- + Measles vaccination rates plunged during the pandemic, and they haven't bounced back—Rates among school-aged children have not caught up to pre-pandemic levels and in some regions are far below targets, a report by Public Health Ontari...
- + Ontario's public colleges will be hammered by new international student visa rules — and the Ford government needs to act, critics warn—Under the Ford government's new plan, private career colleges are no longer eligible for international student visas, which will essentially wipe out ...
- + 'Nonsense': Doug Ford tells Ontario school boards to 'focus on the kids' — not sue Snapchat, TikTok or Meta—The premier urged boards to "focus on math reading and writing" and not lawsuits. [Author: krushowy@thestar.ca (Kristin Rushowy)] [Link to media]
- + Justin Trudeau blames Conservative premiers for 'slow-walking' child-care rollout and taking their cues from Pierre Poilievre—Trudeau was asked to respond to parents who face long wait-lists and threatened withdrawals by daycare centre providers. [Author: tmaccharles@thestar....
- + A Quebec man was stung by a scorpion hidden in his bananas. It isn't the first time someone's found a stinging surprise in their groceries—Benoit Sanscartier isn't the first Canadian to be surprised, but it's a fairly rare occurrence. [Author: bcohen@thestar.ca (Ben Cohen)] [Link to media...
- + Ontario's Sunshine List of $100,000-plus earners tops 300,000 for first time—Executives at Ontario Power Generation, the Crown-owned utility that keeps the lights on, dominated the top five of the list. [Author: rbenzie@thestar...
- + Toronto judge blasted for tossing multimillion-dollar lawsuits without explanation—“The trial judge’s premature and erroneous dismissal of the action ... amounts to a miscarriage of justice and cannot be permitted to stand.” [Author:...
- + Canada's population hits 41 million, growing by a million in just nine months—Canada’s population is growing faster than it has in nearly 70 years, as a StatsCan report released Wednesday showed Canada’s population grew by 3.2 p...
- + Ford government to pay for highway, commits millions 'in big win' for city of Ottawa—In the wake of electoral setbacks in the nation's capital, Ford on Thursday announced $543 million to help the city. [Author: rbenzie@thestar.ca (Robe...
- + Ford government to pay for highway, commits millions 'in big win' for Ottawa—In the wake of electoral setbacks in the nation's capital, Ford on Thursday announced $543 million to help the city. [Author: rbenzie@thestar.ca (Robe...
- + Opening Day Extravaganza: Springer, Guerrero Jr., Mayza, Kiermaier, Francis and Hale— [Author: mwilner@thestar.ca (Mike Wilner)] [Link to media]
- + King Charles delivers Easter message, first public remarks since Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis—The king is expected to make his first major public appearance Sunday at a smaller-than-usual Easter service at St. George's Chapel, his first major p...
- + Blue Jays are back. From off-season deals to spring training injuries, here's what you need to know for opening day—No big moves and lots of Blue Jays pitchers are injured. But the team returns to the field Thursday, looking to avenge the disappointment of last year...
- + Enbridge will pay rebates for homeowners' green renovations—There have been concerns that thousands of Ontarians might be left on the hook for money they had spent on new windows, insulation and heat pumps. [Au...
- + 'We won't forget': How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war—"You can't talk to Muslim Canadians about faith, about family values, all of those things, while at the same time turning a blind eye to 30,000 dead,"...
- + He's a comedy legend, one of the greats. But does anyone really know Steve Martin?—The Star spoke to the legendary comedian about "STEVE! (martin)," a new two-part documentary that reflects the comedian’s duality. [Author: anayman@do...
- + Ontario school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for $4.5 billion, alleging they're deliberately hurting students—The public boards in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa and the Toronto Catholic board allege the social media platforms are harming students. [Author: krushowy...
- + In Baltimore, I saw the ghost of a bridge and fought my impulse to look away—New details emerge about victims, the state of the bridge and what was happening on the ship that hit it. [Author: rwarnica@thestar.ca (Richard Warnic...
- + 'Heroes' scrambled to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge collapsed; construction crew feared dead—It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher’s 12-second warning crackled over the radio: a massive cargo ship had lost its steering capabilities....
- + Dog that mauled boy in Toronto park had a history of violence. This video shows prior attack—The dog owner charged in a Toronto mauling last weekend was previously evicted from her apartment after the dog was involved in a separate attack. [Au...
- + ‘Brand new.’ ‘No box.’ ‘$9,000.’ Text reveals Toronto cop’s attempt to sell luxury watch he stole from a dead man, Crown says—“I have this one for sale as well. Brand new, original one, no box. I am asking for $9,000,” the Crown said Const. Boris Borissov texted a potential b...
- + ‘A sexually mature young woman’: Toronto lawyer disciplined for arguing 14-year-old girl is not a ‘child’—Lawyer Gary McCallum made the comments in a filing on behalf of an Ontario children's aid society, which was being sued over the alleged historical ab...
- + Via rapid train on track to launch by mid-2030s, CEO confirms — could cut Montreal travel time in half with speeds of up to 200 km/h—Via Rail subsidiary CEO says he's learned from rail projects like the TTC’s Eglinton LRT that he needs to be 'very patient on the long term.' [Author:...
- + Eight highlights from the Ontario budget — and two things all drivers will want to know—Rental housing, health care and job training to get funding boosts. [Author: rbenzie@thestar.ca (Robert Benzie)] [Link to media]
- + Ford government's budget shortfall soars to $9.8 billion as tax revenues plunge—Ford signalled Monday that Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy's fiscal blueprint would tackle cost-of-living concerns. [Author: rbenzie@thest...
- + Ford government announces cuts to some mandatory auto insurance coverage — and offers millions for new police helicopters—New budget measures include $49 million to help police combat auto theft and $46 million for a new air support program, including four helicopters for...
- + Convicted sex offender who hacked jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium gets 220 years—JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A convicted child molester has been sentenced to 220 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and h...
- + Pre-construction condo buyers forced to off-load units for as much as $150,000 less than they paid—If buyers continue to sell condos below contract value in assignment sales, the sell-off could lower valuations for entire buildings, experts warn [Au...
- + Major construction on Eglinton Crosstown LRT is done, but here's why it's still not open—Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster gave an update Monday on the progress of the much-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT. [Author: bspurr@thestar.ca (Ben Spurr)] [...
- + More than 400 AGO staffers to begin striking immediately—The strike comes after 10 months of bargaining between AGO management and Ontario Public Service Employees Union which represents some 430 staff membe...
- + Raptors' Jontay Porter reportedly linked to 'multiple' betting irregularities—ESPN reports that the NBA is investigating prop bets involving Porter in games against the Clippers and Kings. [Author: dgsmith@thestar.ca (Doug Smith...
- + They voted for Justin Trudeau before. Here's why they're choosing Pierre Poilievre now—Poilievre's rallies are all part of the effort to keep his poll numbers up — put him in the public eye and give people a chance to engage with him. [A...
