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Woman charged with attempted murder after child allegedly pushed off balcony: police

May 14 , 2025 at 07:34:00 p.m. EDT • :

A woman faces several charges, including attempted murder, after she allegedly pushed a child off a condo balcony downtown, Toronto police say.

Hate crimes in Toronto rose 19% in 2024, but are decreasing this year: police

May 14 , 2025 at 06:03:13 p.m. EDT • :

Toronto police say reported hate crimes increased by 19 per cent in 2024, but have significantly dropped so far this year.

TTC board votes in favour of renaming Dundas Station

May 14 , 2025 at 05:56:40 p.m. EDT • :

The TTC's Dundas Station will get a new name now that the transit agency's board has approved a proposal from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Toronto volunteers pack thousands of meal kits for kids this summer

May 14 , 2025 at 12:17:53 p.m. EDT • :

A group of volunteers at Mississauga's International Centre came together to package thousands of healthy meal kits for communities in need, ahead of summer. CBC's Clara Pasieka joined the team to get a first-hand look at the initiative.

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Toronto wants to expand community crisis service to the TTC

May 13 , 2025 at 06:35:25 p.m. EDT • :

Toronto is looking to grow its community crisis service, which responds to 911 and 211 calls without a police presence. If approved, the program would be expanded to include the Toronto Transit Commission.

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