Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalties and scored one herself to help the U.S. win a shootout after Canada rallied twice to tie it 2-2 after extra time in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinals on a dramatic, soggy night in San Diego....
The Toronto Public Library it is still working to determine the full impact of a crippling cyberattack that disabled the library’s website for months, including whether the personal data of cardholders was accessed....
Canada Soccer announced today the 23 #CANWNT players that will represent our nation at the inaugural edition of the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup, scheduled from 20 February to 10 March....
Iranian spies offered a people-smuggler $200,000 (around £158,290) to assassinate two news presenters codenamed “the bride and the groom” outside their London studio, to show critics of the regime they “could do harm to them at any time”....
Ontario’s top doctor says there is “a lot” of COVID-19 circulating in the province right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise....
Ontario’s new deal with Toronto involves the provincial government taking control of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway, a move estimated to save Toronto $7.8 billion in road maintenance costs. Despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressing reluctance, the responsibility transfer means the province will manage and...
Metrolinx continues to make it more convenient to travel on transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area by offering you more ways to pay your fare....
A sold-out crowd of 6,421 soccer fans in Halifax watched Canada defeat Brazil 2-0 in women’s soccer at the Wanderers Grounds. Ashley Lawrence made a crucial cross to Jordyn Huitema for the first goal, and Deanne Rose scored the second. Goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo earned a shutout for Canada....
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is currently addressing a cybersecurity incident that occurred on Saturday. As a result, some services, including public computers, printing services, the library’s website, “your account” service, tpl:map passes, and digital collections, are temporarily inaccessible. However, TPL branches...
Starting today, the general public can book an appointment to get a fall booster shot for COVID-19 and influenza (flu) through Toronto Public Health (TPH) ahead of a potentially challenging season for respiratory illness....
Sarah Jama, an MPP from Hamilton-Centre, has been removed from the Ontario NDP caucus. This decision was made by NDP Leader Marit Stiles due to Jama’s unilateral actions that undermined the collective work and trust of her colleagues. Some of her actions were reported to have contributed to unsafe work environments for staff....
In response to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Police Service are emphasizing their commitment to inclusivity, particularly around places of worship....
Christine Sinclair, the iconic captain of Canada’s women’s soccer team, initially contemplated retirement after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. She continued to chase success at the World Cup but was disappointed by Canada’s performance. Consequently, Sinclair has announced her retirement from international...
Leylah Fernandez rallied from a set down to defeat Katerina Siniakova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and win the Hong Kong Open for her first tennis title in 19 months....
Toronto Public Health is opening up thousands of new appointments to select Torontonians for the updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccine as part of its ‘Fight the Flu and COVID-19’ vaccination campaign this fall....
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. The authorization covers individuals aged six months and older....
Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster says he still cannot provide a reliable opening date for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT as new problems are being discovered weekly....
The Islamic Republic of Iran was built upon bricks of patriarchal misogyny. One of the first acts of the revolution’s leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, when he took power in 1979, was to reverse women’s rights in marriage, child custody and divorce. This included lowering the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 9, and girls...
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna SPIKEVAX™ COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant for people six months of age and older....
Ontario’s ombudsman is calling for an overhaul of the province’s long-term care inspection system after his investigation found it was “completely overwhelmed” during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Canada's women's soccer team falls to U.S. on penalty kicks in rain-soaked Gold Cup semifinal (www.cbc.ca)
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalties and scored one herself to help the U.S. win a shootout after Canada rallied twice to tie it 2-2 after extra time in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinals on a dramatic, soggy night in San Diego....
Toronto Public Library still trying to determine if cardholder data was stolen in cyberattack (www.cp24.com)
The Toronto Public Library it is still working to determine the full impact of a crippling cyberattack that disabled the library’s website for months, including whether the personal data of cardholders was accessed....
Canada Soccer Unveils 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup Roster - Canada Soccer (canadasoccer.com)
Canada Soccer announced today the 23 #CANWNT players that will represent our nation at the inaugural edition of the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup, scheduled from 20 February to 10 March....
'The Wedding': Iranian spy plot to kill two news presenters in London uncovered by double agent (www.itv.com)
Iranian spies offered a people-smuggler $200,000 (around £158,290) to assassinate two news presenters codenamed “the bride and the groom” outside their London studio, to show critics of the regime they “could do harm to them at any time”....
COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario (toronto.citynews.ca)
Ontario’s top doctor says there is “a lot” of COVID-19 circulating in the province right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise....
