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New Parkdale bylaw would restrict bars, nightclubsA number of Toronto city councillors say they are interested in a new bylaw aimed at restricting the growth of bars and nighclubs in the Parkdale neighbourhood.
Toronto's Dufferin Street named worst Ontario road againThe Canadian Automobile Association has released its list of Ontario's worst roads and Toronto roads occupy four of the roads on the list.
2 men jailed in Dominican wedding fight return to CanadaTwo Canadian men who were detained in the Dominican Republic for nearly three weeks after a post-wedding fight broke out at a resort have returned to Toronto, the latest step in a drama that the wife of one of the men said was "like a scene from the movies."
- Experimental drug shows promise in treating breast, ovarian cancer
Canadian-U.S. team of researchers has developed a new 'sharp-shooter' drug they hope will be a breakthrough in treating several types of cancer.
Toronto man making his mark with safecracking skillsA master safecracker from Toronto recently won a prestigious contest in the United States.
Couple baffled over burger franchise lockoutA couple are baffled as to why they have been locked out a Toronto burger franchise that they have been running for more than a year, given that they have made their rent payments each month.
Former McGuinty staffer grilled about gas plantsA former top aide to ex-premier Dalton McGuinty fended off allegations today that senior Liberal staffers were directed to delete emails about two cancelled Toronto-area power plants as part of a cost coverup.
Somali community claims police brutality in Dixon raidsOutraged Somali-Canadian community members are accusing police and tactical squads of racial profiling and unnecessary abuse of innocent residents during last week's Project Traveller raids in the west end.
Ai Weiwei's zodiac sculpture unveiled in TorontoA monumental sculpture series by Chinese activist-artist Ai Weiwei was officially unveiled Tuesday outside of Toronto's City Hall.
Hundreds mourn crew killed in Ornge air ambulance crashA memorial service will be held this afternoon for the two pilots and two paramedics who died last month in an Ornge air ambulance crash.
Chrysler agrees to recall 2.9 million Jeep SUVs in U.S., CanadaChrysler avoided a showdown with U.S. government safety regulators Tuesday, agreeing to recall 2.7 million older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs in the U.S. and 256,000 in Canada that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford needs security, brother saysA weekend incident in which a drink was thrown at Toronto Mayor Rob Ford highlights the need for him to have a security detail at public events, his councillor brother says.
More funds needed to revamp St. Lawrence buildingIt's going to cost at least $16 million more than previously expected to revamp a property associated with the St. Lawrence Market, though a downtown councilllor says the completed project will be beneficial for the city.
Liberals want higher threshold for union salary disclosureLiberals in the Senate are seeking to amend a Conservative bill forcing disclosure of union expenses saying it ought to match another Conservative bill on disclosure of public sector salaries.
More suspects sought in Project Traveller gang probeMore than half the suspects arrested during last week's Project Traveller raids reside in Toronto and its surrounding areas, though details have not been released on all of the individuals charged or sought by police.
Union Station revamp won't be complete until 2016It will be another three years before the revitalization of Toronto's Union Station is complete, though officials say the work is being completed on budget.
Bonnie Brooks out as president in HBC management shakeupHudson's Bay Company shook up its management team Tuesday, moving president Bonnie Brooks upstairs to the vice-chair's role and tapping the company's chief merchant, Liz Rodbell, to take over the president's job.
Hungary indicts ex-Montrealer on Nazi-era war crimesHungarian prosecutors indict a 98-year-old former police officer for abusing Jews and assisting in their deportation to Nazi death camps during World War II.
LCBO sales up 4% thanks to new stores, 'efficiencies'Sales at Ontario liquor stores were up 3.9 per cent to $4.9 billion in the 2012-2013 fiscal year and yielded a record $1.7 billion dividend for the provincial government, the LCBO said Monday.
Tax fraud nets Ontario man $1M fine, prison sentenceAn Ontario man has been handed a fine of nearly $1 million and a prison sentence of more than seven years after he filed falsified tax returns for five straight years and netted millions in refunds he shouldn't have received.
Dog, late-night gaming saved Brampton families from fireA curfew-breaking brother and a family pet are being credited for saving two neighbouring Brampton families after a massive fire gutted both of their homes over the weekend.
Perth driver fined for carting 54 people in horse trailerA 48-year-old man from the Township of Perth East has been fined for pulling a horse trailer full of people.
Masonic Temple in Toronto sold to IT firm for $12.5MToronto's storied Masonic Temple has found a new owner in an Ontario-based technology consulting firm after Bell Media (TSX:BCE) decided to sell the former concert hall earlier this year.
Parents of son 'brutally beaten' playing hockey want chargesEXCLUSIVE: The parents of a 16-year-old Ontario hockey player who was repeatedly punched in the face and head by another player are going public with their video evidence — because they want the aggressor held accountable.
PC attack ad links Wynne, McGuinty in power plant affairThe Ontario legislature may have adjourned for the summer holidays, but the Progressive Conservatives aren't taking any breaks from hammering the Liberals, rolling out a new attack ad this week.
Woman sexually assaulted in Bayview villageToronto Police are investigating after a 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in the Bayview Avenue and Finch Avenue East area on Sunday night.
Refugee advocates say health cuts having 'brutal' effectsRallies were held across Canada today to protest cuts to refugee health care made a year ago that doctors say are having negative consequences not just for refugees but for all Canadians.
Montreal mayor's arrest prompts province to call for resignationThe provincial minister responsible for Montreal, Jean-François Lisée, says Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum should step down following his arrest this morning.
Rob Ford on having drink thrown at him: 'That hurt, man'Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who had a cup of juice thrown at him at an Italian street festival over the weekend, chuckled about the incident on his Sunday radio show. He also acknowledged it could have been a serious threat.
Canadian home sales and prices tick higherThe average price of a Canadian home sold last month was $388,910, an increase of 3.7 per cent compared to a year ago, according to new figures released today.
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