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TTC Installs Safety Barriers at TMU Subway Station
The Toronto Transit Commission is spending $650,000 on platform-edge barriers, sparking debate over the use of taxpayer funds.
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Poilievre Faces Credibility Test in Three Canadian Byelections
Conservative leader risks loss of momentum as voters head to polls in three ridings, including Toronto's Beaches—East York.
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Max Scherzer moves up MLB all-time strikeout list
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher climbed to ninth or 10th place on the career leaderboard following a 10-strikeout game against Seattle.
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Swimming suspended at Bridal Veil Falls in North Bay
CTV News reports that swimming is no longer permitted at the popular Ontario landmark.
sports
Max Scherzer Moves Into Ninth on MLB All-Time Strikeout List
The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander surpassed Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners.
business
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls for Unity at Toronto Event
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader urged the Hindu diaspora to embrace service to humanity during a visit to Canada.
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Avante Corp. Schedules Fiscal First-Quarter Investor Webinar
The Toronto-based company will host the session on Monday, Aug. 31, to discuss first-quarter results.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre adopts Xtract One security systems
The venue will install 16 Gateway units across its North and South buildings to enhance protection for world-class events.
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Take-Two Reports Fiscal Q1 2027 Results With Strong GTA 6 Interest
Gaming giant guides net revenue between $1.45 billion and $1.50 billion as shares dip slightly in pre-market trading.
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Trump posts AI video renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
The president shared a video depicting an army of AI-generated figures amid a tariff dispute with Canada.
business
IC Group Holdings Reports 26% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026
The Toronto-based consumer engagement company saw revenue reach $8.2 million, driven largely by organic recurring revenue gains.
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Ottawa Redblacks face historic losing streak
Management shakeups follow a slump that has reached up to 16 consecutive losses, the longest in the modern CFL era.
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Corby Spirit and Wine Reports Revenue Growth and Record Results
The Toronto-based beverage company saw gains in FY2026, driven by RTD expansion and strategic acquisitions.
tech
Rockstar Games calls GTA VI gameplay leaks heartbreaking
The developer declined to address leaker demands ahead of an extended look reveal on Netflix.
culture
Rockstar Games says GTA 6 leaks heartbreaking for team
The company issued a statement after eight days of unauthorized reveals ahead of the game's planned release.
culture
Rockstar Games calls GTA 6 footage leaks heartbreaking
Developer apologizes for long wait and warns that spoilers may impact the intended experience of the upcoming title.
tech
GTA VI Gameplay Leaks Ahead of Netflix Preview Event
Unauthorized footage of the upcoming Rockstar Games title surfaced online days before a scheduled extended look on Netflix.
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University of Waterloo Students Break Amateur Rocket Altitude Record
The Polaris liquid-fueled rocket reached over 63,000 feet during the Launch Canada Challenge in Ontario.
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US Responds to Doug Ford's Comments Amid Trade Dispute
Ottawa announces dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs after Ontario Premier Doug Ford insults President Donald Trump.
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Ford and Chow Appear on US News to Fight Tariff War
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow took to American television to argue against ongoing trade restrictions.
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Ontario Premier Ford Considers Curtailing Electricity Exports to US
Doug Ford said all options are on the table amid trade tensions, but noted provinces must act together.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford jokes about Trump 'bee drones'
Doug Ford made off-camera remarks suggesting bees were drones sent by the US president during a media appearance on Wednesday.
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Memorial Cup Presented to Former Kitchener Rangers President
The trophy was brought to Jack Davidson at a Waterloo care home to honor the longest-living past president of the team.
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Two Men Charged in May 2025 New Tecumseth Home Robbery
Ontario Provincial Police arrested suspects from Caledon and Brampton following raids connected to a residential theft.
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Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
The US president suggested the name change as part of an escalating trade dispute with Canada and Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
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Trump Floats Renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America Amid US-Canada Trade War
The U.S. president threatened the name change following collapsed trade talks and a public clash with Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
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Ontario Premier Predicts Trump Impeachment Amid US Tariff War
Doug Ford warns that escalating trade tensions could lead to Democratic impeachment efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Premier Ford Contrasts Reagan and Trump on Tariffs
Ontario's leader defends anti-tariff campaign, citing Ronald Reagan's opposition to trade barriers.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford jokes about Trump sending bee drones
The Canadian leader made the off-camera comment on Wednesday while referencing the former US president.
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Cambridge seeks provincial playbook for data centre development
Ontario city officials are identifying potential sites for data centres while calling for standardized province-wide guidelines.
