Where are Canada’s worst Uber riders? Ride-hailing app releases ranking
Uber is offering a one-time discount to Canadian riders with the highest ratings to reward them for their good behaviour over the past year.
Canada
Apr 5
‘Sad human being’: Toronto mother faces speeding drunk driver who killed son
Gregory Girgis was walking in downtown Toronto almost two years ago when he was fatally struck by an impaired driver who a red light and collided with two cars.
Crime
Apr 18
‘If the Canucks are scoring, the drinks are pouring’: Businesses, fans buzzing for playoffs
The Vancouver Canucks still have one more regular-season game to play, but fans and businesses in the city are already gearing up for their Stanley Cup playoff run.
Sports
Apr 18
Toronto taxi scammer gets prison time after dragging victim who confronted him
Shubham Joshi pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, and possession of stolen property in the 2022 incident.
Crime
Mar 18
Montreal commuters can now reload OPUS cards with a smartphone. Here’s how
Chrono accepts debit, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google pay as payment methods for Montreal public transit users to purchase passes online.
Tech
Apr 10
Cycling deaths in Toronto year-to-date surpass 2023 total
Cycling-related deaths in 2024 have risen beyond the number recorded last year, according to the city of Toronto. Advocates say a plan of action must go beyond new infrastructure.
Canada
Apr 16
UP Express stops in Toronto reduced as Metrolinx shakes up GO train service
Toronto's airport train, the UP Express, has been caught up in a raft of service changes planned by Metrolinx. From the end of April, local stops on the route will be cut in half.
Canada
Apr 16
‘Dangerous message’: Experts slam anti-sunscreen claims circulating online
While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement.
Health
Apr 23
AirTags, GPS trackers can help car thieves. Here’s how to find them
Experts and police say car thieves are using GPS tracking devices like Apple AirTags to track and then steal Canadians’ cars. Here’s what you can do to stop them.
Crime
Apr 3
Uber, Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strikes across Canada. What to know
Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers are taking a break from the job this Valentine's Day as part of a global protest over pay and benefits.
Canada
Feb 14
Report reveals Ontario for-profit clinics charging patients thousands in unlawful fees
More than 100 Ontario patients are speaking out in a new report about user fees being charged in private clinics, with most of the patients being seniors on fixed incomes.
Health
Apr 16
‘Backbone of this province’: Cities ask for financial help from Ontario government
As the Ontario government's next budget looms, cities and towns continue to ask for more money, saying old funding formulas are leaving them cash-strapped.
Canada
Mar 24
Ontario schools are suing firms behind TikTok, Meta, Snapchat. Here’s why
Four of Ontario's biggest school boards have said social media platforms are disrupting education and causing social withdrawal and anxiety among students.
Canada
Mar 28
Where is ‘Home Plate Lady’? Famous Toronto Blue Jays fan not in regular seat
"Home Plate Lady, the famous Toronto Blue Jays fan, was the subject of talk on social media Tuesday after Monday's home opener. Here's why.
Sports
Apr 9
Ontario reverses UP Express service changes following public outcry
Just a day after announcing adjustments to its UP Express service, the province is rolling back those changes in response to widespread criticism from local residents.
Canada
Apr 17
‘Virtually zero chance’ of seeing gas cost $1 per litre in Canada again: report
A price-monitoring company says Canadians aren't likely to see gas cost less than $1 per litre again amid a carbon price hike, along with geopolitical strife.
Money
Apr 2
Another Ontario school board joins lawsuit against major social media companies
The lawsuit by Simcoe County and the four other school boards is seeking $4 billion in damages from the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tiktok.
Education
Apr 5
Gardiner Expressway construction: Closures to resume after brief reopening
Toronto commuters will soon run into lane closures again on parts of the Gardiner Expressway starting Monday night. Here is what you need to know.
Traffic
Apr 8
Rogers to deploy 5G cameras, sensors to manage traffic at five Toronto intersections
Rogers says the 5G-driven artificial intelligence system will capture real-time data about traffic volumes, speeds and congestion levels.
Canada
Mar 21
Financial stress taking a toll on international students, advocates say
International students are finding themselves in difficult situations as the cost of living skyrockets in Canada and it becomes more difficult for newcomers to find work.
Canada
Mar 15