JANUARY
Cheaper housing and world peace: What Toronto residents and visitors want in 2024
Canadian schools are accepting international students by the thousands – but nearly half aren’t being allowed into the country
Why there can be no ‘closure’ for the family of an Ontario white nationalist killer’s victims
‘There’s a shift taking place’: What the year in crime says about Toronto’s changing criminal landscape
Which TTC route had the most delays in 2023? Which had the most breakdowns or the most unruly passengers? We have the answers
Toronto made a bylaw to crack down on short-term Airbnb rentals. Now, companies are instructing investor owners how to evade rules
Was your family sick and miserable this holiday season? You weren’t alone
GTA schools are facing ‘enormous’ support staff shortages from EAs to lunch supervisors. It’s impacting student learning and safety
First the skating rink, now the bridge: Here’s why Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre can’t afford key repairs
What Torontonians want Olivia Chow to spend more on – and cut – in the city’s budget
‘No one wants to spend 20 hours waiting’: Canada’s doctors say our ERs are in crisis
Feel like you’re making less money? Star analysis finds workers with these jobs are making less than they were a decade ago
Inside the crisis at TMU’s law school: It started with a letter of support for Palestinians. Now students and staff feel betrayed and donors all pulling out
Honey Sherman’s family members sue for part of Barry Sherman’s billions
GTA home prices rose in final quarter of 2023 compared to a year earlier, report finds
Interest rates driving Canadians to pinch pennies. Is rate relief on the way?
‘It’s a real problem:’ Housing starts across Canada fall seven per cent in 2023
Thousands of Canadian small businesses scramble to pay back CE BA loans as deadlines hit
The $200-million feud: inside Toronto’s public spat with the feds over newcomer aid
What secrets can 115 skeletons hold? Here’s what this researcher hopes to learn about Canada
Susan Delacourt: Mad at Justin Trudeau? Tuning him out? The prime minister says he hears you – and he gets it
Internal email suggests Doug Ford’s office knew Greenbelt land swap detail earlier than claimed
Canada’s international student cap may offer temporary relief on rents, some economists say
Kids need risky play, say experts. The unintended consequences of Toronto’s tobogganing bans
‘William. Fire!’ Home where Toronto shelter worker died was unregistered rooming house, with no working smoke alarms
Israel must face trial for genocide, World Court rules
Surge in medically assisted deaths under Canada’s MAID program outpaces every other country
Doug Ford’s Tories are ahead, but ominous signs are on the horizon, poll suggests
Her condo was licensed as an Airbnb rental without her consent. Why this landlord and others are now suing the City of Toronto
Rent hikes are slowing but tenants are still competing in an ‘utterly unaffordable’ market
How scammers tricked a northern Ontario city into wiring $1.5 million to a Toronto bank account
FEBRUARY
Riskier mortgages make up more than 20 per cent of portfolios – with expert warning ‘we’re close to the tipping point’
Greenbelt developer accused of duping business partner into selling land set to explode in value
Regular families will never again be able to buy a house in Toronto – but we can still fix the housing crisis. Here’s how
She testified. The jury found a man guilty of raping her. It was only then a GTA judge tossed the case for delay
Sex assault case proceedings have begun; Police to hold press conference at 2 p.m.
