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Port Hope residents resist proposed nuclear plant due to town's radioactive past

A generation of Port Hope residents, old enough to have lived through the community's fraught history with the nuclear industry, were shocked by news of a proposed power plant in their town. The town's mayor and Ontario's energy minister have hailed the project as a step toward a secure, resilient energy future.

2 children, woman in hospital after being struck by driver in Barrie: police

Two children and a woman are in hospital after they were struck by a motorist while crossing the street in Barrie, Ont on Friday morning, police said.

78-year-old woman dead after highway crash in Oakville: OPP

A 78-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Oakville Thursday evening, provincial police say.

Deadline to register as candidate for Ontario's municipal elections closes Friday afternoon

A clearer picture of the choices Ontarians will face at the ballot box is set to emerge this afternoon as nominations for the fall municipal elections come to a close.

Another Toronto street festival is being lost to funding shortfalls

The co-founder of the Yorkville Murals festival says they were denied city grants awarded in previous years. More applications are leading to more competition for funding, according to a City of Toronto spokesperson.

Defence argues 2nd accused not guilty in fatal shooting of Toronto rapper, associate in 2018

The accused, 24, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged in the deaths of Jahvante Smart, 21, known as Smoke Dawg, and Ernest Modekwe, 28, known as Koba Prime. The Crown is seeking convictions on two counts of second-degree murder.

'NOT it': Some fans cry foul over new Toronto Tempo mascots

The Toronto Tempo of the WNBA revealed their much-anticipated mascots this week, but many fans aren’t rushing to give them a hug. Some commentators online see Dez the snapping turtle and Dot the arctic hare as unsettling and uninspired.

Man charged with 1st-degree murder for Salsa on St. Clair shooting appears in Toronto court

One of the two 18-year-old men arrested in relation to the deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival last month appeared in a Toronto court Thursday.

Magloire, Smart and 8 others join Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame

The Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2026, which includes former NBA player Jamaal Magloire, former Carleton Ravens men's head coach Dave Smart and Olympic flag-bearer Miranda Ayim, was set to be inducted Thursday night.

Scarborough busway opening Sept. 30: TTC

The Scarborough busway, a dedicated transit corridor being built to replace the area's defunct Line 3 train service, is opening Sept. 30, the TTC says.

Province optimistic, education unions frustrated by stall in Ontario teachers' contract negotiations

Education Minister Paul Calandra says he remains optimistic over ongoing contract negotiations for teachers and education workers, while unions are expressing frustrations over the government's demands and a stall on discussions.

K-pop fever hits Toronto as BTS returns for 2-night stadium concert

As part of their Arirang World Tour, BTS are performing sold-out shows on Saturday and Sunday at Rogers Stadium.

Mystics hand Tempo 12th straight loss, officially eliminating Toronto from playoff contention

Kiki Iriafen had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Shakira Austin added 11 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the short-handed Toronto Tempo 93-82 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight home victory.

Some Ontario municipal seats remain uncontested ahead of election nomination deadline

With the window to run in this year's Ontario municipal elections about to close, observers and advocates are paying attention not only to those vying to lead their communities, but also to the number of people who aren't.

Recently resigned Liberal MP runs for city council in Scarborough North

Recently resigned Liberal MP Shaun Chen is throwing his hat in for a Toronto city council position.

Motorcyclist dead after crash in Scarborough: police

A man has died in hospital after a motorcycle crash in Scarborough Wednesday evening, police said.