- + Pickering council seeks Ontario Human Rights Commission's help with controversial city councillor—Pickering Coun. Lisa Robinson had had her pay suspended twice, and recently came under fire for an op-ed that denounced Black History Month. [Author: ...
- + Doug Ford criticizes Justin Trudeau's carbon levy — even as Ontario's own levy collects $146M—The Progressive Conservatives government's program charges big polluters $65 per tonne of carbon they emit, rising to $80 a tonne on Jan. 1. [Author: ...
- + Lawyer files appeal to force Ottawa to hire more judges amid ‘appalling crisis’—There are currently at least 68 vacancies in superior courts and courts of appeal across the country. [Author: jgallant@thestar.ca (Jacques Gallant)] ...
- + Canada evacuating vulnerable Canadian citizens out of Haiti: Mélanie Joly—OTTAWA - Canada airlifted 18 vulnerable Canadians out of Haiti by helicopter to the Dominican Republic on Monday, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie...
- + Strawberries, kale and blueberries make 'Dirty Dozen' list in 2024—A new report identifies the fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides. But are they worth changing our shopping habits over? [Author: kjiang@thes...
- + ‘You just ran over a cop’: Undercover officer testifies Const. Northrup identified himself before he was killed—“We didn’t know, we didn’t know you were cops,” Umar Zameer's wife told Toronto police Const. Scharnil Pais. [Author: bpowell@thestar.ca (Betsy Powell...
- + Hot Docs artistic director quit before 10 programmers reportedly resigned en masse ahead of 2024 programming announcement—The departures marks the latest blow for the beleaguered movie festival, which shared earlier this month that it is running out of cash. [Author: jcho...
- + ‘Does he have the son?’ Recordings reveal chaos, confusion as charges dropped in fatal OPP shooting of toddler—Three OPP officers were not aware 18-month-old Jameson Shapiro was in the driver's seat when they fired upon his father, who was holding a gun, prosec...
- + Solar eclipse in April could lead to an increase in traffic collisions, Sunnybrook study suggests—A new study out of Sunnybrook hospital links solar eclipses with increased traffic deaths. The report predicts an extra 125 collisions on eclipse day ...
- + Charges dropped in fatal OPP shooting of baby at Kawartha Lakes roadblock—The three OPP officers were not aware 18-month-old Jameson Shapiro was in the driver's seat when they fired upon his father, who was holding a gun, pr...
- + Fake solar eclipse glasses can cause blindness. How to spot them and where to get real ones for free—When looking at the eclipse you'll need glasses that meet international standards, otherwise you risk temporary or permanent blindness. [Author: ataka...
- + Doug Ford's budget will extend gas tax cut to Dec. 31—First announced by Ford before the 2022 election — and twice extended — a fuel tax break that was supposed to expire on June 30 will now continue unti...
- + Woman charged after child sustained life-altering injuries in Toronto dog attack on Saturday—A 38-year-old woman from Toronto has been arrested and charged after an off-leash dog attacked a child in the playground area at Little Norway Park on...
- + New home supply in the GTA reaches levels not seen since 2016, BILD report says—While there are plenty of new homes in the market, buyers remained on the sidelines as they continue to wait for signs of interest rate relief, the re...
- + Condos are supposed to be cheaper than houses, but soaring fees are narrowing the gap—Average maintenance fees across a dozen Toronto neighbourhoods increased twice as fast last year compared to historical norms, condos.ca data shows. [...
- + Doug Ford said new funding would help Ontario's universities — but an analysis shows one-third are still in the red—The Council of Ontario Universities — which represents the province’s 23 publicly assisted schools — says the Ford government’s funding “falls far sho...
- + How one woman took control of her finances — and gained confidence and respect along the way—For years the male-dominated financial world has not taken women seriously. The key to taking control, say experts, is to educate yourself. [Link to m...
- + UN demands cease-fire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its 1st demand to halt fighting—The United States abstained on the resolution, which also demanded the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas’ Oct. 7 surprise attack in s...
- + Canada's maple syrup reserve almost empty as sap season becomes another casualty of the winter that wasn't—The implicit assumption of pancake-eaters nationwide, is that maple syrup will always be available for breakfast. But a collision of forces have broug...
- + Palestinians describe heavy destruction, forced marches in ongoing Israeli raid around Gaza hospital—RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians who fled during an ongoing Israeli raid in and around the Gaza Strip's main hospital described days of heavy fig...
- + Macaque imports into Canada for lab tests are surging — and so are concerns these endangered animals may be harboring dangerous pathogens—The pharma company importing macaques from Cambodia says it follows strict safety protocols, and its research has led to life-changing treatments. [Li...
- + As Russia mourns concert hall attack, some families are wondering if their loved ones are alive—MOSCOW (AP) — Family and friends of those still missing after an attack that killed over 130 people at a suburban Moscow concert hall waited for news ...
- + Child has life-altering injuries after attack by dog in Toronto waterfront park Saturday—Police have released suspect descriptions of the dog and its owner, who allegedly fled Little Norway Park after the incident. [Author: ntahir@thestar....
- + 'A man of great political acumen and unmatched personal skills': What Poilievre and other Conservatives said about how Brian Mulroney influenced them—Saturday's state funeral for the former prime minister drew three generations of Conservative prime ministers, premiers and political aides. Many refl...
- + TTC study finds fare evasion has doubled since 2019, highlighting the ways riders skip paying. Here are the takeaways—Percentage of riders who evade fares is now at 11.9 per cent, costing the city $123.8 million, the TTC said in a report. [Author: jpagliaro@thestar.ca...
- + Federal cap on international students shouldn't affect universities, colleges that have been 'good actors,' Miller says—But the immigration minister is also warning provinces that Ottawa may step in if the allocation of the international study permits is not done fairly...
- + One measles case, 2,000 contacts. Inside the fight to stop an outbreak in the GTA—A worrisome case in York Region finally got the all-clear this week. How health officials ensured no one else got infected. [Author: mogilvie@thestar....
- + Brian Mulroney's daughter, Trudeau give emotional eulogies at state funeral: 'He loved Canadians'—It was Montreal summit the former prime minister would have loved and will include celebrities, prime ministers, governors general and business leader...
- + Justin Trudeau promised sanctions for 'extremist' Israeli settlers in the West Bank — but two months later, there's still no sign—Several Canadian allies, including the United States and the United Kingdom, have taken those steps already in recent months. [Author: mramzy@torstar....
- + After nearly 40 years free, Toronto killer of Susan Tice and Erin Gilmour gets life in prison—Joseph George Sutherland must serve 21 years in prison before he can first apply for parole. He has no guarantee of parole upon his first eligibility ...
