First Nations demand wildfire inquiry, SickKids doctor charged & Severe storm warning — Toronto Tuesday

Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff

U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.

Trump threatens Canada with new 50% tariffs in latest ramp-up of trade war

Accessibility group slams Metrolinx for 'stupidest ramp,' lack of elevator at Finch West LRT

Disability advocates are calling out Metrolinx for not having an elevator that connects Line 1 to Line 6 at Finch West Station, calling the accessible ramp in its place the "stupidest ramp in the world" that creates an "illusion of accessibility."

Brampton MPP accused of using public funds for ads in family newspaper, integrity commissioner reviewing

Ontario's integrity commissioner is reviewing allegations that a Brampton MPP used taxpayer dollars to purchase ads in a newspaper run by an immediate family member.

'Emergency rescue' of Marineland's beluga whales to U.S. aquariums has begun

The first group of Marineland beluga whales that have been at a permanently closed theme park and zoo in Niagara Falls, Ont., have begun their journey to their new homes in the U.S. "The first wave of the rescue mission at Marineland is underway," Canada's fisheries minister said Monday.

Trump's escalating trade war puts pressure on premiers with U.S. booze bans as they gather in P.E.I.

U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise escalation in his trade war with Canada puts renewed pressure on the premiers — most of whom have pulled American booze from liquor stores — as they descend on Charlottetown for their annual summer meeting.

Former Toronto police officer Derek McCormick pleads guilty in Project South investigation

One of the Toronto police officers charged in the sweeping police corruption and organized crime investigation dubbed Project South pleaded guilty to two charges on Tuesday morning.

Toronto mayor, local councillors look to ban surveillance pricing in city

Surveillance pricing, where businesses use consumer data to offer different prices based on what they think each individual customer will pay, threatens to gouge Torontonians who are already struggling to afford the cost of living, says Mayor Olivia Chow. She's introducing a motion Monday to see if the city can ban the practice.

Toronto under severe thunderstorm alert: Environment Canada

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Toronto, which could bring torrential downpours, strong wind gusts and hail to the city Tuesday, Environment Canada warns.

Ontario is in the middle of its worst wildfire season, early estimates suggest

The province's latest numbers suggest fires have burned through more than 7,250 square kilometres of Ontario's forest, surpassing the previous record set in 2021. Most of the burning has been in the past 10 days, and the forecast for August suggests much of northern Ontario could remain hotter and drier than normal.

Toronto step closer to 'much needed' Liberty Village traffic and community additions

The City of Toronto has voted on plans to update Liberty Village's infrastructure, including a new community center, Canada Post service and school development.

Toronto's Pearson Airport launching 2nd phase of multi-billion dollar construction project

Officials at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport launched the second phase of a multi-billion dollar construction project aimed at modernizing and expanding the facility on Tuesday.

Hamilton police charge 32 people in series of ‘organized’ Home Depot thefts

Police laid a total of 235 criminal charges and recovered more than $300,000 in suspected stolen property in an investigation that spanned four months.

SickKids doctor charged with possessing, accessing child sex abuse material, police say

A doctor at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children has been arrested and charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, police say.

6 beluga whales from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., now swimming in new U.S. homes

Six captive belugas from Canada are now swimming in the waters of their new homes in the United States. Marineland and a consortium of U.S. aquariums helped move the first batch of whales in a long, complex process that began Monday at the closed Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction.

Woman, 18, charged with attempted murder after teen stabbed on bus: Peel police

Peel Regional Police say they have charged an 18-year-old woman with attempted murder after a teen was stabbed on board a transit bus in Mississauga, Ont.

'Nothing but a bully': Ford on Trump after 50% tariffs threats

Premier Ford says Canadian provinces need to work together and is urging the federal government to come up with a plan after U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he will impose 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian exports in 30 days.

SickKids doctor charged with possessing, accessing child exploitation materials

Police said Dr. Dilan Dissanayake, 44, was arrested on Tuesday and faces charges of possession and access to child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Ford says LCBO moratorium on U.S. booze to stay, despite renewed tariff threat

On Monday night, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a fresh threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods.

‘Heavy rainfall’ begins in Toronto with severe thunderstorm warning in place

Toronto and much of southern Ontario may experience 'heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts' throughout Tuesday due a storm system moving in.

9 premiers agree to lift interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products

Under a new deal, the premiers say they are updating rules to allow more Canadian brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to Canadians outside of their home provinces.

Ontario grounds 2 waterbombers for repairs as wildfires rage through north

The Ministry of Natural Resources indicated two of its waterbombers were grounded for repairs but said there were no issues with staffing its fleet.

First Nations chiefs call for inquiry into Ontario wildfire response

The chiefs say some residents were forced to organize their own evacuations and received little warning or assistance as wildfires approached their communities.