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• Some 175,000 Ontarians without power after weekend ice storm, strong winds

  03-04-2025 18:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that he plans to visit some areas affected by prolonged power outages since a powerful ice storm hit central and northern Ontario over the weekend. Hydro One said that of the approximately 175,000 customers without power as of late Thursday afternoon, nearly 45,000 lost power in the previous 24 hours.
  
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• What's swaying voters in Ontario's tightest races?

  14-04-2025 14:09 via cbc.ca
  
  In the latest installment of our federal election series "Your Voice, Your Vote," CBC's Chris Glover breaks down ridings with historically right races — and speaks to residents about how those slim margins are affecting their votes.
  
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• Ontario Legislature to choose first female Speaker on Monday

  14-04-2025 12:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The members of Ontario's legislature are set to make history on Monday by selecting the province's first female Speaker — but just who will take up the mantle remains to be seen.
  
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• Ontario Legislature to choose 1st female Speaker on Monday

  14-04-2025 12:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The members of Ontario's legislature are set to make history on Monday by selecting the province's first female Speaker — but just who will take up the mantle remains to be seen.
  
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• Australian owner of Toronto café chain fighting Ottawa to save $8K of Vegemite

  14-04-2025 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s food inspection agency is ordering the Australian staple be removed from the shelves of a Toronto café chain. The owner says that could cost him thousands in product, and many of his Australian expat customers are rallying around him.
  
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• Toronto adaptation of 'The Little Prince' was written by and for the deaf community

  14-04-2025 11:02 via cbc.ca
  
  A Toronto theatre is running an adaption of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's whimsical tale The Little Prince with a script written especially for the deaf community, and performed entirely by a deaf cast. 
  
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• Ontario's severed ties with Starlink impedes access to legal services in remote First Nations

  14-04-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Indigenous legal advocates in northwestern Ontario are sounding the alarm over the Ontario government's cancellation of its contract with Starlink, citing concerns with people's access to legal services in remote First Nations.
  
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• Brampton, Ont., business says it's out $35K amid Trump tariff flip-flop

  14-04-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Brampton-based business says the chaotic nature of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies ended up costing them nearly $35,000. 
  
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• Treat childhood obesity by reducing stigma, adding options, say new Canadian guidelines

  14-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  GLP-1s like Ozempic, as well as weight-loss surgery, are among the recommendations to treat childhood obesity in the first guideline update in Canada in almost 20 years.
  
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• Shut out of medical school, he blames controversial admissions test which experts say lacks evidence

  14-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Most Canadian medical schools are screening future physicians with something called the Casper test — marketed as being able to assess people skills and predict future success. But critics say there’s no strong evidence the test does what it claims.
  
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• She was chatting with friends in a Lyft. Then someone texted her what they said

  14-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Toronto woman is raising concerns about her privacy being breached after she received a text message transcript of her conversation with her roommates during a Lyft ride last month.
  
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• Amid trade turmoil, Ontario government mulls sweeping overhaul of permits

  14-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Amid unprecedented trade turmoil, Ontario’s governing Progressive Conservatives are keen to cut red tape in the provincial economy with Premier Doug Ford and his finance minister signalling that permits, and their bureaucratic hurdles, have fallen squarely in their sights.
  
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• Brampton man charged with impaired driving after crash leaves 1 dead, another injured

  14-04-2025 01:23 via cbc.ca
  
  A 23-year-old Brampton man has been charged with impaired driving after a fatal collision in Caledon early Sunday morning, police say. 
  
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• Future legislation compensating news outlets for content must account for AI: report - Toronto Sun

  13-04-2025 17:20 via news.google.com
  Future legislation compensating news outlets for content must account for AI: report  Toronto Sun
  
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• ‘Historic’: Tentative deal between Toronto police and union reached after six weeks of negotiations - CP24

  13-04-2025 16:48 via news.google.com
  ‘Historic’: Tentative deal between Toronto police and union reached after six weeks of negotiations  CP24
  
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• More than 30 people killed, 99 injured in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city - Toronto Sun

  13-04-2025 16:39 via news.google.com
  More than 30 people killed, 99 injured in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city  Toronto Sun
  
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• Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM, scout, goalie Gerry McNamara dead at 90 - CBC

  13-04-2025 15:07 via news.google.com
  Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM, scout, goalie Gerry McNamara dead at 90  CBC
  
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• Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM, scout, goalie Gerry McNamara dead at 90

  13-04-2025 15:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Among his biggest contributions to the Maple Leafs, McNamara scouted Börje Salming and drafted Wendel Clark. He also played seven games for the Leafs as a goalie and won a Stanley Cup as a scout for the Calgary Flames.
  
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• Man walks into Toronto hospital after being shot in the leg - CityNews Toronto

  13-04-2025 14:45 via news.google.com
  Man walks into Toronto hospital after being shot in the leg  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s record-breaking contract with the Toronto Blue Jays is a win-win deal for both sides - The Conversation

  13-04-2025 13:52 via news.google.com
  Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s record-breaking contract with the Toronto Blue Jays is a win-win deal for both sides  The Conversation
  
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• SIMMONS SAYS: Leafs were close to passing on Matthew Knies at 2021 NHL draft - Toronto Sun

  13-04-2025 13:36 via news.google.com
  SIMMONS SAYS: Leafs were close to passing on Matthew Knies at 2021 NHL draft  Toronto Sun
  
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• Toronto’s Weather Wavers Between Spring Charm and Chilly Curveballs - NetNewsLedger

  13-04-2025 13:23 via news.google.com
  Toronto’s Weather Wavers Between Spring Charm and Chilly Curveballs  NetNewsLedger
  
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• Here’s what 500 businesses say Donald Trump’s tariffs will mean for Toronto residents - Toronto Star

  13-04-2025 13:00 via news.google.com
  Here’s what 500 businesses say Donald Trump’s tariffs will mean for Toronto residents  Toronto Star
  
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• DEAR ABBY: Grown godchildren no longer communicate as often - Toronto Sun

  13-04-2025 12:07 via news.google.com
  DEAR ABBY: Grown godchildren no longer communicate as often  Toronto Sun
  
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• Toronto condo market unlikely to see jolt as conditions vary elsewhere in Canada - CityNews Toronto

  13-04-2025 12:00 via news.google.com
  Toronto condo market unlikely to see jolt as conditions vary elsewhere in Canada  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Inside the rise of Raptors rookie Jamal Shead: ‘It’s been impressive to watch’ - Toronto Star

  13-04-2025 11:00 via news.google.com
  Inside the rise of Raptors rookie Jamal Shead: ‘It’s been impressive to watch’  Toronto Star
  
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• Toronto’s April 13 forecast: Sunny - Toronto Star

  13-04-2025 10:57 via news.google.com
  Toronto’s April 13 forecast: Sunny  Toronto Star
  
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• Toronto highway closures for planned roadwork on April 13 - Toronto Star

  13-04-2025 10:56 via news.google.com
  Toronto highway closures for planned roadwork on April 13  Toronto Star
  
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• Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair, Toronto's Sean Johnson untouchable in scoreless draw - ABC News

  13-04-2025 10:12 via news.google.com
  Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair, Toronto's Sean Johnson untouchable in scoreless draw  ABC News
  
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• Why WNBA draft could provide clearest route for Tempo to acquire franchise player in 2026

  13-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In about one year, the Toronto Tempo could have their franchise player. At least, that’s the goal. The first entry-draft pick in Tempo history may also be the most important, helping set the tone for the expansion team like Damon Stoudamire once did for the Toronto Raptors in 1995.
  
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