- + Kate Middleton has cancer, says she's undergoing chemotherapy in emotional video—Catherine, the Princess of Wales spoke in a video and shared details about her health, saying doctors found cancer during her abdominal surgery in Jan...
- + Doug Ford has made 'almost no progress' on pledge to build new homes, Trudeau government charges—But Queen's Park says it is being treated unfairly because its affordable housing stock is the oldest in Canada, and expensive to repair. [Author: rbe...
- + Kate Middleton cancer diagnosis: King Charles, Trudeau, Prince Harry and Meghan respond—After the Princess of Wales addressed the world in a video, heads of state and celebrities shared their well wishes. [Author: jchong@thestar.ca (Joshu...
- + Russia says 60 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility—MOSCOW (AP) — Assailants burst into a large concert hall in Moscow on Friday and sprayed the crowd with gunfire, killing over 60 people, injuring more...
- + Defence questions Const. Northrup’s partner over ‘aggressive’ approach to family in underground lot—Defence lawyer Nader Hasan said Friday it was “revisionist history” to suggest the officers casually walked up to Umar Zameer's vehicle before Const. ...
- + Snowstorm halts some TTC buses, delays flights and dumps between 10 and 15 cm of the white stuff across the GTA—Up to 15 centimetres of snowfall was recorded in the spring blizzard that began Friday morning. [Author: dramos@thestar.ca (Daniel Ramos)] [Link to me...
- + OPP announce more auto theft arrests and say violent carjackings, home invasions rose 206% between 2021 and 2023—OPP and the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) have made 34 carjacking-related arrests after launching Project Volcano, a "major interpr...
- + FBI tells passengers on the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a panel they might be crime victims—The plane was flying 16,000 feet over Oregon on Jan. 5 when the panel blew out, leaving a gaping hole in the side. [Link to media]
- + Canada is changing its foreign worker rules. Here’s why — and what it will mean—Amid rapid population growth, Ottawa is reducing the number of migrant workers while trying to boost access to permanent residence for those already h...
- + Pierre Poilievre lost the battle to force an election over the carbon levy. But don't expect him to give up—The non-confidence motion moved by Poilievre failed in a vote of 204-116. [Author: slevitz@torstar.ca (Stephanie Levitz)] [Link to media]
- + University of Guelph drops lecturer in wake of paper suggesting professors should be able to date students—The same teacher was removed from the University of Waterloo two weeks ago. [Author: jhurley@thestar.ca (Janet Hurley)] [Link to media]
- + Indian couple killed in Caledon were ‘innocent and mistakenly targeted’ victims of linked GTA shootings, police confirm—Three “innocent individuals” were killed in five linked shootings between Nov. 7 and 20 in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon, said Peel Regional Polic...
- + This Ontario town is planning to sell plots of land for $10. Thousands are already on the waiting list—The mayor of Cochrane advertised a polar bear sanctuary and a lakeside beach to lure Torontonians to move up north. Except you'll need to build the ho...
- + Toronto's traffic jams are infamous. Here's the new $20,000-an-intersection solution the city hopes will unsnarl them—The project would mark the first time that artificial intelligence is used to manage Toronto's traffic according to real-time road conditions. [Author...
- + In win for Doug Ford, Ottawa drops environmental assessment for Ontario's Highway 413—The province and the federal government have submitted a joint consent order to Federal Court to cancel a federal environmental impact study, Ontario ...
- + Our food reporter's top picks for takeout under $10 in Toronto—Toronto still has plenty of small, independent take-out shops offering affordable meals. [Author: karonliu@thestar.ca (Karon Liu)] [Link to media]
- + Toronto allowed drinking in parks last year as a test. Here are the results — and what's next—The staff report on last year's pilot program allowing alcohol in 27 city parks will be debated at committee next week. [Author: bspurr@thestar.ca (Be...
- + Free ride on the 407? Why some — but not all — drivers are getting a toll-free break at rush hour—A promotion by the toll road is going out to an undisclosed number of drivers across the GTA. [Author: cleon@thestar.ca (Calvi Leon)] [Link to media]
- + Every Canadian province has now agreed to stop keeping immigration detainees in jail—Newfoundland and Labrador has become the last provincial government to commit to terminating its immigration detention deals with the Canada Border Se...
- + Do the Junos still matter? We spoke to four first-time nominees about what the awards show means today—The Star caught up with Omega Mighty, Bambii, Smalltown DJs and Zoon to discuss the importance of the biggest award show in Canadian music. [Author: r...
- + 'A slap in the face': Toronto Catholic school board quietly disbands race relations committee to the dismay of former members—Trustees say the committee was made redundant by other ethnic advisory groups and a new equity action plan the board approved in 2023. [Author: jermai...
- + A housing crisis has pushed young families out of Toronto. What would it take to keep them?—Creating the homes families want at prices they can afford is a task governments need to take seriously, says a realtor. [Author: victoriagibson@thest...
- + Ontario had almost eliminated electricity emissions. Since Doug Ford came to power, gas plant use has tripled—Year end numbers for 2023, published by the Independent Electricity Systems Operator, show 19.1 Terawatt hours of electricity was generated by burning...
- + Auston Matthews has a five-point night as the Maple Leafs find a replacement for Mitch Marner—Domi does his best impersonation of Marner with the first four-assist night of his NHL career. [Author: kmcgran@thestar.ca (Kevin McGran)] [Link to me...
- + Canada's Jordi Fernández will have talent in Paris. The Raptors' Darko Rajakovic has to do without—The Raptors are no match for Sacramento as they lose their eighth straight game. [Author: dgsmith@thestar.ca (Doug Smith)] [Link to media]
- + Families who fled Gaza before applying for special visa must find other way to Canada—The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says those people can apply to come to Canada through other immigration programs. [Link to media]
- + The Latest | Gaps are narrowing in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks, Blinken says during Mideast visit—The Health Ministry in Gaza raised the territory's death toll Thursday to nearly 32,000 Palestinians. [Link to media]
- + 'Beyond shameful': Bell reportedly laid off hundreds of workers in virtual group meetings, union claims—Bell, which previously announced it was cutting nine per cent of its workforce, did not immediately comment [Author: jchong@thestar.ca (Joshua Chong)]...
- + Liberal and NDP support on Israel-Gaza motion was a 'knife to the heart,' Oct. 7 victim families say—Family members of Oct. 7 victims were on Parliament Hill in the aftermath of an emotional debate in the House of Commons. [Author: slevitz@torstar.ca ...
- + Amid doctor shortage, Ford government looking at building a medical school in Vaughan: sources—Initial funding is expected to be a part of Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy's Tuesday budget. [Author: krushowy@thestar.ca (Kristin Rushowy)] [Lin...
- + Pierre Poilievre tries to bait Justin Trudeau into forcing an election over carbon levy increase—The move ups the political pressure that Poilievre — along with provincial premiers and even other Liberal leaders — is putting on Trudeau to pause th...
