York Region

TORONTO — Fillets from fish caught along Toronto’s waterfront have up to 12 times more microplastics per serving than some common store-bought alternatives, newly published research suggests. While scientists are still trying to uncover whether microplastics pose a direct risk to human health, the study co-authored by researchers at the University of Toronto and Ontario’s […]

Cleanup crews worked to get the Greater Toronto Area back to normal on Wednesday, a day after a torrential downpour flooded major roadways and left thousands without power, as the prime minister said the city needs more investment in infrastructure to withstand challenges linked to climate change. At a press briefing in Toronto, Prime Minister […]

TORONTO — Losses in the battery metals and technology sectors led Canada’s main stock index lower in late-morning trading on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 114.53 points at 22,880.86. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 85.57 points at 41,040.05. The S&P 500 index […]

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland says he’s trying to convince U.S. authorities that Canadian dogs should be allowed to cross the border without restrictions. The Centers for Disease Control is imposing new rules on Aug. 1 aimed at stopping the spread of rabies. But Holland says there is no rabies in dogs in Canada […]

TORONTO — Even Toronto’s most famous residents weren’t spared from the flood. Drake shared a video to Instagram showing water gushing into a room in his Bridle Path megamansion. In the video, the rapper carries a broom as he wades through ankle-deep brown water in what appears to be a dressing room. He shared the […]

A new poll suggests that just 15 per cent of Ontarians are personally affected by the LCBO’s ongoing strike, as the provincial government expands access to alcohol at other retailers. That’s despite nearly 90 per cent of respondents in a new Leger poll saying they are aware that the job action is happening. Fewer than […]

The cleanup continues this morning after a storm front moved through the Greater Toronto Area, causing significant flooding and widespread power outages. The region’s two major electrical utilities, Toronto Hydro and Hydro One, are reporting that around 5000 customers remain in the dark, mainly in Etobicoke and Brampton. An early morning statement from the Toronto […]

Fewer than one-third of Ontarians say they want the provincial government to intervene to end the 12-day strike at Ontario’s main liquor retailer, while about half are supportive of the striking union’s demands. That’s according to a new Leger poll that asked if the government should use binding arbitration or legislation to ensure LCBO stores […]

TORONTO — An insurance fraud prevention group says auto thefts were down 17 per cent during the first six months of 2024, compared to the same period last year. Équité Association says the drop can be attributed to multiple factors including increased border patrol and police collaboration, government action and better public awareness. The Équité […]

TORONTO — As people in southern Ontario survey the damage done by intense flash flooding on Tuesday, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says residents need to figure out what their policies cover. Torrential rain hit Toronto and the surrounding area on Tuesday, flooding a major highway and a key transit hub amid rainfall warnings for […]