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One Dead After Apartment Fire in Scarborough
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Quarter of Southwestern Ontario Households Face Food Insecurity, Health Units Warn
Health units and Ontario Works warned that 25 percent of southwestern Ontario households now face food insecurity, with single adults on Ontario Works…
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Halton Police File 85 Charges in Largest Trafficking Case
A ten‑month investigation led Halton police to charge nine suspects with 85 offences and seize luxury assets, marking the largest human‑trafficking prosecution…
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Toronto FC signs German midfielder Niklas Dorsch
Toronto FC has signed German midfielder Niklas Dorsch to a contract lasting through the 2030-31 MLS season, adding the former Bundesliga player to its roster…
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Toronto Council Requests Provincial Transfer of Former Science Centre
Toronto city councillors have asked the Ontario government to transfer the former Science Centre building to the city, citing its vacancy and unmet community…
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Ontario Rethinks High‑Speed Rail After Federal Jet Plan Rejection
After Ottawa rejected a plan to allow commercial jets at Billy Bishop Airport, Ontario’s government is reevaluating its support for a high‑speed rail line…
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Ontario Ticket Resale Law Angers Season Ticket Holders
Ontario’s new ticket resale law, introduced by Premier Doug Ford, penalizes season ticket holders and has provoked frustration among fans who see it as an…
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TTC’s ‘Uncle Crawfy’ delights riders with creative subway announcements
TTC operator ‘Uncle Crawfy’ on Line 2 is delivering weather reports, haikus and other creative messages during subway announcements to entertain and inform…
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Toronto Holds Final City Council Meeting Before Election
Toronto’s city council met on July 29, 2026, for its final session before the municipal election campaign begins, concluding routine business and marking the…
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Former Harper Minister Chris Alexander Enters Toronto Mayoral Race
Chris Alexander, a former cabinet minister in Stephen Harper’s government, filed his nomination papers on July 29, 2026, to run for mayor of Toronto, with Wilf…
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CNE Reports 50,000 Applications Ahead of Summer Job Fair
The Canadian National Exhibition has received 50,000 job applications for its upcoming summer employment fair at the Toronto Convention Centre, reflecting…
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Councillor Calls for $9 Million Boost to Expand Allan Gardens Greenhouse
A Toronto councillor is urging the city to allocate an extra $9 million to expand the Allan Gardens greenhouse, supplementing the existing $10 million…
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Police Search for Driver in North York Hit‑and‑Run
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified driver who allegedly hit a 17‑year‑old motorcyclist at Carnforth Road and Lawrence Avenue East on July 15,…
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Toronto Announces City‑wide Tree Planting to Combat Heat
Toronto announced a city‑wide tree‑planting program and a plan to incorporate climate‑change considerations into urban design, aiming to close canopy gaps…
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Toronto Council to Vote on Temporary BTS Street Name
Toronto City Council will vote on July 26 to temporarily co‑name a street segment after BTS for one month, continuing the city’s practice of granting honorary…
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Scherzer Returns to Mound on 42nd Birthday in Washington
Max Scherzer will return from the Blue Jays’ injured list to start the series opener in Washington on July 27, coinciding with his 42nd birthday, with manager…
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Gunfire Strikes U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Police End Pursuit
Police responded to gunfire at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on July 27, 2026, and pursued a suspect vehicle before ending the chase due to unsafe speeds. The…
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Chow Moves to Reclaim Island Land After Federal Halt
Councillor Olivia Chow has asked Toronto City Council to demand that the province return island land and restore the city’s role in the Billy Bishop airport…
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Toronto Fire Chief Issues Warning After E‑Bike Fire
After an e‑bike ignited on July 27, Toronto fire chief Jim Jessop warned owners to follow safety practices, highlighting risks tied to the city’s popular…
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TCH pledges faster repairs as budget cuts loom
Toronto Community Housing has pledged to revamp its repair system after an auditor‑general report recommended extensive reforms, as it faces a possible 50% cut…
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Industrial Fire Breaks Out at Etobicoke Waste Transfer Station
A fire erupted before 4 a.m. on July 28 at a waste transfer station near Disco Road and Highway 427 in Etobicoke. Toronto Fire Services responded, and the…
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Shots Fired Outside INKAS Armored Vehicle Plant in North York
Police responded to shots fired just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday at INKAS’s North York plant, confirming damage to the facility. The Toronto Police Service has…
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Toronto Police to Update Media on 2022 Scarborough Shooting Death
Toronto Police will brief the media on new information regarding the 2022 Scarborough shooting that left a 31‑year‑old man dead after an unknown suspect fired…
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Toronto Residents Celebrate Federal Rejection of Billy Bishop Jet Expansion
Hundreds of Toronto residents celebrated the federal government's decision on July 26, 2026 to deny funding for a jet‑service expansion at Billy Bishop…