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22-Year-Old Man Dies in Pickering Motorcycle Crash
A 22‑year‑old man from Scarborough was killed in a single‑vehicle motorcycle crash in Pickering on August 15, 2026, according to the Ontario Provincial Police,…
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Police Investigate Two Friday Night Stabbings in Toronto’s West End
Toronto police are investigating two stabbing incidents that occurred around 11:21 p.m. on August 14 in the Keelesdale‑Eglinton West neighbourhood, involving a…
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Ontario Implements Mandatory Cash Bail for Repeat Offenders
Ontario's government introduced mandatory cash bail for repeat offenders as part of a broader effort to tighten bail conditions and deter repeated criminal…
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Construction on Carlton and Wellesley Streets Disrupts Toronto Traffic
Parallel construction projects on Carlton and Wellesley streets have caused partial road closures, traffic congestion and transit delays for Toronto residents…
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Toronto Hydro Restores Power to Thousands After Night Outage
Toronto Hydro restored electricity to thousands of east‑end and downtown customers on August 12 after a several‑hour nighttime outage.
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CNE Introduces HorseCapades Program for Children
The Canadian National Exhibition’s annual HorseCapades program lets children interact with horses at the fair, running through August 20, 2026. The attraction…
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Man Arrested After Officer Shot in Downtown Toronto E‑Bike Robbery
A 27-year-old man was arrested after shooting a police officer during an e‑bike robbery investigation in downtown Toronto on August 13, 2026.
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TTC Launches Fare‑Capping Pilot on Sept. 1
The TTC will start a fare‑capping pilot on Sept. 1, 2026, letting riders travel for free after 47 trips to help limit costs for frequent transit users.
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Three Charged After Police Recover $1.5M of Stolen Goods
Toronto police charged three suspects after seizing over 2,500 stolen items worth $1.5 million from luxury home burglaries, marking a significant recovery in…
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Ontario Bars Social Assistance for Undocumented Residents
Ontario announced new rules on August 13, 2026 that will bar people without legal immigration status from receiving social assistance, redefining eligibility…
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Toronto Man Charged with Sexual Assault After Online Dating Encounter
Durham Regional Police charged a Toronto man with sexual assault after a woman reported being assaulted by someone she met on a dating app on July 16, 2026.
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Lower Don Trail Project Lags Behind Schedule
The Lower Don Trail project in Toronto has exceeded its one‑year plan, remaining unfinished after more than three years, a delay that mirrors the city’s…
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Ontario Line budget jumps to $34 billion, triple original estimate
Metrolinx reports the Ontario Line’s projected cost has risen to $34 billion, more than triple the original estimate, as the subway‑style rail project moves…
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Ontario growers back terminal expansion to lower grocery prices
Ontario farmers support a federal plan to enlarge the Ontario Food Terminal, believing it will improve supply‑chain efficiency and help lower grocery prices. A…
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Ontario Auto Theft Falls 8.4% in Early 2026
Ontario’s auto‑theft rate fell 8.4% in the first half of 2026, a change linked to Canada’s 2024 national anti‑theft strategy. The trend suggests the program is…
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Ontario wineries ready for U.S. wines if tariffs lift
Ontario and U.S. wineries say they would welcome American wines returning to shelves if tariff reductions ease the ongoing trade dispute, potentially expanding…
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Power Restored After East Toronto Outage Affects 30,000
More than 30,000 east‑end Toronto customers lost power after a Hydro One supply loss on August 12, but service was fully restored by the following morning.
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Ontario Police Seize $1.5M in Cannabis, Charge Two Men
Ontario police seized $1.5 million worth of cannabis and nearly 4,000 plants in a Brampton raid on August 12, 2026, charging two men with illegal cultivation.…
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Construction on Carlton and Wellesley Streets Disrupts Toronto Traffic
Construction on Carlton and Wellesley streets in Toronto has caused lane closures and bus delays, disrupting traffic for local residents.
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Oakville Announces One-Year Freeze on New Data Centres
Oakville's municipal government has enacted a one‑year moratorium on new data centre construction to address community concerns over rapid AI‑related buildout,…
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Ten Children Die in Toronto 2025 from E‑Scooter, E‑Bike Injuries
Ten children died in Toronto in 2025 from injuries on electric scooters and bikes, according to 2026 statistics that signal rising safety concerns nationwide.
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Toronto Fire Chief Calls for Faster Lithium Battery Laws
Toronto Fire Services chief urges quicker legislative action on lithium‑ion battery safety after four fires, including one that injured four people, occurred…
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Officer Shot During E‑Bike Theft Investigation in Toronto
A Toronto police officer was shot while investigating an e‑bike theft on August 13, 2026, and was hospitalized. The shooting is under investigation as…