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Congo's conflict is escalating week after week. Here's why some say Canadians need to pay attention
Chaos and violence are escalating in the eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels take over mineral-rich areas. Congolese community members in Toronto say Canadians shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the conflict.
Was the federal tax holiday successful? Early numbers say not exactly: experts
As the federal government's tax holiday comes to an end, some experts and business owners say it wasn't worth the extra work it put on businesses — even if some numbers suggest that spending increased slightly over the last few months.
Bird flu case confirmed, 5 more suspected at Rouge National Urban Park: provincial agency
Parks Canada says it has found a confirmed case of bird flu in a Canada goose at Rouge National Urban Park and suspects five more. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your pets.
Child welfare advocates flag need for more Black hair care and education
Child welfare advocates are stressing the need for more Black hair care education and access to products, as children's aid societies in Ontario struggle to find foster parents from diverse backgrounds.
Brides speak out after Toronto wedding photographer allegedly 'disappeared,' left couples with no photos
GTA brides say their wedding photographer ghosted them and didn’t give them their photos of their special occasions. A wedding planner and a law professor say the best way to protect yourself from disappointment is through research.
Scarborough plaza business owners frustrated by illegal garbage dumping
Business owners in a Scarborough plaza say they're frustrated with recurring piles of illegally dumped trash surrounding their stores.
Jane-Finch community organization aims to flip script on stigma with new anti-bias fundraising campaign
Youth workers and leaders in the Jane and Finch community are offering anti-bias training in exchange for a tax write-off for a charitable donation. Trainers say the initiative benefits the community's youth and proceeds will go to local programs.
Metrolinx mum on Finch LRT opening date
Years behind schedule, the Finch LRT is a much-anticipated project for community members. A recent TTC budget anticipates Line 6 will open in August, but Metrolinx won’t confirm the project’s deadline.
Trade unions join forces with health-care advocates to fight opioid crisis
A group of trade unions, health-care advocates and non-profits is calling on the province to take action against the opioid crisis, and they say construction workers continue to be especially vulnerable.
Canadians are losing millions in crypto to fraudsters. Here is how to spot red flags
The Ontario Provincial Police are warning people about the rising dangers of crypto fraud. Det.-Const. John Armit from the OPP’s Anti-Rackets Branch says he wouldn't be surprised if those kinds of frauds soon outpace wire transfers as the largest money transfer method used by scammers.