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Gausman Seeks One More Home Start with Blue Jays
Kevin Gausman pitched at the Rogers Centre on July 23, 2026, and indicated he hopes for one more home start before any potential move away from the Blue Jays.
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Marineland Moves Six Belugas to U.S. Aquariums
Marineland started moving six beluga whales on July 20, 2026, to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld in San Antonio, a step taken amid ongoing concerns…
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Kingston Police Investigate $630K Missing from Catholic Church
Kingston Police are investigating the disappearance of over $630,000 from St. John the Apostle Catholic Church's accounts after the parish reported the loss.…
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McMichael Art Museum to Close for Three‑Year Redevelopment
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will shut its doors from 2026 to 2029 for a major redevelopment that will add 60% more exhibition space and modern…
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Disability advocates criticize Metrolinx over missing Finch West elevator
Disability advocates on July 20 condemned Metrolinx for not installing an elevator at Finch West Station and for providing an inadequate ramp, saying it…
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Salsa on St. Clair Remains Closed Over Safety Concerns
Salsa on St. Clair will remain closed until police‑identified safety concerns from a suspected gunfire exchange are resolved, officials said.
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Ontario Wildfires Top 2021 Record, Burning 7,250 km²
Ontario’s wildfires have burned over 7,250 km² of forest, surpassing the 2021 record and making this the province’s worst fire season on record.
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TTC Begins AI Camera Pilot on Downtown Streetcars
On July 20, 2026, the TTC began a pilot using AI‑assisted cameras on five downtown streetcar routes to detect illegal vehicle passing. The program aims to…
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21-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Hydro Pole Crash in Etobicoke
A 21-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving after her car hit a hydro pole at Islington Avenue and Aylesbury Road just after 1:30 a.m. on July 21,…
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Toronto Council Approves Liberty Village Infrastructure Upgrades
Toronto City Council approved plans for a new community centre, a Canada Post service point and a school in Liberty Village on July 21, 2026. The projects aim…
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Elderly Woman Hurt in Highway 401 Collision at Markham Road
A woman in her 70s was seriously injured after being hit by a car at Markham Road and Highway 401 in Scarborough on July 20, prompting lane closures and a…
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Ownership Dispute Halts Toronto Community Hub Development
A planned community hub with a pool, gym, concert hall and movie theatre in Toronto is on hold because the City and the Toronto District School Board have not…
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Environment Canada Ends GTA Air Quality Warning
Environment Canada lifted the Greater Toronto Area air‑quality warning on July 19 after a week of heavy smoke, indicating improved conditions and ending the…
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Premier Doug Ford Visits Thunder Bay Amid Wildfire Evacuations
Premier Doug Ford visited Thunder Bay on July 18, 2026 to oversee evacuation efforts as nearly 200 wildfires blaze across Ontario, generating smoke that…
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Tornado Warnings Issued then Lifted Across Southern Ontario
Tornado warnings were issued for parts of southern Ontario on July 18, 2026 and later cancelled as atmospheric conditions changed, highlighting the province’s…
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Tempo Coach Sandy Brondello Receives One‑Game Suspension
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended for one game after an inappropriate comment about Angel Reese during a July 17 game. The WNBA imposed the…
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Blue Jays Unveil Joe Carter Statue at Rogers Centre
The Toronto Blue Jays unveiled a statue of Joe Carter outside the Rogers Centre on July 18, 2026, honoring his role in the team’s 1992 and 1993 World Series…
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Tiger-Cats Edge Argonauts 24-23 in Home Victory
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the Toronto Argonauts 24-23 at home on July 18, 2026, with quarterback Tre Ford throwing for 218 yards despite the team having no…
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Liberal Party Names Tanveer Shahnawaz Candidate for Beaches‑East York Byelection
The Liberal Party of Canada has named Tanveer Shahnawaz as its candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in Toronto’s Beaches‑East York riding, announced…
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Ontario MPP Stan Cho Billed Riding Association for Meals and Travel
Ontario MPP Stan Cho’s constituency office disclosures show he billed his riding association for restaurant meals, flights, hotels and limousine services from…
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Uber passenger critically injured in early‑morning Etobicoke crash
An Uber passenger was critically injured just before 3 a.m. Monday when the rideshare vehicle left The Queensway and hit a pole in Etobicoke. Toronto Police…
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Ownership Dispute Halts Toronto Community Hub Project
A proposed community hub featuring a pool, gym, concert hall and movie theatre in Toronto is stalled because the City and the Toronto District School Board…
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Tempo overwhelms Dream 111-92 in Toronto showdown
Toronto Tempo defeated Atlanta Dream 111-92 on July 18, 2026, pulling away in the second half of a regular‑season WNBA game in Toronto, with coach Sandy…
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Environment Canada Lifts GTA Air‑Quality Warning After Smoke Week
Environment Canada removed the air‑quality warning for the Greater Toronto Area on July 19, 2026 after a week of heavy smoke. Improved conditions now meet…