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Israel solidarity walk in Toronto needed amid rising antisemitism, organizer says

May 25 , 2025 at 05:47:40 p.m. EDT • :

Tens of thousands of people in Toronto took part in an annual fundraising walk in solidarity with Israel — an event participants said is particularly needed this year due to rising antisemitism. But one advocate called it inappropriate given the devastation caused by Israel's military actions in Gaza.

Kensington Market's long-running Pedestrian Sundays paused amid 'vendor war'

May 25 , 2025 at 07:59:34 p.m. EDT • :

The neighbourhood's Business Improvement Area (BIA) paused its popular Pedestrian Sunday for the month of May, citing safety concerns over illegal vendors and a rising "commercial tone" that shifted the festival away from its purpose.

Doug Ford's controversial Bill 5: Here's what you need to know

May 25 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

The most significant legislation from Ontario's Progressive Conservatives since winning their third straight majority is a sweeping bill that Premier Doug Ford says will protect the economy from tariffs but which critics say will gut environmental protection.

Ontario teachers demand province increase education funding

May 24 , 2025 at 05:04:44 p.m. EDT • :

The province says it's spending a record $30.3 billion on education this fiscal year. But teachers and parents say that with inflation and growing education needs, the new funding amounts to cuts they say will hurt students.

How a $300 plumbing problem morphed into a $50K flooding bill

May 23 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Linda Mangalathu's problems began with an issue many homeowners in Toronto are familiar with: a minor basement flood. Now, three weeks later, she's had to move out of her Scarborough house, her front yard is a construction zone, and neither her contractor nor the city have yet discovered the source of the water that's leaking into her home.