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Toronto to review snowstorm response after sidewalk plow breakdowns, blizzard of 311 calls
Toronto city council will review its response to major snowstorms this year after the mayor called snow clearing and removal efforts "a failure."
City council unanimously backs restricting U.S. companies from bidding on Toronto contracts
Council unanimously backed Chow’s 10-point plan to respond to the tariff fight on Wednesday, though some councillors said Toronto needs to be careful not to alienate potential visitors from the U.S., or American companies looking to invest in the city.
Toronto's snow-clearing struggles head to council for debate
City council is set to get more details Wednesday about how snow-clearing operations fared during February's major storm, and that information may lead to some sharp questions about how Toronto handles winter operations in the future.
'These guys just looked at the crowd and opened fire,' Toronto police say after Scarborough pub mass shooting
Nobody was killed but 12 were injured by bullets and flying glass, police say, while shooters remain at large.
Crombie falls in Mississauga, but Ford's rivals rack up wins in Toronto
Bonnie Crombie's defeat was one of several close races in the Greater Toronto Area on Thursday night. Here are the highlights from how Toronto and the 905 voted.
Not sure who to vote for in the Ontario election? This guide will help you decide
If you've paid zero attention to the Ontario election but want to get out and vote on Thursday, this is the article for you.
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Tariff turbulence and political missteps: Get up to speed on the Ontario election
The Ontario election campaign is in full swing — which you may have noticed because of an unsolicited text message from PC Leader Doug Ford. Here's a quick look at how the race unfolded during the first full week of campaigning.
Ontario snowbirds worry they won't be able to vote in Ford's snap election
Seniors who are already out of the country are trying to figure out how to vote by mail, while those about to leave worry they'll be casting early ballots without a full picture of what the parties are promising at a crucial moment in Ontario's history.
Ford could call Ontario election as early as next week: sources
Doug Ford has repeatedly said he believes he needs a new mandate from Ontarians to respond to the potential economic devastation that could be wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods — this despite holding a large majority at Queen’s Park, where the government is currently on break.
Olivia Chow's new budget features 6.9% tax hike to pay for bolstered services
The first version of Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's budget for this year features a proposed 6.9 per cent tax hike for homeowners, including a 5.4 per cent property tax increase and a 1.5 per cent "city building fund" levy.