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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's refusal to attend a critical antisemitism debate and her inflammatory rhetoric about Israel have deepened tensions with the city's Jewish community amid record hate crimes and safety concerns.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 12, 2026
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The city is dismantling a local artist's driftwood installations citing hazards, while residents advocate for a compromise to preserve the public art.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 12, 2026
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Award-winning Innu author Michel Jean's 2001 novel 'Ninan', now translated to English, explores the lives of Montreal's marginalized Indigenous homeless population with unflinching realism and humanity.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 11, 2026
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An Alberta court has set aside an absolute discharge for a permanent resident convicted of sexual assault, ruling the original sentence failed to properly consider the gravity of the offence.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 10, 2026
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The province's first standardized lunch program is now serving most students with $4-$5 subsidized meals, but equipment and staffing issues have delayed full implementation at 56 schools.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 10, 2026
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Khoa Tran and Isabelle Nguyen face sentencing this week for the 2023 killing of Toronto filmmaker Reeyaz Habib, whose body was found in a Liberty Village garbage compactor following a neighbor dispute that began over barbecue smoke.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 9, 2026
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow formally began her 2026 re-election campaign with a speech contrasting her progressive achievements against warnings of service cuts under alternative leadership, backed by strong polling numbers and support from local artists and advocates.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 10, 2026
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Meteorologists predict another wet day for Toronto and the GTA on Wednesday, with potential localized flooding but less intensity than last week's damaging storms. While rainfall could reach 50mm in some areas, wind speeds and storm severity will be significantly reduced compared to the previous extreme weather event.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 8, 2026
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A small black bear was captured on video wandering through multiple northwest Edmonton neighbourhoods overnight, prompting wildlife officials to issue safety reminders about urban wildlife encounters during peak feeding season.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 8, 2026
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A home invasion shooting in Richmond Hill injured one person Monday morning, marking the second such incident in the area within days.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 7, 2026
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Governor Josh Green ordered closures as the Category 2 hurricane threatens damaging winds, 16 inches of rain and dangerous rip currents.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 8, 2026
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This Muskoka town offers fiery autumn foliage, scenic hikes, pumpkin festivals and cozy downtown streets perfect for a seasonal escape.
By Hannah MacKenzie · September 7, 2026