A shocking homicide investigation + Inside Prime Minister Mark Carney's rise to leadership
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Here's the latest on the arrest of a 13-year-old boy following a homicide in Durham and part two of a Star exclusive series reviewing Mark Carney's unexpected rise to leadership.
Also, raging wildfires in Manitoba have made their way to Saskatchewan. Here's what we know.
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Police arrested a 13-year-old boy after investigating a Durham homicide
The arrest followed a manhunt and request to shelter in place. Here's what we know.
'We pray for all involved,' family of Mario Bilich says as judge finds accused triple murderer mentally unfit to stand trial
A secret confession, chartered flights and strip searches: Behind the scenes of the girls-swarming saga after the killing of Kenneth Lee
Mark Carney was already 'Mr. Business' when Trump upended the race
With Carney as the front-runner, the Conservatives shifted their message. Here's what happened next.
Inside the 2025 election: How Mark Carney resurrected the Liberal party with Pierre Poilievre's help
The Star named Toronto's top influencers of 2025
These GTA creators are a representation of Toronto's culture. Find out who made the list.
The making of a list: Behind the scenes of the Toronto Star's top 24 influencers of 2024
Toronto's Top 24 of 2024
WHAT ELSE
Darrell Brown announces the five inductees into the CNE's inaugural food hall of fame in August 2024.
Richard Lautens/ Toronto Star File Photo
CNE fired its CEO and his wife. They call the harassment allegations against them 'unjust.'
One of the girls in the swarming case will learn whether she is guilty of murder this afternoon. Here's what we know.
Small businesses have been scrambling for alternatives during the Canada Post chaos. Here's what they've found.
Experts predict big challenges for this Chinese billionaire to execute her plan for 28 Hudson's Bay leases. Here's why.
A 'secret' memo revealed how Canada's refusal to join this missile system in 2005 hurt its reputation.
Andrew Phillips: Trump's attacks on Canada won't stop. Here's how to avoid his traps.
The Star's Ottawa bureau broke down the start of Carney's first term as an elected prime minister. Listen here.
This Toronto Grammy-nominated musician opened a sandwich shop. Take a look at what they're serving.
Gregor Chisholm: How the Blue Jays rotation plays with fire but rarely gets burned.
Doug Smith: Here's why Collin Murray-Boyles gets compared to Draymond Green but is a risk for Toronto.
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Edmonton Oilers pose for photos after winning Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Stars in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Dallas.
Julio Cortez/AP
DALLAS: The Edmonton Oilers will advance to the NHL Stanley Cup finals after a 6-3 win in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Stars. Here's how it all went down.
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