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Toronto · Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AWatermain Break Creates Sinkhole on Kennedy Road in ScarboroughCityNews Toronto
- AToronto cyclists halt bike‑lane removal in EtobicokeCBC Toronto
- AToronto police to brief media on military abduction caseCityNews Toronto
- APoll shows 65% approve Toronto police chief, 73% back officersCityNews Toronto
- AKey Witness to Continue Testimony in Pearson Gold Heist TrialGlobal News Toronto
- BCyclists petition Supreme Court over Ontario bike lane cutsCBC Toronto
- BOntario to Shield Vast Northern Boreal Forest From DevelopmentGlobal News Toronto
- BEighteen Candidates Vie for Open Ward 14 Council SeatCBC Toronto
- BAdvance voting in Toronto hits 222,000, up 72% from 2023CBC Toronto
- BTwo Men Charged After Fatal Scarborough CollisionCBC Toronto
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Watermain Break Creates Sinkhole on Kennedy Road
A watermain break on Kennedy Road near McNicoll Avenue created a sinkhole, closing the road and prompting traffic delays and bus detours, with police and the…
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Cyclists Ask Supreme Court to Review Ontario Bike Lane Cuts
Cycle Toronto and co‑applicants have asked the Supreme Court to hear an appeal against Ontario's plan to remove 19 km of bike lanes on three arterial roads in…
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TTC Subway Delays Rise, Disorderly Riders Lead Causes
Subway delays in Toronto have grown since 2018, with disorderly riders now identified as the main cause.
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Cyclists Block Bike‑Lane Removal in Etobicoke
Cyclists stopped the province from starting construction to remove the Etobicoke section of the Bloor Street West bike lane on October 14, 2026.
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Ontario Protects Vast Northern Boreal Forest From Development
Ontario will protect a vast northern boreal forest area larger than Toronto to stop industrial development, preserving critical habitat and carbon storage.
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Toronto Teen Completes 500‑km Walk, Raises $60,000 for Youth
A Toronto teen completed a 500‑km walk on Oct. 12, raising over $60,000 for Covenant House’s at‑risk youth programs, concluding a five‑year Thanksgiving…
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Toronto Police to Brief Media on Military Abduction Probe
Toronto Police will update media on an investigation into the alleged abduction of Canadian Armed Forces members, with limited details released so far.
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Eighteen Candidates Compete for Open Ward 14 Seat
A dozen and a half candidates are vying for the Ward 14 council seat after Paula Fletcher announced she will not seek re‑election, creating an open race in…
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Poll Shows Strong Approval for Toronto Police Chief and Officers
A Canada Pulse Insights poll for CityNews Toronto finds 65% approval for Chief Myron Demkiw and 73% for front-line officers, with overall police approval at…
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Advance voting in Toronto reaches 222,000, up 72%
Toronto’s advance voting in the 2026 municipal election attracted 222,000 voters, a 72% rise from 2023, during the Oct. 6‑11 early‑voting period.
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Key Witness to Resume Testimony in Pearson Gold Heist Trial
A sentenced participant will resume testimony at the trial of another suspect in the Pearson Airport gold robbery, which previously led to a prison sentence…
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Two Men Charged Over Fatal Scarborough Collision
Two men were charged by Toronto police after a fatal collision in Scarborough on October 11, 2026, which caused one death.
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