Addictions minister had ‘deep concerns’ with Toronto’s decriminalization pitch
Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says she had "deep concerns" about the lack of limits Toronto put on its now-rejected pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs
Canada
May 24
Federal government rejects Toronto’s request for drug decriminalization
Health Canada declined Toronto's longstanding request in a statement issued on Friday afternoon. The decision came after a plea from the province to say no.
Health
May 17
Toronto’s denied drug decriminalization is a step ‘backwards,’ expert says
Guy Felicella, a harm reduction and recovery expert in British Columbia, says all regions in Canada need to persevere with treating substance addictions as a health issue.
Canada
May 18
2 women seriously injured in fire in Toronto’s west end
Two women are seriously injured after a fire at a residential building in Toronto's west end Monday morning, officials say.
Fire
May 13
Man dies after altercation at Toronto home, murder charge laid: police
A 57-year-old man has died after an altercation at a Toronto home and a suspect is now facing a murder charge, police say.
Crime
May 24
Victim in Toronto shooting dies in hospital, man wanted for 1st-degree murder
Toronto police say the victim struck by gunfire last week has died in hospital and officers are searching for a suspect wanted for first-degree murder.
Crime
4 hours
Nova Scotia fisher says Toronto airport elver seizure welcome — and long overdue
A commercial elver fisher in Nova Scotia says he welcomes news of the significant seizure last week of baby eels at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Canada
May 21
U of T seeking injunction to clear protest encampment from downtown campus
The University of Toronto says it's seeking an injunction to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters from its downtown campus.
Canada
May 27
U of T encampment trespass notice sets Monday deadline, negotiations set for Sunday
The University of Toronto has issued a trespass notice to those participating in a pro-Palestinian encampment that has been set up on campus for weeks.
Canada
May 24
WNBA selects Toronto as Canada’s 1st franchise in women’s pro league
Toronto will be home to Canada’s first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, the league officially announced Thursday.
Sports
May 23
Suspects carjack victim at Mississauga gas station before Toronto break-in: police
A group of suspects violently carjacked a victim at a Mississauga gas station hours before they broke into a Toronto home and stole a second vehicle, police allege.
Crime
May 22
Teenage boy shot dead at residence in Toronto’s east end
Toronto police are investigating after a young male was shot dead overnight at Cataraqui Crescent and Warden Avenue in the city's east end.
Crime
May 27
Man rushed to hospital after shooting in downtown Toronto
Toronto police say a man has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in the downtown core early Wednesday.
Crime
May 22
Renovations begin on Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, home of the Maple Leafs and Raptors
Keith Pelley, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sport and Entertainment, did a ceremonial groundbreaking at the downtown arena this morning.
Sports
May 14
WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto’s Kilmer Group for 2026 season: reports
The reported deal would have Toronto's WNBA team start playing in May 2026.
Sports
May 10
Taylor Swift will be a boon to Toronto’s economy. But traffic could be a ‘blight’
Toronto is planning for Taylor Swift's shows, but with some of the worst traffic in the world, it runs reputational risk if it doesn’t get it under control, one expert says.
Canada
May 21
Jaye Robinson, a ‘dedicated’ Toronto councillor, has died
A statement issued by her office said Robinson died Thursday night in the presence of her family.
Canada
May 17
Woman critically injured after being hit by vehicle in east Toronto
Toronto police said officers received a report at around 10:40 p.m. of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the Kennedy Road and Highway 401 area.
Canada
May 17
Toronto’s medical officer of health, who led COVID-19 fight, to resign
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto's medical officer of health who led the fight against COVID-19, says she will leave the post by year's end.
Canada
May 14
Elderly man in life-threatening condition after being hit by vehicle in downtown Toronto
An elderly man has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Toronto's downtown core on Friday morning, officials say.
Canada
May 24
