Toronto
Coverage of Toronto in the Nexus archive.
- Barrick Mining: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Barrick Mining Corporation reported a second-quarter profit of $1.22 billion, achieving 73 cents per share, with adjusted earnings reaching 82 cents per share. These results surpassed Wall Street expectations and the company posted revenue of $5.29 billion in the period. Shares have seen an overall climb of 86% over the last 12 months.
- An airline had to cancel a flight and rebook passengers for the next day because a child refused to sit down and buckle up
A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was canceled and required rebooking the following day after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up. The incident occurred at Victoria International Airport in British Columbia, where efforts by parents and crew to secure the child delayed the Toronto-bound plane past the runway closure. Consequently, remaining passengers had to disembark.
- McEwen: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
McEwen Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $9.6 million with a 14-cent-per-share profit and revenue of $59.2 million. The Toronto-based gold and silver mining company released this financial update.
- What we know about ongoing Coldcard hack that's stolen over $100M worth of bitcoin
A Toronto-based company that produces Coldcard, a bitcoin-only hardware wallet, has suffered a data breach resulting in the theft of $100 million worth of bitcoin.
- Karol G Concert Stage Rush in Toronto: What Happened
A man breached security and grabbed Karol G on stage at Rogers Stadium in Toronto on July 29, 2026, during her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour. Karol G remained composed and continued performing despite the incident.
- Fairfax Financial Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. reported second-quarter earnings of $1.39 billion, with a per-share profit of $63.38 and revenue of $8.19 billion. The results were generated by Automated Insights using data from Zacks Investment Research.
- Canada Goose: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported a $65.6 million loss in its fiscal first quarter, with a loss of 67 cents per share and adjusted losses of 64 cents per share. The company generated $85.9 million in revenue during the period.
- Former MP Chris Alexander officially entering Toronto's mayoral race
Chris Alexander is entering the mayoral race in Toronto. The candidate is a former Conservative Member of Parliament.
- Woman murdered in 1936 and buried under building is finally identified
Police have identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto. The woman was killed in 1936, and her remains were recently confirmed through investigation.
- Gunman fired at US consulate in Toronto, second time building was shot at this year
A gunman fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, marking the second time this year the building was targeted. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating potential links to recent attacks on Jewish-owned businesses and a possible connection to gun-for-hire networks.
- Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for second time this year
Shots were fired at the US consulate in Toronto for the second time this year. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow warned the perpetrators that 'We will get you.'
- Watch: Lynx ready for the stretch run of the season
The Minnesota Lynx, with the best WNBA record at 22-6, prepared for the stretch run by practicing in Minneapolis. Head coach Cheryl Reeve discussed rookie Olivia Miles' performance and the WNBA trade deadline, while players Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier addressed the All-Star break and season strategy. The Lynx host Toronto next.
- New York school district halts plan to use humanoid robot amid backlash
A New York school district has paused its plan to introduce a humanoid robot at its high school after facing backlash from educators and community members. The Salamanca City Central district is working with the New York State Education Department to address data privacy concerns related to the project with Toronto-based Realbotix.
- Shots fired near US consulate in Canada for second time in four months
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto, Canada, with no injuries reported and no suspects identified. This is the second such incident near the diplomatic compound in four months. Toronto police reported hearing a firearm and observing a white sedan fleeing the scene.
- Police probing gunfire at Jewish-owned bakery in Toronto as possible hate crime
Police are investigating gunfire at a Jewish-owned bakery in Toronto as a potential hate crime. Windows at another location of the same business were also smashed, and Sa'ar called for Canada to act amid a record-breaking wave of antisemitic attacks.
- ‘Far more than we need’: Trump denies US is running out of munitions in war against Iran
Trump denies the US is running out of munitions in the war against Iran. Police are investigating gunfire at a Jewish-owned bakery in Toronto as a possible hate crime. A Gaza representative praised the cabinet's decision to allow an international force into the Strip.
- Toronto mayor, local councillors look to ban surveillance pricing in city
Toronto mayor Olivia Chow and local councillors are pushing to ban surveillance pricing, a practice where businesses use consumer data to set variable prices. The mayor claims this practice could exploit residents facing high living costs.
- 'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies have only one true fix
Smoky skies in Toronto have increased scrutiny of government efforts to manage wildfires and forests. Scientists argue that the only realistic solution to the smoky skies is addressing climate change by reducing fossil fuel use.
- Photos: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Parts of North America
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has blanketed multiple North American cities, including Toronto, Minneapolis, New York City, and Washington D.C., causing poor air quality, health warnings, and event disruptions. The smoke, visible in skyviews and outdoor activities, prompted mask use, evacuations, and closures of areas like the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
- North Bay Village man accused of leading cops on high-speed, multi-island Mustang chase
Alexander Neil Lawrence, a Toronto-born man, led police on a high-speed multi-island chase in a Ford Mustang, evading officers by making erratic U-turns, running red lights, and reaching speeds of 75-85 mph before being arrested at a Shell gas station on Friday. He faces felony charges of fleeing and eluding and reckless driving, with no drugs found during a K-9 alert check.
