed by tariffs — not just Canada-U.S. levies
A company that makes pie tins, takeout containers and other items out of aluminum foil is getting squeezed by tariffs — and not just the ones being fired between Canada and the U.S. Sam Thang, the ...
TSX up slightly, U.S. markets mixed as more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate
Canada’s main stock index ticked higher while U.S. markets were mixed in late-morning trading Wednesday, after 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum officially kicked in and the ...
2 charged, including a teen, in connection to arson that damaged 16 vehicles in Markham
Two people have been charged, including a 17-year-old, in connection to an arson in Markham that damaged 16 vehicles.
Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cuts
The deep cuts across federal agencies since Donald Trump’s return to the White House include reductions in force, which mean not only layoffs but also elimination of positions altogether. Tens of ...