- + Trudeau government calls in the RCMP over suspected fraud worth $5 million on federal contracts—The suspected fraud comes to light as Ottawa's contracting practices have been under fire in light of the controversy surrounding the ArriveCan pandem...
- + Should Torontonians leave their keys where thieves can find them? Why the idea may be better than the alternative—A car theft victim, a former thief and a former police investigator all tell the Star that the controversial line of thinking makes sense — not that i...
- + 'Boulder beach': The city filled this once sandy west-end beach with cobblestones and residents are dismayed—The city started a revitalization project in 2021 for Humber Bay Park East to maintain the shoreline and protect it from erosion. [Author: omarmosleh@...
- + 17 vehicles involved in collision on Highway 401 ramp in Etobicoke—Toronto police were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Highway 401 at around 7:55 a.m. [Author: dramos@thestar.ca (Daniel Ramos)] [Link to...
- + ‘This was not a murder’: Man accused of killing Toronto cop was out with pregnant wife and toddler, defence says—Umar Zameer and his family had just seen the victim of a stabbing when they were approached by plain clothes officers. “They thought they were being a...
- + Canada Child Benefit payments will land in bank accounts today. Here's what Ontarians can expect—The benefit, which has been hailed for reducing child poverty rates, will provide some relief for struggling parents. [Author: atakagi@thestar.ca (And...
- + Blue Jays' Joey Votto posts heartfelt handwritten apology for criticizing Canadian baseball—Votto said back in 2018 he 'really couldn’t give a rat’s ass' about Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton, who no-hit the Blue Jays, Toronto, and Cana...
- + Teachers' federation rejects more work for retirees, despite staff shortages—Retirees have recently been allowed to work up to 95 days without affecting their retirement benefits, but the Ontario Teachers' Federation said that ...
- + Toronto cop took credit cards and a luxury watch from dead people, had a stolen car and abused databases: Crown says at start of trial—Const. Boris Borissov, a 16-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service, has been suspended with pay since February 2022. [Author: efagan@thestar.ca (E...
- + NDP motion on Palestinian statehood passes after tense negotiations with Liberals yield major amendments—The Liberals and NDP agreed late Monday to amend the motion to drop more controversial language recognizing the "state of Palestine" immediately. [Aut...
- + Nissan agrees to a $1.8-million class-action settlement. Are you eligible to make a claim?—Two lawsuits in Canada argued Nissan is liable for damages resulting from a 2017 data incident in which an unknown attacker claimed to have informatio...
- + With Kate Middleton still out of sight, Prince William is becoming the internet’s favourite villain. Does he deserve it?—While the royal chaos swirls on, the prince is developing a rumour-based reputation as an aloof, temperamental cheater. [Author: laing_sarah@dontdispl...
- + Sophie Grégoire Trudeau opening up about her separation from Justin Trudeau—With her memoir releasing next month, Grégoire Trudeau says the couple can "heal without hatred, without division, without blame." [Author: mcolley@t...
- + How these four Toronto hospitals are making your ER visits less frustrating—Virtual appointments, AI and online booking are among the new tools of these hospitals to cut bloated wait times. [Author: kwallace@thestar.ca (Kenyon...
- + Don't want to end up in a nursing or retirement home? Some seniors are finding creative solutions — on their terms—Retirees not happy with current options are thinking outside ‘the old folks home’ to save money and build a community. [Link to media]
- + 'This is simply unacceptable behaviour': What a former governor general wants the city to do about Annex frat houses—Adrienne Clarkson is just one of the many Annex residents fed up with living among fraternity houses that flout city rules for residential areas. [Aut...
- + Toronto man charged in grandparent scam that targeted victims across Canada—Peel police have charged a 39-year-old man from Toronto after two individuals were targeted in a grandparent scam dating back to June last year. [Auth...
- + Family remembers Regent Park shooting victims, pleads with public to 'drop false narratives'—John Ngoyi Kongolo, 59, and Denzel Didier Kongolo, 25, were killed in a shooting earlier this week in Regent Park. A Saturday vigil commemorated the f...
- + Joey Votto homers off the first pitch he sees as a Blue Jay — and jokes about the dugout scare that followed—In his first spring training game with the Toronto Blue Jays, Votto homered to left-centre field against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. [Author:...
- + Seven in hospital after Highway 403 crash in Burlington—OPP are investigating what triggered the two-car collision [Author: tmoro@thespec.com (Teviah Moro)] [Link to media]
- + FIFA's request for labour law exemptions for Toronto's World Cup bid sparked concern—Emails obtained by the Star show that then-mayor John Tory raised concerns over the concessions requested by soccer's governing body. [Author: bspurr@...
- + Toronto was a ghost town four years ago. Here's a look back at how the COVID lockdown of March 2020 changed the city—On March 17, 2020, Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a provincial state of emergency in response to the growing pandemic. Toronto then went into lock...
- + Pierre Poilievre will undo some of Justin Trudeau's legacy if he becomes prime minister. Here's what he'd target—Prime ministers always say they leave their political legacies to historians. But it’s their successors who largely write that history by deciding wha...
- + 'There's nothing left': Ward's Island Association Clubhouse, Island Café destroyed in large fire—Toronto fire crews were called to the clubhouse at 2:20 a.m. Sunday. The fire has been "knocked down" but hotspots remain. [Author: asahebzada@thestar...
- + This house in Mississauga's prestigious Lorne Park neighbourhood is listed for just under $3 million—The house at 603 Canyon Street has an all-glass sunroom with a fireplace. [Author: ntahir@thestar.ca (Nawa Tahir)] [Link to media]
- + An expected defeat was unexpectedly painful for Justin Trudeau's Liberals. That should set off alarm bells—Some argue byelections hold little meaning but Jamil Jivani's victory in Durham does not bode well for the Liberals. [Author: sdelacourt@thestar.ca (S...
- + City announces 'action plan' to address encampment at Clarence Square Park in downtown Toronto—The Clarence Square Park encampment has already had two fires since the beginning of 2024, prompting a letter from residents demanding the city take a...
- + The Raptors have officially reached the experimental phase of a loss-filled season—Darko Rajakovic has relished the opportunity to run out some odd lineups as the NBA regular season sputters to a finish. [Author: dgsmith@thestar.ca (...
- + Brampton company says its light armoured vehicles were destined for police use in Israel, not Gaza, as Ottawa delays shipments—Roshel has a contract with the government of Israel to provide Senator transport vehicles. [Author: tmaccharles@thestar.ca (Tonda MacCharles)] [Link t...
- + Trudeau says he thinks about leaving 'crazy job' every day in French-language interview, but vows to 'fight' on—The prime minister made the comments in an interview with Alec Castonguay on Radio-Canada's ICI Première on Friday. [Author: mbocknek@thestar.ca (Morg...
