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Man critically injured in scooter‑vehicle crash at Bloor and Dufferin
A man riding a scooter was critically injured after colliding with a vehicle at Bloor and Dufferin just after 8 a.m. on Friday, prompting police and paramedics…
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Orange Air Quality Warning Stays in GTA
An orange‑level air quality warning issued by Environment Canada remains in force across the GTA on July 17, 2026, due to elevated smoke. A brief improvement…
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Heatwave Spurs Record 400 Daily AC Repair Calls in Toronto
A heatwave pushing temperatures into the mid‑30s Celsius and an orange air‑quality warning led Toronto's AC repair crews to handle roughly 400 service calls…
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Former Blue Jays Stars Turn Up at Toronto Community Games
Former Blue Jays Josh Donaldson and Russell Martin, now podcast hosts, surprised local Toronto baseball games with on‑field appearances on July 15, 2026,…
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World Cup Watch Parties Cancelled Over Poor Air Quality
Toronto canceled several FIFA World Cup watch parties, including the Nathan Phillips Square fan festival, on July 15, 2026 after an orange‑level air‑quality…
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Ontario to Repeal Hotel Expense Rule for Out‑of‑Town MPPs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a plan to repeal the rule that lets out‑of‑town MPPs claim hotel expenses while in Toronto, aiming to align expense…
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TTC to Install Hitachi CBTC for Faster Train Service
The TTC has partnered with Hitachi Rail Canada to install a CBTC signalling system, replacing older technology to enable more frequent and reliable train…
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Teen Hit by Pickup Truck in Malvern, Hospitalized
A 14‑15‑year‑old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck at Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue in Malvern on July 15, 2026, and was taken to…
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Markham Set to Host Ontario Honda Dealers IndyCar Race
Markham, Ontario, is set to host the Ontario Honda Dealers IndyCar race from August 14-16, 2026, with preparations underway to accommodate tens of thousands of…
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TTC Seeks Legal Options After Arbitrator Bars Random Drug Tests
A labour arbitrator ordered the TTC to end its random drug and alcohol testing program immediately, and the agency’s CEO says the commission will consider…
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Advocates Warn of Heat Wave and Smoke Haze Risks
Advocates warn that Toronto's orange haze from wildfire smoke and a heat wave pose health risks to vulnerable residents, calling for stronger protective…
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Ontario Bars Students at Five Career Colleges From OSAP Loans
Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities has barred students at five private career colleges from receiving OSAP loans for the 2026‑2027 year, extending…
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Orange Air Quality Warning Continues Across Greater Toronto Area
Environment Canada keeps an orange‑level air‑quality warning in place for the GTA as a thick smoky haze persists, urging residents to limit exposure and follow…
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Woodward Inc. to Close Peterborough Plant, Move Production to Poland
Woodward Inc. will close its Peterborough plant, affecting 165 employees, and relocate production to Poland by the end of August 2027, a move highlighted by…
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Toronto Fire Chief Blames Traffic and Call Surge for Delays
Fire chief Jim Jessop told a city committee that traffic congestion and a rise in emergency calls are slowing fire truck response times in Toronto.
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Salsa on St. Clair Organizers Threaten Cancellation Over Shooting
Festival organizers say they will cancel Salsa on St. Clair unless the city and police provide accountability for the July 13 shooting, raising concerns about…
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Ontario Minister and Toronto MPP to Repay $16K Hotel Costs
Ontario's tourism minister and a Toronto MPP will repay over $16,000 in hotel expenses incurred during official travel, following a pledge made on July 14,…
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Mystics Defeat Toronto Tempo 79-62, Iriafen Scores 25
The Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 79-62 in a regular‑season game in Toronto, with Kiki Iriafen scoring 25 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
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Heat Wave Slows GO Transit, Trains Delayed and Cancelled
A severe heat wave on July 14 caused GO Transit to run slower, leading to delays, cancellations and crowded stations at Union Station, according to Metrolinx.
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Three Peel PC MPPs Seek Thousands in Toronto Hotel Reimbursements
Three Progressive Conservative MPPs from Peel Region submitted thirty expense claims for Toronto hotel stays, seeking reimbursement of several thousand dollars…
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Toronto Leads Global Pollution Index Amid Smoke, Heat Warning
Environment Canada issued an orange air‑quality warning for Toronto on July 15, 2026, as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario and extreme heat pushed the…
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Toronto Police to Announce Over 100 Child Exploitation Charges
Toronto Police will reveal over 100 charges from a joint child exploitation investigation at a July 15 briefing, with Inspector Keri Fernandes and federal…
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Firearm Licence Applications Surge in GTA and Hamilton Since 2016
Firearm licence applications have risen sharply across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area since 2016, especially in Peel, reflecting a growing interest in…
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Metrolinx Alerts Saturday GO Train Delays and Cancellations
Metrolinx warned that GO train service in Toronto faced delays and cancellations on Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2026, because of insufficient crew…