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Four Injured, Driver Arrested After Milton 401 Crash
A crash on Highway 401 near Regional Road 25 in Milton early Thursday injured four people, two of whom were ejected, and resulted in the driver’s arrest by the…
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Phoenix Concert Theatre to move to Toronto’s west end in 2027
Phoenix Concert Theatre will shift to Toronto’s west end in 2027 after 35 years at its downtown site.
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Ontario health‑care workers protest bike‑lane cuts in Toronto
Ontario health‑care workers protested in downtown Toronto on September 29, 2026, against the province's proposal to cut bike lanes on three major streets.
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TTC Opens New Scarborough Busway to Speed Commutes
The TTC launched a bus‑only road on the former Scarborough RT corridor on September 30, aiming to reduce commute times for Scarborough riders.
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Man with Gunshot Wound Found in Etobicoke Home
Toronto police found a man in his 30s with a gunshot wound inside an Etobicoke home early on Oct. 1 and took him to hospital with serious, non‑life‑threatening…
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Police Investigate Etobicoke Crash Involving Gunfire‑Damaged Car
Police are probing a Thursday morning crash in Etobicoke where a white car with suspected gunfire damage hit a tree at 4:30 a.m.
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Mayoral hopefuls pledge fare freeze, refunds and anti‑evasion plan
Toronto mayoral candidates have promised to freeze TTC fares, refund riders for delayed trips and increase fare‑evasion enforcement to improve transit…
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Mayoral hopeful defends AI-driven voter outreach
A Toronto mayoral candidate defended using AI for voter outreach amid debate over its role in elections.
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Rush Star Geddy Lee Endorses Brad Bradford for Toronto Mayor
Geddy Lee endorsed Brad Bradford for mayor, saying Toronto requires fresh leadership as the election continues.
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Cement Truck Flip Kills Driver on Highway 401 Ramp
A cement truck rolled over on a Highway 401 ramp in Scarborough on September 29, killing its 57‑year‑old driver. Police said the driver died in the accident.
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Toronto Police seize 15 guns, charge three in trafficking probe
Toronto Police seized 15 guns and charged three suspects in an online firearms trafficking case, following a tip received in February 2026.
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Phoenix Concert Theatre to Move to Toronto West End in 2027
The Phoenix Concert Theatre will relocate to Toronto’s west end in 2027 after 35 years at its downtown site.
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Health‑care workers protest Ontario bike‑lane cuts in Toronto
Ontario health‑care workers gathered in downtown Toronto on September 29 to protest the province's plan to cut bike lanes on three major streets.
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Brad Bradford pledges to scrap land tax for sub‑$1.1M homes
Brad Bradford promises to drop the land transfer tax for homes under $1.1 million if elected mayor in October 2026, noting the current citywide tax on all…
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Finance Minister Questioned Over $140 Million Protect Ontario Spending
Opposition MPPs questioned Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy about the $140 million spent by the Protect Ontario tariff program, asking for details on its…
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Poll Shows Olivia Chow Leads Brad Bradford by Nine Points
A recent Toronto poll shows Olivia Chow ahead of Brad Bradford by nine points, with 48% support versus 39%.
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George Brown College Suspends Jewellery Admissions for 2027-28
George Brown College will suspend new admissions to its jewellery programs for the 2027-28 cycle to restructure the curriculum, prompting concerns among…
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Mayoral hopefuls push fare freeze, evasion crackdown
Mayoral candidates in Toronto propose extending fare freezes, refunding riders for delayed service, and tightening fare‑evasion enforcement as the municipal…
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Scarborough Busway Opens, Cutting Commute Times
The TTC launched the Scarborough Busway on the former RT corridor, creating a dedicated bus lane to reduce commute times for Scarborough riders.
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Ontario Starts Dual COVID-19 and Flu Shots for High‑Risk Residents
Ontario health officials launched a combined COVID‑19 and flu vaccination program for high‑risk residents in September 2026, as other provinces have not yet…
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Toronto Officer Pleads Guilty to Project South Computer Hack
A Toronto police officer pleaded guilty to illegally accessing a computer during the Project South corruption probe.
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Ontario Announces $6 Million to Combat Auto Theft
Ontario’s government allocated $6 million, including $300,000 for Peel police, to address rising auto theft.
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Ontario Government Received Early Warning of Stelco Layoffs
Ontario’s government said it received advance notice of Stelco's upcoming job cuts. The steelmaker is preparing to reduce staff, prompting the province to…
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Mayoral hopeful calls for independent auditor general
Mayoral candidate Dipika Damerla urged Mississauga to create an independent auditor general, citing similar offices in other Ontario cities, ahead of the…