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Ontario Bars Social Assistance for Undocumented Residents
Ontario announced new rules on August 13, 2026 that will bar people without legal immigration status from receiving social assistance, redefining eligibility…
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Toronto Man Charged with Sexual Assault After Online Dating Encounter
Durham Regional Police charged a Toronto man with sexual assault after a woman reported being assaulted by someone she met on a dating app on July 16, 2026.
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Ford denies approving spy on Crombie in Jamaica
Premier Doug Ford denied authorizing a party operative to spy on mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica, responding to media reports of alleged…
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Improperly Discarded Batteries Trigger Etobicoke Garbage Truck Fire
A garbage truck fire on Brydon Drive in Etobicoke on August 13, 2026, was caused by improperly discarded lithium‑ion batteries, according to Toronto Fire…
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Lower Don Trail Project Lags Behind Schedule
The Lower Don Trail project in Toronto has exceeded its one‑year plan, remaining unfinished after more than three years, a delay that mirrors the city’s…
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Ontario Line budget jumps to $34 billion, triple original estimate
Metrolinx reports the Ontario Line’s projected cost has risen to $34 billion, more than triple the original estimate, as the subway‑style rail project moves…
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Ontario growers back terminal expansion to lower grocery prices
Ontario farmers support a federal plan to enlarge the Ontario Food Terminal, believing it will improve supply‑chain efficiency and help lower grocery prices. A…
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Ontario Auto Theft Falls 8.4% in Early 2026
Ontario’s auto‑theft rate fell 8.4% in the first half of 2026, a change linked to Canada’s 2024 national anti‑theft strategy. The trend suggests the program is…
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Ontario wineries ready for U.S. wines if tariffs lift
Ontario and U.S. wineries say they would welcome American wines returning to shelves if tariff reductions ease the ongoing trade dispute, potentially expanding…
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Power Restored After East Toronto Outage Affects 30,000
More than 30,000 east‑end Toronto customers lost power after a Hydro One supply loss on August 12, but service was fully restored by the following morning.
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Ontario Police Seize $1.5M in Cannabis, Charge Two Men
Ontario police seized $1.5 million worth of cannabis and nearly 4,000 plants in a Brampton raid on August 12, 2026, charging two men with illegal cultivation.…
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Construction on Carlton and Wellesley Streets Disrupts Toronto Traffic
Construction on Carlton and Wellesley streets in Toronto has caused lane closures and bus delays, disrupting traffic for local residents.
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Oakville Announces One-Year Freeze on New Data Centres
Oakville's municipal government has enacted a one‑year moratorium on new data centre construction to address community concerns over rapid AI‑related buildout,…
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Ten Children Die in Toronto 2025 from E‑Scooter, E‑Bike Injuries
Ten children died in Toronto in 2025 from injuries on electric scooters and bikes, according to 2026 statistics that signal rising safety concerns nationwide.
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Toronto Fire Chief Calls for Faster Lithium Battery Laws
Toronto Fire Services chief urges quicker legislative action on lithium‑ion battery safety after four fires, including one that injured four people, occurred…
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Officer Shot During E‑Bike Theft Investigation in Toronto
A Toronto police officer was shot while investigating an e‑bike theft on August 13, 2026, and was hospitalized. The shooting is under investigation as…
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Crown Withdraws Charges in West End Teen Shooting
The Crown has dropped criminal charges against the man accused of killing a 15-year-old in Toronto's west end, ending the prosecution that began after the…
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Perseid Meteor Shower Visible Across Ontario Tonight
Ontario residents can watch the annual Perseid meteor shower on August 12‑13, 2026, as Earth passes through comet Swift‑Tuttle’s debris, according to CBC…
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Ontario Begins Evacuations Amid Massive Wildfire Outbreak
Ontario's government started moving residents out of threatened areas on August 11 while firefighting efforts continue against 152 active blazes, including 12…
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Ontario New Home Sales Surge After HST Removal
Ontario’s new‑home sales jumped sharply in Q2 2026 after the province eliminated the harmonized sales tax, lowering purchase costs and boosting market…
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Ontario Line Cost Swells to $34 Billion, Triple Original Estimate
Metrolinx CEO reports the Ontario Line's total cost has climbed to about $34 billion, roughly three times the 2019 estimate, highlighting a major budget…
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Ontario Growers Hope Food Terminal Expansion Will Trim Grocery Prices
Ontario growers are optimistic that expanding the Ontario Food Terminal, a key element of the province’s new food‑security strategy, will improve supply‑chain…
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Immersive Julius Caesar Show Sells Out at Toronto Fraternity House
An immersive Julius Caesar production staged inside the Delta Upsilon fraternity house sold out during the summer 2026 Summerworks festival, with coverage by…
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Ontario Auto Theft Down 8.4% in First Half of 2026
Ontario vehicle thefts dropped 8.4 percent in the first half of 2026, according to an Équité Association report, reflecting the early impact of a national…