Federal byelection called in Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St. Paul's
A byelection has been called for the riding of Toronto-St. Paul's, to fill a seat left by the resignation of longtime MP and former cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett.
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Feds reject Toronto's request to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs
The federal government has rejected a request from Toronto to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use within the city.
Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug decriminalization application
Ontario has warned Toronto Public Health’s top doctor to drop the city’s drug decriminalization application or prepare for the province to “explore all options” available.
Jim Peterson, retired Toronto MP and former Liberal trade minister, dead at 82
Jim Peterson, a retired Toronto MP and former Liberal cabinet minister, has died at the age of 82.
Drake’s security guard shot outside of rapper’s Toronto home
Toronto police say a security guard working outside the Bridle Path neighbourhood home of rap superstar Drake was seriously injured in a shooting early Tuesday morning.
Political fireworks about drug decriminalization leave Toronto request in limbo
A request by Canada's biggest city to move forward on drug decriminalization is in limbo, facing significant provincial opposition and renewed political debate prompted by a partial rollback of B.C.'s existing policy.
Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow came wearing shin pads, running shoes, soccer scarf and a smile. The federal government came with $104.34 million to help cover the costs of the Toronto end of the 2026 World Cup.
Canada’s most wanted fugitive arrested in P.E.I. over Toronto homicide
A man who was listed as Canada’s most wanted fugitive over a homicide that occurred in Toronto last year has been arrested in the Maritimes.