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Seattle's War on Red Tape: Mayor Wilson Fast-Tracks Vision Zero Safety Projects
Mayor Katie Wilson is bypassing municipal bureaucracy to speed up life-saving street upgrades as traffic fatalities pers...
The Price of Novelty: CNE's High-Stakes Menu of 'Stunt Food'
From $31 funnel cakes to KD-flavored smoothies, the Canadian National Exhibition is pushing the boundaries of fair food ...
The Tragedy of Jahvai Roy: A Mother's Fight Against Toronto's Gun Violence
After losing her 8-year-old son to a stray bullet in North York, Holly Roy is turning her grief into a demand for system...
Highway 401 Westbound Closure: The Keele Street Tanker Spill
A tanker truck collision near Keele Street has shut down westbound collector lanes on Highway 401, triggering a major oi...
Toronto's Wednesday Blackout: When Routine Maintenance Goes Wrong
A failure at Hydro One's Basin Transformer Station plunged tens of thousands into darkness, raising questions about the ...
Toronto Grid Crisis: 31,000 Left in Dark as Hydro One Supply Fails
A massive power outage has paralyzed Toronto's downtown and east end, shutting down subway transit and forcing universit...
Fatal 16th-Floor Fire in Scarborough Raises Questions Over Building Safety
A Tuesday morning blaze near Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue claimed one life, prompting an investigation into recent re...
London's 20mph War: Safety Measure or Urban Gridlock?
From celebrity bans to accessibility concerns, TfL's ambitious speed limit expansion is sparking a fierce debate over th...
Stranded for 24 Hours: The Perilous Rescue at Toronto's Scarborough Bluffs
A coordinated effort between Toronto Fire and Marine units saved a dehydrated man from the city's unstable cliffside.
VELD Music Festival Accident: Man Pinned Under Truck in Unofficial Lot
Police are investigating a dangerous incident near Downsview Park where a festival-goer was trapped beneath a vehicle.
Manhattan's Great Escape: NYC Summer Streets Reclaims the Asphalt
From the Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood, New York City is erasing car traffic to make room for yoga, Zumba, and pedestrians.
Toronto's 59th Caribbean Carnival: Security and Closures Ahead of Grand Parade
As the Grand Parade returns to the lakeshore this weekend, Toronto prepares for heavy police presence and significant ro...
TTC Special Constables Gain Arrest Powers for Drug Use in Ontario First
A regulatory shift allows Toronto transit officers to crack down on illicit drug use, sparking interest in Edmonton and ...
Toronto Jewish Bakeries Targeted: Police Hunt SUV in Coordinated Attacks
A dark-colored SUV is linked to two separate attacks on Jewish-owned businesses in Toronto, including one involving gunf...
Carney Kills Jet Dreams: Billy Bishop Airport Expansion Scrapped
A massive public outcry of 87,000 responses forces the federal government to halt expansion plans, leaving Premier Doug ...
Gunfire and Vandalism Target Jewish-Owned Bakery Chain in Toronto
Toronto Police are investigating coordinated property damage at two bakery branches, raising alarms over targeted hate c...
Federal Block on Billy Bishop Expansion Prioritizes Toronto Islands Over Jet Growth
The Canadian government rejects Doug Ford's $8.5 billion economic vision for Billy Bishop Airport, opting for safety upg...
TTCβs Surveillance Pilot: Can Cameras Stop Illegal Passing on Toronto Streets?
New automated cameras on five major streetcar routes aim to curb dangerous driving and protect passengers.
Toronto's World Cup Gamble: Can a Fleet Street Hub Handle the Crowd?
With six matches and a massive fan festival looming, Toronto is betting on transit boosts and road closures to avoid tot...
Toronto's World Cup Fever Takes the Form of 51 Giant Beavers
A high-tech scavenger hunt is turning Toronto's Old Town into an open-air gallery to boost local business and raise char...
TTC Warns of 25-Minute Line 1 Delays as World Cup Upgrades Enter Final Stretch
Commuters on Toronto's Line 1 subway face up to 25-minute delays Monday as the TTC completes track and signal upgrades a...
Toronto Police Trigger Rare 'Level 1' Search for Missing 14-Year-Old
A maximum-intensity operation is underway in North York after a teenager vanished from Earl Bales Park six days ago.
Toronto Reverses Course: Free FIFA Fan Festival Tickets Return
After public backlash, Toronto reverses paid ticket plan for FIFA Fan Festival, releasing second batch of free tickets.
TTC and Maintenance Workers Race Against FIFA World Cup Deadline
With the FIFA World Cup weeks away, Toronto's transit system faces potential disruptions as TTC and its maintenance work...
Toronto Races to Bolster Emergency Services for 2026 World Cup
Toronto prepares for a massive influx of visitors by seeking regional paramedic support for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Toronto News Update: Artemis II Splashdown, GTA Incidents, Economic Shifts, and Cultural Highlights
Catch up on the latest from Toronto and beyond, featuring updates on the historic Artemis II mission's return, significa...
Toronto's 'Sakura Steve' Predicts High Park Cherry Blossom Bloom for Late April/Early May
Steven Joniak, known as 'Sakura Steve,' a Toronto resident with a decade-long passion, is closely monitoring High Park's...
Toronto Considers Changes to Vendor Rules, FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Confirmed
CBC News reported on proposed changes to Toronto's rules regarding street vendors and buskers, timed to coincide with th...
Toronto Hydro Announces LED Streetlight Upgrade, EV Charging Pilot
CBC News reported on Toronto Hydroβs plans to upgrade city streetlights to LEDs and launch a pilot program to expand ele...