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TMU Task Force to Discuss Protest Rights and Safety in September
Toronto Metropolitan University’s newly formed task force will hold discussions in September 2026 to address protest rights and campus safety, following an…
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Legal Groups Challenge Ontario Cash Bail Law
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers' Association have launched a constitutional challenge to Ontario’s new cash bail law, arguing…
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Global Experts Gather in Toronto for Basic Income Congress
The Basic Income Earth Network Congress convenes in Toronto from August 19‑23, 2026, gathering experts from over 30 countries, including Canadian Senate…
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Ontario Invests $10 Million in Six New Skilled‑Trade Training Programs
Ontario is spending $10 million to start six new skilled‑trade training programs in 2026, using the Skills Development Fund to broaden workforce development…
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Heritage Toronto Debuts Weekly ‘Plaque Fridays’ Video Series
Heritage Toronto has launched a weekly video series called “Plaque Fridays,” featuring short videos each Friday that highlight historic plaques across the city…
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Former Liberal MP Nate Erskine‑Smith Joins Beaches‑East York Council Race
Former Liberal MP Nate Erskine‑Smith has entered the race for a Toronto city council seat in Beaches‑East York ahead of the October 2026 municipal election.
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Ontario to Issue Proposals for 78 New Primary Care Teams
Ontario will issue a request for proposals to establish or expand 78 primary care teams, aiming to provide primary care access to about 600,000 residents and…
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60-Year-Old Man Dies After E‑Scooter Hits Open Car Door
A 60-year-old man died on Sunday morning in North York after his e‑scooter struck the open door of a parked car. Toronto Police Service responded and are…
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Three Hospitalized After North York Collision
Three people were hospitalized after a vehicle collision at Don Mills Road and Mogul Drive in North York on August 18, 2026, prompting an immediate police and…
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Ontario Mayors Urge Province, Federal Government to Boost Homelessness Funding
Mayors of Ontario’s major cities have urged provincial and federal governments to provide urgent, increased funding to tackle rising homelessness,…
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Vaughan Mother Faces Six-Year Wait for Autism Services
Amy Jones of Vaughan has waited six years for her son Elijah to access Ontario’s autism program, highlighting the province’s long-standing service backlogs.
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Beaver Sculptures from World Cup Tour Go to Auction
Hand‑painted beaver statues representing FIFA World Cup nations, previously displayed across Old Town Toronto, are being auctioned on Aug. 17, 2026. The sale…
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Ontario Bans Declawing, Ear Cropping, Devocalization for Pets
Ontario will ban declawing, ear cropping and devocalization of pets starting in 2027, while tail docking stays legal without an explanation. The change is part…
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Brad Bradford Calls for Mandatory Addiction Treatment
Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford proposed mandatory addiction treatment for people with substance‑use disorders during his August 17 campaign event in Toronto,…
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Candidate Numbers Fall for Ontario School Board Trustees
Candidate numbers are falling for Ontario school board trustee positions after legislation limited trustees' budget and bargaining responsibilities, leading to…
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Motorcyclist Hospitalized After 401 Express Lane Crash
A 53‑year‑old motorcyclist suffered life‑threatening injuries after colliding with a vehicle on Highway 401 eastbound express lanes near Winston Churchill…
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Former Ward 11 Councillor Mike Layton Registers for 2026 Election
Mike Layton, former Ward 11 councillor, filed to run again for Toronto City Council on August 17, 2026, after a four‑year break from office.
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Civil Liberties Groups Challenge Ontario Cash Bail Law
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers' Association have filed a constitutional challenge to Ontario’s new cash bail system, arguing…
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Toronto Public Health Investigates Downtown Legionella Outbreak
Toronto Public Health is investigating a legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the downtown core after finding Legionella bacteria in cooling towers, hot tubs,…
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Man Wounded in Early Morning Rexdale Shooting
A man was shot and injured just after 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday in Rexdale, prompting a police and paramedic response. The incident is part of a series of recent…
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Man Dies After Late Sunday Night Motorcycle Crash in Vaughan
York Regional Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred late Sunday night in Vaughan, resulting in one death.
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TTC Employee Stabbed Near Bloor‑Yonge Station, Police Hunt Suspect
A TTC employee was stabbed near the busy Bloor‑Yonge subway station on August 14, 2026, in an apparently unprovoked attack. Police are investigating and…
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Ontario Launches Cash Bail System Monday
Ontario begins a cash‑deposit bail system on August 17, replacing its non‑cash model, while critics claim the requirement may breach constitutional rights.