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
Ohtani visits Toronto with Dodgers for first time since free agency madness
Shohei Ohtani will play his first game in Toronto on Friday since opting to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers instead of the Blue Jays.
Sports
Apr 26
Libraries in B.C. Interior breached by hackers demanding ransom
B.C. libraries have been targeted by a hacker who demanded a ransom or they would release user data that includes the phone numbers and email addresses of some clients.
Entertainment
May 3
Toronto’s construction season traffic is ‘unacceptable.’ Is there a better way?
Toronto already has some of the worst traffic in the world, and with construction season here, delays will be even more “unacceptable.” What’s the solution?
Canada
May 6
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
‘Always Beleaf’: What Leafs fans are saying ahead of Game 6 against Boston
Optimism is running high among Toronto Maple Leafs fans on social media Thursday ahead of Thursday night’s do-or-die game against the Boston Bruins.
Sports
May 2
New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: report
A report was filed complaints were made about deficiencies in French-language services between October 2022 and February 2023, and a subsequent complaint led to another report.
Health
May 3
Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: minister
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.
Canada
Apr 29
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
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
‘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
‘Very disappointing’: Leafs announcer Joe Bowen slams fans for Game 3 showing
Toronto Maple Leafs announcer Joe Bowen has slammed the home crowd for the Game 3 of the team's series against the Boston Bruins, saying it was "very disappointing."
Sports
Apr 25
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
Drivers prepare for a number of major road closures in Toronto this weekend
Drivers in Toronto should prepare for a difficult weekend of getting around the city with several road closures set to take effect.
Traffic
Apr 26
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
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
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
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