- + Inside a Toronto high school with no classrooms or due dates—At Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School, the students control the pace at which they learn. [Author: iteotonio@thestar.ca (Isabel Teotonio)] [Link to m...
- + Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas are expected to resume on Sunday in Qatar—CAIRO (AP) — Stalled talks aimed at securing a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war are expected to resume in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday, accord...
- + When it comes to buying or selling a house, be aware that deadlines are generally ironclad, legally speaking—Is 'time of the essence,' legally speaking, in a residential real estate transaction? Past precedence suggests it is and that deadlines must be adhere...
- + They enjoyed the laneway home so much, their plan changed …—Garden Laneway House in Toronto's west end inspired home owners and architects alike to design something special for the residence. [Link to media]
- + Solar eclipse glasses are flying off the shelves in Toronto. Here's where you can still find them—When looking at the eclipse you'll need glasses that meet international standards, otherwise you risk temporary or permanent blindness. [Author: ataka...
- + Israel strikes several sites in Syria, wounding a soldier, Syrian military says—State news agency SANA, citing an unnamed military official, said air defences shot down some of the missiles, which came from the direction of the Is...
- + Enoki mushrooms recalled in Canada over possible listeria contamination—The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling K-Fresh brand enoki mushrooms due to possible listeria contamination, following a recall on enoki mus...
- + Too angry to commit murder? Psychologist says Toronto man was ‘helpless spectator’ during fatal beating—Rico Harvey’s anger turned him into a “helpless spectator” and made it “very, very unlikely” that he intended to kill Toronto DJ Peter Elie, the psych...
- + Family of three identified after remains found at Brampton house fire last week, Peel police say—Human remains were found after a deadly fire engulfed a home at 280 Van Kirk Dr. in Brampton on March 7. A Peel police spokesperson told the Star on F...
- + These Ontario schools have cancelled classes for the total solar eclipse—Many Ontario schools will have a PA day or early dismissal over safety concerns stemming from the rare cosmic event April 8. Here's what we know. [Aut...
- + His family fled to Canada for safety. But bureaucratic delays could force a return to Hong Kong—Advocates said delays in permanent residence processing has cost some of the Hong Kong applicants their jobs and health-care coverage as they struggle...
- + Getting an education lowers a prisoner’s likelihood of reoffending. So why does Canada make it nearly impossible for inmates to take online courses?—The Correctional Service of Canada says it's "committed to improving offenders’ access to computer-based learning and post-secondary education.” [Auth...
- + ‘The best judge on any court’: The longest-serving judge on Ontario’s top court retires — with parting words for Doug Ford—“There are few people who can retire knowing they have truly made a difference to their country. You, David Doherty, can do that.” [Author: bpowell@th...
- + Dollar Tree says it will leave Canadian stores alone as it looks to shutter 1,000 stores in the U.S.—Announcement by Virginia-based company with 227 stores in Canada and 16,000 in U.S. comes on the heels of a grim Q4 loss of $1.7 billion. [Author: jos...
- + The price of chocolate’s main ingredient is about to go through the roof. Here’s why your favourite treats are getting more expensive — or smaller—A global run on cocoa futures promises to drive up prices for consumers and pressure manufacturers to make slimmer, smaller chocolate bars. The only q...
- + What is happening in Haiti? How gang-led violence erupted into a crisis—Haiti's unelected PM, who has led the country for nearly four years, announced Tuesday his intention to resign. How did the Caribbean nation get here?...
- + Woman who died and man in custody knew each other, Toronto police say after incident in Scarborough home—Toronto police are investigating a woman's death in the area of Scarborough Golf Club Road and Kingston Road that that left one woman dead. [Author: a...
- + After the Kate Middleton Photoshop fiasco, AFP declares Kensington Palace is no longer a 'trusted source'—The photo of Middleton and her children posted to social media was quickly pulled by wire services for photo manipulation, prompting a storm of conspi...
- + Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads were stolen and this furry 'culprit' says they did it—A heist involving a shipment of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads has left the Pittsburgh Penguins stranded ahead of a planned giveaway Thursday night at a gam...
- + AGO staffers could go on strike later this month. Here's what's at stake—The looming job action comes after 10 months of negotiations between the AGO and Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 535. [Author: jchong@the...
- + The Latest | Egypt appeals for more aid deliveries by land to Gaza as Israel warns of Rafah push—More than 31,314 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory's Health Ministry said. The ministry doesn’t differentiate says women and childr...
- + This Toronto thrift store bucked the trend and kept prices low — but it might not last for much longer—Rosemarie Bryan opened her thrift store in late 2021, in a bid to provide a space to shop with dignity for those dealing with pandemic job loss. [Auth...
- + Can't sleep? Doctors share seven simple tips for a quality night's rest—Insomnia is on the rise as more people are living with anxiety, given the stressful times we live in, experts say. So how can we get our best bedrest?...
- + Canada's largest pensions bet big on commercial real estate — now offices are emptying and valuations are crashing—Major pension plans in Canada face a dip in real estate returns as empty offices and high interest rates take their toll on commercial holdings. [Auth...
- + Toronto's biggest festivals are struggling to survive. Here's why—The pandemic sent festivals into a tailspin. Then inflation hit. Why Pride, Taste of the Danforth, Hot Docs and Just for Laughs are suffering. [Author...
- + Everyone knows Vladimir Putin will win re-election Sunday. These Russians aim to wreck his celebration—Vladimir Putin will be announced as the winner on Sunday, but the illegitimacy of the vote will be underlined by Russians worldwide who keep the hope ...
- + Doug Ford claims union chief is 'lying' about him selling off the LCBO—Ford made the comments after LCBO workers represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union held rallies outside his Etobicoke North constitue...
- + New Law & Order Toronto episode to feature crack-smoking mayor—The new Law & Order Toronto episode features a mayor who smokes crack — apparently a nod to late mayor Rob Ford. The show said city council scenes...
- + One person dead after six-vehicle crash involving alleged stolen SUV in Scarborough—In an update from the crash scene Wednesday, SIU spokesperson Kristy Denette said Toronto police tried to stop the driver of a Mercedes SUV for allege...
- + Privately and publicly, Doug Ford warns Justin Trudeau's Liberals they'll be 'annihilated' if they raise the carbon price—"I do not understand for the life of me what the federal government is thinking," the Progressive Conservative premier said in Pickering. [Author: rbe...
- + OPP arrests 9 people in $13M southern Ontario drug bust—The initiative known as Project Cranium started in the fall of 2023 and revealed a "sophisticated criminal network operating out of the Greater Toront...
- + Here's how Canadians can pay their final respects to Brian Mulroney—Canadians wishing to pay respects to former prime minister Brian Mulroney may do so when a four-day period of public mourning begins next week, starti...
