Forest fires in Ontario trigger air quality alert in Toronto amid extreme heat
Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality and extreme heat in Toronto on Monday as southern Ontario braces for a week filled with hot and humid weather.
In Pictures
'The crown jewel of Muskoka': $22M mansion by Drake’s architect hits the market
A new hilltop estate on Muskoka’s coveted Lake Rosseau is now up for sale at $22,988,888, offering what agents call a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” that may never be built again.
Toronto
Police seek 2 suspects after armed home invasion in Scarborough
Toronto police are seeking two men who they say is wanted in connection with a violent home invasion earlier this week in Scarborough.
Canada
Obesity rates in Canada increased faster during pandemic than in previous 11 years
A new report says the prevalence of obesity increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did over the course of more than a decade beforehand, specifically in young adults.
Queen's Park
Ontario environment minister apologizes for ‘confusion’ over clean water bill letter
Ontario’s environment minister has apologized to First Nation chiefs for any “confusion” his letter caused when he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law.
Toronto City Hall
Staff recommend year-round winter operations unit following review of Toronto’s February snowstorm response
Toronto needs a stronger plan to respond to major snow events, including a year-round dedicated winter operations unit, after an independent review found “significant shortcomings” in the city’s response to February’s major storm event that dumped more than 50 centimetres of snow.
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