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Dianne Saxe Shifts to Contest Vacant Toronto Ward
Dianne Saxe withdrew from the University Rosedale race and entered a vacant Toronto council ward on August 21, 2026, ending an expected contest with former…
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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast for GTA This Weekend
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Greater Toronto Area, including Peel and Durham, for…
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Fourth Group of Whales Leaves Closed Marineland
A fourth group of four captive whales left the closed Marineland amusement park on August 21, 2026, continuing the park's ongoing effort to relocate its marine…
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BTS Announces Back‑to‑Back Toronto Shows at Rogers Stadium
BTS will perform two back‑to‑back concerts at Rogers Stadium on August 22‑23, 2026, marking their first Toronto appearance since 2018 and drawing expected…
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Judge Bails Human Trafficking Suspect Without Required Deposit
An Ontario Superior Court judge released a woman charged with human trafficking on bail without the cash deposit required by new provincial rules, which…
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Toronto Police Seek Man Charged in Nightclub Assault
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified man charged with a violent assault inside a downtown nightclub on June 21, 2026, near King Street West and…
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Aid Workers Say Canada Ebola Quarantine Hinders Response
Canada introduced a three‑week quarantine for travelers from Ebola‑hit DRC, prompting aid workers, including Lily‑Madeleine Seguin, to warn it may hinder…
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Transit and Roads Brace for Crowded Exhibition Weekend
Toronto officials warn of heavy congestion and transit delays this weekend as the Canadian National Exhibition, multiple festivals and two BTS concerts at…
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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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Ontario Trade Minister Bills Meal Costs to Riding Association
Ontario trade minister Vic Fedeli listed meals and travel costs from trade missions as paid by his riding association's donors, not the provincial government,…
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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…