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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Teen arrested in historic cocaine seizure worth $7M: Durham police

A 17-year-old boy was arrested following a significant cocaine seizure valued at over $7 million in Durham, Canada.

Feb 27 • 22:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Eglinton Crosstown LRT hits 98% of in-service target during opening weeks

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT has achieved a 98% on-time performance rate during its initial weeks of service, significantly outperforming the Finch West LRT's performance.

Feb 27 • 22:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Raptors looking for more consistency after losses

The Toronto Raptors are seeking consistency in their gameplay to maintain leads against top NBA teams following recent losses.

Feb 27 • 21:37 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Antisemitic cartoons used by U of T dentistry dean lead to him being put on leave pending investigation

The dean of the University of Toronto's dentistry school was put on leave following controversy over his use of antisemitic cartoons in a lecture.

Feb 27 • 19:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jets

Ontario Premier Doug Ford advocates for the expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to accommodate larger jets.

Feb 27 • 17:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Suspended Peel officers now being investigated by provincial watchdog

Three suspended Peel Regional Police officers in Ontario are under investigation by the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency for alleged corruption ties.

Feb 27 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Balinskis and Vilmanis celebrate victory. Girgensons suffers loss in Eastern leaders duel

Latvian players Uvis Jānis Balinskis and Sandis Vilmanis helped the Florida Panthers win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, while their teammate Zemgus Girgensons faced a defeat in a separate game.

Feb 27 • 05:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford says Toronto has ‘one of the worst’ convention centres in the world, teases rebuild

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced plans for a significant overhaul of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, citing its current status as one of the worst in the world.

Feb 26 • 19:52 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

TMU student recounts assault on group of Jews and Israelis at campus event

A student at Toronto Metropolitan University reported an assault during an event supporting Israel, where a masked assailant threw expired milk at them.

Feb 26 • 19:02 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian homeowners could earn thousands during World Cup matches. Here’s how

Canadian homeowners are projected to earn significant income by renting their properties during the FIFA World Cup, with potential earnings ranging from $2,700 in Toronto to $4,200 in Vancouver.

Feb 26 • 16:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

2 charged, 1 sought in shooting death of 15-year-old Toronto boy

Toronto police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack, while a third suspect is currently wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder.

Feb 26 • 16:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal: source

Max Scherzer has signed a one-year, $3 million contract to return to the Toronto Blue Jays for the upcoming MLB season.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

An embarrassing mistake by the Olympic champion in the NHL

During an NHL game, Olympic champion Jake Guentzel missed a golden scoring opportunity, reminiscent of a past blunder by another NHL player.

Feb 26 • 11:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Raptors’ strategy works against Wembanyama

The Toronto Raptors successfully limited Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama's scoring through a physical play strategy during their matchup.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

NHL Giant Flops – Now the Owner Reacts

The CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment expressed regret to season ticket holders about the Toronto Maple Leafs' poor season performance.

Feb 26 • 08:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

'Spurs' repeat success from 10 years ago

The San Antonio Spurs achieved their tenth consecutive victory in the NBA regular season by defeating the Toronto Raptors 110-107.

Feb 26 • 08:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

NBA: Despite a clumsy Wembanyama, the Spurs secure a 10th consecutive victory

The San Antonio Spurs achieved their tenth consecutive win despite a lackluster performance from Victor Wembanyama.

Feb 26 • 07:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Girgensons Returns to the NHL Championship with a Victory After the Olympic Break

Latvian forward Zemgus Girgensons returned to the NHL, contributing to the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4:2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Feb 26 • 05:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

This situation will come to dreams - a very embarrassing mistake from an NHL star

In a recent NHL game, Jake Guentzel faced a startling blunder when he missed an open goal, leading to an opponent's counterattack that nearly changed the outcome of the match.

Feb 26 • 05:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Vassell leads Spurs past Raptors 110-107

Devin Vassell's 21 points helped the San Antonio Spurs overcome the Toronto Raptors with a final score of 110-107, marking San Antonio's tenth consecutive win.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Ex-Raptor Porter signs with Seattle USBL team

Jontay Porter, a former Toronto Raptor, has signed with the Seattle SuperHawks in the re-launched United States Basketball League.

Feb 25 • 22:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64

Toronto city officials are honoring the late Giorgio Mammoliti, who served as a councillor and MPP for over two decades.

Feb 25 • 21:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

After promise of funds for Taste of the Danforth, Toronto pushes forward festival plan

Toronto is cautiously optimistic about the Ontario Premier's pledge of financial aid to revive the Taste of the Danforth festival, which has struggled to recover from the pandemic.

Feb 25 • 17:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

A Toronto hospital has ranked in the top 10 world’s best

Toronto General Hospital has achieved the highest rank for a Canadian hospital, coming in second in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking.

Feb 25 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures

Nearly half of the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area anticipate program closures due to federal funding cuts that are set to take effect in 2024.

