Toronto

City Hall blows $150,000 a year on cable TV

Audit report finds there is no centralized body keeping track of service or seeking bulk discounts Councillor Doug Holyday chaired committee that audited the city’s use of cable TV. (Nov. 26, 2009) DAVID COOPER/TORONTO STAR...

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Toronto cops offer $50,000 reward in murder of teen Keegan Allen

Teenager Keegan Allen was killed when someone opened fire at an urban talent competition where 600 young people had gathered on Oct. 8, 2007. His was left dying on the dance floor. Today, Toronto Police announce a $50,000...

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TTC breaks ground on subway extension

After a couple of trying weeks for the TTC, transit officials and politicians gathered Friday to break ground on a link that will connect the trains in the Wilson subway yard with the long-anticipated Spadina subway extension.

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Hume: TTC job no mayor's office ticket for Giambrone

TTC chair Adam Giambrone, 32, is reportedly pondering a run for mayor of Toronto. STEVE RUSSELL/TORONTO STAR t's hard not to admire Adam Giambrone. He is a young councillor (32), bright, well-meaning and totally committed to...

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Electric sports car gets Toronto test

There's no engine under that low-slung hood, just a giant radiator and fans and a whole bunch of fancy wiring. The battery's in the back. RICK EGLINTON/TORONTO STAR The totally electric, very expensive Tesla sports car has...

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SickKid Fake Donation Canisters Found In Toronto

Police in Toronto are warning those who want to help out the Hospital for Sick children this holiday season to beware of fake donation cans. The cans that have shown up at shopping malls, storefronts and restaurants list the...

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Star's Santa Claus Fund helping 'little hearts' since 1906

First year $150 raised to help 373 children; this year's goal is $1.5 million and 45,000 kids A girl shows off her goodies from Toronto Star Santa Fund boxes in 1952. TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO "Nobody can escape his beginnings,...

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Digital Journal offers live coverage of 'nextMEDIA' starting Monday

Starting Monday, Digital Journal will begin extensive live coverage from nextMEDIA in Toronto. We'll bring you coverage from inside the conference discussing trends in social media, the rise of the smartphone and how businesses...

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No clues emerge in search for missing Toronto teen after mass canvass

Toronto - Toronto police have largely completed their canvass of the neighbourhood in the search for Mariam Makhniashvili. However, police said the more than 7,000 interviews conducted since November 9 failed to generate any...

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Toronto police search for two missing women in their 60s

Mildred Sy, 64, was last seen on November 24 (Photo courtesy of: Toronto Police Service) Toronto - Toronto police are requesting the public's assistance in their search for two missing women. Mildred Sy, 64, was last seen on...

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