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Muslims in Toronto welcome start of Ramadan and season of giving
Muslims in Toronto and around the world are getting ready to mark Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It’s a time when worshippers are heavily involved with charity here at home and abroad.
Residents in northwest Toronto neighbourhood brace for flooding as warmer weather melts snow
Residents in one northwest Toronto neighbourhood say they are worried about water in their basements as snow on the streets begins to melt due to a rise in temperature.
Congo's conflict is escalating week after week. Here's why some say Canadians need to pay attention
Chaos and violence are escalating in the eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels take over mineral-rich areas. Congolese community members in Toronto say Canadians shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the conflict.
Was the federal tax holiday successful? Early numbers say not exactly: experts
As the federal government's tax holiday comes to an end, some experts and business owners say it wasn't worth the extra work it put on businesses — even if some numbers suggest that spending increased slightly over the last few months.
Bird flu case confirmed, 5 more suspected at Rouge National Urban Park: provincial agency
Parks Canada says it has found a confirmed case of bird flu in a Canada goose at Rouge National Urban Park and suspects five more. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your pets.
Child welfare advocates flag need for more Black hair care and education
Child welfare advocates are stressing the need for more Black hair care education and access to products, as children's aid societies in Ontario struggle to find foster parents from diverse backgrounds.
Brides speak out after Toronto wedding photographer allegedly 'disappeared,' left couples with no photos
GTA brides say their wedding photographer ghosted them and didn’t give them their photos of their special occasions. A wedding planner and a law professor say the best way to protect yourself from disappointment is through research.
Scarborough plaza business owners frustrated by illegal garbage dumping
Business owners in a Scarborough plaza say they're frustrated with recurring piles of illegally dumped trash surrounding their stores.
Jane-Finch community organization aims to flip script on stigma with new anti-bias fundraising campaign
Youth workers and leaders in the Jane and Finch community are offering anti-bias training in exchange for a tax write-off for a charitable donation. Trainers say the initiative benefits the community's youth and proceeds will go to local programs.
Metrolinx mum on Finch LRT opening date
Years behind schedule, the Finch LRT is a much-anticipated project for community members. A recent TTC budget anticipates Line 6 will open in August, but Metrolinx won’t confirm the project’s deadline.