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Blue Jays select Arizona State lefty Cole Carlon with 39th pick
The Toronto Blue Jays used their first‑round slot in the 2026 MLB draft to pick left‑handed pitcher Cole Carlon from Arizona State with the 39th overall…
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Ford and Unifor Ink Tentative Three-Year Deal Covering 6 Plants
Ford and Unifor have reached a tentative three‑year labour agreement covering about 5,000 workers at six Canadian plants, ending weeks of negotiations and…
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Environment Canada Issues Heat and Air‑Quality Alerts Across Central Canada
Environment Canada issued heat warnings and air‑quality alerts on July 12, 2026, for a broad area from Regina through Manitoba, Ontario and into Quebec, citing…
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John Tory Jr. Ends Liberal Nomination Bid in Beaches‑East York
John Tory Jr. halted his Liberal nomination campaign for Beaches‑East York on July 13, citing a tight timeline and strong support for other candidates. His…
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Former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Announces Mayoral Run
Bonnie Crombie announced on July 12, 2026 that she will run for mayor of Mississauga, returning to the role after a short stint leading the Ontario Liberal…
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Tempo Ends Four-Game Slide with 93-91 Win Over Liberty
Toronto Tempo snapped a four-game losing streak with a 93-91 victory over New York Liberty at Montreal's Bell Centre, highlighted by Marina Mabrey's 30-point…
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Environment Canada Issues Yellow Heat Warning for GTA
Environment Canada has issued a yellow heat warning for the Greater Toronto Area from July 13 to July 16, 2026, as a heat wave brings temperatures up to 37 °C…
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Ontario Pays $8 M to Store $79 M U.S. Alcohol Stockpile
Ontario is spending $8 million to store a $79 million U.S. alcohol inventory, with $2.6 million now expired and no public plan disclosed for its disposition.
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Unifor to Hold Ford Contract Ratification Meetings in Toronto
Unifor will host ratification meetings in Toronto from July 17 to 19, 2026, to seek approval from its roughly 5,000 Ford workers for a tentative contract…
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Metrolinx Cites Crew Shortages for GO Train Delays Saturday
Metrolinx announced that insufficient crew availability will cause GO train delays and cancellations across the Greater Toronto area on Saturday afternoon,…
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Blue Jays Select Arizona State Lefty Cole Carlon with 39th Pick
The Toronto Blue Jays used the 39th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 MLB draft to select left‑handed pitcher Cole Carlon from Arizona State…
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Ford and Unifor Ink Tentative Three‑Year Deal for Canadian Plants
Ford Motor Company and the Unifor union have signed a tentative three‑year labor contract covering about 5,000 workers at six Canadian plants. The agreement…
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Heat and Air‑Quality Alerts Span Central Canada Amid Heat Wave
Environment Canada issued heat warnings and air‑quality alerts on July 12 covering central Canada from Regina to Quebec as a heat wave drives unusually high…
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John Tory Jr. Ends Liberal Nomination Bid in Beaches‑East York
John Tory Jr. has halted his Liberal nomination campaign for Beaches‑East York, citing a rushed timeline and strong backing for other candidates. His…
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Former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Announces Mayoral Campaign
Bonnie Crombie, who previously served as Mississauga’s mayor and briefly led the Ontario Liberal Party, declared on July 12, 2026 that she will run for mayor…
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Tempo Ends Four-Game Skid with 93-91 Victory Over Liberty
Toronto Tempo defeated New York Liberty 93‑91 at the Bell Centre, ending a four‑game losing streak, highlighted by Marina Mabrey’s 30‑point effort.
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Environment Canada Issues Yellow Heat Warning for GTA
Environment Canada issued a yellow heat warning for the GTA from July 13 to July 16, 2026, forecasting a peak temperature of 37 °C and humidex values near 45…
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Ontario Pays $8M to Store $79M U.S. Alcohol Stockpile
Ontario is paying about $8 million to store a $79 million U.S. alcohol inventory, with $2.6 million of it now expired and no plan announced for its disposal.
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Unifor to Hold Ratification Meetings on Ford Contract Starting Friday
Unifor will hold ratification meetings in Toronto from July 17‑19, 2026, to seek approval from its roughly 5,000 Canadian Ford members for a tentative contract…
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City Report Says Runway Expansion May Impair Harbour Water Flow
A city report warns that the province’s plan to widen Billy Bishop Airport’s runway could reduce water circulation in Toronto’s Inner Harbour, limiting its…
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Peel Public Health Issues Measles Exposure Alert at Pearson Airport
Peel Public Health warned on July 7 that measles exposure may have occurred at Toronto Pearson Airport and on two departing flights, urging anyone present to…
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Man Arrested After Arson Fire at North York Seniors' Home
A fire at a North York seniors' residence on July 9 was deemed arson, leading Toronto Police Service to arrest an unidentified male suspect.
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Dylan Cease Falls Just Short of No-Hitter in Toronto
Dylan Cease pitched a near no‑hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays, losing the bid with three outs remaining on July 11, 2026. His effort joined a rare group, as…
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Free Three-Day Hockey Camp Returns for BIPOC Girls in Toronto
A free three‑day hockey camp for BIPOC girls returns to Toronto on July 11, offering inclusive training and community support at no cost. The program aims to…