Crews to drop rabies vaccine baits on west side of Toronto

by Muriel Draaisma

Crews from Ontario's ministry of natural resources will drop rabies vaccine baits by hand in the western half of Toronto this summer to prevent the spread of the disease among wild animals.

How accessible is the Pan Am Path? One group is mapping the trail to find out

by Salma Ibrahim

A Toronto athlete will trek the 80 kilometre path to help people with disabilities go out and enjoy the trail.

Grange Park reopening enlivens storied AGO green space

Thirteen years and $15 million since the idea to rejuvenate a storied Toronto green space was first floated, the newly revitalized Grange Park reopened to the public on Saturday.

Rare falcon babies born on Mount Sinai Hospital roof are thriving

by Salma Ibrahim

One of Mount Sinai Hospital's specialities is in high-risk births and it's as if these falcon parents knew that, given their choice to nest on the roof directly above the hospital`s delivery unit.

TDSB 'working to provide' swim test records to police after Algonquin Park drowning

The Toronto District School Board said it's trying to help police investigators piece together how a 15-year-old student drowned despite having passed a swim test.

Police probe shooting after man walks into hospital with gunshot wound

Toronto police are investigating after a man was injured in an overnight shooting in Etobicoke.

'A tight fit': Crews move new Eaton Centre foot bridge into place over Queen Street

by Muriel Draaisma

A portion of Queen Street is closed this weekend while a new pedestrian bridge linking the Hudson's Bay Company building to the Eaton Centre is installed.

Want a different weekend getaway? Here are 10 short day trips from TO

by Kirthana Sasitharan

Southern Ontario is full of many scenic towns and adventures not far from the big city. With easy access to the Great Lakes and valleys, you can explore the natural beauty and hidden gems that are just a two-hour drive away from Toronto.

Pam McConnell took pride in people, not buildings, say those she helped

by John Rieti

Chloe-Marie Brown had no idea Pam McConnell would become her mentor. Now, she can’t believe the late councillor and deputy mayor she calls the "model politician" is gone.

Raonic rides straight-sets victory to Wimbledon's 4th round

Milos Raonic, last year's runner-up at Wimbledon, advanced to the tournament's second week by beating 25th-seeded Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain 7-6 (3), 6-4, 7-5 on Saturday, with the help of 21 aces, including one to end it.

'Monstrous' bullying led Ontario mayor to create mysterious wall of photos in office bathroom

by Meagan Fitzpatrick

Jason Altmann, mayor of Whitchurch-Stouffville, tells CBC News there was "nothing evil" about the photo montage in his office that featured local political players and was created to help him get to the bottom of a harassment campaign against him, Altmann says.

No subway service on Line 1 between Bloor-Yonge and Lawrence stations this weekend

Downtown commuters may have trouble getting from point A to point B because stretches of Islington, Lawrence and St.Clair are closed and on top of that, more track TTC work has closed part of Line 1.

Seniors' prom a chance for Holocaust survivors to live a milestone they never had

The North York facility Baycrest organized a year-end prom for its senior residents, much like their younger counterparts enjoyed in recent weeks.

Remember the pot raids of May 2016? About half of those charged will be off the hook

Most of the charges laid after police raids on Toronto marijuana dispensaries last year won't be proceeded with.

Teen dies during high school graduation trip to Cuba organized by Toronto-based S-Trip tour company

by Alexandra Sienkiewicz

An 18-year-old student from Belleville, Ont., has died during a high school graduation trip to Cuba organized by S-Trip, a Toronto-based travel agency that specializes in young adult vacations.

Updated Boy, 6, killed in Richmond Hill crash with truck

by Derick Deonarain

A 6-year-old boy was killed early Friday afternoon after a collision with a moving truck in Richmond Hill.

Severe thunderstorm warning ends for Toronto

Strong wind gusts, rain, and "toonie to ping pong ball" sized hail are possible as a sever thunderstorm moves into Toronto Friday evening, Environment Canada says.

Veteran Toronto councillor Pam McConnell remembered as a source of 'quiet strength'

by Laura Fraser

The career politician — who served the city for seven terms — had recently been admitted to hospital and Mayor John Tory had described McConnell as being "gravely ill" on Thursday.

Have you ever left a prescription unfilled due to cost? This doctor might have a solution

by Sian Mitchell

Canadian physicians are largely unaware of the cost of the drugs that they prescribing to their patients, says a Toronto family physician who is pushing for legislation that would require doctors to know drug prices.

What to do if your favourite TV or radio show is interrupted by a tornado warning

by Alexandra Sienkiewicz, Jay Scotland

With summer tornado season in Ontario now underway, your favourite TV show or radio program might be interrupted by a loud siren or automated voice. Here's what to do

12-year-old inventor's DIY phone hack packs a political punch

by Ali Chiasson

12-year-old Vaanan Murugathas will bring his do-it-yourself spectrometer to this weekend's Maker Festival to shed light on how anyone hack their phone to measure water quality using just construction paper, a CD, and his mobile app.

Why does Toronto allow metal slides? Mom wants answers after 2-year-old suffers serious burns

by Lauren Pelley

Carla Munoz says her daughter was injured while sliding down a "scorching hot" slide at the Corktown Common playground. Now she's questioning why modern parks allow metal slides that could pose this kind of safety risk.

Province calls on developers to pitch ideas for revitalizing Ontario Place

Ontario is calling on developers to pitch ideas for revitalizing Ontario Place and creating new public attractions on the site of the former theme park on Toronto's waterfront.

From the silver screen to crime scenes: Meet the Toronto cop who's a former soap star

by Ali Chiasson

Const. Don Laurel catches thieves as a Toronto police officer, but he also steals the hearts of fans who recognize the former actor from his days as a soap opera star in the Philippines.

