Toronto could see bus-only lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst streets ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup | 'Haunting' scene after 3 dead, 2 critically injured in head-on collision near Pickering | Developer under investigation after much-loved tree in Leaside cut down without permit
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Toronto could see bus-only lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst streets ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; Councillors are as divided as constituents over the RapidTO plan\. University-Rosedale Coun\. Dianne Saxe, whose ward includes Bathurst Street, says she's spent time consulting with her community and a scaled back version of the original is most beneficial\.

Toronto could see bus-only lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst streets ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

July 16 , 2025 at 06:58:59 p.m. EDT • :

The city's RapidTO plan to introduce bus and streetcar-only lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin Streets is moving to city council next week after a committee voted in favour of it today.

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'Haunting' scene after 3 dead, 2 critically injured in head-on collision near Pickering; A car drives by the scene of a fatal car crash on Highway 7 that killed three people, said police\.

'Haunting' scene after 3 dead, 2 critically injured in head-on collision near Pickering

July 16 , 2025 at 08:38:54 a.m. EDT • :

Police say three people are dead and two others suffered life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision on Highway 7 near Pickering Tuesday evening. 

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Developer under investigation after much-loved tree in Leaside cut down without permit; 'I was shocked': Residents react after tree cut for fourplex development

Developer under investigation after much-loved tree in Leaside cut down without permit

July 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

A Toronto developer is under investigation after a much-loved tree on a Leaside lot was cut down without a permit, city staff say.

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Federal, provincial environmental bills have 'no respect' for Ontario First Nations, says chief; Apitipi Anicinapek Nation Chief June Black is one of nine First Nations chiefs who've announced a legal challenge against a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects\.

Federal, provincial environmental bills have 'no respect' for Ontario First Nations, says chief

July 16 , 2025 at 09:28:59 a.m. EDT • :

Nine Ontario First Nations asking for an injunction against a pair of federal and provincial bills meant to fast-track infrastructure projects revealed more details about constitutional challenges against those measures at Queen's Park on Wednesday.

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Carney promises to curb non-U.S. steel imports as domestic industry signals distress; Canada will place further restrictions on non-U\.S\. steel entering the country, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday\.

Carney promises to curb non-U.S. steel imports as domestic industry signals distress

July 16 , 2025 at 10:46:40 a.m. EDT • :

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to further crack down on the amount of cheap, foreign steel entering the Canadian market, as the industry continues to be clobbered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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There's a giant hidden reservoir under this popular Toronto park; A drone shot of an empty field surrounded by trees and buildings\.  

July 15 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

There's a giant hidden reservoir under this popular Toronto park

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Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025, Statistics Canada says; The average disposable income for those in the top 20 per cent of the income distribution increased at the fastest pace of any group in the first quarter of 2025, according to Statistics Canada\.  

July 16 , 2025 at 03:57:55 p.m. EDT • :

Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025, Statistics Canada says

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Man charged after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown; Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown reacts after receiving death threats  

July 16 , 2025 at 09:22:57 a.m. EDT • :

Man charged after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown

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Federal government loans $650M to build nearly 1,300 rental units near Scarborough Town Centre; Federal government loans \$650M for rental units near Scarborough Town Centre  

July 15 , 2025 at 12:16:49 p.m. EDT • :

Federal government loans $650M to build nearly 1,300 rental units near Scarborough Town Centre

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Man arrested after allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old girl on Toronto subway; Toronto Police said in a release Tuesday that they believe there may be more victims\.  

July 15 , 2025 at 10:33:43 a.m. EDT • :

Man arrested after allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old girl on Toronto subway

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