It has been an eventful month since Trump’s victory taught us some useful things about his plans, his style and his flaws.
Using the lanes as loading areas would spell the end of protected bike routes, groups say.
Rather than addressing litany of shortcomings detailed in a recent Star investigation into government’s handling of overseas kidnaps, the prime minister fell back on a boilerplate talking point about the importance of not paying ransom.
Many Toronto commuters were left stranded with multiple closures on Line 1 and 2 throughout the morning.
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds dedicated his award for Entertainer of the Year at the Critics’ Choice Awards to the Toronto’s SickKids Foundation and Make-a-Wish foundation.
Requests for a 2.6 per cent budget reduction from Tory, backed by council, "disproportionately" impacts low-income, vulnerable population.
Thousands of dollars down drain renting accommodation for refugees stuck in backlog.
On trial for killing her husband, Xiu Jin Teng reminded us Monday that the judge can’t silence her or even tone her down, writes Rosie DiManno.
The incident happened in the early hours of Dec. 10, said Toronto police.
An op-ed accusing Donald Trump of ‘gaslighting America’ is causing media-watchers to pay attention to a publication not known for its political coverage.
Daycare fees across Canada continue to soar with Toronto still the most expensive city for licensed child care, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Student had alleged the university’s policies were unclear and insufficient.
Toronto is set to embrace a philosophy, Vision Zero, that deems safety more important than speed, with the idea that no loss of life is acceptable on our streets.
Eric Schmitt-Matzen, as Santa, said he gave the boy a gift just before the 5-year-old boy died in his arms.
Also on tap: Doug Smith and Laura Armstrong jump in on the debate about which of Canada’s athletes should win the Lou Marsh award with an out-of-the-box suggestion and — no surprise here — slagging the upcoming World Juniors.
Pippa and her financier boyfriend, James Matthews, will marry on May 20, 2017, Us Weekly and People have reported.
Angry Israeli high school students have taken to social media demanding that the government move the exam to another date.
Muslim children are stricken by the real-life embodiment of terror in a man stamped on the flip side of the Daesh (ISIS) coin. How do they deal with vulnerability when faced with sneering hostility?
Moonlight has been named best picture by the Toronto Film Critics Association.
With seven leading nominations at the Golden Globes and eight wins at the Critics’ Choice Awards, La La Land might seem unstoppable for Oscar glory. But Moonlight and Manchester by the Sea are coming on strong.
Leafs' call-up mostly a spectator while Toronto fires 21 first-period shots at Avalanche net.
Fennel, sunflower and sesame seeds gives this cookie a sweet and savoury crunch.
Toronto city council begins meeting Tuesday where road tolls will dominate the first day.
A female jail guard is demanding answers after her harasser was made full-time sergeant while she was “punished” for speaking out.
Coping with mental illness is one thing. Navigating the health-care system is another.
Ottawa's announcement to spend up to an additional $10 million to getting a road built to the Shoal Lake 40 First Nation would solve one of Canada’s longest boil-water advisories.
Stephen K. Bannon, Trump's pick for White House strategist, was ‘different’ before 9/11, a former liberal writing partner says.
A week that could have kicked Trudeau's electoral reform promise into gear instead sees the Liberals flailing, on the defensive.
The boy was attending a birthday party at the church Saturday afternoon when the accident happened in the town of Lynn, Ark.
New rules won’t mean much until Ottawa establishes timelines and makes investments that reflect the urgency of the threat.
A new study shows child care fees have spiked 15 per cent in the past two years in Toronto. It’s more evidence of the need for a national, affordable child care system now.
Business and technology leaders warn that security law harms Canada’s online services and undermines our reputation for data security.
Canada's problem in renegotiating NAFTA is that it has no bargaining power. And the Americans know it.
A few simple technological changes would help modernize Ontario’s courts and strengthen the public’s faith in our justice system.
The danger of how cars interact with pedestrians and cyclists has led to the loss of too many lives in recent years. From the age of 4 to 83, here is a list of some of those victims.
