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Toronto minimum-wage workers need nearly all monthly pay just for rent
A minimum-wage worker earning $17.60 per hour must work 145 hours to cover Toronto's average $2,543 rent — leaving about $500 for food,...
New towers are gradually erasing familiar CN Tower views across Toronto
Rising development is blocking sightlines from some iconic vantage points, sparking debate over how much of the skyline should be protected.
Ring of Fire drives severe thunderstorms across the GTA this week
A meteorologist explains the clash of air masses intensifying storms, while heat and humidity fuel the instability.
East end power outage leaves 30,000 Toronto Hydro customers in the dark
Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 100 km/h triggered the outage. Power restoration expected early Thursday morning.
Leslieville station construction begins next month on Ontario Line
Support columns for the elevated station will be built from September to May, with concrete pours potentially running around the clock.
Ontario cabinet minister pushes feds for deepfake ban and 'steep fines and jail time' for scammers
Stephen Crawford calls for federal legislation after 86-year-old Sault Ste. Marie woman lost over $900,000 to AI impersonation scam.
Toronto Fire warns of surge in lithium-ion battery fires after latest incident injures four
Three fires in 24 hours prompt fire chief to push province and feds for stricter regulations on e-bikes and e-scooters.
Brampton landlord sentenced for deadly 2023 house fire that killed pregnant woman and child
Court convicted owner on seven charges after illegal conversion and missing smoke alarms led to deaths at Jade Crescent property.
Police search for additional victims in voyeurism case spanning multiple GTA Winners stores
Dishanth Srideva, 36, allegedly recorded women in change rooms in Oakville, Toronto, Mississauga, and Georgetown.
Crown drops charges in fatal 2025 Mount Dennis shooting of Jahkai Jack, 15
Abdul Yeberebaba faced second-degree murder charges in the teen's death. Prosecutor cited insufficient prospect of conviction.
Ontario Food Terminal expansion aims to boost local produce access and affordability
Federal government funding will expand the Etobicoke hub that moves 2.1 billion pounds of produce annually across Canada.
Perseid meteor shower set to light up Ontario skies this week
The annual meteor shower will be visible from across the province with ideal viewing overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
