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Two Men Seriously Injured in Kensington Market Stabbing
Two men were stabbed during a fight at Augusta Avenue and College Street in Kensington Market on August 16, 2026, leaving them seriously injured. Police…
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Woman Dies After Falling Into Lake Ontario at Mississauga Park
A woman died after falling into Lake Ontario at Jack Darling Park in Mississauga on August 15, 2026, prompting a Peel police investigation into the incident.
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Ontario Municipal Leaders Convene in Ottawa for Funding Push
Thousands of Ontario municipal representatives met in Ottawa for the AMO annual conference, urging the province to provide predictable funding for…
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Former Councillor Mike Layton Enters University‑Rosedale Race
Mike Layton, a former Toronto city councillor who served three terms from 2010 to 2022, announced his candidacy for the University‑Rosedale council seat in the…
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Search Ongoing for Missing Pilot Near Balsam Lake
The Trenton Joint Rescue Coordination Centre is leading an ongoing search for a missing pilot near Balsam Lake, Ontario, following the pilot’s disappearance on…
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Police Probe Possible Human Remains Found at Scarborough Intersection
Toronto police are investigating possible human remains discovered at the Ellesmere and Markham Road intersection in Scarborough on August 16, 2026.
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Police Seek Two Suspects After Etobicoke Plaza Shooting
Toronto police are searching for two unidentified suspects after a male victim was shot at a plaza on Islington Avenue and Elmhurst Drive in Etobicoke on…
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Ontario, Canada Unveil $1 B Aid for Fee‑Free Municipalities
Ontario and the Canadian federal government announced a $1 billion program to fund critical infrastructure in municipalities that do not levy development…
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Three Teens Charged Over Reckless Dirt‑Bike Riding in Brampton
Peel Regional Police charged three Brampton youths, ages 13, 15 and 17, with reckless dirt‑bike riding after reports of unsafe activity in local…
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Stellantis Mulls Closing Brampton Plant, Union Says
Stellantis is seriously considering shutting down its Brampton assembly plant, a move confirmed by Unifor president Lana Payne on August 14, 2026, with the…
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External Review Links TMU Protests to Declining Campus Climate
An external review panel concluded that the two 2025 TMU protests, which led to student arrests, reflect a deteriorating campus climate following the…
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Ontario's First Midwifery Clinic Adds On‑Site Psychiatrist
Ontario’s first midwifery clinic with an on‑site psychiatrist opened in East York‑Don Mills in 2025, serving over 150 new mothers and offering rapid…
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Ontario to Introduce Cash Bail System Monday Amid Legal Challenge
Ontario will start a cash bail system on August 17, 2026, prompting two advocacy groups to file a constitutional challenge against the deposit requirement.
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U of T Law School Proposes Laptop Ban in Select Classes
The University of Toronto Faculty of Law announced a laptop ban for selected courses, prompting law students to oppose the rule, citing impacts on note‑taking…
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Five Hospitalized After Scarborough Two‑Vehicle Crash, One Critical
A collision between a grey Toyota BZ4X and a grey Dodge Caravan on Sheppard Avenue East near Kennedy Road injured five people, including two children, with one…
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Woman Dies After Falling Into Lake Ontario at Mississauga Park
A woman died after falling into Lake Ontario at Mississauga's Jack Darling Park on August 15, 2026, prompting an investigation by Peel Police Service.
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Municipal Leaders Convene in Ottawa to Demand Stable Funding
Thousands of municipal officials gathered in Ottawa for the AMO annual conference, urging the province to provide predictable funding for municipalities. The…
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Man in His 30s Critically Wounded in Scarborough Shooting
A man in his thirties was critically injured in a shooting at a Scarborough apartment building just after 9 p.m. on August 15, 2026, prompting a police search…
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SIU Investigates Three‑Vehicle Crash Involving Police Cruiser
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is probing a three‑vehicle crash that involved a police cruiser in Kawartha Lakes on August 14, 2026, as part of its…
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Three Teens Charged Over Reckless Dirt‑Bike Riding in Brampton
Peel Police charged three youths, aged 13, 15 and 17, on August 14, 2026 for reckless dirt‑bike riding in Brampton after a investigation into high‑speed…
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TTC Worker Stabbed Near Bloor‑Yonge Station
A TTC worker was stabbed near Bloor‑Yonge station on the morning of August 14, 2026, and is now recovering. Police are searching for a male suspect in…
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Two‑Vehicle Crash Closes Highway 27 Near Nobleton for Two Hours
Two vehicles collided on Highway 27 near Nobleton on Aug. 14, 2026, prompting York Region Police to close the road for about two hours before reopening it at 9…
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One Arrested After Scarborough Shooting, Police Seek More Suspects
Police arrested one individual after a shooting in Scarborough on August 14, 2026, and continue to search for additional suspects. Detectives are reviewing…
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Court of Appeal Allows Ford Government to Remove Toronto Bike Lanes
The Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a lower‑court block, enabling the Ford government to proceed with removing selected bike lanes in downtown Toronto.