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Canada and India Finance Ministers Meet in Toronto
Canada’s finance minister François-Philippe Champagne met with India’s finance minister in Toronto on August 27 to advance ongoing diplomatic and economic…
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Eight Charged in Toronto Stolen‑Vehicle and Firearms Case
Toronto police charged four adults, three teenage girls and one teenage boy on August 26, 2026, with theft and firearms offences linked to a stolen vehicle…
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Police Search for Driver After Woman Struck Near Lansdowne
Toronto Police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that hit a woman near Lansdowne and Dupont on the night of August 26, 2026. The investigation is ongoing in…
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Police Seek Vehicle After Gunfire Hits Three Thorncliffe Park Apartments
Toronto police are searching for a vehicle linked to gunfire that struck three apartment buildings in Thorncliffe Park on August 26, 2026, as the investigation…
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Mother Establishes Foundation to Honor Fallen Toronto Officer
A mother in Toronto has created a foundation to commemorate her son, a police officer who was killed while serving, establishing a lasting tribute to his…
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Toronto Police Arrest Male Suspect in 2022 Homicide
Toronto police arrested a male suspect on August 25, 2026, in connection with a homicide from a November 2022 shooting at Midland and Passmore Avenues. The…
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Third suspect arrested in 2022 Etobicoke shooting
Toronto police arrested a third suspect on August 25, 2026, in the 2022 Etobicoke shooting that killed two men and injured a woman, bringing the total number…
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CAMH and LOFT Launch 40‑Bed Transitional Care Hub in North York
CAMH and LOFT are converting the Champagne Centre in North York into a 40‑bed, 20,000‑square‑foot transitional‑care hub to help patients move from hospital…
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Toronto Firms Brace for US Tariffs and Canadian Counter‑measures
Toronto businesses are assessing the impact of newly announced U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada’s immediate counter‑tariff response, both announced on…
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Police seize AR‑15, arrest eight in east‑end operation
Toronto police seized a loaded AR‑15 rifle, master keys and programming devices while arresting eight suspects, including four youths and three girls, during a…
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Ontario Court Allows Removal of 19 km Toronto Bike Lanes
The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that the province can remove about 19 km of protected bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue,…
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Police Respond to Shots Fired at East York Apartment Building
Toronto police investigated a gunfire incident at a high‑rise apartment building in East York after neighbors heard shots and found shattered lobby glass.
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TTC Cooling Tower Linked to Legionnaires' Outbreak, Health Officials Say
Toronto Public Health confirmed that a TTC cooling tower released Legionella bacteria into the air, causing six confirmed cases of legionnaires' disease in…
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Toronto Tightens Tree Removal Rules Effective Sept. 1
Toronto’s new bylaws, effective Sept. 1, 2026, impose stricter requirements on property owners for removing protected trees, with additional changes planned…
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Ontario Youth Distress Drops Since Pandemic, Still Above 2016 Levels
A Centre for Addiction and Mental Health survey finds Ontario youth distress has decreased since the pandemic’s peak but stays well above levels from ten years…
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Ontario Watchdog Investigates Death of 64‑Year‑Old in Police Custody
The Special Investigations Unit is probing the death of a 64‑year‑old man who died while in Toronto police custody after allegedly driving through a west‑end…
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One‑Third of Ontario Children Face Food Insecurity, Report Shows
A 2026 Breakfast Club of Canada report finds that one‑third of Ontario children live in food‑insecure homes, leading many to arrive at school hungry. The data…
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SIU Exonerates Toronto Officer in Etobicoke Crash
The Ontario SIU cleared a Toronto police officer of misconduct after his cruiser hit a car in Etobicoke on August 24, injuring an 18-year-old man.
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OPP Warns Ontarians of Phone Scams Using Fake Police Numbers
The OPP has warned Ontarians that scammers are impersonating police officers and using spoofed OPP numbers to deceive residents. The police advise verification…
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Tree Falls on Dundas Street, Blocking Traffic in Moss Park
A large tree fell onto Dundas Street East near Sherbourne Street in Toronto’s Moss Park on August 24, blocking traffic and prompting city crews to clear the…
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Tweedy and Finneas to Honor Feist at Hall of Fame Induction
Jeff Tweedy and Finneas will present a tribute to Leslie Feist at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto on August 25, 2026,…
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Cyclist Hit by Open Tow Truck Door on Bloor Street
A cyclist was seriously injured after a tow truck door opened into his path at Bloor Street West and Church Street just before 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, prompting…
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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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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…