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Rent Arrears Surge in GTA as Costs Outpace Wages
GTA renters are falling behind on rent as housing costs outpace wages, driving a surge in demand for support services.
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Top mayoral candidates clash on finance, safety at CBC debate
The top two Toronto mayoral hopefuls debated financial and safety issues at a CBC Toronto event on Oct. 8, 2026, during the municipal election campaign.
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Ontario to Remove Etobicoke Bike Lanes Starting Oct. 13
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will start pulling down bike lanes on Bloor Street West in Etobicoke on Oct. 13, 2026, using its authority to remove the…
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Woman in 70s Hospitalized after Etobicoke Multi‑Vehicle Crash
Two people, including a woman in her 70s, were hospitalized after a multi‑vehicle crash in Etobicoke on Oct. 8, 2026.
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Tractor‑Trailer Fire Closes 400‑to‑401 Ramp
A tractor‑trailer fire early on October 9 forced the closure of the southbound 400‑to‑401 ramp in Toronto, prompting a response from the OPP and fire crews and…
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Toronto Asking Rents Reach Five-Year Low in September
Toronto's average asking rent fell to its lowest September level in five years in September 2026, ending a recent upward trend.
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Lockout Shuts Down Five Toronto Child‑Care Centres
Workers at five Toronto child‑care centres were locked out on Oct. 8 after failed negotiations, prompting picket lines. The action affects hundreds of families…
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Elderly Man Critically Injured in East York Collision
A man in his 70s suffered critical injuries after a vehicle struck him in East York on Thursday night.
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Hurricane Isaias Remnants Bring Showers and Gusts to Toronto
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias are set to bring rain and gusty winds to Toronto over Thanksgiving weekend, breaking the usual mild, dry conditions.
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Toronto Turtle Group Warns Heat Shifts May Disorient Reptiles
A Toronto turtle advocacy group reported that fall temperature swings are confusing local turtles, disrupting their navigation.
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Serious Injury After Dump Truck-Car Crash on Caledon's Mayfield Road
A dump truck and a car collided on Mayfield Road in Caledon on Oct. 8, 2026, leaving one person seriously injured and airlifted. Police and emergency crews…
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Toronto residents cite homelessness, affordability and transit as top concerns
A CBC interview with downtown Toronto residents identified homelessness, affordability and transit as the community's top concerns.
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Ontario vaccine rollout faces delays in several regions
Ontario public health units say vaccine distribution to high‑risk groups is delayed in some regions, though the vaccination program continues.
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Ontario pauses OSAP aid for career college students, association urges return
Ontario halted OSAP aid for career college students on Oct. 7 after the minister cited possible criminal activity, and the career colleges association is…
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GTA renters fall further behind as costs rise
Tenants across the Greater Toronto Area are increasingly behind on rent, fueling heightened demand for housing‑support services. The trend is tied to…
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Toronto mayoral hopeful Chris Alexander withdraws
Chris Alexander has withdrawn from the Toronto mayoral race, narrowing the candidate pool and possibly influencing voter dynamics.
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Artists Hold Funeral for Toronto’s Floating ‘Inconvenience Store’
Three artists held a funeral for the long‑standing floating art piece “Inconvenience Store” in Toronto harbour on October 6, 2026, as the work was retired.
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Toronto Mayoral Race Narrows to Chow and Bradford
Toronto’s mayoral race has become a head‑to‑head contest between Olivia Chow and Bradford after polling indicated no other candidates have sufficient support.
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Toronto police search for suspect in January home invasion stabbing
Toronto police are looking for a suspect linked to a home invasion and stabbing that took place on January 22, 2026, around 11:30 p.m. in a Scarborough…
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Mayoral hopefuls spar over trust and leadership in Scarborough debate
Chow and Bradford debated in Scarborough on Oct. 7, focusing on trust and leadership as part of the 2026 mayoral campaign.
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TTC Line 2 to Run Partial Service During Fall Festivals
The TTC will run Line 2 on a partial schedule from Oct. 9‑12, 2026, due to Thanksgiving and the city's fall festivals, including Pumpkin Fest at Downsview Park.
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Transit Projects Influence Scarborough North Council Race
Transit construction and subway extension plans are driving the Ward 23 council race in Scarborough North.
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Toronto Health Warns of Rising Mpox Cases, Urges Vaccination
Toronto Public Health notes a rise in mpox cases and calls on eligible residents to get vaccinated.
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Toronto family seeks missing rabbit at Markham Fair
A Toronto family says their rabbit, Biscuit, vanished at the Markham Fair on Oct. 5, and organizers suspect theft.