Vanessa Tiberio

#CALLOUT for a Canadian Press story: Anyone here planning on attending the newly built Rogers Stadium this summer for a concert? Could be for Stray Kids, BLACKPINK, Coldplay, Hozier, etc.

Looking to chat about what you are looking forward to. DM to connect!

Toronto’s new area code ‘942’ to take effect on Saturday The fresh set of digits launching this weekend marks the city’s fourth area code.

Call it official — a new area code is officially hitting the streets of Toronto this weekend.

The set of digits, “942,” is taking effect on Saturday, bringing the total number of Toronto area codes to four.

Olivia Chow announces $2.5M in funding for 64 festivals such as Pride and Caribbean Carnival The Taste of the Danforth may come back with a “different format” from usual, according to Chow.

Olivia Chow announces $2.5M in funding for 64 festivals such as Pride and Caribbean Carnival.

The Taste of the Danforth may come back with a “different format” from usual, according to Chow.

Donald Trump, Prince William to attend Pope Francis’s funeral. Here’s who else will be at Saturday’s ceremony A funeral for the late pontiff will be held at 10 a.m. local time, 4 a.m. Eastern Time, at St. Peter’s Square.

While leaders from countries around the world have announced they will be attending Pope Francis’ funeral, the Prime Minister’s Office didn’t confirm whether Mark Carney would be in attendance.

For the @thestar.com:
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Bye-bye buses: Spadina streetcars to be back in action on Sunday 510 Spadina streetcar riders can expect regular service once again after nine months of bus replacement service.

After nine months of construction, the Spadina streetcars are making their return to the tracks on Sunday.

My latest for @TorontoStar:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/bye...

‘He walked out with it in his arms’: Alligator-like caiman relocated to reptile zoo after being removed from Toronto home The caiman, which is a reptile part of the same family as alligators, has been relocated to the Indian River Reptile Zoo located just outside of Peterborough.

An alligator-like reptile has found a new home after it was being kept illegally at a residence in Toronto.

More in my latest for the Toronto Star:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/he-...

A polar vortex will plunge the Toronto-area to the lowest temperatures so far this winter. Here’s what to expect The polar vortex will be the most expansive in over a decade, encompassing all of Canada and parts of the States. Here’s what that means for you.

Be sure to button up later this weekend, as the polar vortex is expected to make a plunge, bringing temperatures that can feel like -20 to -25 C in some areas in the GTA.

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Four people arrested in Cornwall after eight people found ‘concealed’ in vehicle near border crossing The arrests come at a time of increased tension between Canada and the U.S. as tariff threats from president-elect Donald Trump loom unless border security is strengthened.

On Tuesday, four people have been arrested and charged with offences "related to human smuggling" after eight people were found concealed in the back of a vehicle in Ontario headed toward the U.S. border.

My latest in the Star:

www.thestar.com/news/four-pe...

Mayor Olivia Chow to host an ‘ask me anything’ session on Reddit “I’d love to take some time to answer questions and talk to folks,” Chow said about hosting the online session on Friday.

Mayor Olivia Chow is taking to social media to talk with Toronto residents in a question-and-answer format on Reddit.

My latest for the Star:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/may...

Highway 407 ETR rate and fee increase for 2025: Here’s what to know Changes include the addition of eight new toll zones, two additional vehicle classifications and an increase in fees after five years.

Highway 407 ETR rate and fee increase for 2025: Here’s what to know.

Changes include the addition of eight new toll zones, two additional vehicle classifications and an increase in fees after five years.

Highway 407 ETR rate and fee increase for 2025: Here’s what to know Changes include the addition of eight new toll zones, two additional vehicle classifications and an increase in fees after five years.

Highway 407 ETR is introducing new rates, zones, vehicle classifications and fees on Wednesday, likely to drive up the cost of your bill when taking the toll highway.

Learn more about how you may be affected by the rate and fee hikes in my latest for the Star:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/hig...

Minor earthquake rattles western Quebec, with effects being felt in Ottawa and eastern Ontario The epicentre of the Sunday morning earthquake was around 75 kilometres northwest of Maniwaki, Que.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake in western Quebec shook parts of eastern Ontario early Sunday morning, with some residents in Ottawa reporting they felt the effects.

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