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Premier Doug Ford Yet to Answer Call for US Alcohol Restock
Premier Doug Ford has not replied to a request to restock U.S. alcohol in LCBO stores, leaving Ontario shoppers without American beverages for over a year.
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Councillor Dianne Saxe Moves to Contest Open Toronto Ward
Dianne Saxe withdrew from a planned race against Mike Layton on August 21, opting instead to run in a vacant Toronto council ward, reshaping both contests.
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Toronto Zoo Names New Pygmy Hippo Calf "Maple"
The Toronto Zoo named its newborn pygmy hippo calf "Maple" on August 21, 2026, officially introducing the animal to staff and visitors.
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Ontario Announces AI Data Centre Plan, Reviews Toronto Grid Impact
Ontario's government unveiled a plan to attract AI data centre investment and assess its impact on Toronto's electricity grid, while raising questions about…
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Ford to address Ontario economy in Hamilton amid US‑Canada trade dispute
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Judge Bails Human Trafficking Suspect Without Required Deposit
On August 21, 2026, a Toronto Superior Court judge released a woman charged with human trafficking on bail without the cash deposit required by Ontario’s new…
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Ontario Youth Distress Falls Since Pandemic, Still Above 2016 Levels
CAMH's 2026 survey finds youth psychological distress in Ontario has fallen since the pandemic but stays above 2016 levels, indicating lingering effects…
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Unifor and GM Reach Tentative Deal for Ontario Workers
Unifor and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement to improve wages and benefits for thousands of Ontario auto workers, pending union ratification.…
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Yorkville Murals Festival May End After 2026
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Tree collapse shuts power, forces TTC detours at Dundas, Sherbourne
A large tree fell onto Dundas Street West at Sherbourne just before 7 a.m., bringing down power lines and prompting Toronto Hydro, police, fire and the TTC to…
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Ontario Firms Brace for Tariffs After Trade Talks Collapse
Ontario businesses are preparing for possible tariffs after Canada‑U.S. trade talks collapsed on Friday night, creating uncertainty for firms dependent on…
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78-Year-Old Woman Killed in Oakville Highway Crash
A highway collision in Oakville on August 20, 2026 killed a 78-year-old woman, prompting an Ontario Provincial Police investigation.
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Ontario Premier Silent on Request to Restock U.S. Alcohol
Premier Doug Ford did not comment on a request to restock American alcohol in LCBO stores, and shoppers have been unable to find U.S. beverages there for over…
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Ontario Premier Supports Carney's Rejection of US Auto‑Steel Deal
Premier Doug Ford praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to reject a U.S. trade deal, saying it would have harmed Ontario’s auto and steel industries,…
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Unifor and GM Reach Tentative Deal for Ontario Workers
Unifor and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement to raise wages and improve benefits for thousands of Ontario auto workers, pending ratification by…
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Ontario Firms Brace for Tariffs After US‑Canada Trade Talks Collapse
Ontario businesses are preparing for possible tariffs after Canada and the United States failed to finalize a trade agreement on Friday night, prompting firms…
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Port Hope Residents Reject New Nuclear Plant Proposal
Port Hope residents expressed shock and opposition to a proposed nuclear power plant, recalling the town’s troubled nuclear history, while the mayor and…
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Councillor Dianne Saxe Shifts to Run in Vacant Ward
Councillor Dianne Saxe announced a last‑minute shift to run in a vacant Toronto ward, ending her planned race against former councillor Mike Layton in…
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Toronto Zoo Names New Pygmy Hippo Maple
The Toronto Zoo announced on August 21, 2026 that its sole newborn pygmy hippopotamus has been named Maple, and the name will be used in signage and…
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Environment Canada Issues Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Warning for GTA
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Greater Toronto Area, including Peel and Durham,…
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Police Investigate Gunfire at Two East York Homes
Toronto Police are investigating gunfire heard at 5 a.m. on August 23 at two residential addresses in East York's Thorncliffe Park area, with at least five…
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Judge Bails Human Trafficking Suspect Without Required Deposit
A Toronto judge granted bail to a woman accused of human trafficking on August 21, 2026, without enforcing the 48‑hour cash deposit required by Ontario's new…
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Port Hope Residents Oppose New Nuclear Plant Proposal
Port Hope residents opposed a new nuclear plant proposal, citing the town’s nuclear history, while the mayor and Ontario’s energy minister supported the…
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OPP Calls for Tips in 21-Year-Old BC Woman Murder
The Ontario Provincial Police has renewed its call for public tips to solve a 21‑year‑old homicide involving a British Columbia woman whose remains were found…