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TORONTO — Toronto Public Health says it has the results for about a quarter of the patients potentially exposed to blood-borne viruses at a downtown gynecologist’s office, and that none of them contracted infections there. The public health unit is releasing its final report on Dr. Esther Park a year after it was notified of […]

OTTAWA — Details of the Liberal government’s gun buyback program will be released over the next few weeks, the public safety minister said Wednesday. Gary Anandasangaree said the government will provide information on next steps and the mechanics of the program very soon. Anandasangaree told reporters he is confident collection facilities will be available in […]

From a memorable clinching catch in 1985 to ‘Thank You, Alex!’ chants in 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays have had their share of memorable stretch drive moments. With the 2025 team on the verge of clinching a post-season berth, here’s a look back at five late-season memories from the franchise’s near half-century history. DRIVE OF […]

Ontario Provincial Police say a 21-year-old man from Toronto is facing charges for allegedly driving the wrong way on a major highway. Police released dashcam footage that shows a dark-coloured Honda Civic going the wrong way on Highway 401 in Milton, Ont., before barely missing the vehicle that had the dashcam. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt […]

TORONTO — In the roller-coaster that’s been the Toronto Argonauts’ 2025 season, kicker Lirim Hajrullahu has been one of the club’s few constants. Hajrullahu, 35, has been a key figure for Toronto over its last two games. On Friday night, his 48-yard field goal with no time remaining earned the Argos a 31-30 comeback win […]

OTTAWA — The public safety minister says details on the Liberal government’s gun buyback program will be released within the next couple of weeks. Gary Anandasangaree says the government will provide information on next steps and the mechanics of the program very soon. Anandasangaree says he is confident collection facilities will be available in Ontario […]

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, saying the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with the U.S. and protecting Canada’s auto sector. Carney met with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe yesterday to talk about China’s canola […]

Provincial police say a couple in northern Ontario was attacked and injured by a bear that entered their home. Police say the incident happened in Nipigon, Ont., located around 100 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay. They say the bear walked into the home when the residents opened their back door to let their dog out. […]

TORONTO — Ontario’s financial watchdog is projecting that the government won’t balance the budget by 2027-28, though the finance minister’s office insists it will. The financial accountability officer says in a report today that Ontario likely won’t come to balance until at least 2030. Jeffrey Novak says real GDP growth in the province is projected […]

TORONTO — Ontario is looking at giving several types of health professionals more authority, including allowing psychologists to prescribe anti-depressants and letting pharmacists administer strep throat tests. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says in a statement that expanding the scopes of practice for health professionals will ease pressures on other parts of the system such as […]