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On airToronto · Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AToronto election sees highest voter turnout in over a decadeCityNews Toronto
- ABrad Bradford's loss raises doubts about council oppositionCBC Toronto
- AToronto Street Turns Into Giant Skeleton Display for HalloweenCBC Toronto
- ADriver Charged After Three‑Vehicle Crash in ScarboroughCityNews Toronto
- AUniversity of Guelph scientist spearheads effort to restore frosted elfin butterfly in Norfolk CountyCityNews Toronto
- BToronto judge weighs alternative sentence for cocaine smuggler to protect 7‑year‑old sonCBC Toronto
- BDrake backs veteran rapper K‑os with major financial supportCityNews Toronto
- BOntario removes bike lanes on 1.2 km of Bloor Street WestCBC Toronto
- BToronto officer Timothy Barnhardt denied bail againCBC Toronto
- BPolice arrest dump truck driver after fatal collision with Toronto traffic agentCBC Toronto
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Toronto Election Records Highest Turnout in Over a Decade
The October 26 municipal election saw Toronto’s voter turnout exceed the provincial average, marking the city’s highest participation in over a decade, driven…
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Toronto judge weighs alternative sentence for cocaine smuggler to protect 7‑year‑old son
A Toronto judge is weighing prison versus an alternative sentence for a father convicted of importing cocaine, concerned that jail would orphan his…
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Backstreet Boys Fans Ask Refunds After Obstructed Seat Reassignment
Backstreet Boys fans in Toronto are requesting refunds after Live Nation reassigned them to cheaper seats that still have obstructed views.
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Brad Bradford's Defeat Leaves Council Opposition Uncertain
Brad Bradford’s council defeat leaves uncertainty about who will oppose Mayor Olivia Chow’s agenda.
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Drake invests heavily in veteran rapper K‑os
Drake is providing major financial backing to K‑os for upcoming music projects, recognizing K‑os’s early influence on his own career.
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U.S. 50% Tariff on Canadian Art Hits Ontario Galleries
A 50 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian-made artwork was introduced on August 22, 2026, prompting Ontario galleries to seek ways to survive as part of wider trade…
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Ontario Removes Bike Lanes on Bloor Street West
The province finished taking away bike lanes on a 1.2‑km section of Bloor Street West on Oct. 30, 2026, continuing a broader effort to strip bike lanes from…
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Driver Charged Over Impaired Driving in Scarborough Three‑Vehicle Crash
A driver was charged with impaired driving after a three‑vehicle crash in Scarborough on Oct. 31, 2026.
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Toronto officer denied bail for third time
A Toronto police constable was denied bail for a third time on Oct. 30, 2026, as the Project South probe into police corruption continues.
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University of Guelph scientist leads butterfly restoration in Norfolk
A University of Guelph scientist is leading a project to bring back the frosted elfin butterfly to Norfolk County, where the species has vanished.
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Dump Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal Collision with Traffic Agent
A 33‑year‑old dump‑truck driver from Brampton was arrested and charged after a collision on a Toronto street killed a traffic agent on Oct. 29, 2026.
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