More than dozen assemble outside Masjid Toronto calling for ban on Islam as Muslims pray inside

More than a dozen people gathered outside a mosque in the heart of downtown Toronto with loudspeakers and banners in hand, shouting slogans about banning Islam as Muslims gathered to pray inside.

How a Facebook post helped return a lost disposable camera to its owner after 11 years

by Makda Ghebreslassie, Alexandra Sienkiewicz

​Filip Cvetkovic was on the hunt for old film at the back of a tired and worn-down Scarborough thrift store one fall afternoon when he came upon a disposable camera.

Toronto's auditor general to probe Scarborough subway complaint

by John Rieti

Toronto’s auditor general will look into a complaint lodged by a group of transit riders that alleges city council was given misleading information when it voted to forge ahead with plans for the Scarborough subway last summer.

'I do not appreciate being treated as a pawn,' says York trustee about push to close school in Maple

by Chris Glover

A trustee in the York Catholic District School Board blasted his own board Friday for its handling of an internal conflict of interest investigation. Woodbridge Trustee Dino Giuliani said he fears he's being used as a "pawn" in a debate over closing a school in Maple.

Woman working as fraud detection agent is one of 2 arrested in $8M money laundering scheme

An Ajax couple, one of whom worked as a fraud detection agent, have been charged in a money laundering investigation after Toronto police seized $8 million worth of fraudulent cheques and stolen merchandise.

SIU probing three-vehicle crash involving car with diplomatic plates in Etobicoke

by Andrea Janus

The province's Special Investigations Unit has been called in after a three-vehicle crash involving a car with diplomatic plates in Etobicoke late Thursday afternoon.

Tory not ruling out sales, gas tax for Toronto if he can get province on board

Mayor John Tory says he hasn’t ruled out a sales or gas tax to raise revenue to build transit, but says that so far, “there hasn’t been a willingness” from the province to have that conversation.

Parents' poor comprehension tied to more relapses in children with chronic illness

A study out of Sick Kids underscores the value of reinforcing training to parents after their child is diagnosed with chronic kidney illness.

Teacher suspended after 'shocked' mom says son was given instructions on injecting crystal meth

by Lisa Xing

'I popped a blood vessel,' the mother of a Grade 8 student in Mississauga, Ont., said after her son brought home a school assignment that included instructions on how to make and inject crystal meth.

Homicide victim Michelle Riley, 36, remembered as having 'heart of gold and an iron fist'

by Shanifa Nasser

She was supposed to have been the godmother to Monica Chase’s son this spring, but instead Michelle Riley became Toronto’s 10th murder victim of the year.

Should GO Transit abandon its York U stop? For 1 student, it would be a 'disaster'

by John Rieti

Sarah Mossop is worried her commute to class will be longer — and more expensive — if GO Trains start bypassing the York University stop.

This woman helped people find jobs, now she's out of work due to agency bankruptcy

by Lorenda Reddekopp

Community MicroSkills Development Centre has declared bankruptcy, leaving dozens of people jobless. At least one former employee plans to work for free.

Researchers at SickKids praise Meagan's Walk for funding 13 research proposals

by Natalie Nanowski

Ever wonder where the money a charity raises ends up? Meagan’s Walk, the annual five-kilometre walk for children’s brain cancer research, held a show-and-tell session at Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre at SickKids.

'Kill her and be done with it': MP behind anti-Islamophobia motion reads out hate mail

by Kathleen Harris

The Liberal MP who tabled an anti-Islamophobia motion says she has been bombarded with hate mail and threats of violence. Mississauga, Ont. MP Iqra Khalid told the House of Commons Thursday she received more than 50,000 responses to M-103.

How 1 controversial school closing led to 2 Catholic school board probes in York Region

by Michael Smee, and Chris Glover

At least two internal investigations are underway at the York Catholic District School Board in connection with a controversial move that could see a popular school in Maple closed, even though its at full capacity.

Long hours, low wages linked to rise in accidents on Pearson tarmac

by Mary Wiens

CBC Toronto has learned that there was a significant increase in collisions on the tarmac at Pearson in 2016.

TTC dismisses 73 people over alleged multimillion-dollar benefits fraud scheme

Toronto's public transit provider says it has dismissed 73 people in connection with what it describes as a multimillion-dollar benefits fraud scheme.

Ontario to resume negotiations with doctors, won't take 'unilateral' action while talks underway

Negotiations will soon restart for Ontario's doctors, who have been without a physician services agreement for three years, with interest arbitration as the first order of business.

Michelle Riley, 36, ID'd as victim in Toronto's latest homicide

Toronto police have identified a woman who died after an alleged assault in the city's east end this morning as 36-year-old Michelle Riley.

'Unfounded' sex assault cases were 'properly and thoroughly investigated,' says Halton police

The Halton Regional Police Service says all “unfounded” sex assaults from 2016 were “properly and thoroughly investigated.”

Stash from the past: recycling plant employees find $100K hidden inside 1980s TV

An employee at a Barrie, Ont. recycling depot learned the true meaning of the old adage, "one man's trash is another man's treasure," after she found $100,000 while picking apart an old television this week.

Stuart McLean helped us understand Canada and ourselves: Shelagh Rogers

by Shelagh Rogers

Shelagh Rogers, host of CBC Radio’s The Next Chapter, reflects on her colleague and friend, Stuart McLean. The award-winning humorist and host of CBC Radio’s The Vinyl Café died this week at age 68.

Young adults with disabilities bring Shakespearean dream to life

by Solomon Israel

A group of young adults will get a chance to show off their creative talents this Thursday through Sunday, in an immersive theatre installation at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre's Al Green Theatre.

With great power comes great… anxiety? Pressure's on for TO writer's Spider-Man reboot

by Kate McGillivray

Toronto comic-book writer Steve Murray is stepping up to the plate to reboot an iconic, web-slinging superhero.

