The city of Toronto has not ruled out the bidding for the 2025 World Expo. During a meeting at City Hall on Monday, the Economic Development Committee defeated a motion, 3-2, introduced by Coun. Michael Thompson (Ward 37 Scarborough Centre) to defer the item indefinitely. The matter will now be brought before city council, which will decide if the city should spend an estimated $1 million for a pre-bid analysis Read more

As the population density increases in Toronto, so does the demand for more buildings and residences. However some architects argue Toronto lacks an architectural identity and there is a strong desire to modernize the city’s appearance. Read more

Toronto city councillors and staff met for a special meeting Friday regarding the late December ice storm that left around 1 million residents of the city without power for up to 9 days. Read more

In a big room with wooden floors at the Toronto Harbourfront Centre, people are waiting in line to get their chance to pick up some real Swedish food. Over someone's shoulder, I see all the things I love from home. There's the round crisp bread, the chocolate Plopp and, of course, the Swedish coffee Zoegas. A woman, wearing a red apron and Santa hat, tells me it will be at least another hour before I can get in line. I decide it’s not worth it and instead I head for the meatballs in the next room over. Read more

Around Yonge-Dundas Square alone, four retailers were holding midnight launches Thursday for the Playstation 4. All but the EB Games inside the Eaton Centre had lines that stretched far onto the streets. Many of the fans had been waiting out in the cold for hours on end. Read more

Bobbleheads of scandal-plagued Toronto Mayor Rob Ford had people lining up as early as 5 a.m. Tuesday to buy the autographed dolls to help raise money for the United Way. Read more

In advance of this years Remembrance Day ceremonies Veterans Affairs Canada has organized a weeks worth of events and activities to help remember the Canadian Veterans lost in conflicts around the world. Read more

“I heard that your Mayor Ford’s approval ratings went up, after it came out that he smoked crack. You know what that makes you as a city Toronto? Enablers, eh.” Comedian Jon Stewart earlier this week on The Daily Show. Read more

BlackBerry was a ship sinking to rise no more but a new Chief Executive Officer and a financial boost may be the anchor the struggling Canadian smartphone company needed. Read more

The city of Toronto will investigate opportunities to create a housing initiative for women who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Read more