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VIA Rail to End Service at Guildwood, Malton Stations
VIA Rail will stop serving Guildwood and Malton stations on Oct. 25, 2026, saying the stops are too near Union Station and already covered by GO Transit.…
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Hudson Williams and Michelle Yeoh Highlight New Projects at TIFF
Hudson Williams and Michelle Yeoh promoted their upcoming projects at the opening of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, which features nearly 300…
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Crown Drops Charge Against Toronto Man Linked to Pearson Gold Heist
Crown prosecutors withdrew the charge against a Toronto man previously accused of involvement in the 2023 multimillion‑dollar gold robbery at Pearson…
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Soulpepper Theatre Executive Director Announces Resignation
Soulpepper Theatre Company's executive director announced a resignation on September 17, 2026, citing a remarkable contribution, marking another leadership…
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Ontario Officer Charged Over Plot for Illegal Cannabis Shops, Massage Parlors
An Ontario police officer was charged on September 17, 2026 for planning illegal cannabis dispensaries and erotic massage parlors in Toronto, a development…
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TTC to Adjust King Street West Streetcars for 10‑Month Project
The TTC will modify streetcar service on King Street West for ten months from September 2026 to July 2027 to accommodate major infrastructure upgrades, with…
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Montreal Man Pleads Guilty to 2024 Toronto Shooting
A 20‑year‑old man from Montreal pleaded guilty to manslaughter on September 16, 2026, for a 2024 shooting death that occurred in Toronto’s west end, concluding…
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16-Year-Old Charged with First-Degree Murder in North York Teen Death
A 16‑year‑old male was arrested and charged with first‑degree murder after a teen was killed at the Jane Street and Finch Avenue West intersection in North…
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Toronto Students Protest Ontario School Funding Plan
Students from Rosedale Heights School of the Arts protested on September 16, 2026, claiming Ontario’s revised school funding formula harms their institution.…
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Toronto Man Builds Micro‑Shelter Village in Scarborough
A Toronto resident is expanding his tiny‑home project by creating a micro‑shelter village in Scarborough to provide shelter for people in need, building on…
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TTC Streetcar Service on King Street West Adjusted for 10‑Month Project
The TTC will alter streetcar service on King Street West from September 2026 to June 2027 for a ten‑month infrastructure upgrade, affecting a key downtown…
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Crown Drops Charge Against Toronto Man Linked to 2023 Pearson Gold Heist
Crown prosecutors withdrew a criminal charge on September 16, 2026, against a Toronto man previously linked to the 2023 multimillion‑dollar gold theft at…
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Canada Faces Brief 911 Outages Thursday Morning
Intermittent 911 outages affected multiple Canadian cities on Thursday morning, prompting police services to advise the public to use non‑emergency numbers…
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Toronto constable charged for selling police data
Constable Timothy Barnhardt was charged for selling police database information to a civilian, knowing it could enable serious violence and showing…
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Toronto gas prices to dip nine cents per litre Friday
Gasoline prices in Toronto and the GTA are forecast to drop nine cents per litre to about 180.9 cents per litre at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026,…
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Ford's Stance Influences Toronto Mayoral Contest
Doug Ford's lack of endorsement is prompting Toronto mayoral candidates to adjust their platforms around the province's funding role, making the…
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Over 1,000 Protest Toronto Investment Summit, Two Arrested
More than a thousand protesters gathered in downtown Toronto on September 14 to oppose Prime Minister Mark Carney’s investment summit, leading to two arrests…
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Ontario Towns Debate Regulation of AI Data Centres
Ontario municipalities are debating regulatory approaches for large, power‑intensive AI data centres as the rapid growth of AI services drives increased…
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Candidates Spar Over Transit and Safety at First Toronto Debate
Three mayoral candidates debated public transit and safety at Toronto’s first mayoral debate on September 14, 2026, marking the initial public forum in the…
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Independent Cinema Group Calls for End to Film Studio Restrictions
An independent Canadian cinema association in Toronto urged major film studios to stop a practice that limits small theatres from programming Canadian movies,…
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Neil Peart Documentary Premieres at TIFF
A documentary on Neil Peart’s life and legacy premiered on September 16 at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking its world debut on day seven of the…
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Ontario Misses $10‑Day Child‑Care Goal as Toronto Waitlists Rise
Ontario has not yet achieved its $10‑a‑day child‑care fee target, and Toronto waitlists are growing, prompting parents and a child‑care advocate to demand…
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Toronto Gas Prices Rise Thursday, Diesel Up 11 Cents
Gasoline in Toronto and the GTA will rise to 189.9 cents per litre on Thursday, a six‑cent increase, while diesel climbs 11 cents, amid continued regional…
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Police Attend Late-Night Fire at Scarborough Commercial Building
Toronto Police responded to a late‑night fire at a commercial building on St. Clair Avenue East and Kennedy Road in Scarborough on September 15, 2026, securing…