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Defence to start making its case in sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach
Stronach, who is 93, initially pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to alleged incidents stretching as far back as the 1970s.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/defence-to-make-case-in-stronach-trial-9.7120146?cmp=rss

Voting begins for new federal NDP leader
New Democrats have begun casting their votes to find a new federal leader, with five candidates vying for the job to replace Jagmeet Singh.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/voting-ndp-leadership-race-convention-9.7119241?cmp=rss

Ford defends health-care record as hospitals say financial 'crisis' is coming
Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the province’s hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-health-care-spending-9.7116136?cmp=rss

Record-breaking warm temperatures, heavy rainfall in parts of Ontario cause road issues
Record-breaking warm temperatures in parts of Ontario over the weekend, along with rain, have caused problems on some of the province's road network, Environment Canada says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/record-breaking-warm-temperatures-heavy-rainfall-ontario-9.7119963?cmp=rss

Bystanders help save two youth who fell through ice, Hamilton police say
An officer with Hamilton police's marine unit says no ice is safe after bystanders helped rescue two youth who fell through the ice near the Pier 7 boardwalk.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ice-rescue-march-7-9.7119894?cmp=rss

It’s the Eglinton LRT’s one-month anniversary. How do riders think it’s holding up so far?
It’s officially been one month since the Toronto Transit Commission’s Eglinton Crosstown Light-Rail Transit line launched and while many commuters say the ride has been smooth thus far, some believe a public inquiry is still of utmost importance.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/eglinton-crosstown-lrt-launched-one-month-ago-riders-react-9.7119903?cmp=rss

Man, 23, hospitalized following police shooting in Burlington, Ont.
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a Burlington, Ont., police shooting put a 23-year-old man in hospital. The Special Investigations Unit says the man "drove toward officers," who were conducting a traffic stop.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/police-shooting-march-8-9.7119793?cmp=rss

OPP rescues 23 people stranded on ice sheet that separated from shore
Provincial police say 23 people were rescued after a piece of ice they were standing on separated from shore in Georgian Bay.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/23-people-stranded-on-ice-sheet-opp-rescue-mission-9.7119831?cmp=rss

GTA Jewish community urges action against antisemitism after 3 synagogue shootings in a week
Jewish community members are calling on the Canadian government and residents to take a stance against hate and antisemitism after three synagogues were hit by gunfire this week in the Greater Toronto Area.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jewish-community-reaction-synagogue-shootings-9.7119616?cmp=rss

Carney calls byelections in 2 Toronto ridings to replace Freeland, Blair
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called byelections in the Toronto ridings of University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest and the Quebec riding of Terrebonne — races the Liberals will want to win to secure a thin majority government.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-byelection-terrebonne-scarborough-southwest-university-rosedale-ndp-conservatives-9.7119497?cmp=rss

Power restored after thousands in Toronto affected by outages overnight
Thousands of Torontonians were engulfed in darkness overnight due to power outages in the city’s east end and northern areas. Lights are back on for most residents as of 8 a.m. Sunday and both outages are no longer displayed on Toronto Hydro’s outage map.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/power-outage-toronto-9.7119441?cmp=rss

Toronto organization hosts rally, march to honour International Women’s Day
March 8, 2026 marks the 115th International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day Toronto held its annual rally and march Saturday. This year’s theme was “Rise and Resist: Uniting for a New World.”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/international-women-s-day-toronto-rally-march-9.7119279?cmp=rss

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto. Here are some key dates for the summer of soccer
With the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026 less than 100 days away, more details are emerging about what Torontonians can expect.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/key-dates-fifa-world-cup-2026-in-toronto-9.7118073?cmp=rss

Critics say Ottawa's sustainable jobs plan offers no new support for energy workers
The Carney government's plan to protect jobs in the energy sector amounts to a report that critics say offers no new actions for workers who are at risk of losing work.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sustainable-jobs-action-plan-just-transition-9.7116866?cmp=rss

She's combining pipe welding and art, and paving the way for more women in trades
Every winter, public art takes over Woodbine Beach. This year, one of the installations was brought to life by a leading pipe welder from the GTA. CBC’s Talia Ricci spoke with her about combining welding and art — and helping pave the way for women in the trades.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7104529?cmp=rss

Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is a rare bird, still flying high as a competitive player in his 40s
The Toronto Blue Jays have brought pitcher Max Scherzer back into the fold for another run at a World Series title in 2026. It's a rare case of a player wearing a Jays jersey past age 40 — or in Scherzer's case, doing so for the second year in a row.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/scherzer-older-baseball-players-mlb-9.7113224?cmp=rss

More passengers arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport amid rising tensions in Middle East
Loved ones waiting with flowers, balloons and open arms tearfully embraced Canadian travellers as they arrived in Toronto's Pearson airport on Saturday as more Canadians flee the Middle East.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/passengers-arrive-in-toronto-from-middle-east-9.7119224?cmp=rss

Demonstrations in support of and against military intervention in Iran held in Toronto
Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto, holding opposing rallies. One group is supporting military intervention in Iran, the other group is opposed to it. CBC's Naama Weingarten has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7119185?cmp=rss

2 GTA synagogues hit by gunfire overnight, police investigate
Police in parts of the Greater Toronto Area will be increasing their presence after shots were fired at two synagogues in North York and Vaughan.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/gta-synagogue-2-shots-fired-9.7118864?cmp=rss

Toronto traffic could get even worse during the FIFA World Cup. Here's what to expect
The City of Toronto has released the first details of its plans to deal with traffic during the FIFA World Cup, which it predicts could add 10 to 15 per cent more vehicles to major downtown roads.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-fifa-world-cup-traffic-9.7117884?cmp=rss

Doctor faces 43 sex crime charges, including voyeurism, sexual assault, child pornography
Physician David Edward-Ooi Poon, who made international headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic with his campaign to reunite cross-border families and couples, has been accused of a slew of crimes spanning the last 12 years and is suspended from his medical pra...
#crime #sexualassault #childpornography #Ontario #Saskatchewan
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/david-edward-ooi-poon-43-charges-9.7104181?cmp=rss

Sixth complainant testifying in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial
The sixth complainant is testifying in the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessmen Frank Stronach at a Toronto courtroom.
#trial #sexualassault #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/frank-stonach-sexual-assault-trial-9.7105107?cmp=rss

Ford, Ontario health minister set to speak in Niagara
Premier Doug Ford is set to speak at 10 a.m. ET in Niagara Falls, Ont. He will be joined by Sylvia Jones and Todd McCarthy, the acting minister of infrastructure.
#politics #speech #NiagaraFalls #Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7105124?cmp=rss

RJ Barrett keeps Toronto Raptors struggles against NBA's top teams in perspective
RJ Barrett said that the loss to the reigning NBA champions and a 113-95 rout by the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 11 aren't disappointments but actually an indication of how far the Toronto Raptors have come since they finished last season with a 30-52 record.
#NBA #sports #Raptors #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/raptors-rj-barrett-struggles-9.7105021?cmp=rss

Ontario could give TTC special constables the power to arrest drug users on transit
Ontario is considering changes to legislation that could allow special constables to arrest people using drugs on public transit — a move constables say needs to come with an increased ability to use force and advocates say risks further victimizing the most vulnerable. 

#legislation #drugs #arrest #Ontario #publictransit
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-drug-user-arrests-9.7104333?cmp=rss

Toronto will draw thousands of visitors during World Cup but local residents have concerns
As Toronto prepares for thousands to visit during upcoming the FIFA World Cup, residents in the downtown neighbourhoods most directly impacted have questions about how the games will impact them.
#WorldCup #visitors #residents #concerns #Toronto #downtownneighbourhoods
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-fifa-world-cup-residents-preparations-9.7104811?cmp=rss

Enhanced signal priority is coming to the Finch LRT
In the wake of continued complaints about the speed of Toronto’s new Finch West LRT line, city staff have started to tweak traffic signals in an effort to get transit cars moving faster. CBC's Greg Ross breaks down how it will work.
#transportation #improvement #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7104661?cmp=rss

U of T student jailed in Pakistan over social media content days after going missing
The family of a Canadian University of Toronto PhD student is concerned after he was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation.
#arrest #research #concern #Pakistan #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/university-of-toronto-student-jailed-in-pakistan-9.7104467?cmp=rss

