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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Saturday in Toronto
Forecasters say a Midwest weather system will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Toronto on Saturday, August 22, after a sunny start. Conditions are…
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Toronto Fire Expands Protocols Amid Rise in Lithium‑Ion Fires
Toronto Fire Services is expanding its decontamination procedures after a surge in lithium‑ion battery fires, which produce hazardous fumes and projectile…
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Man Killed After E‑Scooter Hits Open Car Door in North York
A 60‑year‑old man died after his e‑scooter hit an open car door in North York on August 16, 2026, adding to Toronto’s rising e‑scooter accident count. Police…
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Ontario Premier’s Texas Trade Trip Costs Taxpayers Over $93K
Premier Doug Ford’s spring 2026 trip to Texas, aimed at fostering trade and investment, cost Ontario taxpayers over $93,000, a figure revealed through a…
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Toronto Councillor Paula Fletcher Announces Retirement
Toronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher announced on August 19, 2026 that she will retire and not run in the October 2026 municipal election, leaving her seat…
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Toronto Resident Charged After Shooting at Car Thieves
Toronto police charged an unidentified resident for allegedly firing at suspects attempting to steal a car from a driveway on August 19, 2026. The…
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Candidate Deadline Nears, Some Ontario Council Seats Remain Empty
The filing deadline for Ontario's municipal elections is near, with several council seats still lacking candidates, prompting concern from observers about the…
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Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen Enters Scarborough North Council Race
Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced on August 20, 2026, that he is running for the Toronto City Council seat in Scarborough North, after recently stepping…
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Toronto Police Warn of New Cellphone Impersonation Scam
Toronto Police warned residents on August 18 that scammers are making unsolicited calls, posing as cellphone company reps, to sell expensive smartphones, part…
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Candidate Numbers Fall for Ontario School Board Trustee Races
Candidate interest in Ontario school board trustee elections has dropped following new legislation that reduces trustees' budget authority and bargaining…
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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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Premier Doug Ford Speaks to Ontario Mayors at AMO Conference
Premier Doug Ford delivered a speech to Ontario mayors and municipal officials at the AMO conference in Ottawa on August 17, 2026, emphasizing provincial…
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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…