- + Durham cop demoted, pleads guilty after falsely reporting vehicle stolen during night out drinking—On Feb. 20, Det. Const. Trevor pleaded guilty to one count of professional misconduct at a Durham police disciplinary hearing, after a tribunal heard ...
- + Video of Markham home being shot at for second time in two weeks, York police say—A tall male suspect can be seen in the video approaching the home on Solace Road and shooting at it on March 8. York police say the same home was shot...
- + How a new program in Canada is opening the job market door for international students—New program funded by Ottawa gives students the connections needed to bridge the gap between school and the workforce. [Author: nkeung@thestar.ca (Nic...
- + A celebrity at risk, powerful elites working in the shadows: Why we could be projecting with Kate Middleton obsession—An acknowledged bit of media manipulation and longstanding interest in the royals come together to propel a wave of online sleuthing and speculation, ...
- + Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar speech sparks fierce reactions from supporters of Israel—With the conflict in Gaza looming large over Sunday’s Oscars ceremony and sparking a pro-Palestinian protest outside the venue, director Jonathan Glaz...
- + Ottawa commits funding to help survivors of sexually-based attacks in Israel—"We believe Israeli women. And we stand with them in their fight for justice," Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced. [Author: slevitz@torst...
- + 'They are immoral and they are dangerous': Naheed Nenshi comes out swinging at Danielle Smith and UCP in bid for Alberta NDP leadership—Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi ended weeks of speculation Monday afternoon to announce he has entered the contest to replace New Democratic leader...
- + Liberal MP says he won't run again in battleground GTA riding—The Liberal MP for a GTA riding expected to see a fierce fight between the Conservatives and Liberals in the next election campaign announced Monday h...
- + The controversy and conspiracies surrounding the Princess of Wales, explained—A planned abdominal surgery in January has spiraled into speculation around Middleton's wellbeing and whereabouts. [Author: atakagi@thestar.ca (Andy T...
- + Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives maintain lead over Justin Trudeau's Liberals. Check our polling tool to track their performance— [Link to media]
- + ‘It’s really dangerous’: Pedestrian killed on North York sidewalk as novice driver charged with impaired driving—Police say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. [Author: efagan@thestar.ca (Emily Fagan)] [Link to media]
- + Teacher unions don't like the Ford government. So how did the province land deals with all four of them?—The government also lost the battle over its public sector wage-capping legislation that was deemed unconstitutional. [Author: krushowy@thestar.ca (Kr...
- + A plan to add one million permanent residents to Canada in a single year was among ideas floated behind the scenes, government docs show—A plan drafted by a deputy minister laid out three options for how many permanent residents the country could accept in 2023. [Author: nkeung@thestar....
- + While asking rents soar nationally, Toronto sees 'a window of opportunity' for tenants—Toronto saw a 1.3 per cent decline in average asking rents, while nationally rents rose more than 10 per cent, a new report says. [Author: cleon@thest...
- + Oscars 2024: Top 10 moments from the Academy Awards, from an almost naked John Cena to the best quotes from the big acting winners—The 96th Academy Awards offered plenty of memorable moments, including an adorable canine cameo and a star performance by Ryan Gosling. [Author: jchon...
- + 'Oppenheimer' wins best picture; Emma Stone edges out Lily Gladstone for best actress — our movie critic reacts to the 2024 Oscars—Christopher Nolan's atomic bomb drama picked up seven awards at the 96th annual Academy Awards. [Author: phowell@thestar.ca (Peter Howell)] [Link to m...
- + Emma Stone wins Oscar for best actress, pulling major upset over perceived frontrunner Lily Gladstone—The award marks the second Oscar win for Stone, who previously won the best actress award for her performance in “La La Land.” [Author: jchong@thestar...
- + Margot Robbie, Zendaya and Da'Vine Joy Randolph join the sequin parade on the Oscars red carpet—The best dressed stars of the night played it safe and classic with plenty of sparkle. [Link to media]
- + Pierre Poilievre's 'Axe the Tax' rally draws thousands of supporters to Toronto Congress Centre—The main target of Sunday’s event was the Liberal government’s carbon tax, which is set to increase on April 1. [Author: bkennedy@thestar.ca (Brendan ...
- + 'BBC dad' shares heartwarming update on family on seventh anniversary of viral interview blooper—The family shot to fame on March 10, 2017 after the video of political analyst Robert E. Kelly and his interview-interrupting daughter went viral. [Au...
- + First photo of Princess of Wales since surgery is retracted because image appears manipulated—LONDON (AP) — The first photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued Sunday after weeks of specu...
- + Is it OK to pull your kid out of school to travel? Here's what parents and teachers have to say—During March Break, the expense, crowds and work commitments keep many families home, but alternate vacation plans could disrupt their children’s educ...
- + I was a millionaire at 30. Here's how to get started with just a thousand bucks—Any young investor can apply these four investing principles I followed and see results, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes. [Author: lesley-anne@mevest.ca (L...
- + Big changes are coming to how Canadians bank, but adoption likely to be slow—TORONTO - A long-promised revolution in banking is headed to Canada, but you might not notice when it arrives. [Link to media]
- + 'This is a red alert': Byelection result has Trudeau Liberals looking nervously toward the next campaign—The Liberals never expected to win, but they never thought they would lose by so much. [Author: tmaccharles@thestar.ca (Tonda MacCharles)] [Link to me...
- + Sending NATO troops to Ukraine should be a collective decision, Latvian defence minister says—No NATO country should send troops into Ukraine while war is raging with Russia, unless there is a consensus to do so within the alliance, says Latvia...
- + 'The school mom.' Toronto teacher Estella Wheeler remembered as phenomenal woman in and out of class—The cherished Grade 7/8 teacher was a pillar in the Africentric Alternative School community, which has been left reeling after her death. [Author: it...
- + Are you ready for it Toronto? City looks for a 'real lift' from Taylor Swift dates—Toronto is already planning for November when Swifties will descend on the city, bringing traffic congestion and an economic shot in the arm. [Author:...
- + ‘We’re going through growing pains’: At 50, Mississauga wrestles with whether it should be a city or a suburb—As the province’s third-largest city turns 50 and is about to elect only its third mayor since 1978, it faces an uncertain future. [Author: njaved@the...
- + We took a Tesla on a road trip through northern Ontario in the coldest week of the year. Could our EV handle it?—Star journalists drove a Tesla 2,300 km around northern Ontario, exploring the emerging EV supply chain from mine to refinery to battery plant to asse...
- + Community members mourn six victims of Ottawa mass stabbing at sombre vigil—OTTAWA - Grieving Ottawa-area residents and members of the local Sri Lankan community tearfully offered flowers, gifts and prayers in tribute to a sla...
- + Should municipalities be able to compel builders to use land?—Our study shows disparity between reported inventories and shovel-ready lots, says Dave Wilkes. Approved lots, ready for building, are in short supply...
