The Toronto Journalhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/Toronto newsPins and Needles Found in Halloween Candy in Two East-End Toronto Neighbourhoodshttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-police-pins-needles-halloween-candy-east-end.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-police-pins-needles-halloween-candy-east-end.htmlNo one was hurt. Police say the Upper Beaches and Leslieville trick-or-treat routes did not overlap, as Durham, Hamilton and St. Thomas police probe similar reports.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:07:00 -0500Toronto Weather: A Muggy 21°C Wednesday, Then 10 to 15 mm of Rain Tonighthttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-weather-nov-4-21c-showers-tonight.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-weather-nov-4-21c-showers-tonight.htmlEnvironment Canada calls for showers overnight with a low of 15°C, before highs slide back to the seasonal normal of 9°C by Sunday.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:06:00 -0500Roslovic Scores Twice, but Mammoth Edge Maple Leafs 3-2 on Late Power Playhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/leafs-fall-to-mammoth-3-2-roslovic.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/leafs-fall-to-mammoth-3-2-roslovic.htmlNick Schmaltz's goal after a Darren Raddysh cross-check sinks Toronto in the first game of a six-game homestand.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:30:00 -0500Toronto AI Firm Ada to Merge With Dialpad at About Half Its Unicorn Valuehttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/ada-dialpad-merger-600-million.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/ada-dialpad-merger-600-million.htmlThe all-share deal values the chatbot pioneer at roughly $600 million, down from a US$1.2-billion peak, after layoffs and executive departures.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:20:00 -0500Carney Says U.S. Is 'Asking Less and Offering More' as Trade Talks Heat Uphttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/carney-us-trade-talks-lowered-demands.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/carney-us-trade-talks-lowered-demands.htmlRed lines on French content and Canada's other trade deals are off the table, but autos remain the sticking point ahead of an APEC meeting with Trump.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:13:00 -0500Ontario's Deficit Balloons to $16.9 Billion as Trade War Slows Growthhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/ontario-fall-statement-16-9-billion-deficit.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/ontario-fall-statement-16-9-billion-deficit.htmlThe fall economic statement pushes a balanced budget to 2029-30, the fourth delay since 2024, with interest costs at $17.4 billion.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:12:00 -0500Bloor Bike Lane Protesters Say Arrests Were Meant to Silence Dissent; Police Disagreehttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/bloor-bike-lane-removal-protest-arrests.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/bloor-bike-lane-removal-protest-arrests.htmlFour people face charges after the province ripped out 1.2 km of lanes in Etobicoke, and lawyers say release conditions ban them from protesting.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:11:00 -0500Ottawa to Invest Up to $1.6 Billion in Toronto AI Company Coherehttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/cohere-ottawa-1-6-billion-investment.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/cohere-ottawa-1-6-billion-investment.htmlThe stake is part of a $7-billion round valuing the U of T-rooted firm at $35.7 billion, with pledges of 1,000 Canadian jobs.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:10:00 -0500Bank of Canada Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Oil Prices Push Inflationhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/bank-of-canada-hikes-rate-2-5-per-cent.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/bank-of-canada-hikes-rate-2-5-per-cent.htmlThe quarter-point hike to 2.5 per cent will hit variable-rate borrowers, and Macklem says more increases could be needed.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:10:00 -0500k-os Is Back With BLackneck, His First Album in 11 Years, Bankrolled by Drakehttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/k-os-blackneck-drake-funded-album.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/k-os-blackneck-drake-funded-album.htmlThe Toronto rapper says Drake put up hundreds of thousands of dollars for the seven-track record, which features Bob Rock and a children's choir.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:08:00 -0500Editorial: Keep Halloween on Church Street, but Publish a Real Safety Plan Nowhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/editorial-church-street-festival-needs-a-plan.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/editorial-church-street-festival-needs-a-plan.htmlThe festival has outgrown its footprint. The city, police and BIA agree on that. Toronto needs to see their plan well before next October.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:07:00 -0500Toronto Stages Are Packed This Week, From Shakespeare Revivals to Journey's Farewellhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-theatre-openings-november-week.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-theatre-openings-november-week.htmlA 'preposterous number' of theatre openings, a sold-out Geese double bill and the Dowland 400 festival fill the first week of November.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0500Kawhi Leonard Finishes Knee Treatment and Begins Raptors' Return-to-Play Processhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/raptors-kawhi-leonard-return-to-play.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/raptors-kawhi-leonard-return-to-play.htmlThe forward has played only two games this season. The team will update his status in a week, around Nov. 10.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:50:00 -0500Chow Seeks a Second 'New Deal' From Ford, but Queen's Park Isn't Committinghttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-new-deal-ontario-chow-ford.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-new-deal-ontario-chow-ford.htmlParts of the 2023 funding agreement expire as Toronto faces a possible $1.1-billion shortfall and Ontario's deficit grows to $16.9 billion.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:30:00 -050050,000 Packed Church Street for Halloween. Now the City Wants a Safer Festivalhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/church-street-halloween-crowds-safety.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/church-street-halloween-crowds-safety.htmlAdvocates report pickpocketing and harassment in the Village, and the mayor, police chief and BIA say the event needs restructuring.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:20:00 -0500Toronto Police Shut Down Vulnerable Persons Registry, Citing Low Usehttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-police-vulnerable-persons-registry-ends.htmlhttps://www.thetorontojournal.com/articles/toronto-police-vulnerable-persons-registry-ends.htmlRecords will be kept for a year. Dementia advocates call the registry an important resource and are pointing families elsewhere.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:10:00 -0500