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Man Critically Injured in Downtown Toronto Stabbing
A man was critically stabbed at Dundas Street West and Augusta Avenue in downtown Toronto on Aug. 29, 2026, and is now in intensive care. Police are…
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Ten Toronto Travelers Missing After Nepal Border Flood
Ten Toronto residents are missing after a sudden flood at the Nepal‑China border, where they had just arrived, according to the Isha Foundation. Heavy rains…
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Toronto Police Seek Three Suspects in Early‑Morning Weston Shooting
Toronto Police are searching for three unidentified suspects after a shooting at the Church Street and Weston Road intersection just before 4 a.m. on Saturday,…
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Randolph College for Performing Arts to Close After Accreditation Failure
Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto is shutting down after failing to secure renewed accreditation, a decision confirmed by the Ontario…
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Cyclists Rally Downtown to Contest Bike Lane Dismantling
Cycling advocates staged a rally ride in downtown Toronto on August 29, 2026 to protest the removal of 19 km of protected bike lanes after a court ruling…
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Teen Injured After Bike‑Car Crash at Steeles and Maxome
A teen was injured when a car hit a bicycle at Steeles and Maxome Avenue on August 28, 2026, prompting a Toronto Police Service investigation into the crash.
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Seven Ontario Private Colleges Earn $385 Million in OSAP Aid
Students at seven Ontario private career colleges received $385 million in OSAP grants in 2025, a surge driven by rapid enrollment growth at these institutions.
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Legal Groups Challenge Ontario's New Cash‑Deposit Bail Policy
Two legal organizations have sued the Ontario government, claiming its new cash‑deposit bail rule oversteps federal authority and hinders release of accused…
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Transport Truck Fire Halts Eastbound 401 in Mississauga
A transport truck caught fire on the eastbound collector lanes of Highway 401 at Winston Churchill Boulevard in Mississauga early Friday morning, prompting a…
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Metrolinx hikes first‑time fare‑evasion fine to $200
Effective September 8, 2026, Metrolinx will charge a $200 fine for first‑time fare‑evasion offences on its Toronto transit services.
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Police Investigate Arson After Cars Burned at MP Residence
Toronto police are investigating a suspected arson after several cars were set ablaze at a Liberal MP's Scarborough home on August 27, 2026. The investigation…
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Beachgoers Find Body of Missing Scarborough Swimmer
Beachgoers found the body of a Scarborough swimmer on August 27, 2026, after the individual was reported missing the day before, prompting an Ontario…
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Toronto housing market may rise this fall despite buyer caution
Real estate experts anticipate a seasonal increase in Toronto housing activity this fall, though buyer caution persists amid economic uncertainty and a rising…
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Ten Toronto Hikers Missing After Nepal Flash Floods
Ten Toronto residents who were trekking in Nepal are missing after a sudden flash‑flood event this week. The non‑profit group that organized the trek is…
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Toronto Set for Warm, Humid Weekend Ahead
A forecast for August 28–30 calls for sunny, humid conditions in Toronto with temperatures feeling like mid‑July, following a brief cooler spell earlier in the…
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Mayoral hopefuls discuss trade‑war effects on Toronto businesses
Toronto mayoral candidates are addressing the impact of the Canada‑U.S. tariff dispute on local businesses, outlining potential municipal support as the 2026…
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Canada Hires Dozens of Foreign Scientists at Top Universities
Canada announced the hiring of dozens of foreign scientists at the University of British Columbia, McGill University and the University of Toronto, adding…
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Russian $300 Million Cargo Plane Stays Grounded at Toronto Airport
A $300 million Russian cargo plane has been grounded at Toronto Pearson for four years after Canada closed its airspace to Russian aircraft following the 2022…
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Potential Canadian Tariffs Threaten Ontario’s New Subway Trains
Canada may impose retaliatory tariffs on the autonomous electric trains ordered by Ontario for the Ontario Line, creating potential cost and scheduling impacts…
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CBSA Seizes Nearly 400 kg of Cocaine at Ontario Border
On August 27, the Canadian Border Services Agency seized nearly 400 kilograms of cocaine from a truck crossing the Ontario‑U.S. border during a routine…
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Youth Mental Health Services Anticipate Surge with New School Term
Eastern Ontario youth mental health providers, coordinated by 1Call1Click, expect a sharp rise in demand for services as the September 2026 school term begins,…
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Advance Voting Starts for Two GTA Provincial Byelections
Advance voting opened on August 26, 2026, for provincial byelections in the GTA ridings of Scarborough Southwest and York‑Simcoe, allowing eligible voters to…
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Three Vehicles Set Ablaze on Scarborough Street, Police Probe
Three vehicles were set ablaze on Fairway Drive in Scarborough just before 1:30 a.m. on August 27, 2026. Police are investigating the incident as suspected…
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18-Year-Old Struck by GO Train in Toronto; Police Investigate
An 18-year-old was struck by a GO train in Toronto’s Monarch Park at 10:20 p.m. on August 26, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of the…