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Toronto completed a two‑month redesign of the Portland‑Wellington intersection, easing traffic congestion and improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford has pledged to eliminate the bike lanes on Bloor Street West if elected, making the removal a central part of his campaign…
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A lithium‑ion battery ignited a fire in a fourth‑floor Toronto Community Housing unit on August 12, injuring three people. Toronto Fire responded to the…
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Tiny Tiny Homes is building a ten‑unit micro‑shelter village in Scarborough, slated for completion by the end of 2026, to provide transitional housing for…
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A man was seriously injured after a vehicle struck him just before 5:30 a.m. at Queen Street West and Portland Street on Wednesday, prompting a rapid response…
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The Special Investigations Unit has opened an independent inquiry into a collision between a police cruiser and a civilian vehicle in Pickering on August 7,…
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Oshawa police arrested a man in early August 2026 after determining he intentionally hit a person with his car and fled, charging him with multiple offenses.…
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Toronto’s new redesign of the Wellington Street West and Portland Street intersection reduces car traffic while expanding space for cyclists and pedestrians,…
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Ontario families are urging increased public awareness of West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks, while health officials repeat protective advice to prevent…
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Ontario has committed $1.2 million to restore Heart Lake Conservation Park in Brampton, targeting habitat rehabilitation, shoreline stabilization and…
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Two tornadoes struck southern Ontario on August 8, 2026, after Environment Canada issued a tornado alert amid severe thunderstorms that brought damaging winds,…
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Toronto Police launched a two‑week enforcement campaign from August 10‑24 to target e‑bike and e‑scooter violations and raise awareness of city rules before…
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Two canoeists capsized on Stewart Lake near Georgian Bay Township on August 8, 2026; one died and the other was rescued by police. The incident is under…
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Liberal MP Shaun Chen will resign his Scarborough North seat by the end of the week of August 10, 2026, after a 2025 car accident limited his ability to travel…
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The TTC board has ordered an end to random drug and alcohol testing of its staff, following an arbitrator's recommendation.
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Toronto police are investigating a suspected targeted shooting outside a Danzig Street townhouse complex in Scarborough early Tuesday, after reports of gunfire…
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Toronto Police arrested two men on August 9 after they fled a downtown armed robbery in a stolen vehicle, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has taken charge of investigating a house fire in Etobicoke that killed one man, with a neighbor also involved in the…
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Porter Airlines cancelled a Toronto‑bound flight on August 6, 2026 because a child would not fasten a seatbelt, emphasizing the carrier’s safety protocols.
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The TTC board ordered the agency to stop random drug and alcohol testing of staff, implementing an arbitrator’s recommendation to end the practice.
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Ontario families are urging stronger public awareness of West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks, while health officials remind residents to use protective…
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Two men were arrested after fleeing officers in a stolen vehicle during a police chase tied to an armed robbery in downtown Toronto on August 9, 2026. Police…
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Two tornadoes touched down in southern Ontario on August 8, 2026, after Environment Canada issued a tornado alert amid severe storms featuring damaging winds,…
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Early data shows the Wellington Street West and Portland Street intersection redesign has reduced car trips and increased cycling and walking, reflecting…