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• ‘They buy because it’s easy’: Legal shops want more than enforcement to fight illegal pot

  Though the Ford government says it’s planning to introduce new measures to crack down on illicit cannabis sales, legal retailers are questioning why it took eight years following legalization for enforcement tools to be bolstered. Several legal sellers told Global News they want Ontario to take the new rules a step further, by allowing the...

  Politics

  Oct 26
• Man dead in ‘chaotic’ Richmond Hill fire that resulted in homes, vehicles ablaze

  It was a “chaotic scene” with three cars fully engulfed in flames between the two houses that were also ablaze, fire crews told reporters Wednesday.

  Fire

  Oct 21
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• Toddler in critical condition after group of children struck by vehicle in Oshawa

  Police said the children were walking in the area of Ryerson Crescent and Sheridan Way with a daycare worker when they were all struck.

  Crime

  Oct 21
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• New poll shows deadlock between Chow and Bradford days before Toronto election

  Several polls put candidate Bradford slightly ahead of Chow, while others still place her ahead of Bradford, indicating there is no clear favourite, according to research firms.

  Politics

  Oct 21
• Chow and Bradford neck-and-neck with days left in Toronto mayoral election campaign

  As the race is in its final stretch, Bradford and Chow are shoring up their main talking points with the goal of moving the needle to their benefit.

  Politics

  Oct 20
• Mother of First Nation woman who couldn’t get medical transport and died seeks reform

  The 31-year-old mother of three from Fort Severn First Nation died on Sept. 8, weeks after asking people on social media to seek action in case of her death.

  Health

  Oct 20
• Ontario public-sector unions push province for workplace AI safeguards

  Local bargaining units are being told to investigate how AI is showing up in workplaces and to identify potential risks.

  Politics

  Oct 20
• Trustees in supervised school boards won’t be sworn in after election: Ford government

  Government source told Global News that trustees in supervised school boards "will not be sworn in" until a board meeting officially takes place.

  Politics

  Oct 19
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• Stiles unavailable to canvass for Chow as Toronto election enters final week

  Marit Stiles's unavailability to support Chow on the ground comes at a moment when the incumbent Toronto mayor is locked in a tight race with opponent Brad Bradford.

  Politics

  Oct 19
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• Stellantis workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike mandate

  Unifor said Monday that 97.3 per cent of members who participated in a vote over the weekend are in favour of authorizing a strike if needed.

  Economy

  Oct 19
• Police identify suspect van after caregiver, 60, left to die on side of road in Vaughan

  The woman from Richmond Hill was travelling to her job as a live-in caregiver when she was hit. Her body laid on the side of the road for two days before a passerby spotted it.

  Crime

  Oct 16
• Toronto 18 ringleader no longer shows signs of extremism, granted full parole: board

  The board’s decision comes two decades after the dismantling of the homegrown plot that shocked the country and shifted public discourse around terrorism.

  Crime

  Oct 16
• Environment Canada issues overnight frost advisory for Toronto

  The agency issued a yellow warning Friday morning and said “freezing temperatures are expected tonight into Saturday morning.”

  Environment

  Oct 16
• Northbound DVP closing overnight as building ravaged by fire to be demolished

  Crews arrived and found a "fully involved" fire that was quickly upgraded to a three-alarm blaze, said Fire Capt. Bill Papakonstantinou.

  Canada

  Oct 15
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• Liberals allege Ford government has political ties to career colleges under OSAP probe

  The Liberals alleged Wednesday that cabinet ministers attended the campus opening of one of the suspected colleges mere months after the school was probed by government inspectors.

  Politics

  Oct 14
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• Six puppies ‘in distress’ rescued by police in Hamilton

  Officers arrived and located eight puppies that "appeared severely undernourished." Several were unresponsive and one was dead.

  Canada

  Oct 14
• OPP yet to launch formal probe into alleged ‘egregious’ OSAP use at career colleges

  In early October, the province sounded the alarm about six private career colleges and accused them of taking advantage the OSAP program.

  Politics

  Oct 14
• Ontario NDP urges Ford, Carney to buy Stelco as firm eyes layoffs

  Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles told reporters Tuesday that public ownership of Stelco is emerging as the only option to save roughly 350 jobs.

  Politics

  Oct 13
• Bike lane advocates to challenge Ford government’s removal plans at Supreme Court

  Ahead of the lane removal, CycleTO and EcoJustice, two groups that launched the charter challenge, revealed they are appealing the case to Canada's highest court.

  Politics

  Oct 13
• Toronto Zoo sees drop in 2026 visitors due to wildfire smoke, extreme heat

  Wildfire smoke along with extreme heat in July is the main culprit, as it depressed visits for the first three weeks of what is a crucial month for the zoo to welcome visitors.

  Weather

  Oct 8
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• Hamilton rocked by 2 suspected home explosions, 3 people hospitalized

  One victim who was in a garage at the time of the first blast suffered serious burns and was taken to hospital in serious condition.

  Canada

  Oct 8
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• Toronto mayoral race narrows to Chow-Bradford showdown

  A head-to-head battle between the two has been brewing for weeks, as no other clear front-runners have managed to break through to voters, according to recent polling.

  Politics

  Oct 7
• Analysts divided after Marit Stiles says Doug Ford could end up in prison

  Stiles faced backlash Monday after stating that Ontario Premier Doug Ford could face a stint behind bars if the NDP forms the next provincial government.

  Politics

  May 8
• TTC adding 600 transit ambassadors to shore up FIFA readiness

  At a press conference Friday, transit officials and Mayor Olivia Chow said they are rolling out extra service on the TTC to meet fan demand during World Cup events in Toronto.

  Traffic

  May 8
• Major Toronto highway closure scheduled for this weekend ahead of FIFA matches

  The Don Valley Parkway will be completely closed from Highway 401 to the Jarvis Street ramp on the Gardiner Expressway from 11 p.m. on Friday, May 8 until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 11.

  Traffic

  May 7