Bank of Canada's expected rate hike could further cool GTA real estate, experts say

by Mike Crawley

With the latest figures from the Toronto Real Estate Board showing home prices and sales down, would-be sellers and buyers are now wondering how next week's widely expected Bank of Canada rate increase will affect the market.

Toronto FC's Bradley, Giovinco named MLS all-stars

by Neil Davidson

Toronto FC stars Michael Bradley and Sebastian Giovinco are headed to the 2017 MLS all-star game.

Eastbound 401 collector lanes at Highway 404 reopen after fatal collision

The eastbound collector lanes of Highway 401 at Highway 404 have reopened after a collision left one man dead early Friday morning.

School board's swim test protocol unclear days after student's death in Algonquin Park lake

by Alexandra Sienkiewicz, Shannon Martin

The country's largest school board has yet to provide details about swim safety protocol for excursions involving students, days after the death of a 15-year-old student on a canoe trip in Algonquin Provincial Park.

Despite rent control, the average Toronto condo now costs $2K per month, report says

The average rent for a condo apartment in Toronto jumped above the $2,000 mark for the first time, according to figures released by a real estate consulting firm Friday morning.

504 King westbound back to regular service after 2 streetcars collided

The 504 King streetcar has returned to regular service after two streetcars collided on King Street at Peter Street early Friday morning.

Residents demand answers over gunplay on Riverdale street

by Adrian Cheung

Residents in Riverdale are demanding answers after three incidents of gunfire within a city block in the space of a little more than a year.

Stats reveal who is choosing medically-assisted dying in Ontario

by Kate Dubinski

Statistics released by the Office of the Chief Coroner about medically-assisted death offer a glimpse into who is choosing to die with the help of their doctor in Ontario.

Omar Khadr received $10.5M from Ottawa on Wednesday, government confirms

Former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr received a $10.5-million legal settlement Wednesday and will also receive an official apology from the Canadian government, a senior government source tells CBC News.

King Street pilot project wins city council approval

by John Rieti

The King Street pilot project is a go.

GTA home sales slumping, but condos are still going strong

by Trevor Dunn

While year-over-year sales slumped in June for all housing categories, the condo market proved more resilient to the cooldown — seeing more than 23 per cent growth in sale prices.

Missing man Andrew Kinsman would never 'leave all of us hanging like this,' friends say

by Lakshine Sathiyanathan

Close friends of Andrew Kinsman, who has been missing for over a week, pleaded for leads on his whereabouts at a Toronto police news conference.

Recap Roberto Osuna helps Jays secure 3rd straight win

by Ryan McKenna

Russell Martin had three hits, including a solo home run, as the Toronto Blue Jays used a five-run fifth inning to defeat the MLB-best Houston Astros 7-4 on Thursday night.

City council votes to sideline parking authority board during probe into pricey land deal

by John Rieti

Toronto city council voted to suspend the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) board and ask the integrity commissioner to investigate a controversial nixed land deal.

Lifeguard was present as Toronto teen died in Algonquin Park lake, says fellow student

by Greg Ross

Parents and grief counsellors are en route to Algonquin Provincial Park this afternoon to pick up the remaining students on a canoe trip that ended after the drowning death of Toronto high school student Jeremiah Perry.

Residents in 5 west end homes pushed out by 4-alarm fire

Toronto Fire crews remained at the scene Thursday morning of a west-end fire that caused significant damage to at least three homes and destroyed two.

Uber's driver-tipping feature rolls out in Canada

by Derek Spalding

Uber passengers in a handful of Canadian cities can now tip their favourite drivers as the ride-hailing company rolls out its new gratuity feature.

Home sales in Greater Toronto Area plunged 37.3% last month

The number of homes sold last month in the Greater Toronto Area plunged a whopping 37.3 per cent compared to the same month a year ago, the city's real estate board said Thursday, weeks after Ontario introduced measures aimed at cooling the housing market.

This 3D archer learned a new sport for the ancient skills

by Malone Mullin

Archer and aspiring hunter Ben Fleguel learned to shoot — not to win, but to kill. The next step for the Fleguel family is finding a mentor to teach Ben how to prepare the animal he's killed.

First positive test for West Nile virus in Toronto

Toronto Public Health has confirmed the first positive test of West Nile virus in Toronto in 2017.

Mayor John Tory says $4.8B of federal transit funding is on the way

by John Rieti

Mayor John Tory says he's "thrilled" with a letter from the federal infrastructure minister that shows Toronto will get billions for future public transit projects and the province will be forced to match one-third of the costs.

Lake Ontario walleye population grows by 100,000 in just 1 day

The fish population in Lake Ontario got a big boost on Wednesday when 100,000 Walleye fingerlings were released into the water.

'We've managed to take back our building,' condo owners say after controversial board members resign

by John Lancaster and Mike Smee

A small group of people accused of aggressively taking control of GTA condo boards - and their multi-million-dollar budgets was replaced at the upscale Five Condos Wednesday night.

Students union, Indigenous group want to see Ryerson University change its name

by Michelle McQuigge

A student-led campaign at Ryerson University is pushing for the school to change its name out of respect for residential school survivors. But the proposal from the Ryerson Students Union and the Indigenous Students Association has prompted considerable backlash from the wider student community.

Woman who went to camp for kids who lost siblings to cancer now working there as a nurse

by Talia Ricci

Jessica Desouza lost her older brother to cancer. He attended Camp Oochigeas and inspired Desouza to attend the camp herself, volunteer and now work there as a nurse.

1 child dead, several people injured in multi-vehicle crash in East Gwillimbury

by Kirthana Sasitharan

Police have been called to Woodbine Avenue and Mount Albert Road for a multi-vehicle crash that has left one child dead and multiple people injured.