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Police Hunt Two Men After Early‑Morning Chinatown Crash
Toronto police are searching for two men who left the scene after a two‑vehicle crash at Spadina and Dundas in Chinatown around 5:20 a.m. on June 27, while an…
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Toronto Council Votes to Expand Car‑Free Streets
Toronto city councillors approved expanding pedestrian‑only zones after a pilot that closed part of Church Street, citing strong public demand for walkable…
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Three GTA Men Charged After OPP Seizes $4.7 Million in Drugs
On June 26, 2026, the OPP seized drugs worth $4.7 million and charged three GTA men suspected of trafficking between Ontario and Quebec.
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Police Issue Crowd Guidance for Toronto Pride Weekend
Toronto Police, led by Inspector Trish Johnston, issued transportation and crowd‑management advice ahead of Pride weekend, which will coincide with FIFA World…
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Toronto Firefighters Extinguish 20th‑Floor Blaze in East York
Toronto Fire Services extinguished a fire confined to a 20th‑floor unit at 47 Thorncliffe Park Drive in East York on June 26, 2026, after smoke was reported at…
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CN Tower Marks 50 Years with Public Festivities
Toronto marked the CN Tower's 50th anniversary on June 26, 2026 with public events that attracted residents and visitors, celebrating the landmark's…
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Cavan Woman Wins $16 Million Lottery on Birthday
A Cavan, Ontario woman discovered on her birthday, May 30, 2026, that she had won the $16 million Lotto 6‑49 Gold Ball jackpot.
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Ontario Financial Planner Retires Early After $12M Lotto Win
A Peterborough financial planner won the $12 million top prize in the Lotto 6‑49 Gold Ball on June 6, 2026, and will retire earlier than planned using the…
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Yukon's Gavin McKenna Projected as First Overall NHL Pick
Gavin McKenna, an 18-year-old from Yukon, is projected to be the first overall pick in the NHL draft hosted in Toronto, with the Toronto Maple Leafs holding…
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Man Seriously Injured in West Toronto Stabbing
A man was stabbed at Dundas Street West and Runnymede Road in The Junction on June 25, 2026, sustaining serious injuries and being taken to hospital, with…
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Labrador Tilly Helps Toronto Spot Invasive Species
A Labrador named Tilly, trained by Credit Valley Conservation, is being used in Toronto to detect invasive species, helping protect native ecosystems.
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Free Canadian Clapper Noisemakers Distributed at Toronto World Cup Fan Zone
Toronto's BMO Field fan festival is handing out free red maple‑leaf "Canadian clapper" noisemakers, 4 × 7 inches in size, to boost excitement ahead of Canada's…
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Mabrey’s 53 Points Propel Tempo Over Sparks
Marina Mabrey matched the WNBA single‑game scoring record with 53 points as the Toronto Tempo defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 125‑97 on June 25, 2026.
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Senegal and Iraq to Clash in Toronto's Final World Cup Group Match
Senegal and Iraq face off in Toronto Stadium on June 26, 2026, in the final group‑stage match of the World Cup, with officials expecting a full crowd of local…
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Maple Leafs Secure First Overall Pick After Lottery Win
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the May 2026 NHL draft lottery, securing the first overall pick, while host Buffalo Sabres began a second‑round playoff series…
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Woman Hospitalized After Three‑Vehicle Crash in Mississauga
A three‑vehicle crash near Hurontario Street and Bristol Road on June 24 left a woman seriously injured and taken to a trauma centre. Peel police reduced…
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Pride Toronto Faces $700,000 Funding Gap Ahead of Next Festival
Pride Toronto reports a $700,000 budget shortfall that may force cuts to next year’s festival, warning that insufficient funding could limit the scale of the…
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Ontario’s Share of Sub‑$500K Homes Increases
A June 24, 2026 report shows Ontario’s sub‑$500,000 homes are gaining a larger market share, driven by shifts in the condominium sector and signaling a move…
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Ontario Expands 110 km/h Speed Limit to Most Highways
Ontario’s transportation minister announced on June 24 that the 110 km/h speed limit will be extended to nearly 90% of the province’s highway network, adding…
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Stronach’s Name Stripped from Ontario Parks After Assault Convictions
Justice Anne Molloy ordered the removal of Frank Stronach’s name from a recreation complex and a park in two Ontario towns after his conviction on one count…
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Argonauts Add Kevin Eiben and Carl Brazley to All‑Time Roster
The Toronto Argonauts announced that former linebacker Kevin Eiben and defensive back Carl Brazley will be added to the franchise’s all‑time player roster,…
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Toronto Council to Seek Noise Cuts at Rogers Stadium
Toronto City Council will debate a motion from June 24‑28, 2026, asking Live Nation Canada to adopt measures that reduce concert noise from Rogers Stadium,…
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Blue Jays Aim to Bounce Back After 3-1 Astros Loss
The Toronto Blue Jays lost 3-1 to the Houston Astros on June 24, 2026, marking their second straight defeat after an extra‑innings loss the night before.…
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Raptors select Jaden Bradley with 50th overall pick
The Toronto Raptors used the 50th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Jaden Bradley, adding him to their roster as a second‑round choice.