The largest local bargaining unit of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation has told members it opposes a tentative agreement between the provincial union and the government that would avoid the possibility of strikes. The OSSTF reached a deal last month with the province that would see the parties keep …
Read More »Toronto Argonauts can clinch CFL playoff spot with home win over Montreal Alouettes
It has been a week of mental preparation for defensive back Robertson Daniel and the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto (9-1) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (6-5) to open an important home-and-home series for the East Division rivals. But it’s a quick turnaround for the Argonauts, who earned a 41-28 road victory over …
Read More »Toronto mayor’s office scrambles to enact refugee policy passed months ago – Toronto
One of Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow‘s first acts in her new role was to reverse a city policy which had drawn widespread condemnation over the treatment of those fleeing conditions in their homelands, but months after the motion was passed, her office had to scramble to get staff to actually …
Read More »3 motorcyclists critically injured in separate York Region crashes Wednesday – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three motorcyclists were critically injured in separate crashes in York Region on Wednesday, police say. The first incident happened in Whitchurch-Stouffville at around 11:48 a.m. at Bloomington Road and York-Durham Townline. The crash involved a motorcycle and a dump truck and the …
Read More »Man seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in downtown Toronto – Toronto
A man has been taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in downtown Toronto, officials say. Emergency crews were called after 8 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Bay Street and Queens Quay. Toronto police said a pedestrian was taken to hospital …
Read More »TIFF 2023 kicks off amid actors and writers strike
By Noel Ransome The Canadian Press Posted September 7, 2023 6:06 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today under the shadow of dual strikes by Hollywood writers and actors but festival CEO Cameron Bailey is touting a strong …
Read More »12-year-old girl killed after Scarborough stabbing, youth charged with 2nd-degree murder – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto police say a 12-year-old girl has died and a boy is facing a second-degree murder charge after a stabbing in Scarborough on Tuesday evening. The stabbing happened at a residence around 6:30 p.m. in the Dundalk Drive and Antrim Crescent area, …
Read More »Man killed in shooting outside west Toronto home: police
Toronto police said emergency crews responded to a shooting in the area of Park Lawn Road and The Queensway at 11:49 p.m. on Monday. News Source link
Read More »TIFF 2023: Atom Egoyan says ‘Seven Veils’ explores themes that have haunted him for years – Toronto
On a sun-drenched August morning, filmmaker Atom Egoyan stands in the silence of a dim post-production room. With his forthcoming feature “Seven Veils” casting rays from the theatre screen before him, he tweaks the final cut, perfecting what he can before its Toronto International Film Festival debut. “This is a …
Read More »TIFF 2023: A rare diagnosis is a source of pain and joy in director Molly McGlynn’s ‘Fitting In’ – Toronto
Molly McGlynn always knew she was going to make a movie based on her experience with a reproductive disorder that changed her life in “unimaginable ways.” But the Montreal-born filmmaker first wanted to get her “sea legs” in the industry by working on other projects. After making several short films …
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