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Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa probably can't undertake a thorough overhaul of how municipalities are funded in the near future.
Toronto school board, firefighters warn of ‘dangerous’ social-media trends
The Toronto Catholic District School Board, along with some emergency responders, are warning parents about “dangerous” social-media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools. The ...
Ajax man facing new charges in alleged sexual abuse of second 14-year-old girl
On Friday, officers said further investigation revealed that the accused was having a sexual relationship with another 14-year-old female.
Former kindergarten teacher gardening when fatally stabbed in Pickering attack
A witness told 680 NewsRadio he had never seen the young teenager in the neighbourhood before Thursday's fatal and unprovoked assault.
Hudson’s Bay heads into last days of sale with lots of shoppers, little merchandise
Hudson’s Bay is headed into its last weekend of liquidation sales with its Toronto flagship teeming with shoppers looking for one last treasure from the department store. Even before the Yonge Street ...
Verdict expected for teen girl accused of murder in swarming attack on Kenneth Lee
Her second-degree murder trial wrapped up in early April after the Crown rejected her attempt to plead guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.
Wildfire in Peace River, B.C., quadruples in size after evacuation order
A wildfire in northeastern British Columbia that prompted an evacuation order on Thursday has quadrupled in size. The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that the blaze in the Peace River Regional ...
Taylor Swift has regained control of her music, buys back first 6 albums
Taylor Swift has regained control over her entire body of work. In a lengthy note posted to her official website on Friday, Swift announced: “All of the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me.” “I can ...
Flair Airlines to reduce Waterloo airport operations this September
Changes coming to the Region of Waterloo International Airport, with Flair Airlines set to reduce operations out of the airport this September.
Davenport church offering shopping and brunch for unhoused people and refugees
A local church in Davenport is bringing visibility to marginalized Torontonians through its unique free retail store experience and café-style brunch.
Rent-free months and gift cards: How Toronto-area landlords are vying for tenants
Toronto landlords are trying to lure in tenants with rent-free months, complimentary Wi-Fi and $500 gift cards amid an unprecedented supply of condos and lower rents. Real-estate market experts say ...
Jobs minister meets with Canada Post union reps as overtime ban persists
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is meeting with postal union officials in Ottawa today amid an overtime ban and declining mail volumes at a beleaguered Canada Post. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says ...