A Star analysis shows that of the 40-plus pedestrian deaths that occurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, just six took place on streets where speed limits will be reduced as part of Toronto’s road safety plan.
Toronto is also an increasingly crowded place to move around in, which can increase stress and conflict, experts say.
November had many days showing spikes in accidents involving cars. Wet conditions played a factor on some days, while at nights earlier sunsets impacted drivers. Either way, says one advocate, “you need to be paying more attention.” Here’s how the month played out.
Some 235 people are detained over alleged links to the Kurdish militants in nationwide raids, Turkish interior ministry says in a written statement. Diane Hodges reports.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending a policy of not paying ransoms to terrorists. But he also says the deaths of two Canadian hostages in the Philippines, John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, was a personal low point this year.
The son of a missing Alberta couple says it's important that their remains are found. Bret McCann spoke on the first day of the sentencing hearing for Travis Vader, who was convicted of manslaughter in the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann.
A moose left stranded in a partly frozen river in Shediac, New Brunswick, was rescued by firefighters on Saturday.
Egyptians mourn 24 people killed in Sunday’s bomb attack at Cairo’s Coptic cathedral, saying police have failed to protect the country’s Christian minority.
Incoming UN chief Antonio Guterres takes his oath of office before taking over the role on January 1.
The incident Saturday was caught on a security camera but the licence plate number wasn’t visible. Police are investigating.
Supt. Mark Fenton, the night commander during the G20 weekend, got a far too lenient sentence for ordering the mass arrests of hundreds of protestors, they argue
The city says the lane will remain closed to accommodate streetscaping in front of the condo project, but for how long?
Kevork Jamgosian, the first refugee to touch down and greet Justin Trudeau one year ago, on his life in Montreal, his job at a car dealership and his love of triple-triples.
Marketing expert says service should be companies priority but branded, T-shirts, shower curtains and signs selling well
Its time is past, David Mirvish agrees. But as the days tick down toward closure on Dec. 31, he deals in memories of his father’s relentlessly colourful retail institution.
Calgary's Johnson, Columbus's offence among the pre-Christmas surprises.
Farm league will see games officiated by four- and five-person crews as NBA studies their effectiveness.
The Sharks’ Brent Burns led the NHL in shots on goal through Sunday, averaging 4.3 a game
The surprise off-season signing might have been the best-free agent acquisition of the summer.
And minutes might be harder to find for talented reserve if Carroll gets go-ahead to play on back-to-back nights.
The results show Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton by more than 22,000 votes.
If nominated and confirmed, Rex Tillerson would join two other top Trump appointments who have softer views on Russia.
Trump tweeted Monday that ‘it’s very hard to determine who was doing the hacking,’ adding that if his campaign ‘tried to play the Russia/CIA card. It would be called conspiracy theory!’
Observers say they are optimistic that Saudi Arabia, the top exporter in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, is committed to cut exports.
Companies specializing in winter sport vehicles and apparels aren't ready to celebrate the possible boost in sales this winter.
The changes will be made to eliminate confusion between Rona and its parent company’s big box locations, Lowe’s Canada president Sylvain Proud’Homme said.
The country's price regulators seized almost 4 million toys from toy importer Distribuidora Kreisel over alleged hoarding and price gouging.
Battery-powered vehicles are expected to take off after 2025. One estimate says that by 2035, that boom will displace eight million barrels a day of crude-oil demand.
“Not once have I ever had the time to ask myself, ‘Are my songs literature?’” Dylan, 75, said in a statement. “So, I do thank the Swedish Academy, both for taking the time to consider that very question, and, ultimately, for providing such a wonderful answer.”
Dreamy Hollywood musical ‘La La Land,’ starring Gosling and Emma Stone, led the way with seven nominations; ‘Moonight’ receives six.
Douglas was surrounded by family of friends at the Beverly Hills Hotel Friday afternoon, as he celebrated his 100th birthday.
A spa bathroom serves as Sylvia Kestenberg’s sanctuary, while her husband Michael finds focus in his home office.
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