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Toronto mayoral race shapes up as former police chief, city councillor announce bids

Toronto mayoral race shapes up as former police chief, city councillor announce bids

Toronto's mayoral race intensified Tuesday as two prominent civic leaders announced their bids to fill the seat left vacant by John Tory.
Feds warn Ontario they could shut down development near Rouge Park

Feds warn Ontario they could shut down development near Rouge Park

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Ontario's plans to build housing near a massive national park could be shut down if a new study shows a negative impact on biodiversity and at-risk species, the federal environment minister warned on Tuesday.
Report calls for restricting marketing to kids in grocery stores, restaurants

Report calls for restricting marketing to kids in grocery stores, restaurants

TORONTO — A new report that looks at the prevalence of marketing to children inside grocery stores and restaurants suggests regulation is needed to help reduce unhealthy food temptations.
Who could be Toronto's next mayor? The race's top contenders at a glance

Who could be Toronto's next mayor? The race's top contenders at a glance

TORONTO — The race to replace John Tory, who stepped down as Toronto's mayor after an affair with a staffer, is heating up.
Ontario puts $224M to training centres to boost skilled trades

Ontario puts $224M to training centres to boost skilled trades

Ontario's budget will include $224 million more to build and upgrade training centres, Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday, part of a push to boost the skilled trades as the government plans major hospital, highway and home building.
CSIS briefed Ontario premier's office on potential Chinese interference: Ford

CSIS briefed Ontario premier's office on potential Chinese interference: Ford

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Canada's national security agency briefed the Ontario premier's chief of staff after allegations of election interference by China were tied to a member of his caucus, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.
Peel Region police recover 78 stolen vehicles, arrest four suspects

Peel Region police recover 78 stolen vehicles, arrest four suspects

TORONTO — Police say they've recovered 78 stolen vehicles and arrested four people suspected of being part of an auto theft group that allegedly targeted cars in the Greater Toronto Area.
Ontario company Friendlier aims to help phase out single-use plastics

Ontario company Friendlier aims to help phase out single-use plastics

Their company has already washed nearly half a million plastic containers, but the founders of Friendlier hope to scrub more and expand their operations as Canada phases out single-use plastics.
One dead, two in hospital after 'brazen daytime shooting' in Toronto mall parking lot

One dead, two in hospital after 'brazen daytime shooting' in Toronto mall parking lot

TORONTO — One person is dead and two others are in hospital after a "very brazen daytime shooting" in a parking lot at an east-end Toronto mall, police said Monday evening.
Snow plow operators and residents clash in some GTA cities this winter

Snow plow operators and residents clash in some GTA cities this winter

It's been a challenging winter for some snow plow operators and residents in cities across the Greater Toronto Area.