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Toronto · Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AGTA Police Suspend Crime Stoppers After Data BreachCBC Toronto
- AToronto police seek mother accused of taking three children after supervised visitGlobal News Toronto
- AToronto City Hall weddings for 2027 delayed by provider disputeCBC Toronto
- APoll shows Olivia Chow ahead of Brad Bradford in Toronto mayoral raceGlobal News Toronto
- ALawyers and activists lodge Competition Bureau complaint over Israeli real estate promotions in Toronto, MontrealCBC Toronto
- BCBC explains mayoral duties ahead of Toronto electionCBC Toronto
- BToronto mayoral hopefuls boost social‑media ad budgets as race tightensCBC Toronto
- BOntario voters increasingly rely on AI chatbots for 2026 municipal election infoGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario government proposes digital version of Photo Card IDCBC Toronto
- BUS Cuts Tariffs on 22 Canadian Goods, Adds 100 New ItemsGlobal News Canada
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GTA Police Suspend Crime Stoppers Program After Data Breach
GTA police have stopped using Crime Stoppers after a major data breach revealed program details, prompting security concerns from law enforcement experts.
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CBC Details Government Roles Ahead of Toronto Election
CBC released a segment outlining the responsibilities of municipal, provincial and federal governments for Toronto voters ahead of the Oct. 26, 2026 election.
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Mayor Olivia Chow Highlights Affordable Housing, City‑Wide Lunch Plan
Olivia Chow presented her campaign focus on affordable housing and a city‑wide lunch plan, aiming to ease living costs for residents as she runs for…
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Police hunt mother accused of taking three children after supervised visit
Toronto police are looking for a mother accused of abducting her three children after a supervised visit, prompting a criminal investigation.
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Mayoral Candidates Raise Social‑Media Ad Spend as Race Tightens
Toronto mayoral candidates are boosting social‑media ad budgets in October 2026 as the election race tightens, aiming to reach undecided voters ahead of the…
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Inquest into 2020 Peel police shooting set for Nov. 12
A judicial inquest into a 2020 Peel Regional Police shooting will be held on November 12, 2026 to review the incident.
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City Hall Weddings for 2027 Delayed Over Provider Dispute
Planned 2027 civil marriages at Toronto City Hall are on hold due to a construction‑related dispute with the third‑party wedding provider.
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Ontario Voters Use AI Chatbots Despite Quebec Errors
Ontario voters are using AI chatbots for municipal election information, while a Quebec study found about 40% of chatbot users received inaccurate answers,…
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Poll Shows Olivia Chow Leads Over Brad Bradford
A new poll released on October 23 indicates Olivia Chow leads Brad Bradford in Toronto’s mayoral race.
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Ontario proposes digital version of Photo Card ID
Ontario's ministry announced plans for a digital Photo Card to serve residents lacking a driver’s licence.
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Lawyers and activists file Competition Bureau complaint over Israeli real‑estate promos
Lawyers and civil society members filed a Competition Bureau complaint on Oct. 23, alleging Israeli real‑estate events in Toronto and Montreal sold illegal…
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US Removes Tariffs on 22 Canadian Goods, Adds 100 Items
On October 23, the White House said the U.S. will drop the 50% tariff on 22 Canadian goods and add 100 new products to its tariff list, revising earlier high…
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