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Toronto · Friday, October 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AOntario removes bike lanes on 1.2‑km of Bloor Street West in EtobicokeCityNews Toronto
- AQuebec Farmers Oppose Proposed Toronto‑Quebec City High‑Speed RailGlobal News Canada
- AElections Ontario says it’s working to make voting accessibleCBC Toronto
- ACondo owners rally at Queen's Park demanding board reformsCBC Toronto
- AToronto municipal election records 46% voter turnoutCBC Toronto
- BIncumbent Olivia Chow Re‑Elected as Toronto Mayor, Fringe Candidate ThirdCBC Toronto
- BFour Hospitalized After Shooting in North York HomeCBC Toronto
- BBank of Canada rate hike adds pressure to Toronto housing marketCBC Toronto
- BOntario budget shows $16.9 billion deficit, U.S. tariffs citedCBC Toronto
- BOntario minister reverses plan, lets trustees be sworn in at supervised boardsCBC Toronto
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0:27Bicycle Lanes Vanish On Bloor
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Ontario Removes Bike Lanes on Bloor Street West
Ontario removed bike lanes on a 1.2‑km segment of Bloor Street West in Etobicoke on October 30, citing a need to reduce traffic congestion.

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Olivia Chow Wins Re‑Election, Fringe Candidate Third
Olivia Chow secured a second term as Toronto mayor, while fringe candidate Braeden Chow placed third with thousands of votes, prompting concerns about voter…

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Traffic Agent Killed in East York Dump‑Truck Crash
A Toronto traffic agent was killed in a dump‑truck collision in East York on Oct. 29, 2026 while performing road‑safety duties.

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Quebec Farmers Oppose Toronto-Quebec City High-Speed Rail
Farmers east of Montreal are opposing a planned Toronto‑Quebec City high‑speed rail, fearing it will split their land and threaten their livelihoods.

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Four Hospitalized After Shooting in North York Home
A home invasion and shooting on October 29 in North York injured three people, hospitalizing four, including two in life‑threatening condition, prompting a…

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Halton Sergeant Charged After Stolen Hummer Crash in Mississauga
A Halton police sergeant was charged after a 2025 chase of a stolen Hummer ended in a crash with a tractor‑trailer in Mississauga, as determined by the Ontario…

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Elections Ontario Works to Ensure Accessible Voting
Elections Ontario informed the tribunal it is taking steps to make voting accessible for disabled voters without compromising ballot secrecy or security.

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Bank of Canada rate hike pressures Toronto housing market
The Bank of Canada raised its key rate on Oct. 29 and signaled possible further hikes, prompting experts to forecast a slowdown in GTA housing demand. The move…

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Condo Owners Rally at Queen's Park for Board Reform
Condo owners held a rally at Queen's Park on October 30, 2026, seeking legislative reforms to protect residents, highlighting that about 1.9 million Ontarians…

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Ontario Mini-Budget Shows $16.9 B Deficit, Cites U.S. Tariffs
Ontario's mini‑budget reveals a $16.9 billion deficit, attributes part of it to U.S. tariffs and pushes back its balanced‑budget deadline.

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Toronto Municipal Election Sees 46% Voter Turnout
Official data shows a 46% voter turnout in Toronto's 2026 municipal election, as released by the city clerk's office.

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Ontario Minister Allows Trustees to Swear In at Supervised Boards
The education minister reversed a plan to postpone trustee swearing‑ins, allowing them to be sworn in at supervised boards to avoid possible code‑of‑conduct…
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