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This wildfire season in Canada is on track to be the second largest in two decades, officials say
Canada's wildfire season is on track to be the second largest in at least the past two decades, trailing only last year's record-breaking season, federal officials said Wednesday.
Suspect in Markham woman's death fled to Hong Kong: police
A suspect in the death of a Toronto-area woman whose burned remains were found earlier this month has fled Canada, police said Thursday, adding an international dimension to the weeks-long investigation.
Canada halts deportation of bisexual man to Kenya
Hours before he was set to be deported on Sunday morning to Kenya, a country where he said he fled persecution as a bisexual man, Charles Mwangi received a call that his deportation order had been cancelled.
Should Toronto legislate a maximum temperature in apartments?
Similar to the way landlords must keep units heated when it's cold, an advocacy coalition wants the city to legislate protections to keep residences no warmer than 26 C when outdoor temperatures increase.
Uncertainty clouds Toronto's bid to decriminalize drugs
Toronto's bid to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs for personal use has been plunged into uncertainty in recent days, as drug policy experts suggest political debates over British Columbia's backtracking on the issue have hurt the city's application.
What you need to know about Ontario's 2024 budget
The Ontario government tabled a budget Tuesday that forecast a ballooning deficit, investments in the home and community care sector, and support for a first-of-its-kind medical school.
Environmental groups celebrate court ruling as a win for at-risk birds in B.C. and beyond
Court case was launched against backdrop of old growth logging protests on Vancouver Island.
Climate-fuelled wildfires testing the limits of Canada's aging water bombers
A summer of devastating wildfires that burned huge swaths of the N.W.T. and forced countless communities across the country to evacuate has some experts questioning whether Canada is equipped for hotter, more intense fire seasons.
Former Bank of Canada governor Carney questions carbon price break on home heating oil
Mark Carney pressed for Canada to stick with predictable climate policy on Tuesday, as he questioned the federal government's move to lift the carbon price on home heating oil.
Police lay 12 new charges against Mississauga, Ont., man accused of selling deadly substance
Police have laid a dozen new charges against a Mississauga, Ont., man accused of selling a lethal substance to people at risk of self-harm.