Attendance to be worth up to 15% of Ontario high school students’ grades, exams required in most classes Education Minister Paul Calandra also announced that most secondary school courses will need to have exams, scheduled during a dedicated exam period,

Attendance will soon count for 10 to 15 per cent of Ontario high schoolers’ final grades.

Flooding possible in Toronto with heavy rain, steadily warming temperatures in the forecast Grab your umbrellas and your rain boots: A special weather statement warns of up to 20 millimetres of rain Tuesday morning.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible flooding: Here's the latest forecast for Toronto.☂️

Live Q&A: Answering your questions on the Marilyn Gladu floor-crossing Columnist and host of the Star’s “It’s Political” podcast Althia Raj is here to break it down for you.

Live Q&A: From the appeal for Conservatives to what this means for Pierre Poilievre, we’re going deep on the latest floor-crossing MP, Marilyn Gladu, at 1 p.m.

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Gord Stellick: I became the new Maple Leafs GM 38 years ago. Here’s the bizarre story of how I found out Rather than the extensive search underway by Keith Pelley in the wake of Brad Treliving’s dismissal, Harold Ballard handled things in a much different way.

Opinion: I became the new #Leafs GM 38 years ago, writes Gord Stellick. Here’s the bizarre story of how I found out.

George Brown college hit by second, larger wave of staffing cuts “Rather than take a measured approach, the college seems determined to plow ahead with these devastating layoffs,” lead faculty union steward says.

Layoffs at George Brown Polytechnic continue to mount, with 82 more employees issued notice — on the heels of 51 terminations announced last month.

Canada is overhauling its signature skilled immigration system. Here’s what is changing Among the proposed changes to the country’s signature “point system” for economic immigrants is prioritizing higher wages and earning potential.

Canada is proposing a sweeping overhaul of its skilled immigration system.

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Mark Carney gets his majority government with Toronto byelection victories Mark Carney's minority government transformed into a slim but workable majority in Parliament courtesy of two Monday night byelection victories in Toronto, meaning the prime minister can now more easi...

Mark Carney gets his majority government with Toronto byelection victories

Canada byelections results live: Polls close in Toronto and Terrebonne ridings; Liberals chasing majority government Races in Scarborough Southwest, University—Rosedale and Terrebonne will decide whether Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a mandate to govern until 2029.

Liberals projected to win Toronto byelection, clinching Carney majority

Canada byelections live: Polls close in Toronto and Terrebonne ridings; Liberals chasing majority government Races in Scarborough Southwest, University—Rosedale and Terrebonne will decide whether Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a mandate to govern until 2029.

Canada byelections live: Polls close in Toronto and Terrebonne ridings; Liberals chasing majority government

Toronto Tempo select UCLA guard Kiki Rice with first-ever WNBA draft pick The Tempo tip off their first WNBA season May 8 at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum against visiting Washington.

Toronto Tempo select UCLA guard Kiki Rice with first-ever WNBA draft pick

Canada byelection results live: See how Canadians voted in past elections in three ridings; Liberal wins could hand Carney a majority Races in Scarborough Southwest, University—Rosedale and Terrebonne will decide whether Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a mandate to govern until 2029.

Races in Scarborough Southwest, University—Rosedale and Terrebonne will decide whether Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a mandate to govern until 2029.

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Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office The family real estate business is undergoing the fastest overseas expansion since its founding a century ago, each deal potentially shaping everything from tariffs to military aid.

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

Noor Javed: Living on the edge of fear in Donald Trump’s latest reality show The U.S. president’s frenzied social media posts dictate whether our cities will have a night of missile attacks or days of peace, writes Noor Javed.

Living on the edge of fear in Donald Trump’s latest reality show | #Opinion

They left Toronto to escape Ontario Line construction. Now, one of the world’s biggest nuclear projects is coming to their neighbourhood Premier Doug Ford's government is planning one of the world's largest nuclear power stations on the outskirts to meet the province's long-term need for electricity.

