The new Liberal federal budget was tabled, faces a parliamentary vote later this month, lacks new senior-specific measures, and funding mechanisms remain under scrutiny.
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The new Liberal federal budget was tabled, faces a parliamentary vote later this month, lacks new senior-specific measures, and funding mechanisms remain under scrutiny.
The Carney government will sharply cut temporary foreign worker and international student admissions, lowering 2026 TFW target to 60,000 and student target to 150,000.
A nine-month Montrose laneway watermain replacement has generated prolonged dust, noise, parking problems and resident frustration while the city maintains the project will finish by December.
Indigenous communities honour veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day, recognizing military service, sacrifices, historical injustices, and ongoing impacts such as PTSD.
A 22-year-old man from Brantford died in a head-on crash on Fraserburg Road near Bracebridge; three others injured, roads closed, OPP seeking information.
Premier Tech terminated its sponsorship of Israel-Premier Tech after repeated pro-Palestinian protests and sportswashing allegations made continued sponsorship untenable.
Toronto launched a DonateTO portal and coordinated local businesses and drop-off sites to send monetary and supply donations for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica.
Hundreds of Toronto community and seniors housing frontline workers voted overwhelmingly to strike over understaffing and workplace violence.
Prince Harry apologized to Canadians for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap at a World Series game, calling the episode "Hat Gate" and joking about his hair.
GTA faces a wet, potentially snowy weekend with messy conditions, below-average temperatures and up to 15 cm of snow; monitor forecasts and road conditions.
Ben Danford, a 19-year-old Maple Leafs prospect, is projected on Canada's potential 2026 World Juniors roster amid defensive uncertainty and depth decisions.
Canadians staying over 29 days in the U.S. must often register; the rules are complex, include multiple methods, and can involve border processing and fees.
The Vatican will return a centuries-old Inuvialuit kayak and other Indigenous artifacts to Canada, acknowledging colonial harms and facilitating restitution to Indigenous communities.
A new TTC security plan adds station officers, crisis training, monitoring, and a SafeTTC campaign to improve rider safety and public confidence.
Ontario lowered new-home construction projections, moving further from the goal of building 1.5 million homes in ten years.
Moss Park experienced a nearly 30-hour power outage affecting about 600 customers due to a suspected third-party dig-in that damaged underground infrastructure.
Prince Harry will visit Sunnybrook Hospital's veterans centre in Toronto to meet elderly veterans during a two-day Remembrance Day visit organized by True Patriot Love.
Some campaign promises were partially fulfilled: tariff revenues were partly returned to affected workers and companies, while NATO defence spending commitments remain unmet.
Toronto will convert Bathurst Street's middle lanes into TTC-priority lanes, reducing car lanes and eliminating street parking, boosting transit speed while raising local business concerns.
The Blue Jays' near World Series run is inspiring increased youth interest and expected registration surges at Canadian baseball programs.
Seventy-five percent of American voters believe Canada is negotiating in good faith on trade, with majorities across both Democratic and Republican voters.
David Kampf accepted a player-friendly multi-year contract and now faces AHL demotion after failing to meet the Leafs' NHL roster standards.
Strong gusty winds of 70-80 km/h expected in Toronto Wednesday afternoon and evening, risking broken tree branches and possible power outages.
Federal budget prioritizes youth employment through work placements, summer jobs, and expanded skills training targeting trades and climate sectors to reduce youth unemployment.
Toronto's 121st Santa Claus Parade will proceed despite funding shortfalls, relying mainly on sponsors within a just-over $2,000,000 budget.
Sandy Brondello becomes the Toronto Tempo's first head coach, bringing 27 years of player and coaching experience plus two recent WNBA championships.
A 24/7 Men's Counselling Link in Ontario provides free, confidential support and referrals to help men address anger, relationship issues and prevent abusive behaviour.
Elderly people in Brampton are being targeted for jewelry through distraction thefts involving conversation, vehicle approaches, and coordinated maleβfemale tactics.