Recap Raptors down 76ers, will meet Pacers in playoffs

by Eric Koreen

DeMarre Carroll keyed a run early in the second half, and the Raptors cruised to a 122-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Toronto finished the year with a 32-9 record at Air Canada Centre, the best mark in franchise history.

Researcher questions study showing Indian-born moms have higher ratio of boys than girls

by Errol Nazareth

A Toronto researcher says there are holes in a study that found Indian-born women in Canada with two or more children are giving birth to more baby boys than expected — figures that led the study's authors to suggest that abortions related to sex selection may be a major reason.

Autistic boy's mom tells province to 'stop using our children like pawns'

by Errol Nazareth

The mother of a severely autistic boy was one of 200 parents who converged on Queen's Park Tuesday, calling on the provincial government to rethink its decision to defund intensive therapies for autistic kids aged five and over.

April was snowier than any winter month in Toronto

Spring, somehow, has been snowier than any of Toronto's winter months. But don't despair, sunshine and warm weather is on the way.

Recap Blue Jays fall to Yankees in series opener

by Gregory Strong

The New York Yankees scratched out a run in the seventh inning off Toronto reliever Brett Cecil and it held up as the difference in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Blue Jays fans play detective: who is the woman behind home plate?

by Nicole Brockbank

The mystery woman's almost constant presence at Blue Jays home games has sent fans down the rabbit hole, coming up with some wild theories as to who she might be.

Woman, 91, dies following 2-vehicle collision at Highway 404 and 407

by Errol Nazareth

A 91-year-old woman is dead following a two-vehicle collision at Hwy. 404 and Hwy. 407.

'Wildly popular' Toronto sign needs $150K in maintenance until end of 2016, committee says

by Errol Nazareth

Toronto loves the Toronto sign but taxpayers might have to pay $150,000 to keep the iconic installation in good shape for the rest of the year.

'You're okay now. You're safe now:' Psychiatrist hears Syrian refugee stories of torture, suffering

by Taylor Simmons, Mary Wiens

Metro Morning spoke with Debra Stein, a psychiatrist at the Canadian Centre for the Victims of Torture, about how refugees are coping.

Mark Fenton, G20 officer who ordered mass arrests, to get sentencing hearing

A sentencing hearing for the highest ranking officer involved in the massive civil liberties breach that stained the chaotic G20 summit six years ago is set to begin Wednesday.

First get the beer, then the TV! York police search for break-in spree suspects

The Beer Store was the first target when two men went on an overnight break-in spree, police said.

Punk singer drop kicks woman off stage in Toronto, banned from the Mod Club

by Nicole Brockbank

Lead singer of the Story So Far, Parker Cannon was caught on video drop kicking a woman off of the stage during his band's show at the Mod Club, where they're now banned, in Toronto Sunday night.

Suspect in hit-and-run at Eglinton and Weston returns to scene

by Errol Nazareth

Police say the driver of a black pick-up truck that left the scene after hitting a pedestrian at Eglinton Avenue West and Weston Road returned to the intersection.

Woman stuck in Trinidad hospital heads home thanks to crowdfunding campaign

Thanks to the generosity of friends and strangers who donated more than $50,000, a Toronto woman stuck in a hospital in Trinidad after falling off a cliff is expected to fly home to Toronto tonight.

Andre De Grasse making all the right moves before Rio Olympics

by Lori Ewing

The Canadian sprinter surprised people by moving on to his fourth coach in the past five years just eight months before the Summer Games. But his progression shows he's on the right path.

Kathleen Wynne denies pricey party fundraisers influenced policy

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on Tuesday defended her government's use of political fundraisers, saying new rules are needed to address how all political parties in the province raise money.

Planned demolition of Yonge-Eglinton shopping plaza leads to mixed feelings

by Joshua Errett

Former architect has mixed feelings seeing ugly shopping plaza at Yonge and Eglinton he designed get torn down.

Loblaw to add 50 stores this year and create 5,000 retail jobs

by Pete Evans

Loblaw plans to build dozens of new stores and renovate more than 100 others this year, creating thousands of retail and construction jobs.

Let our customers park on residential streets overnight, car2go asks council

by Lisa Naccarato

Ride sharing service car2go is back at city hall urging council to allow its customers to park its cars overnight on neighbourhood streets, just six months after councillors rejected a similar request from the company.

Burlington strip club standoff: police drew guns but suspects were gone

by Kelly Noseworthy

An early morning break-in at a strip club in Burlington lead Halton police to a standoff that lasted hours but the suspects were gone. Neighbours in the area suggest the club is normally quiet and are not worried.

New fundraising rules shouldn't come from 'back rooms at Queen's Park,' Horwath says

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says she's worried that changes to how the political parties can raise money in the province will be formed "in the back rooms at Queen's Park" rather than an extensive consultation.

Man charged after threatening to bomb 2 TTC subway stations, police say

by Nicole Brockbank

A 54-year-old Toronto man is facing several charges after allegedly threatening to bomb two TTC subway stations.

18-year-old man in serious condition after drive-by shooting in Etobicoke

by Nicole Brockbank

A 18-year-old man was rushed to hospital in serious condition after a drive-by shooting in Etobicoke early this morning.

Amid real estate 'chaos,' millennials struggle to save home ownership dream

by Lucas Powers

A new generation of would-be buyers is feeling the pressure to lay down roots before the dream of owning a home in the city — or anywhere near it — is completely out of reach.

Here comes the sun: clear skies and rising temperatures this week

by Nicole Brockbank

Grab your sunglasses as you head out the door, the sun should be out and shining for your commute.

