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Mother Establishes Foundation to Honor Fallen Toronto Officer
A mother in Toronto has created a foundation to commemorate her son, a police officer who was killed while serving, establishing a lasting tribute to his service.
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Ontario Premier says talk with Trump got heated
Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CNN his recent conversation with President Donald Trump became personal and heated, urging a calmer tone after a contentious…
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Toronto Police Arrest Male Suspect in 2022 Homicide
Toronto police arrested a male suspect on August 25, 2026, in connection with a homicide from a November 2022 shooting at Midland and Passmore Avenues. The…
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Third suspect arrested in 2022 Etobicoke shooting
Toronto police arrested a third suspect on August 25, 2026, in the 2022 Etobicoke shooting that killed two men and injured a woman, bringing the total number…
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CAMH and LOFT Launch 40‑Bed Transitional Care Hub in North York
CAMH and LOFT are converting the Champagne Centre in North York into a 40‑bed, 20,000‑square‑foot transitional‑care hub to help patients move from hospital…
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Toronto Firms Brace for US Tariffs and Canadian Counter‑measures
Toronto businesses are assessing the impact of newly announced U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada’s immediate counter‑tariff response, both announced on…
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Police seize AR‑15, arrest eight in east‑end operation
Toronto police seized a loaded AR‑15 rifle, master keys and programming devices while arresting eight suspects, including four youths and three girls, during a…
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Ontario Court Allows Removal of 19 km Toronto Bike Lanes
The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that the province can remove about 19 km of protected bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue,…
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Police Respond to Shots Fired at East York Apartment Building
Toronto police investigated a gunfire incident at a high‑rise apartment building in East York after neighbors heard shots and found shattered lobby glass.
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TTC Cooling Tower Linked to Legionnaires' Outbreak, Health Officials Say
Toronto Public Health confirmed that a TTC cooling tower released Legionella bacteria into the air, causing six confirmed cases of legionnaires' disease in…
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Toronto Tightens Tree Removal Rules Effective Sept. 1
Toronto’s new bylaws, effective Sept. 1, 2026, impose stricter requirements on property owners for removing protected trees, with additional changes planned…
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Five Ontario Towns Still Await Greenbelt Reimbursements
Five Ontario municipalities are still waiting for the provincial government to repay expenses incurred during the Greenbelt scandal, despite a promise from…
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Ontario Youth Distress Drops Since Pandemic, Still Above 2016 Levels
A Centre for Addiction and Mental Health survey finds Ontario youth distress has decreased since the pandemic’s peak but stays well above levels from ten years…
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Ontario Watchdog Investigates Death of 64‑Year‑Old in Police Custody
The Special Investigations Unit is probing the death of a 64‑year‑old man who died while in Toronto police custody after allegedly driving through a west‑end…
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One‑Third of Ontario Children Face Food Insecurity, Report Shows
A 2026 Breakfast Club of Canada report finds that one‑third of Ontario children live in food‑insecure homes, leading many to arrive at school hungry. The data…
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SIU Exonerates Toronto Officer in Etobicoke Crash
The Ontario SIU cleared a Toronto police officer of misconduct after his cruiser hit a car in Etobicoke on August 24, injuring an 18-year-old man.
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OPP Warns Ontarians of Phone Scams Using Fake Police Numbers
The OPP has warned Ontarians that scammers are impersonating police officers and using spoofed OPP numbers to deceive residents. The police advise verification…
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Ontario Students Face Debt After OSAP Grant Cuts
Ontario's OSAP grant reductions, announced by Premier Doug Ford in 2026, are causing students to worry about increased debt and reconsider their study plans.…
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Tree Falls on Dundas Street, Blocking Traffic in Moss Park
A large tree fell onto Dundas Street East near Sherbourne Street in Toronto’s Moss Park on August 24, blocking traffic and prompting city crews to clear the…
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Tweedy and Finneas to Honor Feist at Hall of Fame Induction
Jeff Tweedy and Finneas will present a tribute to Leslie Feist at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto on August 25, 2026,…
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Construction Begins on 74‑Unit Public Housing Near Trinity Bellwoods Park
Construction began on August 24, 2026, for a 74‑unit public housing project beside Trinity Bellwoods Park, with Mayor Olivia Chow and federal officials in…
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Cyclist Hit by Open Tow Truck Door on Bloor Street
A cyclist was seriously injured after a tow truck door opened into his path at Bloor Street West and Church Street just before 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, prompting…
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Premier Doug Ford Yet to Answer Call for US Alcohol Restock
Premier Doug Ford has not replied to a request to restock U.S. alcohol in LCBO stores, leaving Ontario shoppers without American beverages for over a year.
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Councillor Dianne Saxe Moves to Contest Open Toronto Ward
Dianne Saxe withdrew from a planned race against Mike Layton on August 21, opting instead to run in a vacant Toronto council ward, reshaping both contests.