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Kilmer Sports Ventures Invests in Professional Women’s Hockey League
Kilmer Sports Ventures, led by Toronto investor Larry Tanenbaum, announced a June 22, 2026 investment in the Professional Women’s Hockey League to bolster the…
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Ford and Unifor Begin Contract Talks in Toronto
Ford and Unifor started collective‑bargaining talks in Toronto on June 22, 2026, to replace contracts for about 19,000 Canadian autoworkers that expire in…
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Toronto Police Charge Drone Operator After World Cup Interception
Toronto police charged a drone operator after intercepting an unauthorized drone near World Cup venues on June 21, reinforcing strict no‑fly rules around…
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Peel Health Issues Measles Exposure Alert at Pearson Airport
Peel Region public health officials warned on June 13 that airport visitors may have been exposed to measles after a confirmed case was identified on Ethiopian…
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Ombudsman Slams TTC Refund Policy for Discontinued Tokens
The Toronto City Ombudsman released a 65‑page report on June 19, 2026, criticizing the TTC’s decision to stop refunds for discontinued tokens and tickets,…
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Shane Bieber Nears Activation After Return to Blue Jays
Shane Bieber has rejoined the Toronto Blue Jays and is expected to be activated from the injured list within days after recovering from elbow inflammation.
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9-Year-Old Girl Injured in North York Vehicle Collision
A nine‑year‑old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at the Steeles‑Islington intersection in North York on Friday night, prompting…
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Driver Charged After North York Crash Injures Toddler and Pedestrian
A Richmond Hill driver was charged after a June 19 crash in North York seriously injured a two‑year‑old child and another pedestrian, prompting a police…
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Germany Faces Ivory Coast in Toronto World Cup Match
Germany and Ivory Coast will meet in Toronto on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the third World Cup match in the city, attracting thousands of fans as part of the…
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Seniors Rally at City Hall Over Lost Program Funding
Toronto seniors protested at City Hall on June 19 after the city withdrew funding from a community agency that ran activities for seniors in a west‑end…
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Toronto Historian Restores and Documents City’s Stained‑Glass Windows
Historian Henry Knight, with researcher Talia Ricci, has restored nearly 50 Toronto stained‑glass windows and documented the artists behind them, filling…
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Toronto Marlies Win Calder Cup in 4-1 Series Triumph
The Toronto Marlies captured their second AHL Calder Cup on June 20, 2026, defeating their opponent 4-1 in a five‑game series, marking a dominant championship…
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Mabrey ties WNBA 3‑point record as Tempo rally past Sun
Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA single‑game three‑point record with nine threes as the Toronto Tempo rallied from a 16‑point deficit to beat the Connecticut Sun…
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Toronto Public Health Issues Warning Over Downtown Overdose Spike
Toronto Public Health warned on 19 June that downtown Toronto is experiencing a rise in drug overdoses, urging vigilance and immediate medical response as part…
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Exhibition Place Board Rejects Year‑Round Casino Proposal
The Exhibition Place board voted on June 18, 2026 to keep the casino a temporary CNE attraction, rejecting a plan for year‑round operation.
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Toronto Makes Church Street Car‑Free This Summer
Toronto has closed Church Street between Wellesley and Alexander to cars from June 19 to August 21, 2026, creating a summer pedestrian‑only zone as part of its…
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Child Airlifted After Oshawa Tree Collapse Leaves One Injured, One Deceased
A tree collapse in Oshawa on June 18 led to one child being airlifted to hospital in serious condition and another child found without vital signs, with police…
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Ontario Police Praise Federal Bail, Sentencing Reforms Amid Expert Skepticism
Ontario police welcomed the federal bail and sentencing reforms announced on June 17, 2026, while legal experts expressed doubts about their effectiveness and…
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Ontario Faces Need for Over One Million Graduates, Council Says
The Council of Ontario Universities estimates that Ontario will need more than one million new graduates, especially in STEM fields, over the next decade to…
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Toronto Flood Warnings Lifted After Heavy Rainfall
Toronto lifted flood warnings after more than 70 mm of rain caused temporary flooding on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The warnings were cancelled as…
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Ward's Island Ferry Service Restarts After Tree Blockage
Ferry service to Ward's Island resumed on June 18 after city crews cleared a tree trunk that had blocked the dock, ending a Thursday‑long suspension. The quick…
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Maple Leafs Acquire Defenseman Darren Raddysh from Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign‑and‑trade that included a 2026 fifth‑round draft pick, as…
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Hamilton Hospital Administers Experimental Exosome Burn Therapy
A Hamilton hospital used an experimental exosome therapy for the first time worldwide on a Western University student with severe burns from a fraternity house…
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Repealed Wage Cap Law Still Haunts Ontario Public Sector
Ontario officials say that despite the repeal of Bill 124, its former wage caps still complicate budgeting and staffing, particularly within the province's…