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Crown Royal's Owner Agrees to Sell Amherstburg Bottling Plant
Crown Royal's parent company signed an agreement on July 7, 2026, to sell its Amherstburg, Ontario bottling plant, the primary facility for packaging the…
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Ontario Gambling Helpline Swamped as Funding Falls Short
ConnexOntario’s gambling addiction helpline in Ontario is seeing a sharp increase in calls while operating with limited funding, leading to longer wait times…
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Kyle Lowry Signs One-Day Deal to Retire as Raptor
Kyle Lowry will sign a one‑day contract on July 7, 2026, to officially retire as a Toronto Raptor, ending a nine‑season stint that included the franchise’s…
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Heat Wave Leads to 39 Toronto ER Visits
A five-day heat wave in late June and early July triggered an orange-level alert and led to 39 heat-related emergency room visits in Toronto, according to…
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Man Arrested After Brick Assault Near Broadview Station
Toronto Police arrested a 40‑year‑old man on June 28 after a brick was used in an assault that injured one person near Broadview Station. The suspect has been…
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Inmate, Guard Investigated in Toronto Jail Murder Plot, No Charges
Police investigated an inmate and a corrections officer for an alleged plot to kill a senior officer at Toronto South Detention Centre, but no charges were…
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Judge Unseals Docs Showing York Officers Eavesdropped, Prompting Police Arrests
An Ontario judge unsealed documents showing York Region officers eavesdropped on suspects, prompting the arrest of Toronto Police Service officers amid a wider…
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Ontario Insect Decline Threatens Food Supply for Wildlife
Scientists report a province‑wide drop in insect numbers, threatening the food base for birds, fish and frogs, with observations from a Toronto area nature…
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Bulldogs Bring Hall of Famer Burke On Board, Promote Roberts
The Brantford Bulldogs hired Hall of Famer Brian Burke as senior hockey operations adviser and promoted Gary Roberts to vice‑president of hockey operations on…
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Maple Leafs Sign Defenseman Emil Andrae to Two‑Year Deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Swedish defenseman Emil Andrae to a two‑year, $3.1 million US contract on July 4, 2026, adding him to their roster.
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Toronto restaurants see modest 3% sales lift during World Cup
Card spending at Toronto restaurants and bars rose 3% during the first two weeks of the 2026 World Cup, compared with the same period in 2025.
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City Pulls Redevelopment Plans for Sneaky Dee's Bar
City officials cancelled the redevelopment plan for the property that houses Sneaky Dee's bar and live‑music venue, prompting celebratory reactions from…
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Bueckers, Fudd Lead Wings to 89-76 Win Over Tempo
Paige Bueckers (22) and Azzi Fudd (17) combined for 39 points as the Dallas Wings beat the Toronto Tempo 89-76 at the Coca‑Cola Coliseum on July 5, 2026,…
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Toronto Health Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Scarborough Hospital
Toronto health officials warned that anyone who visited Scarborough Hospital or a nearby walk‑in clinic between June 28 and July 4, 2026, may have been exposed…
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Family Sues Toronto Over Disabled‑Children Housing Reimbursement
A Toronto family has sued the city, claiming it falsely promised reimbursement eligibility for a housing project for their three disabled children, then denied…
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Two 12‑Year‑Olds Injured, One Critical After Etobicoke E‑Scooter Crash
Two 12‑year‑old boys were injured, one critically, after losing control of an e‑scooter near Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke on July 3, 2026, according to Toronto…
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Ontario Insect Decline Threatens Food for Birds, Fish and Frogs
Ontario experts report a decline in insect numbers, threatening food supplies for birds, fish and frogs and raising concerns about broader ecosystem impacts.
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Maple Leafs Sign Defenseman Emil Andrae to Two‑Year Deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Emil Andrae to a two‑year, $3.1 million U.S. contract on July 4, 2026, adding depth to their defensive lineup for the…
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Toronto eateries see 3% spend rise during World Cup start
Toronto restaurants and bars recorded a three percent rise in debit and credit card spending from June 12 to 26, 2026, coinciding with the opening matches of…
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Two Teens Hospitalized After Scarborough Stabbing
Two teenage boys were stabbed at a Scarborough intersection on July 4, 2026, and were hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police are investigating…
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New Documents Tie Toronto Jail Guard to Wider Crime Network
Newly released documents claim a Toronto jail guard involved in an attempted assault is linked to a broader criminal network, prompting deeper investigation by…
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Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. Skips All-Star Game to Rest
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. declined to play in the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, opting to rest and focus on the second half of the season. The decision comes…
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City Pulls Redevelopment Plans for Sneaky Dee’s Bar
Toronto withdrew redevelopment proposals for the property housing Sneaky Dee's bar and live‑music venue on July 4, 2026, allowing the venue to continue…
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Officer Seriously Injured After North York Chase
A Toronto police officer was seriously injured Saturday morning while attempting to detain suspects during a chase near Avenue Road and Wilson Avenue. Two…