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Toronto awarded WNBA's 1st franchise outside U.S., expansion team to begin play in 2026

Toronto awarded WNBA’s 1st franchise outside U.S., expansion team to begin play in 2026

Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. The team will be owned by Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures….

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Single father from Toronto wins $70M OLG lottery prize

Single father from Toronto wins $70M OLG lottery prize

A single father from Toronto who won the OLG Lotto Max $70 million draw says he plans on celebrating the life-changing amount of money by treating his large Greek family. The OLG announced Gregory Chialtas,…

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Appeal court upholds TTC workers' right to strike as potential job action looms

Appeal court upholds TTC workers’ right to strike as potential job action looms

Ontario’s top court has upheld the right of Toronto Transit Commission workers to strike, a decision that comes just days before potential job action. The Court of Appeal for Ontario on Thursday dismissed…

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Man dead, 1 other critically injured in late-night shooting in Mississauga school parking lot

Man dead, 1 other critically injured in late-night shooting in Mississauga school parking lot

One man has died, and a second man is fighting for his life in hospital after the pair were shot in the parking lot of a nearby school in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police were called to the Montevideo…

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2 charged, 1 at large in $250K bank fraud

2 charged, 1 at large in $250K bank fraud

Peel Regional Police have arrested two suspects and are seeking a third after an investigation into a bank fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $250,000. Investigators say between February…

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Automatic licence plate renewals kick in July 1

Automatic licence plate renewals kick in July 1

Fran DeGouveia got pulled over for a minor traffic infraction last week, but she tells 680 NewsRadio that she was “thrown for a loop” when the officer also fined her for not having renewed her licence…

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Single father from Toronto wins $70M OLG lottery prize

Single father from Toronto wins $70M OLG lottery prize

A single father from Toronto who won the OLG Lotto Max $70 million draw says he plans on celebrating the life-changing amount of money by treating his large Greek family. The OLG announced Gregory Chialtas,…

1h ago

Appeal court upholds TTC workers' right to strike as potential job action looms

Appeal court upholds TTC workers’ right to strike as potential job action looms

Ontario’s top court has upheld the right of Toronto Transit Commission workers to strike, a decision that comes just days before potential job action. The Court of Appeal for Ontario on Thursday dismissed…

1h ago

Man dead, 1 other critically injured in late-night shooting in Mississauga school parking lot

Man dead, 1 other critically injured in late-night shooting in Mississauga school parking lot

One man has died, and a second man is fighting for his life in hospital after the pair were shot in the parking lot of a nearby school in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police were called to the Montevideo…

11m ago

2 charged, 1 at large in $250K bank fraud

2 charged, 1 at large in $250K bank fraud

Peel Regional Police have arrested two suspects and are seeking a third after an investigation into a bank fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $250,000. Investigators say between February…

2h ago

Automatic licence plate renewals kick in July 1

Automatic licence plate renewals kick in July 1

Fran DeGouveia got pulled over for a minor traffic infraction last week, but she tells 680 NewsRadio that she was “thrown for a loop” when the officer also fined her for not having renewed her licence…

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Police launch 'project erase' to crack down on street racing

Police launch ‘project erase’ to crack down on street racing

Police have announced the launch of ‘project erase’. The initiative aims to crack down on street racing across the GTA. As Brandon Rowe explains, this announcement comes after officers saw a 31 per cent rise of the crime this year.

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Man killed, teen critically injured in shooting at Mississauga school parking lot

Man killed, teen critically injured in shooting at Mississauga school parking lot

Peel Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a Mississauga school parking lot that left a man dead and a teenager fighting for his life in hospital. Shauna Hunt reports on the police investigation.

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Toronto man falls to his knees in disbelief after receiving $70M from LOTTO MAX win

Toronto man falls to his knees in disbelief after receiving $70M from LOTTO MAX win

Greg from Toronto won the LOTTO MAX from the April 19, 2024 draw and once he won, he couldn’t wait to tell his family.

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Building a new basketball legacy in Toronto

Building a new basketball legacy in Toronto

The WNBA is expected to make a huge impact when it starts play in Toronto in 2026. Faiza Amin speaks with Neil Lumsden, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, about the connections the team can develop on and off the court.

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Mayor Chow celebrates Toronto WNBA expansion team

Mayor Chow celebrates Toronto WNBA expansion team

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow celebrates the announcement that a WNBA franchise is coming to the city. Chow spoke about her immigration to Toronto and how playing basketball helped her become comfortable in her new country.