Feb 25 • 11:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Sixth complainant expected to take the stand in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial

The sixth complainant in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is set to testify today in Toronto, as Stronach faces multiple charges stemming from incidents dating back several decades.

Feb 25 • 11:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Barrett keeps Raptors struggles in perspective

RJ Barrett reflects on the Toronto Raptors' ability to grow despite losses to top NBA teams, emphasizing their progression since last season.

Feb 25 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Wallace leads Thunder past Raptors 116-107

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Toronto Raptors 116-107, with Cason Wallace scoring 27 points despite the absence of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Feb 25 • 03:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Toronto sees 3 lithium-ion battery fires in 24 hours. Official calls it ‘alarming’

Toronto experienced three fires in one day linked to lithium-ion batteries, prompting a warning from fire officials about their dangers.

Feb 24 • 20:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fast-moving snowstorm advances on southern Ontario, shuts down northern roads

A significant snowstorm is impacting northern Ontario, causing major road closures and threatening to disrupt travel as it moves toward southern regions including Toronto.

Feb 24 • 19:42 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian Invention: King of Kensington brought Canadian culture to the world

The article discusses the impact of the CBC sitcom 'King of Kensington' on Canadian culture and its portrayal of multiculturalism in Toronto during the 1970s.

Feb 24 • 19:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario unveils 17 long-term care homes to get specialized dementia care funding

The Ontario government has announced funding for 17 long-term care homes to enhance specialized care for residents with dementia, with plans to expand to 50 homes by 2028.

Feb 24 • 18:46 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Actor Stephen Amell on why he loves returning to Canada for work

Stephen Amell expresses his deep connection to Canada and his enduring support for the Toronto Blue Jays while reflecting on the emotional impact of baseball.

Feb 24 • 18:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘We need market certainty’: Just 269 new homes sold in Toronto region last month

Toronto region reported only 269 new home sales last month, a significant decline from the previous year and the ten-year average.

Feb 24 • 15:41 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Head over hooves’: Toronto Zoo announces birth of calf from endangered giraffe species

The Toronto Zoo announced the birth of a female Masai giraffe calf, an endangered species, celebrating a successful delivery and the health of both mother and calf.

Feb 24 • 15:03 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Peel police arrest four in human trafficking investigation involving 11-to-14-year-old girls

Peel police have arrested four individuals in a human trafficking investigation involving minors in the Greater Toronto Area.

Feb 24 • 14:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

US Players Obsessed – A Spectacular Sight at the Press Conference

After winning the Olympic hockey tournament, US players celebrated humorously during a press conference, wearing ski goggles and holding beers.

Feb 22 • 19:07 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conrad Black: Canada’s Shameful Flirtation with Antisemitism Hits a Wall

The article discusses recent events in Canada highlighting a troubling rise in antisemitism and the public response to it.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

A Black Day for M. Buzelis – he delivered one of the worst performances of the season

Lithuanian player M. Buzelis had a tough game as his team lost to the Toronto Raptors, marking their seventh consecutive defeat.

Feb 20 • 05:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Police renew warning to avoid Lake Ontario after man falls in icy waters

Toronto police are cautioning the public about unsafe ice conditions on Lake Ontario after a man fell through the surface and struggled to escape the icy waters.

Feb 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Toronto woman pleads guilty to indignity by hiding parents’ dead bodies

A Toronto woman has pleaded guilty to the indignity of hiding her deceased parents' bodies after lying to police during a wellness check.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Constructing new Toronto subway bridge could force temporary closure of DVP

Construction of an overpass for the Ontario Line in Toronto may necessitate the temporary closure of the Don Valley Parkway, according to Metrolinx CEO.

Feb 18 • 20:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Doug Ford promises funds to bring Taste of Danforth back after financial struggles

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has pledged to fund the revival of the Taste of the Danforth festival and encouraged Mayor Olivia Chow to contribute as well.

Feb 18 • 18:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario Line opening date uncertain, construction to be finished in ‘early 2030s’

The Ontario Line subway's opening date has been pushed back, with construction now expected to be completed in the early 2030s due to escalating costs.

Feb 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial: Third complainant expected to testify

A third complainant is poised to testify in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach, who faces multiple charges related to alleged incidents over several decades.

Feb 18 • 13:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Southern Ontario to see messy winter storm, with snow and freezing rain

Southern Ontario is preparing for a significant winter storm with school closures and hazardous conditions due to snow, freezing rain, and strong winds.

Feb 18 • 13:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

1 dead after fire erupts in Toronto highrise apartment unit

One person has died following a fire in a Toronto highrise apartment, which is currently under investigation.

Feb 17 • 22:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

More snow and freezing rain coming to Toronto, southern Ontario

Southern Ontario, including Toronto, is bracing for a cold snap with significant snow and freezing rain starting Wednesday.

Feb 17 • 18:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Second witness expected to take stand at Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial

A second witness is anticipated to testify today at the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach, a billionaire businessman facing multiple allegations dating back decades.

Feb 17 • 15:37 UTC

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