Westjet passengers surprised by 'impromptu' speech by CEO on flight
Westjet passengers on a flight from Toronto were surprised when the airline's CEO stood up to give an impromptu speech before takeoff.
Shed catches fire in residential neighbourhood near Yorkdale
A shed in a residential neighbourhood near Yorkdale Mall caught on fire Thursday afternoon.
Ontario renews summer ER staffing funding for one more year
Ontario is renewing funding that helps rural and northern hospitals bolster emergency room staffing through the summer, but says the program will end after this year.
Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass booed loudly by fans during first game since controversial Instagram post
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass was booed at the Rogers Centre after he was called onto the field Wednesday night.
Penguins hire former Leafs GM Dubas as president of hockey operations
The Pittsburgh Penguins have named former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas its new president of hockey operations, the club announced Thursday.
Medication shortage in Canada led to increased dosing errors in children, new study shows
A new study has found that dosing errors in children increased during the Canada-wide shortage of paediatric fever and pain medication last year.
14-year-old girl in critical condition after being struck by tractor-trailer in Rexdale
Toronto paramedics say a teenage girl has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was reportedly struck by a vehicle in Rexdale.
Toronto police arrest man accused of carrying out 2 home invasions in GTA
Toronto police say they have arrested a man suspected of carrying out two home invasions in the GTA, including one in the city’s Moss Park neighbourhood.
Most of Ontario will see two straight days of extreme heat
Much of Ontario will be experiencing a multi-day heat event starting on Thursday.
Toronto multiplex policy aimed at boosting housing welcomed by observers
A new policy allowing single family homes to be converted into low-rise multiplexes in Toronto is being hailed by observers as a welcome move, although experts warn it won't make housing more affordable in Canada's most populous city right away.
Candidates take aim at front-runner Chow on taxes in wide-ranging debate
Olivia Chow once again took most of the firepower as the six leading candidates in Toronto’s race to become mayor squared off in a wide-ranging debate hosted by United Way Greater Toronto, The Toronto Star and Toronto Metropolitan University.
Instagram and Facebook to charge monthly fees for verified accounts
Meta is testing a verification program that will charge users on Facebook and Instagram monthly paid subscription fees to have verified accounts.