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'Pleasantly surprised': Etobicoke man woke up wife to reveal $2M lottery prize

‘Pleasantly surprised’: Etobicoke man woke up wife to reveal $2M lottery prize

A man from Etobicoke shared the details of his recent $2 million win through Ontario 49, revealing that he was so thrilled with the news that he woke up his wife as she slept. The Ontario Lottery and…

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Police seek suspect in GO Train sex assault

Police seek suspect in GO Train sex assault

Toronto Police are trying to identify a suspect in a sexual assault on a GO Train last Friday. Officers were called on May 17, at around 11:45 a.m. after reports that a man sexually assaulted a woman…

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Former Oshawa restaurant manager charged for sexually assaulting employees: police

Former Oshawa restaurant manager charged for sexually assaulting employees: police

A man from Oshawa and a former restaurant manager is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting his employees at the workplace, Durham Regional Police said. An investigation was launched in March…

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CityNews to live stream Mississauga mayoral debate today

CityNews to live stream Mississauga mayoral debate today

Two weeks before voters head to the polls, CityNews will live stream a mayoral debate featuring some of the top candidates for Mississauga mayor. The debate, which is being organized by Food Banks…

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Toronto police launch Project ERASE to combat street racing. Here's what drivers can expect

Toronto police launch Project ERASE to combat street racing. Here’s what drivers can expect

Toronto police launched a joint approach to combating street racing with other police forces across the GTA. Investigators announced the details of Project ERASE (Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets…

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New bill would let Canadians to pass citizenship rights down to children born abroad

New bill would let Canadians to pass citizenship rights down to children born abroad

A new government bill tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday would allow Canadians to pass citizenship rights down to their children born outside the country — a move that would add an unknown number…

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'Mommy will help me': Navigating the web of supports for kids with autism in Ontario

‘Mommy will help me’: Navigating the web of supports for kids with autism in Ontario

Alexis Wilson suddenly awoke one night three years ago to her four-year-old son Emmett in her room, screaming, scratching his face and hitting his head against the wall. He did not speak much aside…

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Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans

Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly…

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Independent grocers see uptick in business during Loblaw boycott

Independent grocers see uptick in business during Loblaw boycott

Some independent grocers and farmers say they’re seeing a boost in business during the Loblaw boycott in May.

'They literally saved my life': Kensington non-profit buying more buildings to lease for less

‘They literally saved my life’: Kensington non-profit buying more buildings to lease for less

Sydney Creighton has been frequenting Kensington Market since she was a young teen in the early 1960s to take in the culture, music and art offered up by the eclectic downtown Toronto neighbourhood. “Every…

Medical resident fighting for career back after losing her job due to harassment complaint

Medical resident fighting for career back after losing her job due to harassment complaint

An Ontario medical resident says she was sexually harassed by a doctor overseeing her residency and lost everything for speaking up. Her life has been on hold ever since, and she has been fighting for…

Ontario family finds home for autistic son after 16 months in hospital as countless others wait for care

Ontario family finds home for autistic son after 16 months in hospital as countless others wait for care

A family pushed to despair after their autistic son was placed in a psychiatric ward because there was nowhere else for him to go have finally found their answer. Michelle and Sean Crooks have 24-year-old…

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Mississauga Votes 2024: Meet the candidates

Mississauga Votes 2024: Meet the candidates

It is a transformational time for the City of Mississauga. Bonnie Crombie stepped down after nine years as the city’s mayor to lead the Ontario Liberal Party and Mississauga residents are getting set…

Experts warning of significant increase in 'super lice'

Experts warning of significant increase in ‘super lice’

As if head lice weren’t hard to eliminate, experts are warning parents about a resurgence of super lice. “A huge dip after COVID, it took a while to come back, but it’s back fast and furious,” says…

Get your shots: Canada is failing to meet adult vaccination coverage goals

Get your shots: Canada is failing to meet adult vaccination coverage goals

None of Canada’s national vaccination coverage goals are being met, according to the government’s Adult National Immunization Coverage Survey (aNICS) published in 2023 — which means many Canadians are…

Another early start to allergy season: why they're getting longer and worse

Another early start to allergy season: why they’re getting longer and worse

Allergy season is now in full swing, but for those who suffer from them, it’s been an ongoing ordeal for months. “I’m allergic to dust, pollen, ragweed, some kinds of trees that I can’t keep track…

New GO Transit system-wide policy on e-bikes, bicycles now in effect

New GO Transit system-wide policy on e-bikes, bicycles now in effect

Metrolinx officials say they’re focusing on educating GO Transit riders about the new policy, but fines of up to $360 could be issued.

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