Toronto Latest News

• ‘No one deserves this’: Mom of 3 siblings killed by impaired driver speaks at sentencing

  A mom of three siblings killed by an impaired teenaged driver made a tearful plea for people to stop drinking and driving at a sentencing hearing for Ethan Lehouillier Thursday.

  Crime

  6 hours
• Ford government spends further $1.7M advertising its plans for Ontario Place

  The campaign ran during the second half of 2025. It follows a previous set of commercials budgeted at $2 million and designed to combat 'negative sentiment' about Ontario Place.

  Politics

  7 hours
• Quebec coffee roaster comes home after tariff-driven move to U.S.

  A well-known coffee producer is moving their operations back to Sherbrooke, Que., after operating a portion of its business in the U.S. for the past year due to tariffs.

  Canada

  8 hours
• Advertisement
• Ford says Toronto has ‘one of the worst’ convention centres in the world, teases rebuild

  Doug Ford complained Toronto currently has 'one of the worst convention centres anywhere in the world' and hinted he wanted to overhaul and potentially expand it.

  Politics

  10 hours
• False shooting report prompts heavy police response near Ottawa

  Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a suspected 'swatting' incident after a false report of a shooting in Barry’s Bay prompted a large emergency response Wednesday.

  Crime

  12 hours
• 2 charged, 1 sought in shooting death of 15-year-old Toronto boy

  Toronto police say they have arrested two people in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy but one man is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder.

  Crime

  Feb 26
• Ford government awards $1B contract for new Ontario Science Centre

  The province urgently shuttered the Ontario Science Centre at Don Mills and Eglinton to move it south to the waterfront, claiming the move was necessary because of its roof.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Return-to-work mandates sparks ‘renewed demand’ for Canadian offices: report

  Widespread return-to-work mandates are sparking 'renewed demand' for office space in major Canadian cities, a new report indicates.

  Economy

  Feb 26
• Person fatally struck by GO train on Kitchener line

  A fatal incident involving a GO train east of Guelph triggered hours-long delays and cancellations on the Kitchener Line Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Ontario man accused of assaulting alleged home intruder has charges withdrawn

  Charges have been withdrawn against an Ontario man accused of assaulting an alleged home intruder last August in a case that attracted significant political attention.

  Crime

  Feb 26
• Advertisement
• Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to US$3 million, 1-year deal: source

  Scherzer has won two World Series titles, with Washington in 2019 and Texas in 2023. The eight-time All-Star is 221-117 with a 3.22 career ERA.

  Sports

  Feb 26
• Advertisement
• Judge in Stronach trial concerned as cross-examination turns to ‘shouting match’

  One of the complainants in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial testified after an emotional first day on the stand, which turned into a "shouting match."

  Crime

  Feb 26
• 95-year-old Canadian skier still on the slopes after eight decades

  An Ontario woman who began skiing more than 80 years ago is still on the slopes at 95, inspiring generations of skiers.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Raptors’ strategy works against Wembanyama

  When the Toronto Raptors announced their starting lineup against the San Antonio Spurs, there was a small surprise at centre with rookie Collin Murray-Boyles taking the tipoff instead of veteran Jakob Poeltl.

  Sports

  Feb 26
• Vassell leads Spurs past Raptors 110-107

  Devin Vassell led all scorers with 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to a 110-107 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

  Sports

  Feb 25
• Crown Royal bottling plant in Ontario town shuts down 2 days early

  Plans to close the facility in Amherstburg, Ont., were first announced in the summer by Diageo, the international drinks maker behind the Canadian whisky.

  Politics

  Feb 25
• Hamilton police officer charged with child exploitation offences

  Halton Regional Police have charged a Hamilton police officer with child exploitation offences; the constable has been suspended without pay.

  Crime

  Feb 25
• Ex-Raptor Porter signs with Seattle USBL team

  Former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter has signed with the Seattle SuperHawks for the 2026 season of the United States Basketball League, a minor pro league relaunching this spring with eight teams.

  Sports

  Feb 25
• Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64

  Tributes are pouring in for Giorgio Mammoliti, a former Toronto city councillor and MPP, as Mayor Olivia Chow and others offer condolences.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Advertisement
• Overtime in Olympic men’s hockey hot Proline pick

  The underdog may've won, but a solid majority of Proline bettors saw the Olympic men's hockey final being decided in overtime.

  Sports

  Feb 25
• Advertisement
• Ford government supportive of Niagara amalgamation, hoping for local plan

  The possibility of reducing the size of the local governments was raised after a new provincial appointee complained about the current structure and costs.

  Politics

  Feb 25
• Humber college rolls out ‘exit program’ packages for staff who voluntarily leave

  Humber Polytechnic has launched a voluntary exit program as Ontario colleges continue to face budget pressures and shifting enrolment trends.

  Education

  Feb 25
• After promise of funds for Taste of the Danforth, Toronto pushes forward festival plan

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford's promise of financial aid to revive the Taste of the Danforth festival was treated with cautious optimism at Toronto City Hall.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Ontario city updates nuisance bylaw weeks before St. Patrick’s Day

  Waterloo has approved bylaw amendments ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, giving police and municipal enforcement clearer authority to address blocked roads and unsafe gatherings.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Therapist charged with assault involving Ontario children with autism

  Halton police say a therapist who works with children with autism is facing multiple assault-related charges in connection with two children.

  Crime

  Feb 25