Family of man shot dead by Durham police will now take part in inquest, thanks to new funding

by Shannon Martin

Michael MacIsaac's family had decided not to take part in the upcoming inquest into his death after they were denied legal aid twice. But now that the province has announced new support for families whose loved ones died in "police-related events," they've changed their minds.

Walmart Canada pulls baby onesie from shelves after complaints it's offensive to Indigenous people

Walmart Canada says it is pulling a onesie off its shelves after receiving complaints that said the garment was offensive to Indigenous people.

Vault incident in financial district 'not related at all' to May explosion, Toronto Hydro says

by Shanifa Nasser

Toronto Hydro says a failed, burnt-out cable in one of its vaults was to blame for what police described as an explosion in Toronto's financial district Friday evening, which saw smoke billowing through the area.

Avid cyclist Gary Sim, 70, being remembered by family and friends

by Ramna Shahzad

An avid cyclist who died after he was struck by a vehicle is being remembered by his family and the cycling community as a loving husband and father and a Torontonian through and through. Cyclists honoured Sim with a "ghost ride" Friday night

A new hunt for Avro Arrow models in the depths of Lake Ontario: This time the search will be different

by Alexandra Sienkiewicz

A renewed search to find and bring the planes to a final resting spot at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa and the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton, Ont. is announced.

Forget Netflix & chill, call a friend for some 'Injera & Chill' this weekend

by Ali Chiasson

Eating Injera, the Ethiopian flat bread, is a cozy, communal experience that's meant to be shared with family and friends, and this weekend's "Injera and Chill" event invites you to sop up sauce and meet new people.

7-year-old boy dies in house fire near Barrie

An investigation has begun after a seven year-old boy died in a house fire in Clearview, a township northwest of Barrie.

Officers who called her daughter 'disfigured' and 'different' won't apologize on camera, says mother

The Toronto Police Association (TPA) is refusing to issue a public apology on camera, after two of its officers were recorded mocking and insulting a young woman with Down syndrome during a traffic stop, the mother of the woman says.

$35M lawsuit alleges racist, sexist and homophobic discrimination at CSIS

by Trevor Dunn

Five employees of Canada's spy agency are seeking $35-million in damages in a lawsuit claiming they suffered racist, sexist and homophobic discrimination by managers at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

The cooling GTA housing market means new buying and selling strategies

by Philip Lee-Shanok

After more than a decade and a half of bidding wars and record prices, the Toronto real estate market has now switched gears. But a slower pace is good for buyers and sellers says Royal LePage CEO Phil Soper, who calls it a return to a "normal" market.

A sneak peek at the Indigenous Games' opening act

by Malone Mullin

In a small Brantford, Ont. studio, six young dancers have been practising relentlessly ahead of their most nerve-wracking show yet. On Sunday, they'll perform in a packed 9,000-seat venue...and on national television.

Residents rallying to save iconic Italian gathering place in Toronto's west end

by Mike Smee

The Columbus Centre, in North York - long a place where the city's Italian-Canadians could congregate - has recently found itself at the heart of a controversy that's splitting the community.

Your guide to this weekend's road and subway closures

Toronto is in for a busy weekend and city goers can expect a slow commute, both on the road and on public transit.

Workers at OLG Slots at Woodbine Racetrack locked out

More than 400 workers at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Slots at Woodbine Racetrack were locked out at midnight Friday after failing to reach a collective agreement.

'Overwhelming sense of betrayal': Former PC cabinet minister wants nomination quashed

by Mike Crawley

Longtime Progressive Conservative members, including a former cabinet minister, want the party's candidate in a crucial Toronto riding to be stripped of her nomination because of alleged irregularities, CBC News has learned.

Scientists expect 'significant' algae bloom on Lake Erie

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and research partners released their annual algae forecast for the shallowest and warmest of the Great Lakes, where massive algae formations are a recurring threat to the environment and the economy.