Toronto committee proceeds with festival support strategy, but advocates for more federal, provincial funding
A Toronto council committee has unanimously moved to adopt a festival strategy to support hundreds of events that take place across the city — which comes after several organizations have spoken out in recent years over challenges arising from the loss of sponsors ...
#festival #funding #support #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-festival-strategy-9.7104262?cmp=rss

Sorry Toronto, there's more snow coming: Environment Canada
Winter is still holding a firm grip over the city as Environment Canada issued another special weather statement Tuesday for much of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond.
#weather #snow #GreaterTorontoArea #city
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-special-weather-statement-9.7104266?cmp=rss

As Canadian airlines resume flights to Puerto Vallarta, some Ontarians are deciding to vacation elsewhere
Service to the popular western Mexican tourist resort city was temporarily suspended after violence erupted in several parts of the country over the weekend. Though flights to the city resumed Tuesday, some travellers...
#travel #flights #safety #PuertoVallarta #Ontario #Pearsonairport
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/puerto-vallarta-flights-resume-ontario-travellers-9.7104085?cmp=rss

Black trustees concerned Ontario school board supervision weakening anti-racism fight
The Black Trustees' Caucus, part of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association, sent Premier Doug Ford an open letter Tuesday raising concerns that moves in some of the supervised boards are hurting efforts to end anti-Black racism.
#racism #education #Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/black-trustees-open-letter-doug-ford-9.7104153?cmp=rss

Toronto residents 'pretty determined' to travel to Puerto Vallarta as flights resume
Several airlines have restarted flights to Puerto Vallarta after recent cartel violence in Mexico stranded tens of thousands of Canadians. CBC’s Clara Pasieka has reaction from travellers at Toronto's Pearson airport.
#travel #flights #Toronto #PuertoVallarta
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7104042?cmp=rss

Are you coming to the cottage? You can soon rent Heated Rivalry property in Muskoka
The Cottage will officially open for stays on Airbnb, the rental platform confirmed Tuesday. The three-bedroom retreat in Ontario's Muskoka Lakes has been the subject of intense fan discussion since the episode of the TV romance Heated Rivalry aired.

#cottage #rental #Airbnb #Muskoka
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/heated-rivalry-cottage-airbnb-9.7103897?cmp=rss

Stronach's lawyer continues cross-examination of fifth complainant in sex assault trial
The defence lawyer for Frank Stronach is continuing her cross-examination of the fifth complainant in the Canadian businessman's sexual assault trial at a Toronto courthouse.
#court #trial #lawyer #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/frank-stronach-sex-assault-trial-9.7103666?cmp=rss

Toronto Zoo welcomes new baby Masai giraffe
The newborn calf was born Sunday morning, the zoo says, a little over a month after its father, Kiko, died in an accident. The unnamed calf and its mother are doing well, according to a statement from the zoo.
#animals #birth #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-zoo-baby-giraffe-9.7103660?cmp=rss

Family health teams urge Ontario to up pay for nurses, health workers to retain them
Ontario is working toward attaching everyone in the province to a primary care provider, but family health teams are warning that as the government has its sights set on that laudable goal, the foundation of primary care is crumbling.
#healthcare #nurses #primarycare #Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/family-health-teams-ask-funding-increase-nurses-health-workers-9.7103597?cmp=rss

Spadina streetcar service down due to damaged cables: TTC
Buses have replaced streetcars during emergency overhead power repairs, which could take "a couple of days," the TTC says.
#transportation #repairs #Spadina
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/spadina-car-service-down-damaged-cables-9.7103615?cmp=rss

Toronto has some 'outrageously big' potholes, the mayor says. A repair blitz is coming
Toronto's harsh winter has led to some "outrageously big" potholes, its mayor says, and city crews will soon fan out to fill them as part of a repair blitz.
#weather #infrastructure #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-potholes-blitz-promise-city-crews-mayor-9.7103425?cmp=rss

Pre-construction condo buyers face steep losses as Toronto prices slide
Homebuyers who gambled that buying a home before it was actually constructed could get them an advance foothold in an expensive housing market are discovering they have few options to avoid losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, in a market that is considerably less expensive.
#realestate #economy #housingmarket #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/precon-condo-consequences-9.7103131?cmp=rss