-
Toronto ‘triple threat’ teen inspires as world-class athlete, dancer and actressA Toronto teenager is a triple threat — a world class athlete, dancer and actress. She’s also living with a disability and hopes to be a role model for others.PerspectivesDec 28, 2023
-
Crews begin installing new and enhanced ‘Toronto’ sign at Nathan Phillips Square"I think people would approve of us in investing in a new sign because it's very popular with people. I think it is an iconic attraction across the world. It helps brand the city."CanadaSep 10, 2020
-
Toronto gets in 2015 Pan Am mood with public piano art projectTORONTO - Canadian artist Lee Claremont doesn't mind that people will be putting their hands all over her latest painting, or tickling and pounding away at parts of it, this month.EntertainmentJul 10, 2012
-
Mortimer continues to boost Canada’s medal count at Paralympic GamesLONDON - Summer Mortimer and Benoit Huot wrapped up their individual races in the pool Thursday after winning almost a third of Canada's medals and over half the country's gold so far at the Paralympic Games.SportsSep 6, 2012
-
Wheelchair basketball player David Durepos Canadian flagbearer at Parapan AmsThe man who will carry the Maple Leaf at the opening ceremonies of the Pan American Paralympic Games says keeping a narrow focus will be important for Canadian athletes hoping to win medals.SportsNov 9, 2011
-
2015 Pan-Am Games tickets go on sale todayTickets for next year's Pan Am Games — including the opening ceremony, a one-night-only show by Cirque du Soleil — go on sale this morning.CanadaSep 15, 2014
-
Film mogul outraged over accessible seating view at Air Canada CentreA prominent Toronto film executive says he's fed up with the lack of action from the Air Canada Centre on developing a better viewing experience for people with disabilities.Jul 13, 2015
-
City councillors split on possibility of Toronto Olympic bid ahead of deadlineThe deadline for an Olympic bid is fast approaching and some councillors are heeding caution on the possibility of Toronto stepping into the fray.PoliticsAug 31, 2015
-
Pan Am Games Athletes’ Village remains closed to the publicThe area east of Cherry Street at the base of Bayview Avenue is still surrounded by barricades despite calls for fences at the Pan Am Athletes' Village to come down.PoliticsSep 1, 2015
-
UberPOOL launches in Toronto for Pan Am GamesUber Canada has announced it will be bringing its latest ride-sharing feature to Toronto for the Pan Am Games.TechJul 13, 2015
-
Temporary HOV lanes open to 2 or more occupants on TuesdayToronto's temporary high occupancy lanes will be open to two or more occupants starting on Tuesday.PoliticsJul 27, 2015
-
‘Let the dust settle’ from Pan Am Games before Olympic bid decision: ToryJohn Tory says he wants to hear from a variety of voices before he decides whether Toronto should place a bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, but added he wants to "let the dust settle" from the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games before making a decision.PoliticsJul 27, 2015
-
Toronto Pan Am Games chair David Peterson subject of sexual harassment lawsuitA female manager with the Pan and Parapan American Games alleges in a lawsuit filed Thursday that she was sexually harassed by former Ontario premier and TO2015 chairman David Peterson.SportsAug 14, 2015
-
Wynne and Tory discuss Olympic bid, transit, and poverty: what you need to knowOntario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Toronto Mayor John Tory had plenty to talk about at their sit-down Wednesday morning at Queen’s Park. Here's what you need to know.PoliticsJul 22, 2015
-
Canada adds 14 more medals on Day 6 of Pan Am GamesCanada's Michelle Li is now a two-time Pan Am Games badminton champion.SportsJul 16, 2015
-
‘No plans’ to keep temporary HOV lanes after Pan Am Games: ministryTemporary high-occupancy lanes installed for the Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games will be removed after the competition is over.Jul 17, 2015
-
Pan Am Games could lead to Toronto Olympic bidThe head of Toronto's Pan Am Games organizing committee says if the event goes well, it could set the stage for the city to make another Olympic bid.SportsJul 10, 2015
-
Harper leads athletes in pre-Pan Am Games cheerCanadian athletes got some support from Prime Minister Stephen Harper a few hours before tonight's Pan Am Games opening ceremony.SportsJul 10, 2015
-
Toronto police bust ‘dummy’ driver for using mannequins in HOV lanesToronto police are warning drivers not to be dummies after charging a man Wednesday with using mannequins as passengers in order to drive in the restricted Pan Am and Parapan Am Games HOV lanes.CrimeJul 8, 2015
-
Pan Am athletes village needs more work before new owners move inCompetitors in the summer's Pan Am and Parapan Am Games left the athletes village weeks ago, but it will be months before residents of the new downtown Toronto neighbourhood can move in.PoliticsSep 8, 2015