Police seek witness after tractor hits car in Port Perry, injuring 2

by Muriel Draaisma

Police are seeking the driver of a white pickup truck who have witnessed a crash in which a farm tractor drove over a car and got stuck on top of it in Port Perry, Ont. on Thursday afternoon.

'Not the resolution I wanted': Parent says no consequences for Whitby teacher accused of racial slur

by Michelle Cheung

An investigation into the allegation that a high school teacher in Whitby, Ont., referred to a group of black students using a racial slur has ended with no punishment for the teacher, according to parents who attended a meeting with the Durham District School Board.

Air Canada jet from Toronto was 30 metres from colliding with 2 planes in San Francisco: TSB report

An Air Canada plane with 140 people on board came within 30 metres of crashing onto two of four planes lined up to take off at San Francisco International Airport last week, according to a preliminary report Canadian air safety regulators released Thursday.

TCH pleads guilty to fire code violation at building where 4 seniors died

by Taylor Simmons

Toronto Community Housing has pleaded guilty to failing to implement an approved fire safety plan at 1315 Neilson Rd., where a fire claimed the lives of four elderly residents on Feb. 5, 2016.

CFIA reverses decision to remove West Bank wines labelled 'Product of Israel'

by Brennan Doherty

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reversing an earlier decision that said wines from the West Bank labelled "Product of Israel" could no longer be sold in Canada.

Call yourself a trans ally? Check yourself before you do, this activist says

by Ali Chiasson

While it's easy to call yourself an ally if you believe in supporting marginalized communities, Samson Brown says being a true "trans ally" requires a dose of humility. He's holding a workshop on trans issues in Regent Park Thursday night

Toronto library defends allowing controversial memorial service to go ahead

Toronto's city librarian says her department did its due diligence and sought legal advice before deciding to allow a memorial service for a lawyer of Holocaust deniers and white supremacists to proceed.

Art instructor charged with sexual assault of 7-year-old girl at Junction studio

Toronto police have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man with sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl while she attended his art classes out of a west-end arts studio.

Boy, 12, airlifted to hospital after serious crash on westbound QEW

A 12-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after a multi-vehicle collision on the westbound QEW near Hurontario St., according to Ontario Provincial Police.

Police investigating 'false' shooting call that brought out ETF, K9 units overnight

by Andrea Janus

Toronto police are investigating what appears to have been a false call for a shooting early Thursday that brought out ETF and K9 officers.

Judge rejects request to freeze Omar Khadr's assets

An Ontario Superior Court judge has rejected a bid to freeze Omar Khadr's assets, saying there's "no actual evidence" he might fritter away settlement money before having to deal with a $134-million US judgment against him.

Drake welcomes Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor to Toronto

by Hailey Salvian

Drake welcomed Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor to Toronto for the second stop of their press tour.

GoodLife Fitness angers parents after it drops child care at 3 locations

GoodLife Fitness says it has closed its child minding services at three locations in the Greater Toronto Area because it insists the service was not being fully used.

Restaurant toilet not flushed? Don't call 911, warn Toronto police

by Hailey Salvian

Man calls police to report another man failed to flush a toilet in a restaurant, tying up emergency resources.

Severe thunderstorm watch for Halton and Peel regions ends

Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for southwestern Ontario have been cancelled but wet weather still made its way through the region Thursday morning.

Sears Canada gets court approval to begin soliciting bids for its sale

by Linda Nguyen, David Paddon

An Ontario judge has given Sears Canada the green light to immediately proceed with reaching out to potential buyers while it's under creditor protection.

Believe it or not, you can find this sweet treat at Toronto's Halal Food festival

by Ieva Lucs

The fifth annual Toronto Halal Food Festival is expected to bring in crowds of over 35,000 people and features halal food from around the world.

