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The City of Toronto is dismantling driftwood sculptures created by artist Damian Agostini due to safety violations, sparking debate about public art permissions and municipal regulations.
The GTA faces more wet weather with potential flooding, though meteorologists say the mid-week storm won't match last week's destructive downpour. Eastern regions including Toronto and Oshawa could see 10-50mm of rain with localized flooding risks, while western areas may experience stronger wind gusts up to 90 km/h during storm cells.
A vehicle fire at a Brampton home caused significant damage to the garage and vehicle but left residents unharmed, with Peel Regional Police confirming all occupants were accounted for as investigators work to determine the cause of the blaze.
The Quebec election campaign has intensified debates over language rights as election officials enforce French-only voting materials while Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pushes unprecedented measures to monitor language use in homes and schools.
Toronto sees sunny conditions for back-to-school Tuesday before rain and thunderstorms return Wednesday, with seasonal temperatures continuing through the week. The city recovers from last week's damaging storms while preparing for another round of unsettled weather.
This Muskoka town offers quintessential autumn experiences from foliage hikes to cozy downtown strolls, earning reader praise as a must-visit fall destination.
A Montreal woman's 16-day nightmare ended when her missing cat Caramel was found safe at Toronto Pearson Airport, thanks to an extensive search effort involving airport staff, wildlife experts and community volunteers.
With its turquoise waters, vibrant foliage and charming towns, Georgian Bay emerges as a top autumn getaway in reader recommendations.
The Saguenay fjord village of L'Anse-Saint-Jean offers hiking, spas, and breathtaking autumn vistas just three hours from Quebec City.
The Ford government begins implementing its plan to remove bike lanes on major Toronto corridors after a court ruling affirmed provincial authority over road redesigns, sparking debate over urban mobility and municipal rights.
A 46-year-old man faces criminal negligence charges after a capsized boat on the St. Lawrence River claimed the life of a 41-year-old Ottawa resident in April.