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Canadian police say a white van jumped a curb in northern Toronto, plowing into pedestrians — killing nine and injuring 16 others.

Toronto is known for its raccoons' aggressive ability to get into garbage cans. The city spent millions trying to fight the gray menace — with mixed results.

The World Health Organization cautions travelers to avoid China's Shanxi province, Beijing and Toronto, saying the regions are high-risk areas for the deadly respiratory disease called SARS. But Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman and other officials call the warning an overreaction. Hear NPR's Richard Knox.

The suspect in the Toronto van attack embraced a misogynist ideology. We’ll look at so-called "incels."

The World Health Organization lifts its warning against travel to Toronto, citing improved measures to stop the spread of SARS. But travel advisories remain in effect for Hong Kong and several provinces in China, where more than 150 people have died after contracting the disease. Hear NPR's Joanne Silberner and Laurie Garrett of Newsday.

The Centers for Disease Control issues a health alert for travelers visiting Toronto, where the deadly respiratory disease known as SARS has killed at least 14 and infected more than 300. The SARS outbreak is having a major impact on the local economy, 10 percent of which comes from international tourism. Hear NPR's Susan Stone.

Andrea Diamond has seen lots of squirrels in her backyard, but when she saw one wielding a blue paring knife, she had to do a double-take.

Toronto had its worst year for gun violence with more than 760 people shot. Addressing the upsurge is complicated by the fact that 75 percent of the weapons used are smuggled in from the U.S.

The Cleveland Indians’ president is leaving to take on a similar position with the Toronto Blue Jays. Mark Shapiro’s move caps off nearly a quarter…

The Indians shut out the Blue Jays 3-0 Wednesday in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. Cleveland will face either the Chicago Cubs or the Los Angeles Dodgers.