- Photos of the Week: Tall Ships, Cool Catacombs, Bastille Day
The article highlights global events captured in photos, including wildfires in Toronto and Minnesota, a double rainbow in Tibet, Norway's World Cup exit, wildlife conservation efforts in Turkey, the Tour de France, an electric boat race in Monaco, a tall ship parade in Boston, and Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Additional scenes include a heatwave in Paris and agrivoltaic solar projects in China.
- Summer is smoke season now
Wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota and Canada has caused dangerously poor air quality in the Midwest and Northeast, with air quality alerts issued in cities like Toronto, New York, and Chicago. The article links the increased intensity and frequency of such fires to human-caused climate change and highlights the growing need for regions outside the West to prepare for 'smoke season.'
- Toronto's sense of safety was shaken after a deadly festival shooting. What can crime data tell us?
A deadly shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival has raised calls for increased safety measures, despite police data indicating that shootings are at their lowest level in five years.
- Canada fires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities
Smoke from over 800 fires in Canada has caused air quality alerts in the US, affecting cities like Toronto, New York, and regions in the US Midwest and Great Lakes.
- Canada Wildfires: See Photos of Smoke Shrouding NYC, Toronto and More Cities
Canada wildfires have caused smoke to shroud cities such as New York City and Toronto. The Manhattan skyline was visible from the Brooklyn Bridge on a hazy day.
- Canadian wildfires are shrouding US cities in smoke and yellow haze. See the eerie photos.
Canadian wildfires are producing thick smoke that has blanketed multiple U.S. and Canadian cities, including New York City, Toronto, Chicago, and Minneapolis, in a yellow haze. Air quality alerts have been issued in these regions due to unhealthy smoke levels, with Toronto's air quality ranked the worst in the world by IQAir.
- See what cities have the best (and worst) air quality right now
Deteriorating air quality from Canada’s wildfires has led to hazardous conditions in Michigan and parts of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., with Detroit having the worst air quality globally at an AQI of 724. The U.S. Air Quality Index categorizes AQI above 300 as hazardous, and IQAir’s rankings highlight cities with the highest and lowest AQIs today.
- Canada's air ranks as worst in the world due to wildfire smoke
Canada's air quality has worsened due to 835 active wildfires, including 112 out of control fires, causing hazardous conditions in Toronto. US officials are concerned about smog spreading to the northeastern US, potentially affecting the World Cup final in New Jersey.
- Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Toronto air quality to world's worst, reaches US
Toronto experienced some of the worst air quality globally due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario, which spread into the US and prompted health warnings.
- Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened
Toronto has the worst air quality on earth due to wildfire smoke, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India. The Monitor organization reported this ranking.
- Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange
Wildfire smoke caused skies to turn orange over Toronto and Ontario. The event was attributed to wildfire activity affecting the region.
- Toronto the orange: Wildfire smoke leaves city under dirty sky with no relief likely until Friday
Toronto is under an orange-level air quality warning due to wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario, causing a dirty sky and obscuring landmarks. Some residents are wearing masks to avoid inhaling fine particles from the smoke.
- Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations
Heavy smoke from over 100 wildfires in Canada and the U.S. Midwest and Northeast has prompted evacuations in Minnesota's wilderness areas, with rangers working to evacuate thousands of campers. Unhealthy air conditions and extreme heat have led to closures of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and rescue operations are underway to assist stranded campers.
- How to keep a soccer team alive in exile
Farkhunda Muhtaj, an Afghan-Canadian soccer player, has led efforts to sustain the Afghanistan women's national soccer team in exile after the Taliban banned women's sports in 2021. FIFA recently agreed to establish an official team, and Muhtaj has evacuated players, lobbied international bodies, and played for Calgary Wild in Canada.
- 2 dead in shooting at Toronto music festival, police searching for suspects
A shooting at the Salsa on St Clair festival in Toronto left two people dead and four others seriously injured. Police are searching for suspects, and the final day of the festival was cancelled. City Councillor Josh Matlow confirmed the investigation and event cancellation.
- Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival
At least two people are dead and four injured after a shooting at a Latin culture festival in Toronto. Police are investigating the incident and seeking suspects.
- Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival
At least two people are dead and four injured following a shooting at a Latin culture festival in Toronto. Police are investigating and searching for suspects.
- 2 killed in mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police say
Two people were killed and several injured in a mass shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival, with police recovering two firearms and identifying multiple suspects at large. The festival was canceled for its second day, and authorities emphasized the incident involved targeted gunfire that endangered crowds.
- Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4, police say
A shooting near Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival killed two men and wounded four people. Police recovered two firearms and confirmed the gunfire was an exchange between two individuals targeting each other, not an active shooter situation. No suspects were arrested by the time of a late-night news conference.
- At least 2 dead, multiple wounded in shooting at Toronto street festival
At least two people are dead and multiple others are wounded after a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, police say.