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On airToronto · Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 20 min
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- AScarborough Busway Opens, Cutting Commute TimesCBC Toronto
- AGeorge Brown College Halts New Jewellery Program Admissions for 2027-28CityNews Toronto
- AOntario's Protect Ontario tariff program has spent $140 million, minister saysGlobal News Toronto
- AOntario health‑care workers protest bike‑lane cuts in TorontoCBC Toronto
- AToronto police seize 15 guns, charge three in firearms trafficking probeGlobal News Toronto
- BMayoral hopefuls propose fare freezes and crackdown on TTC evasionCBC Toronto
- BPoll shows Olivia Chow ahead of Brad Bradford by nine points in Toronto mayoral raceCityNews Toronto
- BBrad Bradford vows to drop land transfer tax for sub‑$1.1 million homesCBC Toronto
- BPhoenix Concert Theatre to Relocate to Toronto’s West End in 2027CBC Toronto
- BMan killed when cement truck flips on Highway 401 rampCBC Toronto
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Scarborough Busway Opens, Cutting Commute Times
The TTC launched the Scarborough Busway on the former RT corridor, creating a dedicated bus lane to reduce commute times for Scarborough riders.
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Mayoral hopefuls push fare freeze, evasion crackdown
Mayoral candidates in Toronto propose extending fare freezes, refunding riders for delayed service, and tightening fare‑evasion enforcement as the municipal…
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Rush Star Geddy Lee Endorses Brad Bradford for Toronto Mayor
Geddy Lee endorsed Brad Bradford for mayor, saying Toronto requires fresh leadership as the election continues.
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George Brown College Suspends Jewellery Admissions for 2027-28
George Brown College will suspend new admissions to its jewellery programs for the 2027-28 cycle to restructure the curriculum, prompting concerns among…
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Poll Shows Olivia Chow Leads Brad Bradford by Nine Points
A recent Toronto poll shows Olivia Chow ahead of Brad Bradford by nine points, with 48% support versus 39%.
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Mayoral hopeful defends AI-driven voter outreach
A Toronto mayoral candidate defended using AI for voter outreach amid debate over its role in elections.
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Finance Minister Questioned Over $140 Million Protect Ontario Spending
Opposition MPPs questioned Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy about the $140 million spent by the Protect Ontario tariff program, asking for details on its…
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Brad Bradford pledges to scrap land tax for sub‑$1.1M homes
Brad Bradford promises to drop the land transfer tax for homes under $1.1 million if elected mayor in October 2026, noting the current citywide tax on all…
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Health‑care workers protest Ontario bike‑lane cuts in Toronto
Ontario health‑care workers gathered in downtown Toronto on September 29 to protest the province's plan to cut bike lanes on three major streets.
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Phoenix Concert Theatre to Move to Toronto West End in 2027
The Phoenix Concert Theatre will relocate to Toronto’s west end in 2027 after 35 years at its downtown site.
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Toronto Police seize 15 guns, charge three in trafficking probe
Toronto Police seized 15 guns and charged three suspects in an online firearms trafficking case, following a tip received in February 2026.
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Cement Truck Flip Kills Driver on Highway 401 Ramp
A cement truck rolled over on a Highway 401 ramp in Scarborough on September 29, killing its 57‑year‑old driver. Police said the driver died in the accident.
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