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Toronto Pride says no 'noticeable differences' to events despite $900k funding gap

Toronto Pride says no 'noticeable differences' to events despite $900k funding gap

TORONTO — The organization behind Toronto’s Pride events is facing an uncertain future with a six-figure funding gap after losing major sponsors, but says this year’s festival won’t look any different.
Two people charged with manslaughter in 2023 death of Ontario infant

Two people charged with manslaughter in 2023 death of Ontario infant

Provincial police say they have charged two people with manslaughter in the 2023 death of an infant in northern Ontario. OPP say they were called to a hospital in Wawa on Dec. 2, 2023, after family members brought in a baby with no vital signs.
SIU investigating after police shoot man in Markham, Ont., apartment building

SIU investigating after police shoot man in Markham, Ont., apartment building

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot by police in a Markham, Ont., condominium early Wednesday morning following a reported dispute, the province's police watchdog said.
Grazing goats provide low-tech solution to Toronto park's invasive plant problem

Grazing goats provide low-tech solution to Toronto park's invasive plant problem

TORONTO — Dozens of goats have returned to a Toronto park to munch on invasive and woody plants as part of an eco-friendly city project.
Canadians ready for challenge of U.S. Open at Oakmont after demanding Canadian Open

Canadians ready for challenge of U.S. Open at Oakmont after demanding Canadian Open

This is arguably the toughest stretch for Canada's best male golfers, with two of their biggest events of year on back-to-back weeks.
Canadian bantamweight boxer Amanda Galle signs with MVP, looks to add titles

Canadian bantamweight boxer Amanda Galle signs with MVP, looks to add titles

TORONTO — Canadian boxer Amanda (Bambola) Galle already holds the IBO bantamweight title. Now the 36-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., wants to add to her collection.
Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says

Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says

TORONTO — Ontario's housing starts for the first quarter of this year were at the lowest levels since 2009, the province's financial accountability officer said in a report Wednesday.
Woman accused of killing three people in Ontario fit to stand trial, court rules

Woman accused of killing three people in Ontario fit to stand trial, court rules

A Toronto woman accused of killing three people in three Ontario cities over three days last year is fit to stand trial, a court ruled Wednesday. Sabrina Kauldhar faces one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder.
Seven hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella

Seven hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella

Seven people have been hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
It's time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away

It's time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away

The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled to mark the occasion in Toronto, Vancouver and Niagara Falls. Toronto and Vancouver are World Cup host cities.