- + Family friend who died in Ottawa killings was a recent arrival with wife and children in Sri Lanka—Gamini Amarakoon Amarakoon Mudiyanselage, among the victims of the mass homicide in an Ottawa suburb, recently arrived to Canada, according to police....
- + 'No retaliation, no anger': Anguished man whose family killed in Ottawa shows compassion for accused killer, community says—The suspect — 19-year-old Febrio De-Zoysa, a Sri Lankan national who had recently attended Algonquin College — has been charged with six counts of mur...
- + Landlord said he didn't know accused in Ottawa slaying was living at the house, as questions swirl about 'senseless crime' that left six dead—Friday morning, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto issued a statement on Facebook calling for parents of international students to be cauti...
- + Mobbed. Robbed. Blasted with bear spray: Toronto small business owners describe alarming commercial break-ins—The bear spray residue was so bad after thieves made off with $1 million worth of John Ansari's inventory, “the ambulance driver had to pull over and ...
- + She's been in Canada for a decade, but still can't get permanent residence. Is Canada failing caregivers like her?—The Immigration Department is reviewing its caregiver programs and advocates are urging officials to lift the caps as well as language and postseconda...
- + How Canada's attempts at reform made foreign caregivers even more vulnerable—The Immigration Department is reviewing its caregiver programs and advocates are urging officials to lift the caps as well as language and postseconda...
- + Women, we let our guard down — we need to be tougher than ever—It has been decades since women’s rights were withdrawn so precipitously around the world. We expected feminism to expand exponentially. [Author: hmal...
- + Toronto signed a secret deal that would have let it back out of hosting the 2026 World Cup—Emails obtained by the Star show how the city came to be on the hook for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup without money from Ottawa or Queen's Park. [A...
- + Email reveals that Ottawa told Canada's top soldier not to call budget changes 'cuts'—Canada's top soldier was told he couldn't use the word "cut" in a memo to soldiers about the federal government's budget plans for the military, newly...
- + Interactive: Bigger share of GTA suburban homes are tipping into the $1 million-plus range, as another price point disappears—In Newmarket, million-dollar homes were a rarity a decade ago. Now, an MPAC analysis says they make up more than two-thirds of the housing stock. [Aut...
- + 'It's like a Catch-22:' Report finds families where mom is main breadwinner face more financial strain when having children—With the gender pay gap, TD Report finds families where females earn the most face more hardship when choosing to have children. [Author: rjulien@thes...
- + IWD 2024: Builders, investors, difference-makers — 24 women changing the game for women and girls in sport—The Star is highlighting 24 women who not only excel in their own corner of Canadian sport but are directly making a difference to others. [Author: kg...
- + Brampton mayor, federal government clash over costs of refugee reception centre—Patrick Brown says costs have ballooned beyond the $7 million promised from Ottawa. The federal government says it is continuing to work with region's...
- + Protesters clash at Thornhill synagogue event billed as promoting West Bank land sales—Three arrests as hundreds of protesters and counterprotesters confronted each other at the Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) synagogue. [Author: b...
- + 'Horrific scene': Ottawa slayings leave six dead and hospitalized father 'in shock'—The victims include Darshani Ekanyake, 35, her son, Inuka Wickramasinghe, 7, and her daughters Ashwini, 4; Rinyana, 2; and Kelly, 2 1/2 months. [Autho...
- + Hamas says cease-fire talks to resume next week, making a truce before Ramadan highly unlikely—The U.S., Egypt and Qatar have been trying for weeks to broker an agreement on a six-week cease-fire and the release of 40 hostages held in Gaza in ex...
- + Police face increased scrutiny after two Toronto political events cancelled amid pro-Palestinian protests—As Toronto demonstrations become increasingly prolific some question whether they infringe on the rights of innocent bystanders, if police are equippe...
- + Faster King Street commutes show that sometimes traffic miracles do happen—With virtually every block downtown snarled with traffic, it's important to see what a big difference a couple of traffic agents can make. [Author: ek...
- + Shakeup at St. Lawrence Market sees arrival of Blackbird Baking Co. — but there's still a big vacancy to be filled—Changes seem to indicate the city is keeping its promise to not let the historic destination be overrun by tourist traps or turned into a food court [...
- + Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs are handcuffed at the NHL trade deadline. Kyle Dubas has earned the blame—Dubas made at least three regrettable decisions as GM of the Leafs, and its haunting his replacement now. [Author: kypreos_nick@dontdisplay.me (Nick K...
- + Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov took a beating the last time he faced Buffalo. This night was different—Samsonov was on the verge of being waived when he was pulled during a 9-3 loss to Buffalo in December. [Author: kmcgran@thestar.ca (Kevin McGran)] [Li...
- + Two adults, four children found dead in Ottawa-area home, police say—Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs said police do not believe the deaths were the result of domestic or intimate partner violence. [Link to media]
- + GTA family of five who died in Nashville plane crash identified—Sergey Rudetsky told the Star his daughter, Rimma Dotsenko, her husband Victor and their three children perished in the fiery crash near downtown Nash...
- + Mayor Olivia Chow promotes hiring of crisis response team members, saying they could have helped her family—Mayor Olivia Chow urged people to apply for more than 100 new jobs with the Toronto Community Crisis Service, saying the team that helps people in men...
- + Mayor Chow promotes hiring of crisis response team members, saying they could have helped her family—Mayor Olivia Chow urged people to apply for more than 100 new jobs with the Toronto Community Crisis Service, saying the team that helps people in men...
- + ‘Judges do not take orders from government’: Ex-chief justices ring alarm over Doug Ford wanting ‘like-minded’ judges—“The suggestion that there be a political litmus test for judicial appointment would return the court to practices that we would have thought had disa...
- + Cost of Doug Ford's failed wage restraint legislation tops $4B—The price tag has topped $4 billion this fiscal year for Premier Doug Ford's ill-fated Bill 124 public sector wage restraint legislation, which was tw...
- + Woman found dead at home in Vaughan was a Toronto school teacher—York police arrived at a home on Isa Court in Woodbridge overnight and say they found a woman with serious injuries. [Author: dramos@thestar.ca (Danie...
- + Raptors just suffered their worst home loss in franchise history. It’s unlikely to get easier any time soon—With play-in hopes fading for the team about to embark on a four-game road trip, the process rather than the results is the most important thing as th...
- + Ukrainians blast Pierre Poilievre's MPs at Toronto townhall meeting: 'You're gonna lose our support'—At an Etobicoke townhall, three MPs were confronted by criticism Poilievre is missing in action on the Ukraine file. [Author: slevitz@torstar.ca (Step...
- + ‘Inflation is coming down.’ But Bank of Canada governor says it's still ‘too early’ cut key interest rate—‘We’ve come a long way in our fight against high inflation,’ says Tiff Macklem. ‘But it’s too early to loosen the restrictive policy that has gotten u...