Doug Ford new planning rule actually slowing housing construction, say builders
High cost of living forces majority of Ontarians to put necessities before retirement savings
Here’s how Canada will decide which colleges and universities can be trusted with international students
Toronto’s real estate board is predicting a boost to sales in 2024 – but numbers will still echo downturn years
This college put the brakes on international students five years ago. Why Canada’s new cap still has it bracing for a ‘catastrophic impact’
We spent 12 hours inside a Toronto ER. Here’s what its really like for doctors and nurses on the overnight shift
Olivia Chow’s budget vows to get the city ‘back on track.’ By one measure it’s heading the wrong way
Olivia Chow is part of council conversations aimed at giving police their requested budget hike, sources say
‘Workers are fed up:’ Unions warn of labour turmoil as thousands of contracts due to expire
She offered to carry a baby for her sister-in-law. Then came a twist no one expected
‘Gloves truly off now’: The fight among college presidents over international students is getting ugly
50 years after Tim Horton’s deadly car crash, we clear up one lingering mystery
Sexual harassment, discrimination forcing woman lawyers to quit. Some say the profession needs it’s ‘Me Too’ movement
Here’s what happened to overdose deaths in Toronto neighbourhoods with safe consumption sites
Rate cuts ‘much more plausible’ as inflation takes unexpected drive in January
‘Is the Canadian dream broken?’ Earning gaps are emerging for second-generation Canadians
He had 99.5% but still couldn’t get in. How Ontario’s most competitive university programs decide who makes the cut
Doug Ford government officially repeals provincial wage restraint law Bill 124
Are American stats coming for Canada’s drugs? Here’s how things could play out
How Canada’s military fell into crisis – and why failing to save it has deep consequences for us all
Doug Ford’s call for ‘like-minded’ people picking judges is ‘substantial threat’ to Ontario courts, lawyers tell him
Ontario EI recipients surge by almost one third – the highest jump seen in any province
Tarion facing largest ‘claim event; in its history as builders walk away from projects – and home buyers lose deposits
Trudeau government to unveil national pharmacare bill today
MARCH
Mulroney forever reshaped Canada’s economy
Construction firms that built critical Ontario infrastructure projects during COVID say the province stiffed them
Here’s how one Toronto hospital is battling the ER crisis in Ontario – and winning
TTC data shows violence has eased. So why do riders feel uneasy?
How vulnerable is Ontario to measles outbreaks? A rise in cases is about to collide with a falling vaccination rate
How do Toronto’s traffic agents keep the streets moving? Watch our video to find out
Two adults, four children found dead in Ottawa-area home, police say
Toronto signed a secret deal that would have let it back out of hosting the 2026 World Cup
‘This is a red alert’: Bye Election result has Trudeau Liberals looking nervously toward the next campaign
Is it OK to pull your kid out of school to travel? Here’s what parents and teachers have to say
A plan to add one million permanent residents to Canada in a single year was among ideas floated behind the scenes, government docs show
Mark Fera is the ultimate Leaves superfan. He’s now suing MLSE over the darkest chapter in team history
A Toronto bungalow was bought and razed. Now the empty lot is for sale – for more
Canada’s largest pension bet big on commercial real estate – now offices are emptying and valuations are crashing
Getting an education lowers a prisoner’s likelihood of reoffending. So why does Canada make it nearly impossible for inmates to take online courses?
What will Toronto’s spring housing market look like? Experts say first-time buyers are back – and prices could jump 6% this year
These ‘lunch-break facelifts’ are popular at GTA medical spas. But patients are being misled about the procedure – and potentially put at risk
‘This is simply unacceptable behaviour.’: What a former governor general wants the city to do about Annex frat houses
Justin Trudeau promised them a portion of the carbon rebate. Five years later, the government has collected billions, but they’re still waiting for money
This common trait could be an early warning sign of dementia, Toronto researchers discover
‘A slap in the face’: Toronto Catholic school board quietly disbands race relations committee to the dismay of former members
Think Toronto homes are a better deal now than the 2022 peak? A look at carrying costs paints a bleak picture – and it’s getting worse
How The One came undone: Toronto’s most talked-about condo project was mismanaged, insiders say – and troubled almost right from the start
Canada’s maple syrup reserve almost empty as sap season at risk of become another casualty of the winter that wasn’t
Charges dropped in fatal OPP shooting of baby at Kawartha Lakes roadblock
After a decade in Canada, his citizenship application was not accepted – for filing one day early
’51 attachments to my email’: Sponsors for refugees in Canada says they’re buried in paperwork – and losing faith
In Baltimore, I saw the ghost of a bridge and fought my impulse to look away
‘Open banking’ may soon be in Canada. Here’s what it means – and how it would save you money
Weekend gridlock. Midday traffic jams. Congestion-free Fridays. The new normal for Toronto commuters and what’s being done about it
Ruth lost her love of reading. Then she moved to a new retirement home that changed everything
APRIL
Is this Toronto heritage house a victim of ‘demolition by neglect’? Neighbours say it is – and they want the city to do something
Justin Trudeau offers provinces billions of dollars for housing – but with strings attached
‘Really unfortunate’: Canada no longer as female CEOs leading its large banks
Man accused in Dominica killings of Canadian millionaire Daniel Langlois and his partner breaks silence from jail
Justin Trudeau is angering Canada’s premiers with his legacy projects. Inside the fight between provinces and the prime minister
Canada’s spy agency recalled intelligence about suspected Chinese-state interference, inquiry documents reveal
Dozens of preconstruction homebuyers in limbo as Ontario homebuilder goes into receivership
When will Toronto see the solar eclipse? Here’s everything you need to know
Justin Trudeau’s government is $14.3 billion behind in climate change spending, report says
Toronto’s Catholic board is being urged to fly the ‘pro-life’ flag at every school in May. Trustees are at odds over it
He was deported from Canada. Then he learned border agents never shared an important document that may have swayed the judge
Non-profit group aims to save Kensington Market by buying buildings and leasing them out at affordable rates
This Mississauga family lost their home of 20 years when mortgage payments soared. They’re just one of thousands who are now at risk
Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. Biden now seeks diplomatic response
Opioids responsible for one in every four deaths among young adults: study
Job losses. Empty classrooms. How are Ontario colleges bracing for a drop in international students this fall?
