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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow tables her version of the city’s 2026 budgetUnder the province's strong mayor powers, Chow must present her version of the city's financial blueprint after hearing from staff and budget committee.PoliticsFeb 2
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Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64Tributes are pouring in for Giorgio Mammoliti, a former Toronto city councillor and MPP, as Mayor Olivia Chow and others offer condolences.CanadaFeb 25
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Toronto factors a new deal into budget, but Ford government says talks aren’t scheduledMunicipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack said he has no talks with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow scheduled to discuss more funds, but says they could come soon.PoliticsJan 16
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Ford ‘confident’ Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open in early FebruaryAt the tail end of 2025, senior leaders from the TTC and Metrolinx sat down alongside Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, Premier Doug Ford and Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria.PoliticsJan 8
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Toronto’s mayor vows to prioritize budget over potential re-election bidToronto Mayor Olivia Chow starts her mornings in the City Hall gym and allowed Global News to join her workout to discuss the health of the city and its progress heading into 2026.PoliticsDec 24, 2025
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Cargo plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing at least 15 people, official saysOfficials say the plane was transporting newly printed currency when it landed and veered off the runway, before ending up in a nearby field.WorldFeb 27
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Toronto to deliver replacement Scarborough busway ahead of schedule in 2026Mayor Olivia Chow made the announcement on Friday, promising a busway would deliver faster travel times as residents wait for a subway extension in the long run.PoliticsDec 12, 2025
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Saskatchewan dancers head to Dublin for Dance World Cup, representing CanadaYoung dancers from Saskatchewan are getting ready to head out for The Dance World Cup in Dublin, July 8-18. Dancers say they are excited to represent Canada.CanadaFeb 20
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Doug Ford promises funds to bring Taste of Danforth back after financial strugglesThe festival has struggled to return since the COVID-19 pandemic. It managed a comeback in 2023 but has since been cancelled, citing major losses.Feb 18
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Arrest warrant issued for man suspected in crash which killed Manitoba musician, two othersAn arrest warrant has been issued, six months after a Manitoba musician, his partner, and another man was killed in a crash in western Manitoba.CrimeJan 28
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2026 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet looksOn this year's Grammys red carpet, bold fashion, big personality and flashes of political activism took centre stage.EntertainmentFeb 1
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Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jetsDoug Ford said he'd seen polling to support expanding the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to include a bigger runway for larger jet engines.PoliticsFeb 27
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Toronto transit to offer free rides next year under new fare-capping programToronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced a new "fare-capping" program that will let TTC riders travel for free after making 47 paid trips in a month. The program launches in September.PoliticsDec 8, 2025
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Radiohead tells ICE ‘go f**k yourselves’ for using song in immigration videoThe message came in response to the use of a version of the song 'Let Down,' which was set to a video on ICE’s social media accounts.EntertainmentFeb 27
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Toronto mayor says police chief needs to ‘earn trust back’ after arrests of officersLast week, a major investigation led by York Regional Police resulted in an array of charges against Toronto officers accused of aiding organized crime.PoliticsFeb 10
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Toronto will allow 6 a.m. alcohol sales to boost pub visits during Winter OlympicsItaly will officially host the Winter Olympics between Feb. 6 and Feb. 22, with curling beginning Wednesday ahead of the official games.CanadaFeb 4
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James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, dies at 48James Van Der Beek revealed in November 2024 that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.EntertainmentFeb 11
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Ontario minister responsible for policing won’t comment on arrests of Toronto officersOntario's solicitor general is declining to speak about the arrest of multiple officers in an organized crime scandal rocking police forces in and around Toronto.PoliticsFeb 6
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Toronto council finishes deliberations on 2.2% tax increaseIn early January, city staff revealed Toronto's proposed 2026 budget, with a tax increase of 2.2 per cent, drastically lower than the increases approved in the past two years.PoliticsFeb 10
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Canada coach looking for cross-country ski medalsCanada cross-country ski coach Julia Mehre Ystgaard has high hopes for her team at the Milan Cortina Olympics. And she's not afraid to say it.SportsFeb 8