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Was Rob Ford underestimated? 'A big resounding yes' - Toronto Star
The Star canvassed political backrooms (with many speaking off the record) and found enormous frustration over Ford. One insider said he and his colleagues ...
Most Toronto police recruits not from Toronto - Toronto Star
One Toronto constable, who asked not to be named, said he believed the city's diversity can make local recruiting difficult because many immigrants come ...
Fehr willing to run NHLPA: report - Toronto Star
The Post termed the league's stance as an “ultimatum,” but a source close to the talks termed the league's position as simply a negotiation. ...
The luxury of a personal stylist, only a click away - Toronto Star
... and declined to give his name, for fear of getting an earful of mocking commentary from colleagues who wear their dowdiness like a badge of brilliance. ...
RCMP accused of watching female inmates - Toronto Star
A justice official in Kamloops Monday told the Toronto Star on the condition of anonymity that there is also the possibility of a charge of aggravated ...
RCMP probed after sex in cellblock incident - Toronto Star
A justice official in Kamloops Monday told the Toronto Star on the condition of anonymity that there is also the possibility of a charge of aggravated ...
Uncovering truth about sex in cellblock incident - Toronto Star
A justice official in Kamloops Monday told the Toronto Star on the condition of anonymity that there is also the possibility of a charge of aggravated ...
Man fatally shot by police may have had emotional problems, friend says - Toronto Star
“They're nice people, but a lot of folks here like their privacy and keep to themselves,” said a resident who did not want to be identified. ...
Man shot dead by police - Toronto Star
A woman who did not wish to be identified said she heard the incident take place behind her apartment, and rushed outside when she heard police scream, ...
In wake of terror charges, spotlight turns on Montreal mosque - Toronto Star
One young worshipper, who asked to remain anonymous, said the two were as close as anyone their age in the league and the mosque. “They're talking about a ...
Ottawa to match individual donations to Pakistan flood relief - Toronto Star
12 to Canadian registered charities to assist the Pakistan relief efforts, Canada will contribute one dollar to the fund, a government official said ...
Clemens to be indicted for perjury: report - Toronto Star
... false statements to the US Congress during an investigation into doping, The New York Times said on Thursday, citing two people briefed on the matter. ...
Stephen Harper denounces EU seal product ban - Toronto Star
The bureaucrats, who spoke on background, said even if Canada succeeded in persuading a panel that the ban breaks the rules, it could take more than three ...
Condo near Yorkville to remain 29 storeys - Toronto Star
When the Star reached the Nicholas Presentation Centre on Thursday, an employee who refused to give his name said several units in the proposed six storeys ...
Rogue Hells Angel gunned down in Vancouver - Toronto Star
“It was a matter of time,” said a neighbour who did not wish to be identified as she described the scene outside a red house studded with security cameras ...
Community, family mourn on anniversary of fatal police shooting - Toronto Star
"They set up a basketball team and come to play," said the man who wouldn't give his name. "But it's five police who are playing. ...
Community, family mourn on 2nd anniversary of fatal police shooting - Toronto Star
"They set up a basketball team and come to play," said the man who wouldn't give his name. "But it's five police who are playing. ...
Conservative national caucus to plot fall strategy - Toronto Star
“It's all chickens--- stuff,” said the source, who was speaking on background. He insisted Canadians are content with Prime Minister Stephen Harper's ...
Harper unlikely to dump RCMP boss, source says - Toronto Star
“There were ways, through the department, through PCO (Privy Council Office)” for the Mounties to have made their point, the source said. ...
Ford went face-to-face with former player - Toronto Star
Two witnesses quoted in the original Star story, both of whom asked not to be named, reported accounts of Ford manhandling Gordon. Three others on the field ...
Government concerned that massive document leak could endanger Canadian soldiers - Toronto Star
A senior military official, who spoke on background Monday, said they're studying the leaked records to verify their authenticity and to see if Ottawa was ...
In St. Catharines, it's silence for the lambs - Toronto Star
Says another priest, who asked to remain anonymous: “What is our (protocol)? I've never seen anything in print.” The first Catholic church in the Niagara ...
Controversy dogs fighter jet contract - Toronto Star
But a senior government official said the advances in engine technology in the last 30 years gives him peace of mind that missions over the Arctic and ...
Farmers take aim at Liberals on solar subsidy cut - Toronto Star
“We're getting a lot of calls and they take a lot of time to deal with,” said one rural MPP who spoke on condition of anonymity, noting it takes 20 to 25 ...
K'naan wants apology from South African paper after report calls him 'difficult' - Toronto Star
The Times newspaper in Johannesburg published a report late Sunday night citing an anonymous source who said that K'naan has been a handful for organizers. ...