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Nuit Blanche Returns with 12‑Hour Art Marathon
Nuit Blanche launches a 12‑hour art marathon in Toronto on Oct 3‑4, featuring over 70 installations to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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Toronto Hospital Network Expands Housing Program for Homeless Patients
The Toronto hospital network will expand its permanent housing program for homeless patients to reduce emergency department visits. The existing program…
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12-Year-Old Hit by Car in Lawrence Park
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a car in Lawrence Park on Oct. 2, 2026, and was taken to hospital. Police and emergency crews attended the incident.
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Canada Allocates $26 Million to GTA Firms Amid U.S. Tariff Dispute
The Canadian government unveiled a $26 million program on Oct. 2 to aid over 30 Greater Toronto Area businesses coping with the ongoing U.S. tariff dispute.
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Toronto Police Seek Driver After Fatal Scarborough Hit‑and‑Run
A pedestrian died after being struck in a hit‑and‑run on Midland and McNicoll Avenue in Scarborough on Oct. 2, 2026. Toronto police are now seeking the driver…
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Toronto gas price set to hit 191.9 cents per litre Saturday
Toronto gasoline is expected to hit 191.9 cents per litre on Saturday, up six cents from Friday, with a likely five‑to‑six cent drop on Sunday.
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Parents protest grade mix and teacher cut at Grove school
Parents are objecting to the TDSB's grade‑4/5 merge and loss of a teacher at The Grove Community School, citing a negative impact on education.
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Olivia Chow Leads Toronto Mayoral Poll by Six Points
A recent poll puts Olivia Chow six points ahead in the Toronto mayoral race as the campaign enters its last month. The margin reflects current voter…
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Brad Bradford Unveils Hundreds‑Million Dollar Budget Plan
Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford unveiled a budget plan with hundreds of millions in promised spending ahead of the municipal election, while opponents observe…
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Toronto Man Charged for Alleged Child Luring
A Toronto man was charged after a 15-year-old girl reported online luring, prompting a police investigation in June 2026.
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Toronto's Nuit Blanche Returns Oct. 3 for 12‑Hour Night of Art
Toronto will host a free, 12‑hour Nuit Blanche art exhibition on October 3, featuring installations, a rave, a marching band and more. The event is part of the…
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Crown seeks five‑year term for Toronto driver who killed pedestrian
Crown prosecutors are seeking a five‑year prison term for a driver convicted of a fatal crash after traveling 156 km/h, over three times the speed limit, in a…
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Toronto Hospital Network Expands Permanent Housing Program
Toronto’s hospital network is enlarging its permanent housing program for homeless individuals to cut emergency‑room visits, tackling long wait times caused by…
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Alto rail cost could rise to $113 billion, PBO says
The Parliamentary Budget Office reported the proposed Toronto‑to‑Quebec City high‑speed rail could cost $75 billion to $113 billion, surpassing earlier…
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Board of Trade urges Ontario to revise housing rules
The Board of Trade called on Ontario to change zoning and code rules as the province risks missing its 1.5 million homes target for 2031.
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Two Arrested, One Still at Large After Scarborough Shooting
Police arrested two people after a shooting in a Scarborough parking lot and are still looking for a third suspect.
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Ontario officials find third‑party work at three career colleges
Ontario officials discovered third parties completing coursework at three career colleges, raising concerns about program integrity.
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Pedestrian Killed in Scarborough Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian was killed in a hit‑and‑run in Scarborough, and Toronto police are conducting an investigation.
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Mayoral Candidate Brad Bradford Proposes Tax Cut Amid Budget Warnings
Brad Bradford proposes cutting a key revenue source to address Toronto's housing crisis, while experts warn the city will need extra funding for essential…
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Toronto Police Arrest Man Over Extortion of 15‑Year‑Old
Police arrested a man on Oct. 2, 2026, for allegedly extorting and sending explicit images to a 15‑year‑old girl, part of an investigation into online…
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Record El Niño Could Delay Ontario Fall Colours
A powerful El Niño may push back Ontario's usual late‑September peak of fall colours, affecting the timing of leaf colour change.
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Toronto Voters Question Safety Gains Ahead of Election
A poll shows Toronto residents feel unsafe even though crime has fallen, affecting voter sentiment ahead of the municipal election.
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Minimum wage rises launch in five Canadian provinces
Five Canadian provinces will raise minimum wage on October 1, 2026, with increases of 25 to 40 cents per hour.
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Toronto Small Businesses Call for Affordability, Safety from New Mayor
Small businesses in Toronto urged the next mayor to focus on affordable rents, safety and tariff navigation during the current mayoral campaign.