Noor Ibrahim

Reporter

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• Record rainfall around Toronto signals a future with frequent severe storms: expert

  Saturday's rainfall in Toronto broke a daily record that had been in place since 2013, and experts say climate change means more such downpours will be the norm.

  Weather

  Aug 19
• 2 shot dead at Oshawa, Ont. homes, 1 in custody: police

  Police were called to reports of a shooting at a home in Oshawa, Ont., and found two people with gunshot wounds who have since died. One person is in custody.

  Crime

  Jul 13
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• ‘Where’s the money?’: Police release chilling audio of Vaughan home invasion

  More than six months after the incident, York Regional Police have released new information regarding the incident, including an outstanding vehicle of interest.

  Crime

  Jul 12
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• Outrage after ‘ray of light’ Toronto crossing guard allegedly fired for feeding birds

  The ties that Lisa Dunn formed with both adults and children during her years as a crossing guard are the only thing keeping her going.

  Features

  Jun 28
• Ontario’s strawberry season ‘will probably end early’ given extreme heat

  As a heat dome bakes much of Central and Eastern Canada, farmers are seeing both good and bad fortune sprouting out of the sizzling sun.

  Canada

  Jun 21
• Meet the University of Toronto’s youngest ever graduate: ‘I am 16’

  The international student from Ecuador is getting a degree with high distinction in mathematics and a specialty in physics.

  Education

  Jun 12
• Toronto birds attack walkers from behind: ‘It’s their territory, we’re just in it’

  Put away the boxing gloves. The red-winged blackbird is only trying to defend what it holds most dear. And yet, the bird has Torontonians once again ducking for cover.

  Environment

  Jun 6
• Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider on why iconic moustache is resonating with moms

  His batting skills have propelled him into the hearts of many Canadians. But Blue Jays' Davis Schneider says something else has recently resonated with a specific demographic.

  Sports

  May 10
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• Do Canadians have an appetite for electric vehicles? Experts are divided

  With billions being pumped into EV manufacturing, and more cars poised to hit the market, do Canadians want to buy those cars in the first place?

  Consumer

  Apr 25
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• ‘Enough is enough’: Rexdale residents shaken after fatal Sunday shooting

  A man was found outside in the parking lot with gunshot wounds, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene and was not taken to hospital, investigators said.

  Crime

  Mar 4
• Study sparks debate on impact of Toronto safe consumption sites

  A new study suggesting fewer overdose deaths were recorded in Toronto neighbourhoods near safe consumption sites has sparked debate on the impact of living around such a site.

  Health

  Feb 22
• Hope grows for Stouffville garden amid cenotaph, armoured tank relocation plan

  A plan to replace a volunteer-built garden with a tank and cenotaph may not go through in Stouffville. The town says it will be consulting with the community in the coming weeks.

  Environment

  Feb 17
• Chiefs vs. 49ers: What to do in Toronto on Super Bowl Sunday

  Football fanatics, and most probably Swifties, will descend on Toronto this Super Bowl Sunday. Here's a round-up of what you can expect.

  Sports

  Feb 9
• Planned pigeonhood: Pigeon birth control program set to expand in Toronto

  Many Toronto residents won't be taking anymore crap -- from pigeons. A birth control program for pigeons has been rolled out in select Toronto locations, and seems to be working.

  Environment

  Feb 2
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• ‘Pure evil’: Toronto man recounts taxi scam as police issue warning

  A fraudulent transaction with a fake cab almost cost a Toronto man his life. Now, as he fights to get his livelihood back, he wants his story to stand as a warning for others.

  Canada

  Jan 30
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• Mixed opinions on solutions for Toronto toboggan ban

  As Mayor Chow looks for 'middle ground,' some say a ban is unnecessary; others say preventing serious injury in children is important.

  Canada

  Jan 25
• ‘Full circle:’ Former patient at Holland Bloorview returns as social worker

  In a twist of fate, the Toronto woman ended up working on the same unit as one of her former caregivers. Now, she says her turn has come to give back.

  Features

  Jan 23
• Toronto deep freeze not a green light for ice activities, officials say

  Skaters have been spotted on water bodies like Grenadier Pond in High Park, where skating is not allowed. Officials warn cold temperatures do not mean safe ice.

  Health

  Jan 19
• Tuition hikes, labour-force blow likely if student visas are capped: experts

  The endless trickle-down effect would include higher tuition for current and prospective international students, and the potential for some institutions to shutter their doors.

  Education

  Jan 18
• ‘Unfair’: Toronto budget cuts may target windrow-clearing services

  Some 260,000 Toronto residents may no longer see the city clearing the snow piled in their driveway by snow plows if a measure proposed in the 2023-24 budget passes.

  Politics

  Jan 12
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• Ventilation, vaccines important during holiday gatherings: expert

  Gathering with loved ones during the holidays? A few simple arrangements can help lower the chances of respiratory illness crashing your Christmas party.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2023
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• Peel non-profit spreads Christmas cheer to BIPOC youth

  At a time when many are struggling to afford basic necessities, a Peel non-profit is trying to give BIPOC youth a chance to thrive, and smile, this Christmas.

  Features

  Dec 15, 2023
• Frugal feast: How Canadians can cut costs on holiday dinners this year

  Saying goodbye to the coveted turkey dinner may be hard, but experts say a frugal feast is quite possible with some easy substitutions.

  Money

  Nov 30, 2023
• Toronto business, consumers weigh in following plastic ban reversal

  While some low-waste businesses will remain unfazed by the recent ruling, a plastics researcher says this 'back and forth' creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.

  Environment

  Nov 17, 2023
• ‘It’s a life sentence’: Ontario Festive RIDE campaign targets rise in impaired driving

  Despite annual pleas during the holiday season, police authorities in Ontario say there's been a rise in impaired collisions and charges this year.

  Traffic

  Nov 16, 2023