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Nathaniel McLellan may have fallen down stairs at babysitter’s house, trial hears
Nathaniel McLellan may have fallen down stairs at babysitter’s house, trial hears
“You thought there was a possibility that Meggin Van Hoof threw your son down the stairs,” defence lawyer asks Nathaniel McLellan’s father.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Nathaniel McLellan may have fallen down stairs at babysitter’s house, trial hears
FBI says arson suspect targeted Mississippi synagogue because it’s a Jewish house of worship
FBI says arson suspect targeted Mississippi synagogue because it’s a Jewish house of worship
This weekend's fire ripped through the Beth Israel Congregation shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, authorities said. No congregants or firefighters were injured in the blaze.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
FBI says arson suspect targeted Mississippi synagogue because it’s a Jewish house of worship
Mexican president tells Trump that U.S. intervention against cartels is ‘unnecessary’
Mexican president tells Trump that U.S. intervention against cartels is ‘unnecessary’
Claudia Sheinbaum says during a phone call with the U.S. leader, Trump “insisted that if we ask for it, they could help” with military forces, which she again rejected.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Mexican president tells Trump that U.S. intervention against cartels is ‘unnecessary’
Carney government in talks with China about EV tariffs
Carney government in talks with China about EV tariffs
Canadian negotiators are in "active discussions" about lowering or dropping tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in exchange for easing punitive Chinese counter-tariffs on canola and seafood.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Carney government in talks with China about EV tariffs
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Ford government says 300,000 more people have access to primary care
Health Minister Sylvia Jones said as of last September about 1.98 million people were still "not attached to primary care," but maintained that number will be drastically reduced by 2029.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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Up to 25 trains per day planned for Toronto to Quebec high-speed rail
Up to 25 trains per day planned for Toronto to Quebec high-speed rail
Project officials are pledging to cut travel times in half with electrified trains travelling at speeds in excess of 300 kilometres an hour.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Up to 25 trains per day planned for Toronto to Quebec high-speed rail
Giller Prize shakes up jury with indie bookstore staffers as it seeks new sponsors
Giller Prize shakes up jury with indie bookstore staffers as it seeks new sponsors
Giller Executive Director Elana Rabinovitch says the change lends a "people's choice" quality to the $100,000 prize, Canada's richest fiction purse.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Giller Prize shakes up jury with indie bookstore staffers as it seeks new sponsors
After Venezuela, Iran’s crown prince sees Trump as his way back to power #Analysis
After Venezuela, Iran’s crown prince sees Trump as his way back to power
With Iran’s Islamic regime facing widespread protests, Reza Pahlavi has positioned himself as able to lead the country toward a democratic future.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
After Venezuela, Iran’s crown prince sees Trump as his way back to power #Analysis
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the U.S. government to stop immigration crackdown
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
The state and cities filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday, along with a request for a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement action or limit the operation.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the U.S. government to stop immigration crackdown
Toronto Raptors forward Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week
Toronto Raptors forward Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week
The Raptors will host Philadelphia for a second straight night later Monday.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Toronto Raptors forward Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week
‘Screaming and banging’ from cargo hold alerted Air Canada passengers to trapped worker
‘Screaming and banging’ from cargo hold alerted Air Canada passengers to trapped worker
"It was obvious that something was wrong, we just didn't know what yet," Mark Leblanc told the Star in an interview on Monday.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
‘Screaming and banging’ from cargo hold alerted Air Canada passengers to trapped worker
Bank of Canada’s Macklem backs U.S. Fed chair Powell amid DOJ probe
Bank of Canada’s Macklem backs U.S. Fed chair Powell amid DOJ probe
Macklem previously offered his support for Powell in the face of pressure from the Trump administration. He said "Powell is doing a "very good job under difficult circumstances."