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New Brunswick to Review Natural Gas Moratorium
Premier Susan Holt outlines resource development plans during the PDAC conference in Toronto.
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Doug Ford explains shift in tone toward Donald Trump
Ontario Premier says he simmered down after feeling under attack, despite believing Trump is indifferent to local job losses.
tech
Rockstar Games calls GTA VI gameplay leaks heartbreaking
The studio apologized to players after unauthorized footage surfaced, stating the leaks impact the intended game experience.
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European nations reconsider anti-personnel landmine ban
Security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine lead some countries to abandon the 1997 Ottawa Treaty.
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Ottawa Safety Council Issues Road Warnings for School Year
CEO Jason Wilson urges drivers and parents to prioritize safety in school zones as student traffic increases this week.
business
CAPREIT Appoints James Lawrence as COO
The Toronto-based real estate investment trust named Lawrence to lead operations as part of a broader growth strategy.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Refuses to Apologize to US President Trump
Premier Ford calls President Trump a 'loser' as tensions escalate over anti-tariff advertisements and trade disputes.
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Trump Considers Renaming Lake Ontario to 'American Lake'
The proposed name change follows escalating trade tensions and planned tariffs on Canadian automotive goods.
sports
Kansas City Royals Defeat Toronto Blue Jays to Extend Win Streak
The Royals beat the Blue Jays 5-3 at Rogers Centre, marking nine consecutive victories for the Kansas City squad.
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Pixel Project suspends BTS RM as male role model after concert
The anti-violence nonprofit removed the artist from its list following his attendance at a Chris Brown show in Toronto.
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Hamilton hosts Pride at the Pier and Dundas Cactus Festival
A variety of cultural events, including live music and sports, are scheduled across Hamilton this weekend.
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Ontario Municipal Election Nomination Deadline Approaches
Observers raise concerns over democratic representation as several council seats appear set to go uncontested.
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Toronto Firefighters Warn of Rising Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards
Battery fires in Toronto have grown by more than 200% since 2022, posing unique risks of explosion and reignition.
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Thunder Bay Police Open New Ballistics Laboratory
The facility will allow for on-site firearms testing and bullet recovery to accelerate criminal investigations.
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Analysis examines Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's campaign record
A review of more than 170 commitments made by the incumbent mayor as he seeks re-election in Ottawa.
business
Ontario Premier Ford Insults US President Trump Amid Trade War
Doug Ford called President Trump a 'loser' and 'dictator' during a news conference in Hamilton, sparking a social media rebuttal.
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Ontario township extends election deadline after zero candidates file
Fauquier-Strickland faces a leadership vacuum as no one runs for mayor or council ahead of the Oct. 26 vote.
sports
Ohio Defeats New Jersey in Little League World Series Elimination Game
Hamilton West Side Little League advances in Williamsport after a 5-2 victory over Bayonne Little League.
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Ontario students face higher debt as OSAP grants are cut
Provincial government ends a seven-year tuition freeze and reduces grant coverage to a maximum of 25%.
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Glass Tiger Performs in Sudbury
The Canadian pop-rock band played the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre on Wednesday as part of a local music lineup.
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Ontario Officials Evaluate New Nuclear Plant for Lambton County
Provincial leaders consider reviving a site first identified in the 1960s to bolster energy security and create jobs.
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Ontario to begin four-laning final section of Highway 69
The province plans to relocate CN Rail tracks to expand the 68-km stretch north of Key River by 2027.
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HDGH Renames Problem Gambling Centre in Windsor
The Centre for Problem Gambling and Digital Dependency is now the Ontario Centre for Problem Gambling.
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Couple Marries Near Gordie Howe International Bridge
A couple chose the Windsor, Ontario landmark as the backdrop for their wedding photos this Wednesday.
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Paddle Palooza Pickleball Festival Takes Over Downtown Kitchener
The annual community event featured dozens of teams competing on temporary courts at Carl Zehr Square.
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Canada Imposes Tariffs on $20 Billion in US Imports
Ottawa mirrors Trump administration tariffs with rates up to 50% as Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls for a fair trade deal.
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Trump Suggests Renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
The proposal comes as trade tensions escalate between the US and Canada over tariffs and disputes with Ontario leadership.
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Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Canadian Auto Imports
Proposed levies on vehicles and parts scheduled for Jan. 1, 2027, spark retaliatory measures from Ottawa.
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Trump considers renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
The proposal comes amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada and a personal feud with Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
business
Ontario Premier says Canada ready to match US tariffs
Doug Ford warns that electricity and critical minerals are on the table as trade tensions with the Trump administration escalate.