A highrise project near Bayview Village is proposing to incorporate Toronto’s first Catholic school in a condo building
‘You’re never busy for your banker. You know that, eh?’ How Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia allegedly infiltrated Canadian banks
Drivers blocking an intersection is a key cause of Toronto’s traffic misery. So why don’t they crack down on it?
Bribes, fake jobs and the ‘desperate’ situation facing Canada’s temporary residents
The digging is just beginning, but the Ontario Line is already remaking Toronto. We travelled its entire 15.6-kilometre length to find out how
‘It’s just outrageous’: Provincially appointed board charges Peel $1.5 million to find ‘efficiencies’
The Star’s interview with Umar Zameer on relief, hope and the stigma of being called a ‘cop killer’
‘You’re pissed off’: Inside the decision to stay charges in the ‘biggest mafia takedown’ in York Region’s history and the finger pointing and regret that followed
Seven new ‘supertall’ buildings are coming to Toronto – is that a good thing?
The $5-million sixplex can be bought empty, thanks to a loophole that’s let the units be rented on Airbnb. That loophole could change soon
Another Toronto sex assault case is tossed as spotlight turns on Trudeau government’s failure to solve vacancy crisis
Time to sell your investment property? Claim your cottage as a principal residence? How to navigate the capital gains tax changes
Everything you need to know about the TTC complaints: why we whine, what they do about it – and which routes are the worst
This program is meant to help homeowners challenge Tarion’s warranty decisions. Now it’s under review after concerns about its impartiality
MAY
Bank of mom and dad? New data shows one in six Canadian homeowners born in the ’90 co-owns their home with their parents
Police chasing suspect before Deadly Highway 401 crash in Whitby had been called off – but pursuit continued, internal report says
Overwhelmed by a firehose of political promises to fix the housing crisis? Here’s a breakdown of new proposals – and which ones might actually work
They’re highly sought after chefs in popular Toronto restaurants. Immigration changes could make them harder to recruit
The Maple Leafs’ Cup drought hits 57 years with another Game 7 Loss, and another won at the hands of the Bruins
This refugee from Ethiopia wants to be a neurosurgeon in Canada. He got a spot in a U.S. medical program. Then a paperwork snafu at Health Canada ‘shattered’ his dreams
Police outside Drake’s Bridle Path mansion after shooting in the area, unclear if rapper was home
Canada’s immigration points system is flawed, a new report says. Here’s how it proposes to fix it
Inside the U of T encampment: Why this protest isn’t like the others you’ve seen
Inside a Toronto plan to slash one of Ontario’s most stubborn surgery backlogs
The alleged ‘Boneheads’ NFT scam saw buyers lose millions. How one man traced it to a flashy couple near Belleville
As a child, her son only ran in his dreams. Why this mom, and many others, are running 10K this Mother’s Day
Patients are ‘routinely’ being seen with cancer in busy Canadian emergency rooms, doctors warn
Trespassers. Aspiring artists. And a ‘huge entourage.’ Drake’s Toronto mansion is a circus, why?
