Simula ng World Cup, Pagpupugay sa Nasawing Opisyal at Mahahalagang Pag-aresto — Toronto Biyernes

'We're in their debt forever': Carney grieves deaths of 2 Ontario police officers

Prime Minister Mark Carney said 'it was with very heavy heart the day began' on Thursday after Toronto's Const. Marc Pinizzotto died in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect, an incident that followed the death of OPP Const. Tarun Bali on Tuesday. 'The country [mourns] with their families, their loved ones, their fellow officers, their communities,' Carney said.

Government officials, advocates concerned about rise in gambling ads during World Cup

The stage is set for Toronto's turn as FIFA World Cup host, and some government officials and advocates worry that the major sporting event will also spark intensified gambling advertising -- and the public health problems that can follow.

Taste of the Danforth returning to Toronto after 2-year hiatus

Three years after money problems put the east end festival on hiatus, the province and city say they are providing funds to help bring it back this August.

Live updates: Mexico beats South Africa in first match of the FIFA World Cup

Toronto’s FIFA human rights action plan is out, but advocates say it falls short for unhoused people

Toronto finally revealed its FIFA human rights action plan Monday evening — with just days to go before the World Cup kicks off on Thursday. Advocates, however, say it’s too vague and doesn’t do enough to protect unhoused people during the tournament.

Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup as Team Canada kicks off in Toronto

If you aren't attending a match at Toronto Stadium or couldn't get tickets to FIFA Fan Festival, not to worry, there are plenty of other places in the city to catch a game.

Meet the FIFA World Cup Canadian superfans backing the home side

Behind every team competing in the FIFA World Cup is a community of supporters and superfans rallying. These people are at the heart of Team Canada.

The stage is set for World Cup opening ceremony — and Canada’s 1st game

Toronto will host Canada’s opening ceremony at 1:30pm at Toronto Stadium, with Canada is set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3pm.

Get set for kickoff! Canada's first FIFA World Cup match gets underway today

Tributes pour in for Toronto officer shot in line of duty as police continue search for suspect

The death of Const. Marc Pinizzotto, who was fatally shot while conducting a search warrant early Thursday morning, has drawn tributes from all over the country, ranging from Ontario's premier to the prime minister.

How Billy Bishop's expansion could impact thousands of unbuilt housing units

Thousands of existing and yet-to-be built housing units on Toronto’s waterfront could be impacted if Billy Bishop Airport is expanded at the scale Ontario’s premier is calling for, the city's chief planner says.

Toronto police officer caught with drugs in his car sentenced to 4 years in prison

A Toronto police drug squad officer who was caught with drugs after being pursued by Peel police was sentenced to four years in prison this week.

Ontario Place parking lot will cost taxpayers $200M but will quickly generate revenue: province

Ontario taxpayers will spend $200 million on a new parking garage at Ontario Place, but the government says it will quickly generate tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue.

Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 million

The case is the latest against Iran under the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.

‘Mass-casualty’ crash in London, Ont. sends 7 people to hospital: police

Seven people in London, Ont., have been sent to hospital after a vehicle crashed through a brick wall and into a shopping mall fitness centre on Friday.

Indecent act at Ontario school leads police to 14 debit and credit cards

A Barrie man accused of committing an indecent act outside a school was also found carrying 14 debit and credit cards not in his name, police say.

Community reacts to flag burning just days before Pride celebrations

Pflag York Region is speaking out against what it calls a 'brazen act of bigotry' after a Pride flag was burned at a Markham school.

CN Tower dims its lights as tributes honour fallen Toronto officer Marc Pinizzotto

Toronto's iconic CN Tower has paid tribute to the officer who was gunned down during a police raid in the city's northwest.

Live updates: Bosnia-Herzegovina leads Canada 1-0 at halftime in co-host's opening FIFA World Cup match

Toronto police arrest 7 more suspects in fatal shooting of man in Etobicoke

Toronto police say they have arrested seven more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in an Etobicoke apartment more than a week ago.

Peel police officers cleared in man's shooting death in Mississauga: SIU

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit has cleared three Peel police officers of any wrongdoing in the shooting death of a 44-year old man in late February after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in Mississauga.

OPP Const. Tarun Bali's body brought to Thornhill, Ont., ahead of funeral

Bali, 29, was struck by the driver of a vehicle on Tuesday in the northern town of Hearst, about 520 kilometres east of Thunder Bay, as fellow investigators searched for a man who had escaped from a hospital.

No refunds after Toronto FIFA Fan Festival evacuated over lightning concerns

The city confirmed no refunds would be issued for Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival, after a weather-related evacuation required attendees to leave the venue.

Quebec residents charged in major southwestern Ontario auto theft bust

Halton police have arrested five people and are searching for a sixth. The group is alleged to be connected to more than a dozen auto thefts in southwestern Ontario.

Cocaine and handgun among items seized in Saskatoon, 4 Toronto men charged

Four men from Toronto were arrested and face 28 charges in Saskatoon as a result of a drug trafficking probe, police said in a news release Friday.

World Cup teams don’t just fight for glory. Millions of dollars are at play

'The FIFA World Cup 2026 will also be groundbreaking in terms of its financial contribution to the global football community,' said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Teen accused in shooting death of Toronto police officer appears in court

The man accused of fatally shooting Toronto police Const. Marc Pinizzotto remains in hospital as he faces a first-degree murder charge.

Arrest made in 2008 Toronto sexual assault cold case

Police allege that on March 12, 2008, a man entered a retail establishment in the area of The Queensway and Islington Avenue, sexually assaulted a lone employee and fled the scene.

Toronto police charge teen in connection with U.S. consulate shooting

Sheldon Tracy-Stewart was arrested and charged on Thursday with 11 counts, including discharging a firearm, illegal firearm possession and vehicle theft.