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Human‑Induced Climate Change Doubles Wildfire Risk in NT and Ontario
A rapid analysis finds human‑induced climate change has roughly doubled the likelihood of wildfires in Canada’s Northwest Territories and Ontario, reinforcing…
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Toronto July Home Sales Slip 0.9% Year‑Over‑Year
July 2026 saw 5,995 homes sold in the Greater Toronto Area, a 0.9% year‑over‑year decline but a 3.2% rise from June, while average prices fell.
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OPP seeks driver after pedestrian critically injured on Brampton off‑ramp
On August 6, 2026, a pedestrian was critically injured after being struck on the Highway 410 off‑ramp in Brampton. The Ontario Provincial Police are searching…
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Marineland Begins Final Phase After Drawing Millions
Marineland in Ontario is ending operations after decades of drawing millions of visitors with its marine mammal attractions, including the world’s largest…
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Laval Police Confiscate Millions in Assets and Drugs from Crime Ring
Laval police seized multi‑million‑dollar assets and illegal drugs after a months‑long probe into an organized crime group, aiming to cripple its operations.
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Visa Data Shows Spending Spike in Toronto, Vancouver During World Cup
Visa data indicates that consumer spending increased in Toronto and Vancouver on World Cup match days in June and July 2026, reflecting the economic boost from…
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One Person Killed in Toronto Apartment Cooking Fire
A cooking fire in a Toronto apartment on August 4, 2026 killed one resident. Fire crews and paramedics arrived quickly, extinguished the blaze, and pronounced…
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Two Women Killed After Crash with Stopped Truck on Hwy 401
Two Greater Toronto Area women died when their car hit a tractor‑trailer parked on the shoulder of Highway 401 near Gananoque on August 3, prompting an OPP…
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Ford May Call Byelections in Three Ontario Ridings Today
Premier Doug Ford may call byelections today for three Ontario ridings, including the Scarborough Southwest seat vacant since February, under provincial law…
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Toronto Fire Chief Alerts Public to Rise in Lithium‑Battery Fires
Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop warned residents of a rise in lithium‑ion battery fires after two such incidents occurred within 24 hours, urging safe handling…
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Four Injured, Including Two Children, in Downtown Toronto High‑Rise Fire
A fire in a downtown Toronto apartment tower on August 4 injured four people, including two children, who were taken to hospital. Police and emergency crews…
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St. Catharines Declares Emergency After Severe Rainfall
St. Catharines declared a state of emergency on August 2, 2026, after three severe rain events caused flooding and damage. City officials have activated…
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Two‑Alarm Fire at Toronto Shelter Hotel Prompts Battery Probe
A two‑alarm fire erupted at a municipal shelter in a former hotel on Islington Avenue in Etobicoke early on August 5, 2026, and burned lithium‑ion batteries…
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SickKids Doctors Warn Surge in Serious Kids E‑Scooter Injuries
SickKids doctors report a dramatic rise in serious e‑scooter injuries among Toronto children, with many cases needing surgery, intensive care or rehabilitation.
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Ontario SMRs Turn to Foreign Uranium Supply
Ontario’s new small modular reactors, along with plans in other provinces, will use uranium processed abroad, ending the long‑standing domestic fuel supply…
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Toronto Native Evan Gold Named GM of Hamilton Hammers
Evan Gold, a Toronto native, was appointed general manager of the Hamilton Hammers, the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, on August 3, 2026, to oversee…
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29-Year-Old Man Killed in Downsview Park Parking Lot Crash
A 29‑year‑old man was fatally struck by a pickup truck in the parking lot of Downsview Park on August 1, 2026. Toronto Police are investigating the incident.
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Two GTA Women Killed After Crash With Parked Truck on Hwy 401
Two Greater Toronto Area women died after their car hit a parked tractor‑trailer on Highway 401 near Gananoque on August 3, 2026, prompting an OPP…
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New Dovercourt Multiplexes Reduce Street Parking for Residents
New multiplexes in Toronto's Dovercourt neighbourhood are reducing street parking for residents, highlighting tensions between the city's high‑density housing…
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Four Injured Including Two Children After Downtown High‑Rise Fire
A fire in a downtown Toronto high‑rise apartment unit early Thursday injured four people, including two children, prompting a swift police and fire response.…
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Blue Jays Trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs for Two Prospects
The Toronto Blue Jays traded veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs on August 2, 2026, receiving outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty…
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Blue Jays Acquire Two Starters, Trade Varsho, Hoffman at Deadline
The Blue Jays added starting pitchers Jose Soriano and Spencer Arrighetti while trading outfielder Daulton Varsho and reliever Jeff Hoffman, a move GM Ross…
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Toronto Police Search for Male Suspect in Nightclub Assault
Toronto police are seeking a male suspect linked to an alleged assault at a nightclub on Queen Street West and Peter Street during the early morning of June…
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Maple Leafs Name Andy O'Brien VP of Sport Performance
The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Andy O'Brien as vice‑president of sport performance, tasking him with overseeing player performance and training across…