Toronto
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Toronto's Infrastructure Paralyzed: The Aftermath of the Sept 2 Storm
From submerged underpasses to 65,000 power outages, a rare northern weather system pushed the GTA's transit and power gr...
GTA Gridlock: Storms Leave 10,000 in Dark and Rip Open Vaughan Roads
A catastrophic weather system paralyzed Toronto's transit arteries and electrical grid, highlighting the fragility of ur...
Toronto's World Cup Win: High Spend and Global Appeal Signal Long-Term Tourism Boost
A new study shows FIFA World Cup 2026 visitors spent heavily in Ontario and are overwhelmingly likely to return for futu...
Toronto's New 47-Trip Transit Cap: A Pay-As-You-Go Revolution for TTC Riders
Commuters will ride free after 47 paid trips this month, but one specific rule could cost you if you aren't careful.
Toronto's Bold Transit Gamble: The $95 Million Fare Cap
The TTC is capping monthly fares at 15 trips starting this September, a move that could save riders $151 but cost the ag...
Toronto Collision: Cyclist Hospitalized Near Christie and Bloor
A male cyclist in his 20s is in serious but stable condition following a vehicle collision in Toronto's west end.
Seattle's Resource Crunch: From Police Shortages to Transit Revenue
Budget cuts and staffing crises collide in the Emerald City as the city pivots its strategy on policing and public trans...
Seattle's War on Red Tape: Mayor Wilson Fast-Tracks Vision Zero Safety Projects
Mayor Katie Wilson is bypassing municipal bureaucracy to speed up life-saving street upgrades as traffic fatalities pers...
The Price of Novelty: CNE's High-Stakes Menu of 'Stunt Food'
From $31 funnel cakes to KD-flavored smoothies, the Canadian National Exhibition is pushing the boundaries of fair food ...
The Tragedy of Jahvai Roy: A Mother's Fight Against Toronto's Gun Violence
After losing her 8-year-old son to a stray bullet in North York, Holly Roy is turning her grief into a demand for system...
Highway 401 Westbound Closure: The Keele Street Tanker Spill
A tanker truck collision near Keele Street has shut down westbound collector lanes on Highway 401, triggering a major oi...
Toronto's Wednesday Blackout: When Routine Maintenance Goes Wrong
A failure at Hydro One's Basin Transformer Station plunged tens of thousands into darkness, raising questions about the ...
Toronto Grid Crisis: 31,000 Left in Dark as Hydro One Supply Fails
A massive power outage has paralyzed Toronto's downtown and east end, shutting down subway transit and forcing universit...
Fatal 16th-Floor Fire in Scarborough Raises Questions Over Building Safety
A Tuesday morning blaze near Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue claimed one life, prompting an investigation into recent re...
London's 20mph War: Safety Measure or Urban Gridlock?
From celebrity bans to accessibility concerns, TfL's ambitious speed limit expansion is sparking a fierce debate over th...
Stranded for 24 Hours: The Perilous Rescue at Toronto's Scarborough Bluffs
A coordinated effort between Toronto Fire and Marine units saved a dehydrated man from the city's unstable cliffside.
VELD Music Festival Accident: Man Pinned Under Truck in Unofficial Lot
Police are investigating a dangerous incident near Downsview Park where a festival-goer was trapped beneath a vehicle.
Manhattan's Great Escape: NYC Summer Streets Reclaims the Asphalt
From the Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood, New York City is erasing car traffic to make room for yoga, Zumba, and pedestrians.
Toronto's 59th Caribbean Carnival: Security and Closures Ahead of Grand Parade
As the Grand Parade returns to the lakeshore this weekend, Toronto prepares for heavy police presence and significant ro...
TTC Special Constables Gain Arrest Powers for Drug Use in Ontario First
A regulatory shift allows Toronto transit officers to crack down on illicit drug use, sparking interest in Edmonton and ...
Toronto Jewish Bakeries Targeted: Police Hunt SUV in Coordinated Attacks
A dark-colored SUV is linked to two separate attacks on Jewish-owned businesses in Toronto, including one involving gunf...
Carney Kills Jet Dreams: Billy Bishop Airport Expansion Scrapped
A massive public outcry of 87,000 responses forces the federal government to halt expansion plans, leaving Premier Doug ...
Gunfire and Vandalism Target Jewish-Owned Bakery Chain in Toronto
Toronto Police are investigating coordinated property damage at two bakery branches, raising alarms over targeted hate c...
Federal Block on Billy Bishop Expansion Prioritizes Toronto Islands Over Jet Growth
The Canadian government rejects Doug Ford's $8.5 billion economic vision for Billy Bishop Airport, opting for safety upg...
TTC’s Surveillance Pilot: Can Cameras Stop Illegal Passing on Toronto Streets?
New automated cameras on five major streetcar routes aim to curb dangerous driving and protect passengers.
Toronto's World Cup Gamble: Can a Fleet Street Hub Handle the Crowd?
With six matches and a massive fan festival looming, Toronto is betting on transit boosts and road closures to avoid tot...
Toronto's World Cup Fever Takes the Form of 51 Giant Beavers
A high-tech scavenger hunt is turning Toronto's Old Town into an open-air gallery to boost local business and raise char...
TTC Warns of 25-Minute Line 1 Delays as World Cup Upgrades Enter Final Stretch
Commuters on Toronto's Line 1 subway face up to 25-minute delays Monday as the TTC completes track and signal upgrades a...
Toronto Police Trigger Rare 'Level 1' Search for Missing 14-Year-Old
A maximum-intensity operation is underway in North York after a teenager vanished from Earl Bales Park six days ago.
Toronto Reverses Course: Free FIFA Fan Festival Tickets Return
After public backlash, Toronto reverses paid ticket plan for FIFA Fan Festival, releasing second batch of free tickets.