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Charged officers in the Project South probe were seen consuming alcohol and drugs under surveillance, prompting experts to discuss intervention criteria.…
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Mayoral hopeful defends AI as experts warn limits
A Toronto mayoral hopeful defended using AI in his campaign while technology experts cautioned that AI cannot substitute for human voter persuasion,…
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Toronto, Ontario crews clean second West Highland Creek spill
Toronto and Ontario crews cleared a second spill in West Highland Creek caused by Scarborough subway construction, adding to earlier environmental incidents…
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Poll shows Olivia Chow ahead of Brad Bradford in Toronto mayoral race
A poll released on September 29 shows Olivia Chow leading Brad Bradford by 17 points with 51% to 34% support, ahead of the upcoming municipal election.
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Scarborough Busway to Open, Replacing Defunct Line 3
The TTC announced the upcoming opening of a new busway in Scarborough, replacing the former Line 3 service after its discontinuation.
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Toronto Woman Charged After Alleged Office Break-In
A Toronto woman, 36, faces multiple charges for an alleged break‑in and theft at a provincial office on September 3, 2026, after OPP responded to earlier…
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Toronto Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Co‑Arsonist Dies
A Toronto man pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson after his co‑arsonist died in a Scarborough restaurant fire on September 26, 2026. The incident involved…
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Family protests outside Toronto police HQ over August shooting death
On September 26, 2026, the deceased’s family protested at Toronto Police Headquarters demanding information about the August shooting that killed a 19-year-old.
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Anita Anand Co‑hosts Global Meeting on Returning Ukrainian Children
Anita Anand co‑hosted a global meeting in Toronto to push forward the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russian officials. The effort follows widespread…
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34-Year-Old Man Killed in Toronto Motorcycle Crash
A 34-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Toronto early Sunday morning. Police said the incident resulted in a fatality.
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Man killed in North York stabbing, suspect arrested
A 57-year-old man was killed in a North York stabbing on September 26, 2026, and police have arrested one suspect.
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TTC Restores Line 1 Service After Fire Investigation
Line 1 service between Finch and Sheppard‑Yonge was restored after a brief fire‑related shutdown, with shuttle buses operating during the hour‑long closure.
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Toronto Fire Adds 14 Names to Memorial Roll
Toronto Fire held a memorial service on September 27, adding 14 names to its Memorial Honour Roll, raising the total line‑of‑duty fatalities to 367 since 1848.
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Man with Gunshot Wound Arrives at Toronto Hospital, Police Investigate Shooting Site
A man arrived at a Toronto hospital with a non‑life‑threatening gunshot wound just before 1 a.m., prompting police to investigate the shooting's location.
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Students and Parents Attend Ontario Universities Fair Amid OSAP Cuts
Students and parents visited the Ontario Universities' Fair in Toronto on September 26-27, 2026, seeking information on university costs after recent OSAP…
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Toronto Police Discuss Intervention After Officers' Misconduct
Police are reviewing intervention timing after officers in the Project South probe were seen drinking and using drugs in patrol cars, stressing public safety…
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Toronto Police Identify Second Victim in Burned Car Homicide
Police have identified a second homicide victim discovered in a burnt vehicle, extending the ongoing homicide investigation in Toronto.
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Man found stabbed on Scarborough road, police investigate
A man was found stabbed on Polar and Kingston Roads in Scarborough early Monday, and Toronto police are investigating amid broader worries about street…
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Ontario High School Teachers to Vote on Strike Authorization
Ontario high school teachers will vote in November 2026 on strike authorization, a step needed for unions to obtain a mandate for potential action.
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Olivia Chow Promises New Landlord Task Force
Mayoral candidate Olivia Chow pledged to create a RentSafeTO task force to address negligent landlords and substandard rental conditions.
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Two homicide victims found in separate burned cars
Police say two people were killed before their cars were set ablaze, with the bodies found in separate fires in different parts of Toronto earlier this week.
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Woman in 20s Hospitalized After Eglinton West Motorcycle Crash
A young woman was hospitalized following a motorcycle accident on Eglinton West Saturday afternoon, after police and paramedics arrived at the scene.
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Toronto Tenants End Rent Strike After Landlord Drops 5% Hike
Tenants in a west‑end Toronto building ended their rent strike in September 2026 after the landlord scrapped a retroactive rent hike of over five percent. The…
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Family Protests at Toronto Police HQ Seeking Shooting Details
The deceased's family protested at Toronto Police headquarters on September 26, 2026, asking for details about the August shooting that killed the 19‑year‑old.