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TORONTO — Senegal fans celebrated their team’s 5-0 victory over Iraq –and renewed hope of moving forward in the World Cup – in Toronto’s last group stage match on Friday, capping off the first half of a tournament that local officials say has brought out the city’s charms. It was a full house at Toronto […]

TORONTO — The CN Tower marked its 50th anniversary on Friday, inviting locals and visitors to commemorate the landmark that has defined Toronto’s skyline for half a century. The base of the tower was full of festivities — art, a cappella performances and free cupcakes — drawing celebrants from across the city and beyond. Kimia […]

TORONTO — A new report by Ontario’s acting ombudsman says hundreds of parents were unfairly denied payments during the COVID-19 pandemic because the province gave the money to someone else. In a report released this week, Barbara Finlay says more than $2 billion was distributed to parents and guardians between 2020 and 2023 through five […]

TORONTO — Toronto is hosting its last group stage match of the FIFA World Cup today, capping off the first half of a tournament that local officials say has brought out the city’s charms. Fans are expected to pack Toronto Stadium this afternoon to watch Senegal and Iraq face off, with both teams clinging to […]

TORONTO — An organization representing Toronto hotels says demand for accommodations in the city is down as more rooms stood empty during the first two weeks of the World Cup than in the same time last year. Sara Anghel, president of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association, says she’s optimistic the international soccer tournament will be […]

TORONTO — Some LGBTQ+ fans of the Toronto Tempo say they’re disheartened they’re being forced to choose between attending the team’s first-ever Pride game and a beloved Pride event this weekend because the match directly overlaps with the annual Dyke March in the city’s gay village. The Tempo will take on the Phoenix Mercury at […]

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say two women are facing charges after an argument over a parking spot escalated into a violent assault. Officers say the incident started as a verbal argument on the Hamilton Mountain between the victim and two women. Police allege the suspects punched the victim, pulled her to the ground and dragged […]

TORONTO — The chief executive of Quebecor Inc. says his company is still keen to acquire Corus Entertainment Inc. as he urged the CRTC to reject the Toronto-based broadcaster’s own restructuring proposal. In a letter filed to the telecommunications and broadcasting regulator on Thursday, Quebecor said the future of Corus and its place within Canada’s […]

Police in Peel Region say two people have been charged with murder and two others are facing gun charges in the fatal shooting of a man more than three years ago. Police say they were called to reports of gunfire near Dream Crest Road and Alicante Street in Mississauga, Ont., the night of March 20, […]

TORONTO — Dutch soccer fans are well aware of their country’s label as the best team to have never won the FIFA World Cup. Despite the historic heartbreak, three runner-up finishes and 11 previous appearances without a title, supporters of the Netherlands remain hopeful that the drought dating back to the team’s tournament debut in […]