Girls' Swarming Incident Unveils Further Details + Reevaluating Toronto's Condo Selling Framework

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Wanna know something heartwarming? Mstari, the endangered Masai giraffe at the Toronto Zoo, is expecting her third little one! So, just how long does a giraffe pregnancy last?

The latest on the developments in the girls swarming case, and why a developer thinks Toronto needs to resemble other cities by selling condos after construction.

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All the juicy details about the girls swarming case

A confession under wraps. Strip searches. Here's what you can now learn about the case.

The final girl in the swarming death of Kenneth Lee has pleaded guilty
Routine strip searches of kids in detention have been raising concerns

Urban Development: Sell like the rest of the world!

In other cities, developers sell units post-construction. Should Toronto do the same?

The Condo Catch: How investors have affected Toronto's condo market
A condo investor is being sued for $860,000 after not following through with a purchase
Restoring life to these historic Toronto apartments that were deserted due to a sinkhole, fire, and sewage issues

TMU's Medical School: Climbing the Mountain

Getting into TMU's inaugural MD class ain't a walk in the park. Here's what it takes.

TMU's president clarifies that their medical school diversity targets weren't a quota

WHAT ELSE

A woman ended up in an ambulance after a night out, courtesy of an allergic reaction. Here's what we discovered.
A brutal killing at a nearby restaurant shines a light on the Hells Angels' evolving business model.
A Toronto cop's misconduct case regarding offensive Facebook posts ended without a hearing.
The clothing-optional beach in Toronto will soon have more space from motorized boats and jet skis.
Pope Leo XIV called for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in his Mother's Day blessing.
Donald Trump defended the possibility of Qatar gifting him a plane for Air Force One.
For Air Miles CEO Shawn Stewart, the loyalty card's comeback is a story of redemption.
A Canadian filmmaker voices his opinion on how Trump's tariffs could impact the booming film industry.
The power of AI helps Candy Crush players conquer their toughest puzzles.
When it comes to your toilet lid, the debate over up or down rages on.

POV

The Maple Leafs didn't just lose two games in Florida, they let the Panthers recover their game.

CLOSING IN

DOMINICO FIELD: Ayami Sato celebrates after recording a strikeout in the second inning. The 35-year-old Japanese pitcher made her debut with the Intercounty Baseball League's Toronto Maple Leafs yesterday afternoon. Hayden Godfrey has more on the historic day.

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Discussions about the lengths of giraffe pregnancies are piquing interest, following the announcement that Mstari, the Masai giraffe at the Toronto Zoo, is expecting her third calf.
In the ongoing girls swarming case, the final girl has pleaded guilty, and routine strip searches of kids in detention have raised concerns.
There are debates about whether Toronto should follow other cities' examples and sell condos after construction, like the developer who believes it's necessary.
Entrance into TMU's medical school is highly competitive, and the school's president has clarified that their diversity targets are not quotas.
A controversial case involving an allergic reaction, a brutal killing at a restaurant, and a Toronto cop's misconduct case regarding offensive Facebook posts have come to light recently.
The power of AI is being leveraged to help Candy Crush players conquer difficult levels, and the debate over whether the toilet lid should be up or down continues. Additionally, a Canadian filmmaker shares his opinion on how Trump's tariffs may affect the booming film industry.