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January 12, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Bank of Canada’s Macklem backs U.S. Fed chair Powell amid DOJ probe
10 theatre shows to see in 2026, from Broadway hits in Toronto to two classics at Stratford and Shaw
10 theatre shows to see in 2026, from Broadway hits in Toronto to two classics at Stratford and Shaw
Our arts critic, Joshua Chong, selects the top plays, musicals, operas and dance shows he’s looking forward to seeing in 2026.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
10 theatre shows to see in 2026, from Broadway hits in Toronto to two classics at Stratford and Shaw
Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas prepares to transfer governance to new committee
Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas prepares to transfer governance to new committee
The Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 440 people have been killed since Israel and Hamas agreed last October to suspend their two-year war.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas prepares to transfer governance to new committee
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544
Iran had no direct reaction to Trump's comments, which came after the foreign minister of Oman — long an interlocutor between Washington and Tehran — traveled to Iran this weekend.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544
Ground crew member ‘inadvertently’ trapped in Air Canada cargo hold of a taxiing plane at Pearson airport
Ground crew member ‘inadvertently’ trapped in Air Canada cargo hold of a taxiing plane at Pearson airport
Passengers on the AC1502 heard banging and screaming from below them, prompting the discovery.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Ground crew member ‘inadvertently’ trapped in Air Canada cargo hold of a taxiing plane at Pearson airport
Toronto had its safest year on the roads since Vision Zero launched. Here’s why safety advocates aren’t celebrating
Toronto had its safest year on the roads since Vision Zero launched. Here’s why safety advocates aren’t celebrating
City data revealed there was a total of 39 traffic-related deaths in 2025. But some warn the removal of automated speed cameras could hinder the city's progress.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Toronto had its safest year on the roads since Vision Zero launched. Here’s why safety advocates aren’t celebrating
Photographer and news outlet sue RCMP, alleging wrongful arrest at pipeline protest
Photographer and news outlet sue RCMP, alleging wrongful arrest at pipeline protest
Amber Bracken and The Narwhal are seeking a declaration that her 2021 arrest at a protest camp against the Coast GasLink pipeline in B.C. was unlawful.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Photographer and news outlet sue RCMP, alleging wrongful arrest at pipeline protest
Mark Carney to meet with B.C. Indigenous group that opposes pipeline
Mark Carney to meet with B.C. Indigenous group that opposes pipeline
Carney will meet with the Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert, B.C., before travelling to China this week.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Mark Carney to meet with B.C. Indigenous group that opposes pipeline
Liberal MPs leave delegation to Taiwan to ‘avoid confusion’ as Carney heads to China
Liberal MPs leave delegation to Taiwan to ‘avoid confusion’ as Carney heads to China
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for China Tuesday for talks on trade and security issues.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Liberal MPs leave delegation to Taiwan to ‘avoid confusion’ as Carney heads to China
Ford government says 300,000 more people have access to primary care
Ford government says 300,000 more people have access to primary care
Health Minister Sylvia Jones said as of last September about 1.98 million people were still "not attached to primary care," but maintained that number will be drastically reduced by 2029.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Ford government says 300,000 more people have access to primary care
No NHL coach is safe, but Craig Berube can breathe (a little) easier on this Maple Leafs road trip #Opinion
Dave Feschuk: No NHL coach is safe, but Craig Berube can breathe (a little) easier on this Maple Leafs road trip
For all Toronto’s recent success, they still entered Sunday on the outside of the NHL playoff picture with the No. 1 Avalanche up next in Denver on Monday night.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM
No NHL coach is safe, but Craig Berube can breathe (a little) easier on this Maple Leafs road trip #Opinion
I didn’t pay taxes on crypto because I assumed it was ‘the same as gambling’: Alleged Toronto money man to Ryan Wedding
I didn’t pay taxes on crypto because I assumed it was ‘the same as gambling’: Alleged Toronto money man to Ryan Wedding
“You have a degree in international business, and it didn’t strike you that you may be wise to look into that?”
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January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I didn’t pay taxes on crypto because I assumed it was ‘the same as gambling’: Alleged Toronto money man to Ryan Wedding
Matty Matheson-backed Cà Phê Rang latest restaurant to close in Toronto
Matty Matheson-backed Cà Phê Rang latest restaurant to close in Toronto
Cà Phê Rang, the Michelin-recommended spot, will close its doors on Jan. 24 as its commercial lease comes to an end.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Matty Matheson-backed Cà Phê Rang latest restaurant to close in Toronto