Woman suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by multiple vehicles in Scarborough

A woman has been rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries after being struck by at least 2 vehicles on Lawrence Avenue and Susan Street this evening, Toronto police say.

Minimum wage raise announcement coming Tuesday, Ontario premier says

by Jessica Smith Cross

The Ontario government is set to announce a raise to the minimum wage on Tuesday, as it details major changes to the province's labour laws.

What the duck? Ontario paid $121K to festival bringing world's largest rubber duckie to Canada

by Laura Fraser

A six-storey rubber duck won't call Toronto waterfront home until this summer — but it’s already making waves in the Ontario legislature.

Toronto police officers accused of gang sexual assault opt for judge-only trial

by Trevor Dunn

In a last minute move by the defence, three Toronto Police officers accused of a gang sexual assault on a colleague will be tried by judge alone.

West-end residents concerned over transformer station doubling in size

Construction is set to start on the Runnymede Transformer Station at 99 Woolner Avenue on June 12, as part of Hydro One and Toronto Hydro's Power West Toronto project.

How Toronto can waterproof itself against record-setting rainfall and lake levels

by Nick Boisvert

In the midst of a spring that's set new records for rainfall and water levels on Lake Ontario, a Toronto architect and green building expert says we can do more to absorb some of that extra water.

Video Take a look inside the Eglinton LRT's unfinished nine kilometre tunnel

Construction crews building the Eglinton Crosstown LRT have started to pour the concrete foundation inside the line's twin tunnels. It's the first step before tracks can be laid down.

Toronto launches safety review into keeping cyclists safe after 5-year-old boy's death

by John Rieti

The city is launching a safety review of pedestrian trails located near vehicle traffic in the wake of a five-year-old boy's death near a popular bike route last week.

Personal Essay What it's like to see my childhood friend Abel become Canada's North Star

by Adebe DeRango-Adem

Poet and writer Adebe DeRango-Adem knew The Weeknd when he was just a local kid named Abel. As his star rose, so too did her questions about who we are — and what we owe our communities.

OPP seize 2 guns in 2 separate traffic stops

Ontario Provincial Police are appealing to the public for help as they look for two men who fled a traffic stop on Sunday night where the driver was found to have a loaded gun.

Analysis Is Ontario the economic engine of Canada once again?

by Mike Crawley

Ontario's economy is surging after years of lagging behind the oil-producing provinces.

What does the future hold for Toronto's Indigenous food scene?

Former restaurateur John Croutch on the powerful historic and economic reasons why a vibrant Indigenous food scene in Toronto has been so long coming.

Ontario to slash alcohol licensing fees for small, independent grocers

Ontario has proposed a plan to reduce the licencing fees required to sell beer, cider and wine by $2,000 per year, calling it a "first step" in a new effort to help small and medium-sized businesses.

Veteran hall monitor in the 'mushy middle' on whether cops should be in school

Dave Bradley has spent 26 years as a hall monitor with the Toronto District School Board. In that time, he's only ever had good experiences with the police, but said he's seen some students stay home if they know an officer will be at school.

Young woman dies after falling 21 metres at Rattlesnake Point

A 23-year-old woman died Sunday evening after falling while walking on a trail at Rattlesnake Point in Milton.

Yasir Naqvi to propose safe zones around Ontario abortion clinics

Ontario Attorney General and Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi plans to propose a bill that would create safe zones around abortion clinics, citing reports of increased harassment outside a clinic in his riding.

CBC Investigates Controversial practice of cabbies paying 'cookies' for large fares prompts review by Toronto hotel

An investigation by CBC/Radio-Canada reveals some taxi drivers are finding themselves in a catch-22, paying what are seen as bribes in the eye of the law to doormen at Toronto's Sheraton Centre hotel in order to gain lucrative customers.

Riverdale community bands together to upgrade park loved by family who died in Christmas fire

by Shanifa Nasser

Hundreds gathered at Withrow Park for a day of activities and games to fundraise for the Taber Family Foundation’s goal of $100,000, with proceeds going toward the addition of hillside seating at the park’s rink, along with an arena scoreboard.

Risks of landslides on the rise at Scarborough Bluffs due to higher water levels

The Toronto Region Conservation Authority has issued a notice of caution to the public, warning of the risk of landslides and erosion along the shoreline of the Scarborough Bluffs.

Toronto boy's death while cycling prompts experts to call for further safety measures

by Nicole Thompson

The death of a five-year-old riding his bike next to a high-traffic road has renewed a debate in Canada's largest city about measures to protect cyclists, prompting some experts and Toronto's mayor to call for further action.

Take a first look at revitalized heritage building 1 Spadina Crescent

University of Toronto classes at the 19th century Gothic Revival building — which will be known as the Daniels Building, following multi-million dollar gifts to the faculty from John H. Daniels and Myrna Daniels — are set to start in September.

Former Halton police drug unit head facing charges after exhibits allegedly 'tampered with'

by Lauren Pelley

The arrest of Staff Sgt. Brad Murray follows an audit revealing roughly 30 Halton police exhibits had allegedly been tampered with, all of which involved opioids.

My City My Six: Toronto residents pen short memoirs in name of public art

by Muriel Draaisma

More than 2,500 Toronto residents have submitted their life stories in six words to an art project designed by the city to celebrate Canada 150 and an official is hopeful that many more will arrive by the deadline this Wednesday.