Live Blog Toronto traffic updates: Early morning problems on southbound Hwy. 400 at Steeles

Before you head out on the roads, get up-to the-minute traffic updates on our traffic live blog.

'I'm always on guard,' Brampton dad says after violent home invasion that nearly killed him

A Brampton dad who was beaten, stabbed and left for dead in his own home says he’s frustrated police haven’t been able to make a single arrest.

Premier proposes ban on corporate, union donations after meeting with opposition

Premier Kathleen Wynne has proposed a ban on corporate and union donations following a discussion with opposition leaders Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown and NDP Leader Andrea Horwath around political fundraising Monday afternoon.

UP Express service to Pearson resumes after signal failure

UP Express trains are running between Union Station and Pearson airport again on Monday night, after a signal failure issue caused the line to shut down for several hours.

Indian-born moms might be using abortion to favour boys over girls, researchers suggest

A new study finds that Indian-born women in Canada with two or more children are giving birth to more baby boys than expected. And researchers suggest abortions related to sex selection may be a major reason.

'A loving and protective mother,' man calls wife who died protecting mentally ill son

The husband of a woman involved in a Richmond Hill homicide last week says his wife died trying to protect her son who had been struggling for years with mental illness.

Toronto's Prasanthan Aruchunan, 17, first in Ontario to win NHL scholarship

by Taylor Simmons, Marivel Taruc

Prasanthan Aruchunan, who moved to Toronto's Jane-Finch community from Sri Lanka as a child, is the first student in Ontario to ever be awarded the National Hockey League scholarship from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Toronto pastor accused of sex crimes pleads not guilty, supporters maintain his innocence

A prominent Toronto pastor has pleaded not guilty to decades-old sex-crime allegations in Nova Scotia.

Metro Morning listeners tweet top TV choices

From the action series "Homeland" to the British-Danish-Norwegian drama series "The Heavy Water War," CBC Metro Morning listeners give their top picks for the best of the best on TV right now.

Julian Weekes knew Michael Gibson, the man wanted in his killing, police say

Toronto police have identified Michael Teddy Gibson, 29, as a suspect in the fatal shooting of Julian Weekes.

6ix in the 6ix: Show us your favourite Toronto Raptors moments

What are your favourite Raptors moments of the season? We want to see your picks — and pics!

13 impaired drivers arrested over weekend in York Region, police say

by Taylor Simmons

Police arrested six people while conducting R.I.D.E. checks, five as a result of concerned citizens calling 9-1-1 and two after responding to collisions.

How a headache sufferer got insurance to pay for his medical marijuana

Once debilitated by chronic headaches, university student Jonathan Zaid​ says medical marijuana has allowed him to have a normal life. Now he's pushing to get insurers to cover medical cannabis.

Police search for suspect in stairwell sexual assault of 52-year-old woman

by Nicole Brockbank

Toronto police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of sexually assaulting a 52-year-old woman in the stairwell of an apartment building Saturday night.

1,000 new bikes and 120 new stations coming to Bike Share Toronto program

by Nicole Brockbank

The Toronto Parking Authority has chosen a new supplier for the city's public bike-sharing system, a move that will see the TPA buy 1,000 new bikes and 120 new stations this year.

Betrayed by friend and country: A refugee's tale of torture under the Syrian regime

As the federal government pledges to bring some 10,000 privately sponsored refugees into Canada by early next year, the stories of abuse and suffering endured by the first wave of refugees to arrive here are just starting to emerge.

Political donations have 'blurred' lines between Ontario government and Liberal Party, Brown says

As Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne prepares to meet with opposition leaders today about political fundraising reforms, Ontario's PC leader says a public inquiry is needed to clean up what he calls "the wild, wild west of political fundraising."

Dylan Stephenson, Faruq Anani, Grade 12 students killed in Milton car crash

Two 17-year-old boys killed in a single-vehicle crash in Milton have been identified as Dylan Stephenson and Faruq Anani, both Grade 12 students at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton, Ont.

Health Canada expands medical marijuana guide with new warnings

by Dean Beeby

Health Canada is about to publish an expanded guide for health-care professionals on medical marijuana. The revised manual has new sections on the dangers of cannabis for adolescents and the threat to driving safety, and is likely to play into the continuing debate about legalizing recreational marijuana.

Burned body found in North York park fire pit

by Sean Davidson

Police are asking for the public's help after a burned and unidentified body was found in a North York park.

Bye bye winter weather? High of 13 C today, warmer temps and sunny skies ahead

by Nicole Brockbank

Make sure to grab your umbrella as you head out the door, the rain is expected to continue through your Monday morning commute but on the bright side, temperatures are on the rise.

Is affordable internet for all a 'human right'? CRTC starts hearings today

by Sophia Harris

The internet is not a luxury any more, it's a human right, argues anti-poverty group, ACORN. It wants subsidized internet for low-income Canadians and will bring that message to a CRTC public hearing, starting today.

Family of freed filmmaker concerned for other prisoners in Iran

by Shanifa Nasser

The family of a Toronto filmmaker imprisoned while visiting family in Iran last year says it is overjoyed at the news of his release but remain concerned about many more “political prisoners” in the country whose only crimes are posts they’ve made on social media critical of the regime.

Netflix to phase out $7.99 HD plan for long-term members starting in May

by Pete Evans

The days of getting high-definition streaming via a Netflix account that you can share with a friend for less than $8 a month are coming to an end, the company says.

Recap DeMar DeRozan shines for Raptors in win over Knicks

by Brian Mahoney

DeMar DeRozan converted a tiebreaking three-point play with 1:05 left on a night he became Toronto's No. 2 career scorer, and the Raptors beat the New York Knicks 93-89 on Sunday to stay alive for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.