Latest Ontario News - Coast Reporter

Consultation on TTC wireless access proposes 'expedited' negotiation timelines

TORONTO — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne's newly launched consultation process regarding wireless access on Toronto's subway system proposes a timeline that could see the dispute between carriers resolved by December and partial servic

Jul 25, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >

Toronto's downtown office vacancy rate inched up in the second quarter: Avison Young

Toronto's downtown office vacancy rate hit 12 per cent in the second quarter, up from 11.6 per cent in the first quarter to continue an upward trend, according to Avison Young. That rate is far higher than the 2.

Jul 25, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

Toronto International Festival of Authors to spotlight Arabic writers

TORONTO — This year's Toronto International Festival of Authors will spotlight Arabic writers, with an appearance from Tunisian novelist Kamel Riahi.

Jul 25, 2023 8:56 AM Read more >

Neve Campbell boards Karen Kain doc as executive producer, film to premiere at TIFF

TORONTO — Neve Campbell is headed to the Toronto International Film Festival as executive producer of a Karen Kain ballet documentary.

Jul 25, 2023 8:40 AM Read more >

Residents of two Ontario ridings set to head to the polls for byelections

Summer is the time for barbecues, bare feet and beaches – and for residents of two Ontario ridings, byelections.

Jul 25, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Toronto Arrows acquire rights to Canadian fly half Robbie Povey in trade with Houston

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international fly half Robbie Povey from the Houston SaberCats in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2023 Major League Rugby collegiate draft.

Jul 24, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

TTC reports injuries following derailment on Scarborough Rapid Transit system

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission says some passengers on a train in Scarborough "required medical attention" after a derailment on Monday evening.

Jul 24, 2023 6:41 PM Read more >

Backups step up as start of '23 season is tough on CFL quarterbacks

TORONTO — Rick Campbell and Neil McEvoy looked prophetic Saturday night. B.C. lost starter Vernon Adams Jr. (knee) in the first quarter of its 19-9 home win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Jul 24, 2023 4:59 PM Read more >

Police seek suspects after three luxury vehicles stolen from Toronto car dealership

Toronto police are seeking help from the public to identify three suspects who allegedly stole luxury vehicles from a car dealership. Police say they responded to a vehicle theft call just after 3:40 p.m.

Jul 24, 2023 2:58 PM Read more >

Projects directed by Viggo Mortensen, Michael Keaton, Chris Pine coming to TIFF

TORONTO — The head of the Toronto International Film Festival says the sheer number of films directed by prominent actors in this year's lineup was a surprise and big names are still expected on the red carpet even if the Hollywood actors strike drag

Jul 24, 2023 2:32 PM Read more >