They left Toronto to escape Ontario Line construction. Now, one of the world’s biggest nuclear projects is coming to their neighbourhood

NDP pushing for ban on AI surveillance pricing as Lewis makes Parliament Hill debut The NDP is expected to introduce a motion Wednesday calling on the government to ban a practice known as surveillance pricing that New Democrats say is unfair to consumers.

NDP pushing for ban on AI surveillance pricing as Lewis makes Parliament Hill debut

Under Ontario’s control, Toronto’s schools won’t even pretend to provide equal opportunity for students Rather than admit it has been underfunding the TDSB, the province is instead forcing Toronto schools to abandon an approach to equity that other school systems around the world have

Under Ontario’s control, Toronto’s schools won’t even pretend to provide equal opportunity for students | #Opinion

Ontario school board trustees to lose many powers, TDSB trustees to be slashed, minister announces English school boards will also soon have a chief executive officer in charge to oversee budgeting and negotiations, and a chief education office.

#Breaking: Ontario school board trustees to lose many powers, TDSB trustees to be slashed, minister announces

Live Q&A: Answering your questions on the Marilyn Gladu floor-crossing Columnist and host of the Star’s “It’s Political” podcast Althia Raj is here to break it down for you.

From the appeal for Conservatives to what this means for Pierre Poilievre, we’re going deep on the latest floor-crossing MP, Marilyn Gladu.

Join Althia Raj for a live Q&A on what comes next for Mark Carney’s Liberals.

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Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says Canada must break the stigma around careers in the skilled trades if the Liberals want to achieve their infrastructure and homebuilding agenda.

Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma

Carney welcomes Hungary vote that shifts stance on Ukraine and democracy Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat on Sunday, after running a government in Budapest that increasingly attacked media freedom, courts and universities.

Carney welcomes Hungary vote that shifts stance on Ukraine and democracy

Donovan Vincent: Choosing the right words when reporting on warfare Small choices can make a significant impact.

Choosing the right words when reporting on warfare | #Opinion

Statistics Canada reports wealth and income gaps grew in 2025 Statistics Canada says the top 20 per cent of the wealth distribution accounted for 65.7 per cent of Canada's total net worth at the end of 2025, averaging $3.5 million

Statistics Canada reports wealth and income gaps grew in 2025

Israel and Hezbollah clash in strategic Lebanese village ahead of official talks Israeli troops appeared to encircle the strategic southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil while Hezbollah militants launched rockets and artillery in an effort to push them back.

Israel and Hezbollah clash in strategic Lebanese village ahead of official talks

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles in Florida wrote in the order that Trump had failed to make the argument that the article was published with the intent to be

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

Avi Lewis won the NDP leadership. Now what? The ninth leader of the federal New Democrats won a decisive mandate from party members for his vision of a left-wing populist shift. His next job is to convince voters.

Avi Lewis won the NDP leadership. Now what?

Billy Bishop airport expansion gets Toronto Island residents in fight mode: ‘It’s a sin’ Islanders have staged many protests over the years, including for the right to live there. Ford’s plans for jets has some girding for the next battle.

Billy Bishop airport expansion gets Toronto Island residents in fight mode: ‘It’s a sin’

Toronto was just days away from defaulting on troubled St. Lawrence Market project, documents reveal Documents obtained by the Star through a freedom of information show a senior manager privately acknowledging that city staff’s handling of the project could give the city a black eye.

Toronto was just days away from defaulting on troubled St. Lawrence Market project, documents reveal

Raptors vs. Nets: A playoff spot was never in doubt, at least not Sunday Raptors finish fifth in the East and will face Cleveland in the first round.

Raptors vs. Nets: A playoff spot was never in doubt, at least not Sunday

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff “He’s a very liberal person,” Trump said of Leo, before adding, “I’m not a fan of Pope Leo.”

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

Rosie DiManno: Blue Jays vs. Twins: Max Scherzer’s forearm is better but Toronto’s malaise won’t go away Jays starter gives up eight runs while recording just seven outs.

#Opinion: Blue Jays vs. Twins: Max Scherzer’s forearm is better but Toronto’s malaise won’t go away