3 days, 2 kids, 1 quest: girls find way to Toronto from fly-in First Nation

by Malone Mullin

Lavonne, 11, and Cherilynn, 12, live in North Spirit Lake, a remote community of about 350 people. They raised enough funds to visit Toronto for the first time to cheer on Team Ontario for the North American Indigenous Games.

Ontario woman's 30-year search for her biological dad leads her to family she never knew

by Lauren Pelley

Even as a child, Erica Cowie knew she was different, and always wondered who was really her biological dad — so for more than three decades, she searched for the truth.

'Sanity' returning to Toronto housing market, as Vancouver, Calgary show recovery: Royal LePage

Sales and price gains slowed in the Greater Toronto Area's real estate market in the second quarter, while home sales in Greater Vancouver and Calgary showed signs of recovery, Royal LePage says in its latest national survey and forecast.

York University ordered to pay up after losing copyright battle

One of Canada's largest universities will have to pay for copyrighted materials distributed to students after a federal court ruling that some intellectual property experts say will affect schools throughout the country.

Someone wrapped a Yorkie puppy in 5 plastic bags and threw her in the garbage

by Trevor Dunn

Josh Miller tore through a plastic bag, dashed in a trash can, to find a three-month-old Yorkshire Terrier.

Wynne heads to U.S. at 'critical moment' in trade relationship

by Meagan Fitzpatrick

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne joins Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for two days of meetings with U.S. governors in Rhode Island. Protectionist trade policies, the re-negotiation of NAFTA and opioid addiction are among the topics for discussion.

President's Choice pub recipe chicken nuggets recalled for possible salmonella contamination

Some President’s Choice brand chicken nuggets are being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Wednesday night.

TTC to consider other suppliers in future as Bombardier warns it might not meet streetcar target

by John Rieti

TTC CEO Andy Byford says he shares Torontonians' disappointment over the slow delivery of the new streetcars and is happy to look beyond Bombardier when it comes to purchasing more vehicles in the future.

Boaters rescue 2 men after plane crashes on lake near Orillia

Ontario Provincial Police say two men are in hospital after a plane flipped over while trying to land on a lake near Orillia.

Critics blast library after memorial held at branch for lawyer who represented holocaust denier

by Alexandra Sienkiewicz

Despite attempts by members of the public and Mayor John Tory to have a memorial for a lawyer at a Toronto public library shut down, the event ahead with extra security on Wednesday night.

Should the city put this HAMILTON sign in front of city hall?

A proposal for a new sign in front of City Hall that spells out HAMILTON will go for debate at the city’s public works committee on Thursday.

Meet the St. Thomas truckdriver who's hoping to burn rubber on the Honda Indy track this weekend

by Makda Ghebreslassie

DJ Kennington spends the winter driving snowplows and dumptrucks, but he's also one of the few Canadians to race in the Daytona 500. He's hoping to qualify for the NASCAR Pinty's Grand Prix in Toronto this weekend.

How did this guy get a year's worth of free rides on the TTC?

Long-time rider James White of Toronto was randomly selected to represent the customer who made the 31 billionth trip on the TTC.

9% of York Region homes purchased by foreign buyers, province's data shows

Foreign buyers were involved in nine per cent of real estate transactions in York Region during the spring, according to newly released data from the province.

As It Happens Canadian war correspondent Adam Day, 'the voice of many soldiers in Afghanistan,' dies at 42

Ottawa Citizen reporter David Pugliese remembers his friend Adam Day, an award-winning war reporter who wrote about Afghanistan's impact on Canadians soldiers.

Who's going to pay for this hole, property owner asks after alleyway rescue

by Kirthana Sasitharan

A property owner says he wants to know who will foot the bill after a wall in his Sherbourne Street building was damaged when firefighters worked to free a man wedged in a narrow alleyway between two buildings Tuesday evening.

Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor bring their trash talk to Toronto ahead of boxing showdown

by Ali Chiasson

There's still over a month to go before both champs show down in the boxing ring but before they did, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather brought the ruckus to Budweiser Stage for day two of their international press tour.