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Ontario unveils AI data‑centre plan, grid capacity questioned
Ontario announced a strategy to attract AI data‑centre investment and create jobs, but the plan has prompted concerns about Toronto’s electricity grid capacity…
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Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen Runs for Scarborough North Council Seat
Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen has resigned from federal office and announced his candidacy for a Toronto city council seat in Scarborough North ahead of the…
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Minister Optimistic Teacher Talks Will Avoid Disruption
Ontario’s education minister says teacher contract talks are progressing and are expected to avoid work stoppages despite technical disputes over negotiation…
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BTS Announces Two Sold‑Out Toronto Stadium Shows
BTS will perform two consecutive sold‑out concerts at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on August 22 and 23, 2026, as part of their Arirang World Tour. The back‑to‑back…
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Ontario Municipal Candidate Nominations Close Friday Afternoon
Ontario’s deadline for municipal election nominations ends Friday afternoon, August 21, 2026, finalizing the list of candidates for the fall vote. The closure…
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Advance Voting Starts Friday for Three Federal Byelections
Advance voting began Friday for three federal byelections—two in Toronto and one in Montreal—that previously gave Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority…
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Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Sentence for Whitby Man Who Shot Intruders
The Ontario Court of Appeal rejected a Whitby man's appeal, upholding his conditional sentence for firing at armed intruders during a home invasion. The…
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18-Year-Old Faces First-Degree Murder Charge After Festival Shooting
An 18-year-old was charged with first-degree murder and appeared in Toronto court on August 20, 2026, for his alleged role in the recent Salsa on St. Clair…
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Halton Police Probe Quebec Thief Using Trackers on Luxury Cars
Halton police are investigating an alleged Quebec car thief who attached Accutag tracking devices to luxury vehicles across the GTA after one was found on an…
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One Dead, One Injured After Early-Morning 403 Crash in Oakville
A two‑vehicle crash on Highway 403 westbound in Oakville after midnight on August 21, 2026 left one person dead and another injured, prompting the OPP to close…
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TTC Announces Scarborough Busway Opening on Sept. 30
The TTC will open the Scarborough busway on September 30, 2026, completing the project six months ahead of schedule.
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Yorkville Murals Festival Loses City Funding Amid Rising Grant Competition
The Yorkville Murals festival has lost its municipal grants due to increased competition from a surge in grant applications, creating a budget shortfall and…
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Global Basic Income Experts Convene in Toronto
More than thirty countries sent experts to Toronto for the Basic Income Earth Network Congress, where they discussed universal basic income and a pending…
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Former Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith Enters Toronto Council Race
Former Liberal MP Nate Erskine‑Smith has declared his candidacy for the Beaches‑East York city council seat in the October 2026 municipal election, bringing…
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BTS to Play Sold‑Out Weekend Shows in Toronto
BTS will perform two sold‑out shows at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on August 22‑23, 2026, as part of their ongoing Arirang World Tour, generating strong…
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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Saturday in Toronto
Forecasters say a Midwest weather system will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Toronto on Saturday, August 22, after a sunny start. Conditions are…
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Toronto Fire Expands Protocols Amid Rise in Lithium‑Ion Fires
Toronto Fire Services is expanding its decontamination procedures after a surge in lithium‑ion battery fires, which produce hazardous fumes and projectile…
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Man Killed After E‑Scooter Hits Open Car Door in North York
A 60‑year‑old man died after his e‑scooter hit an open car door in North York on August 16, 2026, adding to Toronto’s rising e‑scooter accident count. Police…
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Toronto Councillor Paula Fletcher Announces Retirement
Toronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher announced on August 19, 2026 that she will retire and not run in the October 2026 municipal election, leaving her seat…
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Toronto Resident Charged After Shooting at Car Thieves
Toronto police charged an unidentified resident for allegedly firing at suspects attempting to steal a car from a driveway on August 19, 2026. The…
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Candidate Deadline Nears, Some Ontario Council Seats Remain Empty
The filing deadline for Ontario's municipal elections is near, with several council seats still lacking candidates, prompting concern from observers about the…
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Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen Enters Scarborough North Council Race
Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced on August 20, 2026, that he is running for the Toronto City Council seat in Scarborough North, after recently stepping…
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Toronto Police Warn of New Cellphone Impersonation Scam
Toronto Police warned residents on August 18 that scammers are making unsolicited calls, posing as cellphone company reps, to sell expensive smartphones, part…