'O Canada': Researcher mounts microscopic flag on penny to celebrate 150 years

by Adam Carter

McMaster University research engineer Travis Casagrande has carved a microscopic, 3D Canadian flag on the face of a penny.

Union gives CN Rail 72-hour strike notice

by Stephanie Taylor

Teamsters Rail Conference has announced that members provided the bargaining committee with 98 per cent strike vote.

Hundreds walk to raise funds, awareness about Borderline Personality Disorder

On Sunday, hundreds gathered in Toronto to support the work of The Sashbear Foundation at the fifth annual Borderline 5-Kilometre Walk for Emotion Dysregulation.

Police chase stolen ambulance from Cambridge hospital to Wasaga Beach

Multiple police forces, including Waterloo Regional Police, York Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police, were involved in the chase of an ambulance that was stolen from Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

MPP Jack MacLaren booted from PC caucus over 'unacceptable' comments

Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown has booted Ottawa MPP Jack MacLaren from caucus over alleged comments he made about French-language rights in Ontario and misleading voters in a 2012 video that has surfaced online.

Schools in condos, mandatory affordable units: What does the future of vertical Toronto hold?

Earlier this week, CBC Toronto's Dwight Drummond talked to chief city planner Jennifer Keesmaat about what the future looks like for Toronto families in increasingly vertical communities.

British Airways promises to rebook travellers told to leave Pearson

British Airways says "many" of its IT systems are up and running, but travellers still face cancellations and delays after a global computer failure grounded hundreds of flights.

Man, 67, charged with 1st degree murder of woman, 64, in Bracebridge

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 67-year-old man with first-degree murder in Bracebridge.

CBC stations in Ontario win 4 national RTDNA awards

CBC stations in Ontario scooped up four national journalism awards.

Alumni bid fond farewell to 90-year-old Vaughan Road Academy

by Adrian Cheung

Vaughan Road Academy held one final reunion, across generations, as the school plans to close at the end of June.

Man wanted by police for alleged sexual assault on TTC bus

Toronto police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on a TTC bus.

More than 80 women sleep outside in cold to raise funds for Toronto homeless youth shelter

by Muriel Draaisma

With sleeping bags and pieces of cardboard, more than 80 women slept outside in the cold in Toronto on Friday night to raise $315,000 for a homeless youth agency.

Half of Toronto Islands homes still at risk of flooding

Much of the Toronto Islands remain flooded, with crews and local residents still working to pump out flood water as Lake Ontario continues to rise.

Driver injured, charged in Mississauga crash that followed OPP chase

by Muriel Draaisma

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a man after a three-vehicle crash in Mississauga early Saturday that followed a police chase.

Brampton Centennial has built a memorial to help the 1975 school shooting survivors heal

by Mike Wise

Students who lived through one of North America’s first high school mass shootings will gather today to unveil a memorial aimed at helping to heal their memories of the event, 42 years later.

Doors Open Toronto takes you inside new TTC stations, but just for the day

The TTC is welcoming people to its newest stations months before they're set to open as part of Doors Open Toronto this weekend.

No subway service between St. George and Broadview stations this weekend

There's no subway service on Line 2 between St George and Broadview stations on Saturday and Sunday.

TTC set to move its Metropass over to the beleaguered Presto system

by Philip Lee-Shanok

Acknowledging some bumps along the road, the TTC is rolling out some of its monthly Metropass on Presto this month to try to work out any kinks before open it up to everyone.

World OutGames unravel hours before they were set to begin, leaving athletes scrambling

by Shanifa Nasser

An international sporting event set to begin today in Miami is now the focus of a fraud investigation — and, for thousands of excited participants and spectators, including many Canadians, a source of major disappointment, too.

Council suspends paving contractor for 3 years

City council has unanimously voted to bar contractor Four Seasons Site Development from bidding on city contracts for three years after officials fired the company because it breached its College Street beautification contract last summer.

Video Here's a sneak peek inside Toronto's first Nike Air Jordan store

Sneaker heads, listen up. If you're into sneaker culture, you'll want to check out the latest addition to Toronto - the Nike Air Jordan store is set to open on Saturday.

Conservative leadership candidates stress unity and core values in final speeches

by Kathleen Harris

Thirteen candidates vying to replace Stephen Harper as permanent Conservative leader delivered their final speeches Friday night, pitching their vision for the country and urging party unity in the wake of a long and at times divisive leadership campaign.

City council won't pull Pride funding over decision to bar uniformed police officers

by John Rieti

After a heated daylong debate, Toronto councillors voted 27-17 to give Pride Toronto $260,000 in funding for this summer's festival, despite the organization's decision to ask uniformed officers not to march in the parade.

Doors Open Toronto takes you inside new TTC stations, but just for the day

The TTC is welcoming people to its newest stations months before they're set to open as part of Doors Open Toronto this weekend.

Stretch of Lake Shore Road where boy was killed 'a tragedy waiting to happen,' says safety advocate

by Kate McGillivray

A road safety advocate is calling on the city to install more barriers between roadways and bike lanes after a 5-year-old was killed on Wednesday while cycling on Lake Shore Boulevard.

Police recovered her stolen vehicle, but that's still not good enough for Brampton woman

by Chris Glover

A Brampton, Ont., woman is being reunited with her stolen vehicle after a bizarre car theft, but she remains furious with police for what she calls a stunning amount of inaction.

Canada Post issues first ever Eid stamp ahead of Ramadan

Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp commemorating Islam's two major holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.