York Region

A northern Ontario First Nation is evacuating as provincial fire crews battle a spreading wildfire south of Timmins. Mattagami First Nation Chief Jennifer Constant and council members issued a mandatory evacuation order Wednesday afternoon based on the advice of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Officials say residents who have not yet left should head to […]

In his mid-twenties Sam Scott, who plays the drums, began hearing a near-constant buzzing sound in his ear, even when there was no outside noise causing it. Scott soon found out he was suffering from tinnitus, a condition that causes the perception of noise and can range from being merely bothersome to severely interfering with […]

TORONTO — Canada will host 13 games during the FIFA World Cup, with six games in Toronto and seven in Vancouver. Here’s a snapshot look at the six games that will be played at Toronto Stadium: JUNE 12 CANADA VS. BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Canadian star Alphonso Davies is not expected to play in the team’s opener as […]

TORONTO — Toronto is set to host six FIFA World Cup games, including a Round of 32 match, beginning with Canada’s first group game on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here’s a look at a few visiting players to watch in Toronto. Florian Wirtz, Germany The 23-year-old is among a few stars who will […]

When Boi-1da was first approached about a World Cup soundtrack by Canada Soccer, the brief was simple: a few songs to accompany the 2026 FIFA tournament. He quickly pushed for something much bigger. “There’s just too much talent out here to just showcase one, two, three artists,” says the Grammy-winning Toronto producer behind some of […]

TORONTO — Ontario’s incoming interim Treasury Board president says there will be “flexibility” in work arrangements for public service employees during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, who is taking on the Treasury Board role Friday, gave no details on what that flexibility would entail, however, and defended the province’s return-to-office mandate, […]

TORONTO — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a near-collision between two GO trains carrying more than 400 passengers two years ago highlights the need for physical systems to stop trains that don’t respond to signals. The board has released its report into the near-crash that took place near a GO Transit station in […]

TORONTO — Ontario’s incoming interim Treasury Board president says there will be “flexibility” in work arrangements for public service employees during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, who is taking on the Treasury Board role Friday, gave no details on what that flexibility would entail, however, and defended the province’s return-to-office mandate, […]

CHARLOTTE — Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old Canadian striker keeps a gratitude list on his phone to remind him of all the people who’ve helped him achieve his dream of playing soccer at the highest level — including for the national squad at this summer’s FIFA World […]

TORONTO — Toronto police say four additional suspects have been charged in two alleged hate-motivated assaults with a gel blaster imitation gun against members of the Jewish community. Police say officers responded to the area of Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue on April 30 after a suspect in a vehicle allegedly used a gel blaster, […]