- + NDP insiders say pharmacare battle was the closest they've ever come to abandoning Justin Trudeau's Liberals—Last week, the Liberals and New Democrats unveiled their plans for national prescription drug coverage. Here's how the long-awaited deal came together...
- + ‘You need to lose weight.’ Canada’s top TV personalities reveal the intense body scrutiny they face — and how they’re trying to change the conversation—Meredith Shaw, Tracy Moore, Ann Pornel and Lauren Chan break down body shaming in a special International Women’s Day feature. [Author: rs@thekit.ca (...
- + 'I’m going to be landing — I don’t know where!' Officials say five Canadians, including three children, killed in Nashville plane crash—The plane was based at Brampton-Caledon Airport and made stops in Florida and Kentucky before it was scheduled to land at Nashville's airport. [Author...
- + Toronto teen is third person charged in North York home invasion—Two suspects are still wanted by police in the Dec. 21 home invasion and robbery at a residence near Yonge Street and Florence Avenue. [Author: alamba...
- + Progressive Conservative candidate for Milton byelection once sought federal Liberal nomination—Zee Hamid served on Milton council for 12 years and ran unsuccessfully for the Liberal nomination ahead of the 2015 federal election. [Author: rfergus...
- + Tory MP Jamil Jivani slams 'liberal elites' at Queen's Park, ruffling feathers in Ford government—The two Tory parties have been at odds for months but things have flared up in recent weeks. [Author: rbenzie@thestar.ca (Robert Benzie)] [Link to med...
- + Illegally imported goose intestines hidden under rattlesnakes, federal authorities say—NEW YORK (AP) — Six people were arrested in New York on Tuesday on charges of illegally importing goose and duck intestines from China, in some cases ...
- + Toronto driver found asleep on highway allegedly had four times the legal blood alcohol limit, police say—Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said that the OPP received a complaint from the public, as the driver was driving his vehicle on its rim on Highway 427. [Author: a...
- + ‘Someone knows’: Police call for help identifying intentionally dismembered body found at Toronto beach—“Someone knows who this individual is. Someone knows what took place,” said Toronto police acting Supt. Kathlin Seremetkovski. “This person is a famil...
- + Shock and sadness at deaths of two teens struck by UP Express train in Toronto's west end—'They were super young and it just seems so senseless,' said one resident of the 16-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl who were pronounced dead at the ...
- + Two people dead after reportedly being struck by UP Express train in west-end Toronto—The incident happened in the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Weston Road. [Author: fraza@thestar.ca (Fatima Raza)] [Link to media]
- + Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women—NEW DELHI (AP) — The woman in the Instagram video appeared shaken. Her face was swollen and bruised. Sitting beside her husband, she began recounting ...
- + 'Bad news for Canada': Businesses decry 'anti-scab' bill — but unions say not so fast—Labour experts say Bill C-58, which would ban the use of replacement workers in federally regulated businesses in the event of a strike, will empower ...
- + How vulnerable is Ontario to measles outbreaks? A rise in cases is about to collide with a falling vaccination rate—The province's immunization rate is below the threshold experts say we need. But a lack of data is hampering public health officials' response. [Autho...
- + Questions about vaccines? How Toronto hospital hotlines are helping out—Programs give a chance for callers to discuss concerns and ask questions about vaccinations including measles, HPV and shingles. [Author: mogilvie@the...
- + Palestinian Canadians to sue Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, alleging Canada's military exports to Israel are illegal—The lawsuit is to be filed Tuesday by Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights, joined by a Palestinian non-governmental organization called th...
- + Home sales spike higher across the GTA, but average prices haven’t budged—TRREB report shows leap year February sales up 12 per cent while the average sales price of a home remains largely flat at around $1.1 million. [Autho...
- + In Rafah, a young mother holds her children close as bombs fall from the sky—Madleen Kolab and her family are among hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans who've flocked to the tip of the Gaza Strip since the war began. [Aut...
- + Victims of Toronto double shooting were a couple; mom remembers son who loved to dance and sing—Akim Fleming, 33, and his boyfriend Rajiv Ralph, 31, were killed last week in Toronto's Weston neighbourhood. [Author: cleon@thestar.ca (Calvi Leon)] ...
- + The Latest | At least 17 killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza—An Israeli airstrike killed at least 17 people in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday, Palestinian officials said, adding that a total of...
- + Conservative Jamil Jivani wins Durham federal byelection—The 36-year-old former broadcaster and conservative advocate takes over the riding once led by former Conservative party leader Erin O'Toole. [Author:...
- + TTC data shows violence has eased. So why do riders feel uneasy?—As the TTC gets a grip on violence, it's struggling with an issue out of its control that's changed the face of the transit system: housing. [Author: ...
- + ‘The last puzzle piece.’ How Canadian Olympic gymnast Ellie Black conquered her only weakness, and what it means for Paris—That she's still getting better after nearly two decades in the sport gives Canada's Ellie Black confidence that she can deliver something special thi...
- + 'Mr. Will saved my life:' Educator Jay Williams leaves behind precious legacy to Toronto's Black students—Former teacher consulted with school boards and worked as author and public speaker on issues surrounding race and Black masculinity. [Author: anperei...
- + Patrice Bergeron — Boston's ‘Beliveau’ — didn't leave the Bruins stranded by retiring. He left the keys in the ignition—Retired Bergeron's impact lingers on a veteran roster with the Bruins set to visit the Leafs. [Author: kmcgran@thestar.ca (Kevin McGran)] [Link to med...
- + One Raptor in particular steps up (with Scottie Barnes down) in win over Hornets—With Barnes out indefinitely, Ochai Agbaji enters the starting lineup and delivers a crowd-pleasing career night at Scotiabank Arena. [Author: gngabo@...
- + U of T workers will not strike, came to agreement minutes before midnight—CUPE 3902 and CUPE 3261 reached tentative agreements with the university, averting a strike involving 8,000 workers. [Author: dramos@thestar.ca (Danie...
- + Harris is to meet with Israeli Cabinet official who is in Washington despite Netanyahu's rebuke—“Given the immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate cease-fire for at least the next six weeks, which is what is currently on th...
- + 'This is for you, Billy': Family of cyclist killed in Scarborough speaks at memorial ride—Bill Petropoulos's death marks the second cyclist killed in Scarborough in a month, meaning the neighbourhood has already met the city-wide average nu...
- + Police arrest man who appeared to brandish nail gun at pro-Palestinian protesters during demonstrations outside Thornhill synagogue—In an online video of the incident seen by the Star, the man appeared to point a nail gun at pro-Palestinian protesters. Police say no injuries were r...
- + It's a Conservative stronghold — but here's why Pierre Poilievre's Tories will be closely watching this byelection on Monday—The riding of Durham, east of Toronto, has sent a Conservative to the House of Commons ever since Stephen Harper became leader of the party in 2004. [...
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