Stop disconnecting power during winter, Ontario energy minister asks companies

Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault is asking all Ontario electricity distribution companies to stop disconnecting customers' power during the winter months.

Is this the man who could replace Tom Mulcair as federal NDP leader?

by Mike Crawley

Jagmeet Singh's accomplishments include Sikh of the Year, jiu-jitsu champion and Toronto Life magazine's Best Dressed award. Will he soon try adding leader of the federal NDP to his list?

'Let's drop the pretence': Toronto area housing market in a bubble, economist says

House prices shot up by more than 22 per cent year over year in January, the highest rate since the late 1980s, with one economist saying the market is in a bubble.

Armed robbers hit midtown pot dispensary, police say

Armed robbers hit another Toronto pot dispensary, this time on Eglinton Avenue West late Wednesday evening.

City council approves budget, but midnight mix-up adds $2M to bill

by John Rieti

A late night calamity added $2 million to the city budget, but council still approved it.

Man suffers 'life-altering' injuries after being struck by CN train in Milton

A 24-year-old man is in hospital with “life-altering injuries” after he was struck by a CN train in Milton late Wednesday night.

Kids needing OHIP funding for surgery tangled in 'catchment area' red tape

by Alexandra Sienkiewicz

With life-changing surgery, Fiona Santos’s daughter could one day walk. But instead, she’s caught in bureaucratic red tape which has her bouncing back and forth between doctors and hospitals.

Valentine's Flower Flop: still waiting for those roses

by Lorenda Reddekopp

A Toronto man decided to go all out to celebrate his first Valentine's Day with his girlfriend but instead he's frustrated that his Valentine's surprise never showed up.

Stuart McLean, CBC Radio host and award-winning humorist, dead at 68

by Deana Sumanac-Johnson, Jessica Wong

Stuart McLean, the host of CBC Radio's The Vinyl Café and an award-winning humorist, has died at age 68 after a battle with melanoma.

Residents forced to leave by fire at Yonge, St. Clair in insurance claim limbo

by Laura DaSilva

Evacuees of The Clairmont Condos at 1430 Yonge Street are waiting in limbo to find out how much damage Tuesday’s massive blaze at Yonge St. and St. Clair Ave. has done to their units.

China to regulate carfentanil, seen as 'substantial step' in curbing opioid exports

China is adding carfentanil and three related synthetic opioids to its list of controlled substances effective March 1, China's National Narcotics Control Commission said Thursday.

Ontario to spend $1.8M to improve police response to sex violence

Ontario is putting $1.8 million toward 15 pilot projects aimed at improving police responses to sexual violence, including two case review models that are similar to a celebrated approach pioneered in Philadelphia.

York Regional Police officer gets 16 months for sex assault

A 34-year-old York Regional Police officer has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for sexual assault.

Toronto city council approves 2% property tax increase

by John Rieti

Toronto homeowners can expect to pay around $100 more on their property tax bill this year, after city council approved a two per cent increase Wednesday.

Midtown business owners praise Toronto firefighters as they clean up damage from blaze

Business owners in the area of Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue are singing the praises of the Toronto firefighters and emergency service workers who battled the six-alarm blaze that destroyed the Badminton and Racquet Club on Tuesday, crediting them with saving their livelihoods.

Premier calls use of 'N-word' 'unacceptable behaviour' but won't say trustee should resign

by Alexandra Sienkiewicz

Despite calling the use of the "N-word" unacceptable — Premier Kathleen Wynne stopped short Wednesday of saying that Nancy Elgie, the York District School Board trustee who admitted to using a racial slur in reference to a parent, should resign.

New Raptor Serge Ibaka excited to play for contender

Serge Ibaka, who was acquired in Tuesday's trade that sent Terrence Ross to Orlando, says he's looking forward to "playing for something again."

Police seek suspect in sexual assaults in Toronto, Collingwood

Toronto police and Ontario Provincial Police are seeking a single suspect in two sexual assaults, one in Toronto during the summer of 2015 and the other in Collingwood, Ont. on New Year's Day, 2017.

OPP 'deeply concerned' after laser pointed at helicopter during training

by Muriel Draaisma

Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a person who pointed a laser at one of its helicopters during a training exercise in Elgin County on Monday night.

Aaron Sanchez ready to lead Blue Jays rotation after dominant season

by Melissa Couto

For the first time in his major-league career, Aaron Sanchez doesn't have to prove he's worthy of a spot in the Blue Jays' starting rotation after his dominant season last year. He's using that lack of pressure to sharpen his arsenal.

Metrolinx to consider transit fares based on distance travelled

by Kate McGillivray

After mulling three other options, Metrolinx has introduced a fourth possibility for integrated fares in the GTHA: paying fares based on how far you travel.

$1.2 million of medical equipment stolen from Toronto Western Hospital

Three men forced their way into a surgical area at downtown hospital on Saturday, police said.

'I wish I could have gotten more people,' says teen who rescued girl from deadly Brampton fire

by Kate McGillivray

Teenager Sheldon Teague saved a young girl from a deadly overnight fire by running into the burning building and carrying the 9-year-old outside.

Suspected cocaine found on bottom of airplane food trolleys at Toronto airport: CBSA

The Canada Border Services Agency says it has seized seven kilograms of suspected cocaine from the bottom of food trolleys on an airplane.

Oshawa man tries to make necklace out of bullet, gets wounded in leg

An Oshawa man was wounded in the leg after trying to make a necklace on Valentine's day out of a bullet

Police investigating after woman punched repeatedly, thrown in front of moving bus

Police are asking for the public’s help after a 35-year-old woman was assaulted on the corner of Queen Street East and Sherbourne Street.