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• MLSE boss says Leafs won’t fill president’s role

  Keith Pelley took his seat inside Scotiabank Arena.

  Sports

  4 hours
• Conservatives secure 2 more seats after tight federal election recounts

  The recounts from April's federal election took place after extremely tight races in Newfoundland's Terra Nova—The Peninsulas and Ontario's Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore.

  Politics

  4 hours
• Multi-vehicle collision involving Toronto bus leaves up to 9 injured

  Toronto police said they were called to a crash at Eglinton Avenue West and Kipling Avenue a little before 3:30 p.m. to respond to a multi-vehicle collision.

  Canada

  5 hours
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• Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

  Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, would strike a blow to the recovery of several species the institution has been trying to save, said the zoo's CEO.

  Environment

  6 hours
• Leafs ‘have all the resources’ to win Stanley Cup, Pelley says after Shanahan departure

  The Toronto Maple Leafs won’t replace former president Brendan Shanahan, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) CEO Keith Pelley says.

  Sports

  8 hours
• Billy Joel cancels all tour dates after brain disorder diagnosis

  A statement from the singer said the condition has been 'exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.'

  Entertainment

  8 hours
• Toronto man pleads guilty to murdering late spouse’s niece after being cut out of will

  Ciro Garofano, who was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in relation to a deadly hit and run in November 2023, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

  Crime

  8 hours
• Ontario to require defibrillators on construction sites

  Labour Minister David Piccini says the proposal will be part of a larger piece of legislation, following six previous omnibus labour bills introduced by the Ford government.

  Canada

  9 hours
• Researchers confirm 1st tornado of 2025 in Ontario has touched down

  Tornado season is officially underway in Ontario as the first one touched down near Woodstock, Ont., a week ago, according to weather researchers.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Most notorious speed camera in Toronto chopped down for 5th time

  The automated speed enforcement camera on Parkside Drive, near Algonquin Avenue, was cut down for the fifth time.

  Canada

  10 hours
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• Conservatives win southern Ontario riding recount — by 4 votes

  The Liberals called for a judicial recount, after the initial validated results following the election on April 28 saw incumbent Liberal Irek Kusmierczyk lose by 77 votes.

  Canada

  10 hours
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• Controversial ‘bubble zone’ bylaw approved after Toronto councilors voted 16-9

  Toronto councillors passed a controversial motion to restrict protests around places of worship, schools and daycares. 

  Canada

  May 23
• Alleged luxury car fraud ring that targeted dealerships in 5 provinces dismantled

  Quebec provincial police say they've arrested three people in connection with a luxury car fraud ring across five provinces.

  Crime

  May 23
• Police charge 10 in Ontario drug and firearm investigation, 2 suspects outstanding

  Police say 10 people have been charged after a drug and firearm investigation spanning multiple forces across southern Ontario.

  Crime

  May 23
• World junior trial: Crown seeks new admission of Howden texts after inadmissible ruling

  Crown prosecutors are reattempting to have a text conversation initiated by a member of Canada’s world junior hockey team admitted as evidence after a judge’s inadmissible ruling.

  Crime

  May 23
• Ontario adding 2,600 teacher candidate spaces amid shortage

  The budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy contained a brief reference to spending $55.8 million over two years to train those new teachers by 2027.

  Education

  May 23
• Blue Jays feeling confident in close games

  Before the season began the Toronto Blue Jays got together as a team and had a long conversation about talking things over in the dugout and playing for each other more.

  Sports

  May 22
• Police charge 10 in drug and firearm investigation, two suspects outstanding

  Ten people face 112 charges after a multi-force drug and firearms investigation in southern Ontario; police seized guns, narcotics, and over $100K in cash.

  Crime

  May 22
• Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president

  Brendan Shanahan needs a new plan. The same goes for the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

  Sports

  May 22
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• Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president after more post-season misery

  The Maple Leafs said Thursday it would not renew Shanahan's contract as president and alternate governor after more than a decade on the job.

  Sports

  May 22
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• NewsAlert: Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president

  The Toronto Maple Leafs say they will not renew the contract of president and alternate governor Brendan Shanahan after the team was eliminated in the second round of the NHL playoffs by the Florida Panthers. 

  Sports

  May 22
• Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates’ sex assault trial

  A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down in tears Thursday at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates.

  Crime

  May 22
• First Nations leaders pledge ‘confrontation on the ground’ over Ontario mining bill

  Ontario says it will consult First Nations on Bill 5, which would suspend provincial and municipal laws in areas it designates as so-called special economic zones.

  Canada

  May 22
• Rainfall warning in place for Toronto, Durham as up to 60 mm possible

  Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Toronto and Durham Region as up to 60 mm of rain is possible by the end of Thursday.

  Weather

  May 22
• Toronto man on trial for wife’s hit-and-run murder testifies brakes failed

  Giuseppe 'Joe; Zollerano told a jury Wednesday that he never meant to kill his wife Katherine Zollerano.

  Crime

  May 22