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  1. Crypto King trial Aiden Pleterski, the self-styled 'Crypto King', found guilty of fraud over $5,000 A Toronto jury reached its verdict in under two hours. Pleterski, who represented himself, will be under house arrest until sentencing Nov 2, 2026Verified
  2. World Cup 2026 Toronto’s World Cup slate puts African soccer culture in the spotlight Ghana and Ivory Coast have already played in the city, Senegal is next, and the expanded 48-team tournament has widened Africa’s presence on the World Cup stage Jun 23, 2026
  3. WNBA Harrison ejected after dragging Angel Reese down in Dream rout The Flagrant 2 foul came during a third-quarter battle in the paint as Atlanta beat Toronto 102-77 and improved to 9-4 Jun 16, 2026

Monday, Jun 15

WNBA Harrison ejected after dragging Reese down in Dream’s rout of Tempo The Flagrant 2 foul came in the third quarter of Atlanta’s 102-77 win in Toronto, where Reese finished one offensive rebound shy of a WNBA record · Toronto

Thursday, Jun 11

MLB milestone Max Scherzer reaches 3,500 strikeouts in Blue Jays return The Toronto right-hander became the 11th pitcher to hit the mark, but his first start since April 24 ended in a 7-4 loss to Philadelphia · Toronto

Monday, Jun 8

Fraud prevention How scammers use fear and trust to push victims into fraud Toronto police say reported losses are climbing sharply, while experts warn the pressure tactics behind many scams remain familiar · Toronto

Tuesday, Jun 2

Antisemitism in Canada Carney Says Canada Is Failing Jewish Canadians as He Launches Anti-Hate Council Speaking at a Toronto synagogue, the prime minister said antisemitism has reached postwar highs and named former senator Marc Gold to lead a new federal advisory council · Toronto

Friday, May 29

World Cup pricing Toronto World Cup matches still have tickets — at steep prices Thousands of seats remain for the city’s six matches, including Canada’s opener, but listed prices are putting some local fans on the sidelines · Toronto

Monday, May 25

Canada soccer Alphonso Davies likely to miss Canada’s World Cup opener Head coach Jesse Marsch said Canada’s captain is still working back from a hamstring injury but is expected to play in the tournament · Toronto

Tuesday, May 19

Airport expansion scrutiny Ontario cites $8.5B Billy Bishop boost, but evidence remains undisclosed The province is using the projection to support a push to expand Toronto’s island airport and allow jets, even as the port authority says its economic study is still underway · Toronto

Friday, May 15

Music Drake turns Iceman into a triple-album surprise The Toronto rapper released Iceman at midnight alongside Habibti and Maid of Honour, a 43-song drop that followed fireworks, a CN Tower spectacle and a livestream watched by hundreds of thousands · Toronto Music Drake turns CN Tower icy blue for Iceman album rollout The Toronto rapper used a YouTube livestream, waterfront fireworks and city landmarks to mark the release of his ninth album, along with two surprise projects · Toronto

Tuesday, May 12

Ontario Liberals Nate Erskine-Smith challenges Scarborough Southwest nomination loss The Liberal MP filed an appeal after losing a provincial nomination race tied to his expected Ontario Liberal leadership bid · Toronto

Tuesday, May 5

Consumer fraud Scammers dupe Rogers customers into mailing away ‘free’ iPads Victims say callers posing as Rogers employees led them into two-year iPad financing plans, then sent return labels routing the devices to private addresses · Toronto Medical assistance in dying Toronto woman asks court for MAID exemption over mental illness exclusion Claire Elyse Brosseau is seeking an urgent order while Canada’s planned expansion of MAID eligibility for mental disorders remains delayed until 2027 · Toronto Appeal court Peter Nygard’s sexual assault appeal set for Toronto hearing The former fashion mogul is challenging four convictions and an 11-year sentence, with his lawyers focusing partly on expert trauma testimony heard at trial · Toronto

Wednesday, Apr 29

PWHL Toronto Sceptres fans press for team branding at Coca-Cola Coliseum After two seasons at the Exhibition Place rink, supporters say the PWHL club still has little visible presence in a venue dominated by Toronto Marlies branding · Toronto

Tuesday, Apr 28

World Cup tickets Toronto World Cup resale tickets vanish from FIFA site after Ontario cap FIFA says its resale marketplace is being reconfigured after Ontario’s new law barred resale prices above face value for events in the province · Toronto

Monday, Apr 27

Art market Christie’s to Offer $450 Million in Newhouse Art in May Sale The auction house plans a special evening sale of 16 works from the collection of S.I. Newhouse Jr., the longtime Condé Nast chief · Toronto