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For those experiencing domestic violence, the holidays can be a dangerous time, experts say
Though the holidays are a time of connection and celebration for many people, for those experiencing intimate partner violence it can be a dangerous time of year where there is no escape from their abuser, front-line service providers say.
Doug Ford makes his case against Trump's tariffs in U.S. media interviews
Ontario Premier Doug Ford embarked on a marathon of interviews with U.S. media earlier this week to promote the importance of trade between Canada and its southern neighbour in the hopes it may convince Donald Trump to back off his tariff threats.
Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet leaves Toronto constituents stunned
The shock in Ottawa over Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation from cabinet is being felt in her Toronto riding too, where residents say it seems indicative of the prime minister’s shrinking popularity.
Proposed Toronto ride-share driver cap sent back to city staff after marathon meeting
The mayor's executive committee has asked city staff for more information before moving ahead with a proposed cap on the number of ride-share drivers in Toronto after a marathon session Tuesday that heard from dozens of people voicing concerns.
Union urges Toronto to keep workers at safe injection site slated to close
The union representing Toronto Public Health employees says the city has issued layoff notices to all workers at the The Works Safe Injection Site as the site is set to close next spring due to the province’s recently passed legislation.
How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo
After a penguin in England lost her waddle, her caretakers found a unique way to get her on her feet again — with some help from the Toronto Zoo.
Ontario food banks forced to provide less food as demand increases, new report says
Nearly 40 per cent of Ontario food banks have reduced the amount of food they provide to clients as they struggle to keep up with escalating demand, a new report says.
More than 100 scientists call on Ottawa to order assessment of Ontario's Highway 413 project
A group of 120 scientists is asking the federal environment minister to order an assessment of Ontario's Highway 413 project over concerns about its potential environmental harms.
Man, 22, charged in connection with 3 sexual assaults near Brampton bus stops
A 22-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault and kidnapping after three women reported being assaulted near bus stops in Brampton earlier this month by a man pretending to be a rideshare driver.
Toronto missing its targets when it comes to repairing potholes on time: report
Potholes are a common sight around Toronto, and new data shows the city is missing its targets when it comes to repairing them on time.