Council considers stricter rules for Toronto payday loan industry

City councillors have pushed forward a proposal that is considered a first step toward limiting the number of payday lenders in Toronto.

Rob Ford lying in repose cost taxpayers almost $19K, city says

The City of Toronto spent thousands on a final farewell to city councillor and former mayor Rob Ford.

GO Transit combats loud-talkers, feet on seats with etiquette campaign

Sometimes unwritten rules need to be laid out.

Toronto driver who hit young streetcar rider wants to say sorry

A Toronto driver charged with careless driving after allegedly hitting a girl who stepped off a streetcar in Regent Park wants to apologize for his actions.

'Canadian smile' greets Syrian family wherever they go in Toronto

The Garabedian family is happy to be safe in Canada four months after landing on the first plane carrying Syrian refugees to come to the country.

CBC Investigates Whitby man once on U.S. no-fly list no longer 'trapped' in Canada

by John Lancaster and Jennifer Fowler

A Whitby, Ont., man has arrived in Pakistan, thrilled to apparently be off a U.S. no-fly list after being unable to leave Canada for the past three years.

Feature Rob Ford's funeral, Palmyra's liberation and a deadly collapse: The week in pictures

by Evan Mitsui

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford's funeral, a deadly overpass collapse in Calcutta and the Rolling Stones in Cuba are all in our weekly roundup of top news images. Here's the week in pictures for March 25-April 1, 2016.

Premier's partner 'unnerved' after Black Lives Matter protesters leave items at her home

Toronto police are currently at the home of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne after protesters from Toronto's Black Lives Matter movement took their demonstrations to her private residence Thursday night.

Council motion to review SIU through 'anti-black racism' lens passes unanimously

Toronto city council voted unanimously Friday in favour of a motion that asks the province to review police services in Toronto and Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) through an "anti-black racism lens."

Premier Wynne admits cabinet ministers have fundraising quotas

The premier of Ontario has confirmed that her cabinet ministers do have fundraising quotas and the provincial government is working on modifications to the way political donations are made — without input from other parties as the changes are drafted.

CBC Investigates Tourism fees rise at some Niagara Falls hotels, restaurants

by Asha Tomlinson, Marketplace

A CBC News Marketplace investigation has found that some hospitality businesses in Niagara Falls, Ont., are continuing to charge a contentious tourism fee under different names and some establishments have more than doubled the fee in the past year and a half.

6ix in the 6ix: These are your quintessential Toronto photos

These are obligatory photo spots in Toronto, according to you.

The price of winning? Blue Jays fans face higher costs

by Jamie Strashin

The magical feeling created by the Toronto Blue Jays' improbable 2015 season still resonates deeply in the city, and the team stands to cash in, writes Jamie Strashin.

After she had a baby, this lawyer vowed to reform Ontario's daycare

Tired of non-refundable application fees and a lack of transparency, two Toronto lawyers are fighting to change the way Ontario parents get their young children into daycare.

Toronto lottery winner collects $60-million windfall

After learning that he'd won a $60-million jackpot, Maurice De Gennaro of Toronto was so overcome with emotion, he immediately stashed the winning ticket under his carpet.

Police search for Mercedes driver after fatal hit and run in Scarborough

Police are searching for the male driver of a dark-coloured Mercedes-Benz that struck and killed a 56-year-old woman in Scarborough Thursday night.

Move over latte, selected Canadian Starbucks start serving booze next week

Starbucks, the coffeehouse giant known for its Frappuccinos, lattes and scones, is now adding booze to the menu. This coming Tuesday, three Starbucks locations in Toronto will start serving beer and wine.

Frozen cereal and cheesy oreos — people share their best April Fools' pranks

People share their very best April Fools' jokes with CBC's Metro Morning.

April kicks off with a polar vortex, chance of snow for your weekend — no joke

Enjoy the mild temperatures as you head out the door, the warm weather is expected to drop off as the day goes on with a chance of flurries this weekend.

4 men charged with murder in death of tattoo shop owner in 2014

Four men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Toronto tattoo shop owner in 2014.

Hackers take a crack at Union Station congestion

A group of about 200 creative minds will come together tonight and through the weekend to come up with a solution to traffic problems in and around Union Station.

Paul Beeston, former Blue Jays president, still a team fixture after 4 decades in baseball

by Gregory Strong

Paul Beeston was the first employee hired by the Blue Jays in 1976 and saw the team through its glory years over two decades ago. He retired for the first time in 2002, but returned to the Blue Jays in 2008. That second run was capped by last season's run in the playoffs.

Separate crashes leave 1 pedestrian dead, another seriously injured

One pedestrian was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in two separate incidents on a stormy Thursday night.

TTC subway service resumes on Line 2 after electrical fire at Main station

Commuters on the Bloor-Danforth subway line (Line 2) in the city's east end had a terrible commute this morning after an electrical fire closed Main Street station.

Toronto's hookah ban begins

As of today, smoking hookahs is now banned inside Toronto cafes and bars.

Toronto to hold town hall meetings about supervised injection sites

Toronto's Board of Health will announce early next month details of its plan to consult the community about supervised injection sites. The plan includes two town hall meetings, an online survey and focus groups.

Sorry, this Bollywood version of Justin Bieber will be stuck in your head

Is it too late to say sorry that Justin Bieber's Billboard-topping track will be stuck in your head again thanks to this Bollywood dance remake?