Will the DVP and Gardiner Expressway be tolled? What Ontario’s takeover means - Toronto | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
Ontario’s new deal with Toronto involves the provincial government taking control of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway, a move estimated to save Toronto $7.8 billion in road maintenance costs. Despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressing reluctance, the responsibility transfer means the province will manage and...
Metrolinx - PRESTO card in Google Wallet is here – giving more ways to pay (www.metrolinx.com)
Metrolinx continues to make it more convenient to travel on transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area by offering you more ways to pay your fare....
Canada scores second-half goals to beat Brazil 2-0 (www.cp24.com)
A sold-out crowd of 6,421 soccer fans in Halifax watched Canada defeat Brazil 2-0 in women’s soccer at the Wanderers Grounds. Ashley Lawrence made a crucial cross to Jordyn Huitema for the first goal, and Deanne Rose scored the second. Goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo earned a shutout for Canada....
Cybersecurity incident at Toronto Public Library leaves some services inaccessible | CityNews Toronto (toronto.citynews.ca)
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is currently addressing a cybersecurity incident that occurred on Saturday. As a result, some services, including public computers, printing services, the library’s website, “your account” service, tpl:map passes, and digital collections, are temporarily inaccessible. However, TPL branches...
COVID-19 and flu shot bookings open to the general public today in Toronto ahead of possible ‘surge’ in respiratory illness (www.cp24.com)
Starting today, the general public can book an appointment to get a fall booster shot for COVID-19 and influenza (flu) through Toronto Public Health (TPH) ahead of a potentially challenging season for respiratory illness....
Ontario MPP Sarah Jama removed from NDP caucus (www.cp24.com)
Sarah Jama, an MPP from Hamilton-Centre, has been removed from the Ontario NDP caucus. This decision was made by NDP Leader Marit Stiles due to Jama’s unilateral actions that undermined the collective work and trust of her colleagues. Some of her actions were reported to have contributed to unsafe work environments for staff....
Toronto police say over 130% rise in hate-related calls since Israel-Gaza war | CityNews Toronto (toronto.citynews.ca)
In response to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Police Service are emphasizing their commitment to inclusivity, particularly around places of worship....
Canada's Christine Sinclair retiring from international soccer at end of year (www.sportsnet.ca)
Christine Sinclair, the iconic captain of Canada’s women’s soccer team, initially contemplated retirement after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. She continued to chase success at the World Cup but was disappointed by Canada’s performance. Consequently, Sinclair has announced her retirement from international...
Canada's Leylah Fernandez wins Hong Kong Open final for 3rd career WTA title (www.cbc.ca)
Leylah Fernandez rallied from a set down to defeat Katerina Siniakova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and win the Hong Kong Open for her first tennis title in 19 months....
How to book an appointment to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot in Toronto this fall (www.cp24.com)
Toronto Public Health is opening up thousands of new appointments to select Torontonians for the updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccine as part of its ‘Fight the Flu and COVID-19’ vaccination campaign this fall....
Police to expand presence downtown ahead of planned protests around Israel-Hamas war (toronto.citynews.ca)
Demonstrations are expected on Monday in downtown Toronto as the war in the Middle East intensifies....
Health Canada approves Pfizer's new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant (www.ctvnews.ca)
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. The authorization covers individuals aged six months and older....
‘We’re not there yet’: Metrolinx says it still can’t provide certain opening date for Eglinton Crosstown (www.cp24.com)
Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster says he still cannot provide a reliable opening date for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT as new problems are being discovered weekly....
Inside Iran’s influence operation | Semafor (www.semafor.com)
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One Year On, Iranian Women Are Still Fighting (time.com)
The Islamic Republic of Iran was built upon bricks of patriarchal misogyny. One of the first acts of the revolution’s leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, when he took power in 1979, was to reverse women’s rights in marriage, child custody and divorce. This included lowering the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 9, and girls...
Flu shots in Ontario rolling out in September, COVID booster expected to arrive soon (toronto.citynews.ca)
The Ford government announced its plan Thursday for rolling out flu shots and outlined when the new COVID-19 booster will arrive in Ontario....
Health Canada authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant (www.canada.ca)
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna SPIKEVAX™ COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant for people six months of age and older....
Ottawa orders TTC cellphone service for all riders — not just Rogers customers (www.thestar.com)
Cell service for all is coming to the TTC subway system on Oct. 3....
Ontario's long-term care inspections collapsed when COVID hit: Ombudsman (toronto.citynews.ca)
Ontario’s ombudsman is calling for an overhaul of the province’s long-term care inspection system after his investigation found it was “completely overwhelmed” during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic....