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Ontario to Introduce Cash Bail System Monday Amid Legal Challenge
Ontario will start a cash bail system on August 17, 2026, prompting two advocacy groups to file a constitutional challenge against the deposit requirement.
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U of T Law School Proposes Laptop Ban in Select Classes
The University of Toronto Faculty of Law announced a laptop ban for selected courses, prompting law students to oppose the rule, citing impacts on note‑taking…
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Five Hospitalized After Scarborough Two‑Vehicle Crash, One Critical
A collision between a grey Toyota BZ4X and a grey Dodge Caravan on Sheppard Avenue East near Kennedy Road injured five people, including two children, with one…
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Woman Dies After Falling Into Lake Ontario at Mississauga Park
A woman died after falling into Lake Ontario at Mississauga's Jack Darling Park on August 15, 2026, prompting an investigation by Peel Police Service.
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Municipal Leaders Convene in Ottawa to Demand Stable Funding
Thousands of municipal officials gathered in Ottawa for the AMO annual conference, urging the province to provide predictable funding for municipalities. The…
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Man in His 30s Critically Wounded in Scarborough Shooting
A man in his thirties was critically injured in a shooting at a Scarborough apartment building just after 9 p.m. on August 15, 2026, prompting a police search…
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SIU Investigates Three‑Vehicle Crash Involving Police Cruiser
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is probing a three‑vehicle crash that involved a police cruiser in Kawartha Lakes on August 14, 2026, as part of its…
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Three Teens Charged Over Reckless Dirt‑Bike Riding in Brampton
Peel Police charged three youths, aged 13, 15 and 17, on August 14, 2026 for reckless dirt‑bike riding in Brampton after a investigation into high‑speed…
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TTC Worker Stabbed Near Bloor‑Yonge Station
A TTC worker was stabbed near Bloor‑Yonge station on the morning of August 14, 2026, and is now recovering. Police are searching for a male suspect in…
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Two‑Vehicle Crash Closes Highway 27 Near Nobleton for Two Hours
Two vehicles collided on Highway 27 near Nobleton on Aug. 14, 2026, prompting York Region Police to close the road for about two hours before reopening it at 9…
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One Arrested After Scarborough Shooting, Police Seek More Suspects
Police arrested one individual after a shooting in Scarborough on August 14, 2026, and continue to search for additional suspects. Detectives are reviewing…
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Ford Says He Was Unaware of Jamaica Surveillance Funding
Premier Doug Ford said he only learned in August 2026 that the Ontario PC Party allegedly funded surveillance of former Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie during…
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Court of Appeal Allows Ford Government to Remove Toronto Bike Lanes
The Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a lower‑court block, enabling the Ford government to proceed with removing selected bike lanes in downtown Toronto.
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Stellantis Considers Closing Brampton Assembly Plant, Union Reports
Stellantis is seriously considering shutting its Brampton, Ontario assembly plant, a development reported by Unifor after president Lana Payne’s statement on…
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22-Year-Old Man Dies in Pickering Motorcycle Crash
A 22‑year‑old man from Scarborough was killed in a single‑vehicle motorcycle crash in Pickering on August 15, 2026, according to the Ontario Provincial Police,…
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Police Investigate Two Friday Night Stabbings in Toronto’s West End
Toronto police are investigating two stabbing incidents that occurred around 11:21 p.m. on August 14 in the Keelesdale‑Eglinton West neighbourhood, involving a…
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Ontario Implements Mandatory Cash Bail for Repeat Offenders
Ontario's government introduced mandatory cash bail for repeat offenders as part of a broader effort to tighten bail conditions and deter repeated criminal…
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Construction on Carlton and Wellesley Streets Disrupts Toronto Traffic
Parallel construction projects on Carlton and Wellesley streets have caused partial road closures, traffic congestion and transit delays for Toronto residents…
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Toronto Hydro Restores Power to Thousands After Night Outage
Toronto Hydro restored electricity to thousands of east‑end and downtown customers on August 12 after a several‑hour nighttime outage.
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CNE Introduces HorseCapades Program for Children
The Canadian National Exhibition’s annual HorseCapades program lets children interact with horses at the fair, running through August 20, 2026. The attraction…
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Man Arrested After Officer Shot in Downtown Toronto E‑Bike Robbery
A 27-year-old man was arrested after shooting a police officer during an e‑bike robbery investigation in downtown Toronto on August 13, 2026.
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Ford Unveils Ontario Data Centre Approval Framework in Guelph
Premier Doug Ford announced a new data centre approval framework in Guelph on August 13, 2026, aimed at standardising future project approvals in response to…
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TTC Launches Fare‑Capping Pilot on Sept. 1
The TTC will start a fare‑capping pilot on Sept. 1, 2026, letting riders travel for free after 47 trips to help limit costs for frequent transit users.
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Three Charged After Police Recover $1.5M of Stolen Goods
Toronto police charged three suspects after seizing over 2,500 stolen items worth $1.5 million from luxury home burglaries, marking a significant recovery in…