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A look back at the history of TTC tickets, tokens and passes

May 27 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Sunday marks the final day that Toronto commuters can use legacy TTC tickets, tokens, and day passes. The shift is part of the TTC's ongoing fare modernization, but for some riders, these analog items are more than just payment methods — they're pieces of the city's history.

Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be uncovered after 5 years

May 27 , 2025 at 02:42:42 p.m. EDT • :

The statue was covered after it was vandalized in 2020 amid anti-racism protests and heightened discussions over the history of Canada's residential school system. Now, it's set to be uncovered this summer, but not everyone at Queen's Park is on board.

2 more charged with 1st-degree murder in Riverdale double shooting

May 27 , 2025 at 10:04:26 a.m. EDT • :

Two more people have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal double shooting in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood in April.

York police, OPP investigation leads to large seizure of drugs and guns

May 26 , 2025 at 12:47:01 p.m. EDT • :

On Monday, York police announced the results of a two-month-long joint investigation with the Ontario Provincial Police into gun and drag trafficking in Georgina, Ontario. CBC's Britnei Bilhete has the details.

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Student cyclist airlifted to hospital after collision in Mississauga school parking lot

May 26 , 2025 at 02:09:16 p.m. EDT • :

A Grade 9 student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School was airlifted to hospital Monday morning after being struck by a driver in the school's parking lot, officials say.