Want to lower your cable TV or bundle bill? Insiders tell all with these tips

by Sophia Harris

Overwhelmed by your cable TV bill or the cost of your phone, TV and internet bundle? Industry insiders reveal how to score the best price possible for your services.

Sherpa Tax app helps navigate a mountain of Canadian tax credit rules

Filing your taxes every spring can feel like getting over a mountain. That's part of the reason why Omeed Asadi created Sherpa Tax, an application that calculates your eligibility for every provincial and federal tax credit.

Council votes for priciest eastern Gardiner redevelopment plan

City council overwhelmingly approved the priciest redevelopment plan for the eastern portion of the Gardiner Expressway late Thursday afternoon, less than a year after a contentious council vote killed any plans to tear the 1.7-km stretch down.

How thieves use electronic devices to steal cars

by Sarah Bridge / Marketplace

A CBC Marketplace investigation reveals modern car thieves can bypass even advanced built-in security systems.

Richmond Hill summer camp touting 'girl-friendly fun' draws ire of parents

The City of Richmond Hill, Ont., has changed the names of two of its summer camp programs after the activities outlined in its guides — including "extreme sports" for boys and "mini-manicures and mini-pedicures" for girls — sparked criticism for being sexist.

'Great day for transit,' John Tory says as council approves key recommendations

Mayor John Tory called it a great day for transit in Toronto after city council approved several recommendations including a preferred corridor for the downtown relief line on Thursday.

Gordon Stuckless's victims tell of trauma decades after sex abuse

More men abused by convicted pedophile Gordon Stuckless delivered victim impact statements in court Thursday ahead of sentencing, with many saying they remain traumatized by abuse that happened decades ago.

Advocates call for oversight of Canada Border Services Agency

by Christina McAllister

The Canadian Council for Refugees and four other organizations are urging the government to create an independent accountability mechanism to oversee complaints against the Canada Border Services Agency.

Ontario NDP wants a say in how Liberals change political fundraising rules

Premier Kathleen Wynne admits this isn't the first time she's hearing complaints about the fundraising methods of Ontario's governing Liberals.

'It's an amputation': Why one Toronto vet will no longer declaw your cat

Saying that it's a painful, unnecessary procedure that amounts to an "amputation," one Toronto veterinary clinic says it will no longer offer cat declawing among its services.

Auto enthusiasts put $1,000 down for a Tesla Model 3 — a car they've yet to see

Auto enthusiasts line up hours early to be among the first to fork over a down payment on the Tesla Model 3, a mass-market luxury electric car not slated to enter production until next year.

Dog bit boy in sudden attack, police say

A boy who suffered multiple wounds in a dog attack Wednesday night was playing outside with his neighbour’s dog when it suddenly turned on him, according to police.

Serial bank robber targeting city's west end, Toronto police say

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a serial bank robber targeting the city's west end. Hold up squad Insp. Mike Earl says police believe the same man is responsible for at least 10 bank robberies taking place between Jan. 12 to Mar. 19.

CBC video producer honoured by Toronto Fire Fighters' Association

One of CBC Toronto's very own has been honoured with a Toronto Professional Fire Fighters' Association Media Award. CBC video producer Tony Smyth will be awarded the "best photo posted to social media" prize at the awards show on Friday afternoon for his coverage of a two-alarm house fire that broke out in the early hours of March 16, 2015.

The Brunswick House has its final farewell

If you're hoping to have "one last dance" at popular Annex bar The Brunswick House, tonight is your chance. The owner of the Brunny posted an open invitation on the bar's website, asking people to come out Thursday evening to celebrate the historic watering hole one last time.

CBC Forum When should journalists turn over information to police?

A judge has ordered a reporter to give the RCMP his communications with a man police have alleged is an ISIS fighter and charged with terrorism-related offences. When should journalists turn over information to the police?

Misdeeds of Rob Ford shouldn't be forgotten, opponents say

Rob Ford has been praised and eulogized in the days since his death, but political opponents of the former Toronto mayor and city councillor say he did damage to his old ward, was an example of how not to govern and has left a community in much need of improvement.

Rob Ford left legacy of customer service for Doug Ford to follow, supporters say

by John Rieti

A reggae band played One Love, Doug Ford gave a speech and for one last time hundreds of Ford Nation supporters waved flags proclaiming Rob Ford Toronto’s best mayor ever. But what will happen now that Ford is gone?

Urbancorp warned over warranty claims, financial health

Urbancorp, one of Toronto’s biggest property developers, has been warned it could lose its registration with Ontario’s new-home warranty insurer unless it improves its record with home buyers.

Bunz, Canadian Facebook swap group, draws fans, investors

by Aaron Saltzman

Ever heard of Bunz? If you're not a millennial, probably not. It started out as a private Facebook group for swapping something you don't need for something you might want. and has grown to more than 40,000 members. It even has its own app and recently acquired an angel investor. Who says the sharing economy isn't working?

McCallum promise to boost privately sponsored Syrian refugees spawns confusion

by Susana Mas

Immigration Minister John McCallum is promising to address complaints from private sponsors over delays in the arrival of Syrian refugees. But anxious officials in his office were forced to clarify late Thursday an apparent pledge by the minister to make room for additional applications.

Man, 28, arrested in vandalism case at Etobicoke Civic Centre

A 28-year-old man is now under arrest in connection to a break and enter and acts of vandalism at Etobicoke Civic Centre on Tuesday that included broken windows and smashed windshields.

Cyclist critically injured after collision with van on College near Bathurst

A cyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision involving a minivan near College and Bathurst streets this morning.