OTTAWA — The federal government is nearly doubling the amount of public donations it will match for Venezuelans still reeling from devastating earthquakes last month.

The Carney government announced last month it would match up to $4 million in donations from Canadians for Venezuelans needing food, shelter, medicine and clothing.

Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, announced today Canada is boosting that maximum to $7 million because the original matching limit was quickly reached.

His office says the earthquakes left thousands dead or missing and the funding, which

Toronto police say they are searching for three additional suspects after a teen was stabbed at the Taste of Lawrence festival earlier this month.

Two 16-year-old boys from Toronto have already been arrested in the alleged incident that occurred on Saturday, July 4.

Officers were called to the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Birchmount Road around 10:30 p.m.

According to investigators, a 17-year-old boy was at a street festival when he was approached by two suspects and 1

Toronto police are stepping up security measures for the 20th annual Big on Bloor Festival happening this weekend.

Officials say there will be a visible police presence throughout the area all weekend, including officers on foot and on bicycles, as well as members of its Neighbourhood Community Officer team.

“From a policing perspective, the event is fully staffed, and we are prepared,” TPS spokesperson Nadine Ramadan tells CityNews.

“We’re looking forward to a great weekend at Big on Bloor and to seeing residents and visitors

Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho is stepping down from cabinet, Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday.

The minister has been under fire for billing taxpayers more than $16,000 in Toronto hotel expenses since 2023.

“Earlier today, I accepted the resignation of Stan Cho from Cabinet, effective immediately. He has acknowledged and taken responsibility for his mistake. He will continue to serve the people of Willowdale as their Member of Provincial Parliament,” Ford said in a statement.

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A multi‑vehicle collision in Scarborough sent four people to hospital Friday morning and forced the closure of a major stretch of Hwy. 2A, Toronto police and paramedics say.

Emergency crews were called to Hwy. 2A and Meadowvale Road around 9:39 a.m. for reports of a crash involving multiple vehicles.

Police arrived to find significant damage and immediately shut down eastbound Hwy. 2A at Lawson Road, warning drivers to expect heavy delays and use alternate routes.

Toronto paramedics say two adults,

Peel Regional Police (PRP) have charged a 24‑year‑old Kitchener man in connection with two alleged scams involving counterfeit currency used to purchase precious metals from private sellers on online marketplaces.

The Fraud Bureau launched the investigation after two sellers reported being defrauded during arranged meetups for gold and silver sales.

Police say the first incident happened in January, when the accused contacted a seller through Facebook Marketplace and arranged to buy gold bars valued at roughly $8,500. The meetup took place at a residence