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Barrie woman says GO Train spots reserved for people with disabilities are misused daily
Heather Morgan says she's missed trains and almost had her wheelchair ramp swiped by vehicles multiple times at the Allandale Waterfront GO Station in Barrie, Ont., because people without permits are constantly parking in the accessible spots. It's an issue she says has been ongoing for the last couple of years.
Toronto police say tech that scans licence plates automatically is a 'game-changer'
Toronto police say newly introduced technology that automatically scans the licence plates of vehicles passing police cars has been one of the biggest advances in the force's history.
Union Station celebrates Black History Month with public art
Union Station is displaying two public art exhibitions; one group exhibit and one solo project, as part of Black History Month. The works of seven Black artists in total are being highlighted and celebrated.
Local angler catches nearly metre-long muskie in Toronto Harbour
Dylan Sampson could have never imagined a muskie would be at the end of his line in the Toronto Harbour. It was only the second recorded muskie catch in Lake Ontario fronting Toronto in the last 30 years.
More than 10,000 Toronto seniors missing out on old age benefits: report
More than 10,000 low-income Torontonians are not accessing the Old Age Security (OAS) benefits they're entitled to, according to new research by Wellesley Institute and Open Policy Ontario.
Toronto youth advocates reflect on Justin Trudeau's changed legacy
A decade ago, when Justin Trudeau talked about climate change, reconciliation, feminism and smoking weed — a lot of millennials were on board. Today, youth advocates say broken promises, a lack of employment opportunities and a housing crisis have created a wave of distrust, something that will be difficult for any new federal leader to repair moving forward.
New housing project aims to create a better future for deafblind individuals in Toronto
A new housing complex is being built for people in the deafblind community. The Canadian Helen Keller Centre says it's much needed.
Priceless Canadian art pieces from St. Anne's church fire wreckage being brought back to life
Six months after a devastating fire tore through the historic St. Anne's Church, some of the priceless art from the church has been recovered and is in the process of being restored.
Canada's 988 suicide prevention line taking around 1,000 calls a day and saving lives, service says
As the 988 national suicide prevention helpline marks its one-year anniversary, the three-digit helpline is making a difference in helping to prevent suicides, experts say.
What's going on with the massive development where Honest Ed's once stood?
It's been nearly eight years since Honest Ed's closed its doors for good. And as the city experiences a housing crisis, some are wondering what's going on with the hundreds of affordable and purpose-built rental units that were supposed to be completed by now on that legacy block.