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Ontario Releases Delayed EQAO Results as Province Moves to Rethink Standardized Testing Strategy
Introduction: A Long-Delayed Report Sparks New Questions About Student Achievement After weeks of mounting pressure from educators, school boards, and political opponents, Ontario has finally released its long-awaited EQAO standardized test results. The data paints a familiar picture: while there has been modest progress in some areas, overall improvement — especially in mathematics — remains…
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Protests Erupt as Toronto’s Munk Debate on Israel’s Two-State Future Faces Controversy and Legal Allegations
Introduction: A Heated Night Outside Meridian Hall A highly charged political and humanitarian debate unfolded in downtown Toronto on Wednesday night as the renowned Munk Debates hosted a panel of former Israeli officials to discuss whether a two-state solution is in Israel’s national interest. While the discussion took place inside Meridian Hall, hundreds of protesters…
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Vaughan Townhome Owners Face $2 Million Repair Bill After Stormwater-System Collapse
Several dozen townhouse owners in Vaughan, Ontario, are now confronting unexpected and steep repair costs — totaling nearly $2 million — after a stormwater system failure caused a playground collapse within their four-year-old complex. The residents say the incident has exposed serious gaps in homeowner protections in the province. Young Homes, Old Problems The residences…
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Ontario Bill Could Reshape Loyalty-Reward Programs — What Consumers Should Know
A proposed bill in Ontario has sparked growing concern from shopper and consumer-rights groups, who warn it may dramatically amend longstanding protections for loyalty and rewards points. While the government maintains the legislation is meant to modernize and clarify consumer-protection rules, critics argue it could quietly pave the way for retailers and businesses to impose…
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Dozens of Women Prepare Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Negligence in Toronto’s Nightlife Industry
A growing group of women is preparing to launch a proposed class action lawsuit against a Toronto club promoter and several prominent nightlife companies, alleging systemic negligence that, they say, allowed decades of sexual violence to occur inside some of the city’s most popular venues. The legal action is being coordinated by End Violence Everywhere…
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Toronto Dismantles All Speed Cameras: How a Safety Initiative Was Erased in Less Than a Year
In an unprecedented reversal of a major road safety policy, every automated speed enforcement camera in Toronto has now been removed. Once a central piece of the city’s strategy to curb dangerous driving and protect pedestrians, the cameras were dismantled by the very vendor that installed them, bringing a turbulent chapter in municipal road safety…
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Complex, Slow-Burning Fire at Thorncliffe Park Towers Leaves Hundreds Displaced With No Clear Timeline for Return
Residents of two highrise apartment buildings in Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood are facing another difficult day away from home as firefighters continue to battle a stubborn and unusually complex fire that has been smoldering for several days. What began as a hidden blaze inside the walls of the buildings has now developed into one of…
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Escalating Food Bank Usage in Ontario Highlights Deepening Cost-of-Living Crisis
Ontario is facing an unprecedented rise in food insecurity, with more than one million residents relying on food banks over the past year, according to a new report from Feed Ontario. While the figures are staggering, experts working on the frontline say the reality is something they witness every single day — and the situation…
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Local Shopping and Resale Surge as Canadians Hunt for Black Friday Bargains
Malls and main streets across Canada were packed with shoppers this week as Black Friday promotions reached their peak, highlighting how Canadians are adapting their shopping habits in response to economic pressure, tariff concerns, and the rising cost of living. Once a single, high-energy day of blockbuster deals, Black Friday has evolved into a month-long…
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Crash Risk” Warning Prompts Recall of 3,700 Nissan Vehicles
Crash Risk” Warning Prompts Recall of 3,700 Nissan Vehicles In a recent recall, Nissan has identified a software defect affecting several 2025 and 2026 vehicles — a glitch that could prevent the rear-view camera from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The recall, notified by Transport Canada, affects approximately 3,700 units across models…
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