human interest · Toronto & Canada
Noor finds the one person a headline reduced to a statistic, then takes the time to tell you who they actually are.
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While the box scores highlight a utility player's success in Toronto, his spouse's struggle with the loss of American comforts reveals the isolating reality of the pro-athlete partner.
Forty-eight recruits graduate to serve one of North America's largest cities.
Opinion: As TIFF opens with a biopic about disability rights, the presence of activist Taylor Lindsay-Noel reminds us that Toronto's most glamorous spaces still treat accessibility as an afterthought.
For fans and actors in Quebec, the fight to preserve the province's unique dub of The Simpsons is a stand against cultural erasure and the loss of linguistic identity.
The skyrunning community and family of Kalie McCrystal await news after the athlete vanished during a record attempt on the Matterhorn.
Beyond the structural wreckage, the city's wildlife rescuers face a heartbreaking race to recover lost animals and rebuild a devastated refuge.
As Global Affairs Canada begins the clinical process of gathering genetic samples, families of the missing are forced to confront a harrowing reality in the wake of a Himalayan disaster.
The former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist uses photography to document her transition from art student to rock star.
Through a specialized pediatric program in Ontario, Chloe Dixon is granted the agency to decide her own path to motherhood after aggressive cancer treatment.
As Canada's last captive whales depart Niagara Falls, the collapse of a corporate empire reveals a legacy of distress and the desperate scramble to find a way out.
As death tolls rise following flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, relatives of the missing describe a desperate struggle for information.
Beyond the midway games and wacky foods, one woman's unbroken streak at the CNE serves as a living archive of family legacy and Toronto tradition.
Opinion: While the world tracks the scale of the flash floods, the true tragedy lies in the suffocating limbo of those waiting for a signal from the mountains.
Amid a volatile trade war with the U.S., Toronto's largest citizenship ceremony since the pandemic highlights a shared national identity.
Justin Longshaw faces first-degree murder charges nearly four years after the shooting of Ding Ping Wang.
At a sold-out workshop in downtown Toronto, participants are using the intimacy of love songs to reconnect with Baybayin, a pre-colonial writing system.
The 'Thunderhead' monument serves as a permanent reminder of the thousands of civil servants, military personnel, and RCMP officers fired for their sexuality.
A new contemporary art exhibition transforms a fire-damaged Toronto landmark into a public space for healing and multidisciplinary expression.
After three decades of silence, a lead from the Netherlands suggests that a missing Vancouver man may have been living a nameless existence in Europe.
Kevin Murison suffered injuries to his hand and instrument during a Saturday assault, but says he will not be silenced.
A lawsuit alleging systemic safety failures seeks $18 million in damages following the death of a child at 50 Graydon Hall Drive.
Veterinarians and animal advocates are questioning the provincial government's decision to exclude tail docking from a new set of restrictions taking effect in 2027.
Opinion: In the cold calculus of sports statistics, a rookie's debut is measured in innings and strikeouts. But for Ricky Tiedemann, the real victory was a FaceTime call to a mother fighting for her life.
Faculty leaders argue handwriting fosters deeper thinking, while students question the removal of autonomy in professional education.
For Ally Pankiw and Kate Herron, rejecting a high-profile HBO project is more than a career choice—it is a refusal to fund transphobia.
As the province restricts benefits for those without legal immigration status, families face a precarious future without a government safety net.
As the last captive whales in Canada are hoisted into slings for transport to U.S. aquariums, the logistics of the move mask a deeper, desperate relief for those left behind.
Opinion: Beyond the staggering sums of money, the case of the Toronto jeweller who allegedly served as a 'de facto bank' for a violent drug kingpin reveals a devastating trade-off of reputation for luxury.
A $25 adoption blitz reveals the strain on shelter staff and the heartbreaking reality of pets surrendered due to rising living costs.
Opinion: In the high-stakes environment of the National Bank Open, a simple message from an eight-year-old reveals the profound resilience of Marta Kostyuk and the empathy of a welcoming city.
Audio from a Toronto-to-San Francisco flight reveals the poise of pilots managing engine failure and cabin smoke.
As provincial leaders meet in flood-stricken municipalities, vineyard owners struggle to drain saturated soil and protect generational legacies.
After a three-year legal battle, the removal of sexual behavior questions from donor screening marks a shift from systemic prejudice to scientific evidence.
The Quebec teenager hopes to challenge gender stereotypes in offshore sailing, as CityNews Toronto first reported.
Opinion: While officials focus on operational readiness, the arrest of a Canadian intern for spying reveals a devastating personal collapse.
After 17 years of greeting Toronto Blue Jays fans outside the Rogers Centre, Tessi Perrier is retiring her saxophone.
Opinion: While the relocation of Canada's last captive whales is a logistical victory, the emotional toll of moving these creatures from one tank to another reveals the enduring tragedy of captivity.
The Kleinburg gallery, set on 40 hectares of wooded land, will shut its doors for up to three years to undergo a $150-million expansion.
The CFL community grapples with the sudden death of a leader described as the 'true definition' of a Roughrider.
As a center for the Toronto Tempo and a cast member in an upcoming Hollywood blockbuster, Fagbenle challenges the expectation that professional athletes must choose one identity.
The Toronto FC defender said the atmosphere at Toronto Stadium during Canada's World Cup opener was unlike any other in the tournament
Beyond the $265,000 stolen from over 100 fans, a devastating emotional toll remains for those who trusted a known reseller.
In the wake of a north Edmonton apartment explosion, one resident's attempt to warn his neighbors highlights the fragile gap between survival and catastrophe.
As travel times climb and response targets slip, Toronto's congestion is creating an ongoing challenge for the city's first responders.
In a landscape of rising glass towers, the reinstatement of a vintage marquee in Ed's Alley serves as a tangible link to Toronto's bargain-store history.
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