Floating patios. Attractive retail. Bike valets. A new report seeks to make Toronto’s waterfront a destination
This mother and her three kids had their visas abruptly cancelled while flying to Canada and got stuck in Panama for weeks. Now she’s suing
Changes are coming for international students’ postgraduation work permits in Canada. Here’s what experts say is needed
At a breaking point and forced to provide ‘inhumane’ care for their son, Jonathan’s parents considered the unthinkable: leaving him in hospital
He’s on antidepressants. Should that disqualify him from joining the Canadian Armed Forces?
Rotting foundations. Rampant mould. Sewage backups. What an expert’s report reveals about the state of housing in ‘deliberately underfunded’ First Nations
More than $2 million in government grant money was allegedly stolen from the YMCA. The charity says it was an inside job
International student survey worrying signs for Canada’s image, education group says
The mercury poisoning Grassy Narrows First Nation was supposed to go away over time. A new study reveals why it’s worse than it should be
More lowrise apartment blocks, townhouses coming to neighbourhood main streets
Her new home had a warranty, but five years in, she’s still battling for help to fix it. Why some home buyers say Ontario’s consumer watchdog is broken
Bullet holes, drug dealer takeovers, mould and struggling tenants. What it’s like living in one deeply troubled Toronto public housing complex
Ontario’s privacy commissioner to release special report on Greenbelt, NDP says
Trudeau and Ford governments reach $357M deal in federal funds for affordable housing
‘They had it all planned and it was ripped away’: Family devastated after woman dies in boat crash near Kingston
Ontario high school students will soon need to pass financial literacy assessment to graduate, says Ford government
Donald Trump closed his eyes in court. But he couldn’t make the guilty verdict go away
JUNE
This Mississauga man fought the city’s wedding bylaws in court. He’s part of Ontario’s growing fight against lawn enforcement
‘Soldiers of remembrance’ retrace the D-Day path in France. But how long will the memory live as veterans fade away?
‘A lot of people are very angry:’ How a Doug Ford promise set off a health-care fight in cottage country
Staff pay, new cars, AirPods: How Toronto police have already spent $1.5 million on a World Cup that’s two years away
Will it be interest rate relief or more pain? Bank of Canada will let Canadians know Wednesday
TTC talks at ‘impasse’ Thursday with strike deadline only hours away
TTC, union reach a framework settlement and avoid a strike
The person leading your child’s classroom may be a parent, grandparent or lunchroom supervisor – not an actual teacher
You live east? I live west. In Toronto’s gridlock that means we can’t be friends
A new online tool measuring a neighborhood’s wealth according to its trees takes root in Toronto
TDSB employees’ use of sick days is well above average. Now the board is taking aim at its ‘pervasive absenteeism’
How the TTC’s new contract could hurt plans to improve bus service
A careful detente kept the war in Gaza from fracturing Toronto council. A move to create ‘bubble zones’ threatened that peace
‘Traitors to the country’: Jagmeet Singh says top-secret foreign interference report confirms ‘criminal’ behaviour by some parliamentarians
Billionaire Frank Stronach charged with sexually assaulting three victims, court documents say
The Loblaws boycott organizer recently had coffee with the company’s CEO. Their meeting didn’t go how you’d think
Convenience stores can now apply for alcohol licences. Here’s how easy it is
He was randomly targeted in a Toronto shooting. Four months later his family is struggling to get here to bury him
Fifth Toronto nursing home announces closure, bringing total of long-term-care beds lost to more than 500 in less than three years
Rate cut had almost no effect on Toronto housing market, agents say. Here’s what it would take to get it moving again
Justin Trudeau’s government is losing its momentum on Indigenous reconciliation, leaders say – and they’re worried a Conservative government could be worse
Meet the ex-hobbyists revolutionizing how Toronto detectives catch cold-case killers
Dental groups reject Liberal claim that Conservatives are fuelling opposition to new plan – instead claiming it’s Ottawa spreading disinformation
‘He was my calm, my rock.’: An Ontario cop on a coffee run fatally hit this woman’s partner. The OPP refused to hold a hearing
Desperate banks fearful of shrinking mortgage business are posting more competitive rates
‘It’s just very embarrassing’: Inside Rick Leary’s resignation as CEO of TTC
No Spadina streetcars until December? We took a replacement bus (so you don’t have to)
Biden’s performance at the presidential debate against Trump was a disaster. What comes next is up to him
Why hundreds of thousands of people are leaving the city for other parts of Canada
Ontario Science Centre insiders recount the rise and fall of a beloved institution