Akrit Michael
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Wildfires explained: Why is Canada seeing an especially severe wildfire season?
Toronto Star stories and explainers about wildfires across Canada and why they are so severe this year. → Read More
Take on ‘Jeopardy’ champ Mattea Roach by answering her highest prize-winning clues
The Toronto tutor has answered more than 500 “Jeopardy!” clues correctly. → Read More
Woman struck in downtown hit-and-run dies as police continue search for driver
The pedestrian, 30, had been in the hospital in life threatening condition since Thursday, police said. → Read More
Five men leaving Ramadan prayers injured after drive-by shooting outside Scarborough mosque
Chief James Ramer said a motive behind the shooting cannot be confirmed, but the Hate Crime Unit has been engaged. → Read More
Five men coming from Ramadan prayers injured after drive-by shooting in Scarborough parking lot
Chief James Ramer said a motive behind the shooting cannot be confirmed, but the Hate Crime Unit has been engaged as a precaution. → Read More
Ten dead puppies found in Scarborough parking lot, Toronto police say
The puppies were wrapped in plastic bags, police said in a news release calling it a suspicious incident. → Read More
Police identify man killed in Moss Park shooting
Police responded at the scene of the fatal shooting just before 7 p.m. on Saturday. → Read More
Nine out of 10 eligible Ontarians have had a COVID vaccine and 15 more deaths were reported in the province
Ninety per cent of the province’s eligible population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Star’s vaccine tracker. → Read More
Toronto Star reporter Joanna Chiu’s book a finalist for political writing prize
The book “China Unbound: A New World Disorder” is one of five non-fiction titles shortlisted as finalists for the $25,000 prize. → Read More
Pierre Poilievre’s Brampton rally cancelled due to medical emergency at venue
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital in “life-threatening” condition, Peel paramedics say. → Read More
Ontario reports 157 in ICU, 707 in hospital overall due to COVID-19
Almost 30 per cent of the province’s ICU beds remain available, according to released data. → Read More
One person killed in fire at homeless encampment
Police and fire crews responded to the scene just after 3 p.m. Thursday. → Read More
Should I ditch my mask? Here are some resources to help make an informed decision
As of Monday, masks will no longer be mandatory in most indoor spaces, the Star has put together a list of some recent coverage on recommendations. → Read More
It's (almost) St. Patrick’s Day. And Toronto is ready for the party it missed
The St. Patrick’s Day parade will mark the first major in-person party in the city since the beginning of the pandemic two years ago. → Read More
Man wanted in alleged racist assault on TTC
Toronto police said according to reports the suspect punched a passenger several times and hurled racist insults → Read More
Toronto, parts of southwestern Ontario, in for heavy snowfall
Parts of GTA could get up to 15 cm. snow by Friday afternoon, Environment Canada said. → Read More
Heavy snowfall to hit Toronto, Ottawa among ongoing convoy protests
Southern Ontario will see up to 25 cm. snow, along with wind gusts, says Environment Canada. → Read More
‘Worth the wait.’ Canadian Olympic couple reunited at Beijing 2022 opening ceremony
Blayre Turnbull and her fiancé Ryan Sommer took to Instagram to celebrate their re-union after not meeting for three months. → Read More
Ontario COVID hospitalizations fall for fifth straight day
Another 32 individuals have died in the province due to COVID-19 and 583 people are in ICU. → Read More
Here’s what’s open as Ontario eases COVID-19 restrictions
Starting Monday, the province is increasing social gathering limits and reopening indoor dining and gyms, a move likely celebrated by many COVID-battered Ontarians. → Read More