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Parking Rule Change Near Dufferin Grove Park Fuels Permit Dispute
The City of Toronto changed parking rules on a short street next to Dufferin Grove Park, affecting accessible permit spaces and sparking a dispute with permit…
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Wings Beat Tempo as WNBA Sets Attendance Record
Dallas defeated Toronto 108-95 at Montreal's Bell Centre, with Paige Bueckers scoring 34 points, as the game set a WNBA regular‑season attendance record of…
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GO Train Delays and Cancellations Hit Toronto Saturday
Metrolinx confirmed that insufficient crew availability caused GO train delays and cancellations across Toronto on the afternoon of July 11, 2026, affecting…
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Blue Jays Select Arizona State Lefty Cole Carlon at No. 39
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Arizona State left‑handed pitcher Cole Carlon with the 39th overall pick in the first round of the MLB draft on July 11, 2026,…
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Ford, Unifor Agree Tentative Three-Year Deal for Canadian Workers
Ford and Unifor have reached a tentative three‑year labour contract covering about 5,000 workers at six Canadian plants, replacing the previous agreement and…
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Heatwave May Accelerate Opioid Overdose Rise in Southern Ontario
Experts warn that the extreme heat of summer 2026 could worsen the rise in opioid overdoses across southern Ontario, as unusually high temperatures are seen as…
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Ontario loses 16,700 jobs in June, unemployment remains high
Ontario lost 16,700 jobs in June 2026, keeping its unemployment rate steady but above the national average, reversing earlier job gains.
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Transit Ridership Surges to 30,000 on World Cup Match Days
Metrolinx reported that average daily ridership on GO trains and the UP Express reached about 30,000 during Toronto’s six World Cup match days, exceeding…
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Report Flags Water‑Quality Risks From Billy Bishop Runway Expansion
A city report warns that widening Billy Bishop Airport’s runway could reduce water flow in Toronto’s Inner Harbour, threatening sewage flushing, recreation,…
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Ontario Teachers Debate AI Use Ahead of Fall Term
Ontario teachers are debating how to incorporate AI into classrooms ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, with opinions divided over its benefits and risks as…
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Dylan Cease Narrowly Misses Historic No-Hitter for Blue Jays
Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays was three outs from a no‑hitter before allowing a hit, ending the bid; the near‑miss underscores the rarity of no‑hitters,…
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Parking Rule Change Near Dufferin Grove Park Draws Accessible Permit Backlash
A minor parking rule amendment near Dufferin Grove Park has ignited controversy because it fails to consider accessible parking permit holders, prompting…
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Peel Health Alerts Travelers to Measles Exposure on Two Pearson Flights
Peel Public Health warned that passengers on two Pearson Airport flights may have been exposed to a confirmed measles case, urging monitoring of symptoms and…
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Dallas Wings Beat Toronto Tempo as WNBA Sets Attendance Record
Dallas Wings beat the Toronto Tempo 108-95 at Montreal’s Bell Centre, with Paige Bueckers scoring 34, as the game drew a WNBA regular‑season record crowd of…
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Residents Praise Two‑Block Church Street Pedestrian Pilot in Toronto
A three‑week pilot that closed two blocks of Church Street to vehicles drew praise from residents and businesses, prompting the city to consider a permanent…
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Pearson Airport Warns of AI‑Created Fake Flight News
Pearson Airport warned on July 9 that AI‑generated articles are spreading false flight information and urged travelers to verify details through official…
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Transit Operator Assaulted at Toronto’s Wilson Subway Station
A TTC operator was violently assaulted at Wilson subway station on July 9, 2026, suffering non‑life‑threatening injuries, according to CEO Mandeep Lali. The…
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TTC Restores Line 1 Service After Evening Fire
A fire at 5:36 p.m. on July 9 halted TTC Line 1 service between Union and St. George stations, but the line was back in operation by 6:40 p.m. after emergency…
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Toronto Bus Driver Assaulted, Suspect Charged with Weapon Attack
A Toronto bus driver was injured in an assault on July 9, 2026; police arrested a suspect and charged them with assault with a weapon, underscoring ongoing…
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Environment Canada Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Toronto Area
Environment Canada issued a yellow rain warning on July 9 for Etobicoke to downtown Toronto, citing forecasts of up to 50 mm of rain. The alert advises…
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Fire Forces Seniors from 18 Units to Evacuate in North York
A July 9 fire in a North York apartment forced seniors from eighteen units to evacuate, injured two women with smoke inhalation, and prompted a swift response…
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Quebec Requires Exam for Ontario Truck Drivers After Crashes
Quebec has introduced an exam requirement for Ontario‑registered truck drivers operating heavy vehicles in the province, a move prompted by recent crashes…
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Scarborough Residents Cite Ongoing Parking Tickets on National Street
Scarborough residents on National Street say limited parking leads to frequent tickets, a problem they reported on July 10, 2026.
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Energy‑Saving Retrofit Begins at 59‑Year‑Old Toronto Apartment
A large retrofit at Toronto’s 59‑year‑old 444 Logan Avenue apartment building aims to keep heat in, cut residents’ energy bills and lower carbon emissions.