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Mayoral candidate Bradford wants to rename Sankofa Square back to Toronto Square
Coun. Brad Bradford calls the downtown area a 'bit of a wasteland' and proposes a cleanup, police substation, and year-round programming.
Rogers gifting 500 tickets to Canada Day Blue Jays game
Pop-up giveaways across the GTA on Tuesday will hand out 225 pairs; another 25 pairs go out on Instagram. Jays face Mets at 3:07 p.m. Wednesday.
Ontario ed minister warns parents: keep kids in school, not sports tournaments
Starting next school year, attendance and participation will make up 10-15 percent of final grades, with two unexcused absences costing...
Toronto man fixing potholes for free after friend's fatal crash
Karam Alfarra has patched dangerous holes across Toronto and London in memory of his childhood friend; he's raising funds to expand the...
Ontario using thermal-imaging drones to track invasive wild pigs
Fish and Wildlife deploy high-tech surveillance to hunt down feral and Eurasian wild boar populations that threaten local ecosystems and...
What's open and closed on Canada Day across the GTA
Attractions, malls, transit, and grocery stores have limited Canada Day hours; the Blue Jays play at 3:07 p.m. and fireworks light up...
Mayoral candidate Bradford pledges to rename and revamp Sankofa Square
Brad Bradford says he'll rename Yonge-Dundas intersection 'Toronto Square' and clean it up at no cost to taxpayers if elected in October.
First week of July is packed with concerts at RBC and Scotiabank
Evanescence, Loud Luxury, Kes, Lionel Richie, Earth Wind & Fire, Santana, and The Doobie Brothers headline shows from June 29 to July 5.
Ontario residents eligible for $60 million settlement from training schools harm
Former residents of provincially operated training schools can now claim up to $100,000 for historic abuse; deadline to apply is...
Rabies reminder after Ontario boy's death two years ago
Doctors urge anyone with bat contact to seek medical attention immediately, as the virus is nearly universally fatal once symptoms appear.
Special needs playground at Sunny View school stalled midway
Construction was paused to review plans that preserve healthy trees, but parents hope work resumes before the next school year.
Where to watch Canada Day fireworks across Toronto on July 1
Major parks will host displays starting at 10 p.m., with additional viewing spots along the waterfront and at Canada's Wonderland.
