Noor Ibrahim

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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
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• 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
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• 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
• ‘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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• ‘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
• Toronto Police, CAA team up with province for safer winter driving tips

  Get prepared. Ontario authorities say cooler air is a sign your vehicle, and driving habits, should be attuned to the winter season.

  Traffic

  Nov 9, 2023
• Subway spooks: TTC hosts second kid-friendly Halloween Fest

  A haunting subway platform not usually open to the public will welcome patrons, and screams, this Halloween weekend -- for a good cause.

  Entertainment

  Oct 27, 2023
• Cuddly or cursed? Creepy Doll Museum haunts Toronto for limited time

  Come out and play… if you dare. A collection of misunderstood dolls is making a pit stop at Red Sandcastle Theatre in Toronto this weekend, hoping for your affection.

  Features

  Oct 21, 2023
• As seasons change, keep your physical, mental wellness in check with these tips

  As the summer-like October temps start to cool this Thanksgiving, many anticipate an impact to their mental health. But doctors say your physical health could be taking a hit too.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2023
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• Toronto food bank sees a quarter-million visits in August

  As the number of monthly visits to a Toronto food bank doubled since last year, similar trends nationally suggest pangs of hunger are being felt across the country.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2023
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• Global News Peterborough profiles mayoral candidates Wright, Leal, Clarke, Lumsden

  Global News Peterborough sat down with four of the five Peterborough mayoral candidates who discussed their political aspirations. The fifth candidate declined to participate.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2022
• Peterborough candidates Clarke, Wright clash as taxpayers group condemns Wright’s bid for mayor

  The Canadian Taxpayers Federation issued an email to 2,000 Peterborough residents urging them not to vote for mayoral candidate Stephen Wright, a former employee.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2022
• Misinformation trolls use queen’s death to cause emotional distress or attempt political unrest

  A wave of false or misleading posts surrounding the late Queen, the Royals, and those associated with them is gaining traction online

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2022
• ‘Simply misinformation’: new travel regulations create exploitable loophole, critics say

  Travel regulations implemented Sept. 8 were 'already the law,' and create an avenue for airlines to exploit passengers, experts claim. The federal regulator says that's not true.

  Consumer

  Sep 12, 2022