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One Dead, One Rescued After Canoe Capsizes on Stewart Lake
A canoe carrying two people capsized near shore on Stewart Lake in Georgian Bay Township on August 8, 2026, resulting in one death and one rescue by Ontario…
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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Reports 9.5% Return in H1 2026
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan posted a 9.5% net return and $26.6 billion in investment income for the January‑June 2026 period.
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Driver Arrested After Crash Into Scarborough Traffic Light Pole
Toronto police arrested a driver for impaired driving after the vehicle hit a traffic‑light pole at the William Kitchen Road and Kennedy Road intersection in…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Ontario Collision, Police Seek Witnesses
A motorcyclist was killed in an Ontario town on August 9, 2026, and the OPP is seeking witnesses or video evidence to aid the investigation.
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RCMP Seizes $4.5M Worth of Cocaine, Charges Three Men
The RCMP seized over 170 kilograms of cocaine, worth $4.5 million, in southern Ontario on August 7, 2026, and charged three men with drug trafficking.
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62-Year-Old Man Killed in East End TTC Streetcar Collision
A 62‑year‑old man was killed after being struck by a TTC streetcar in Toronto’s east end on August 7, 2026, prompting a police investigation into the collision.
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Porter Airlines Cancels Toronto Flight Over Unbuckled Child
Porter Airlines cancelled a scheduled flight to Toronto on August 6, 2026, after a young child would not fasten the seatbelt, invoking safety regulations that…
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Three Arrested After Toronto Police Shoot Driver in Mississauga
Toronto police shot and killed a driver during a traffic stop in Mississauga on August 6, 2026, leading to the arrest of three individuals on 42…
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Toronto Man Charged with First‑Degree Murder in December Killing
Toronto police arrested a 32‑year‑old man on August 8, 2026, charging him with first‑degree murder for a woman killed in December 2025. The suspect will now…
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Police: Crime Gangs Use Encrypted Apps to Recruit Youth
Toronto police say organized crime groups are using encrypted messaging apps to recruit youth, and lack of powers under Bill C‑22 hampers investigations after…
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Lifted for Toronto Region
Environment Canada lifted the severe thunderstorm warning for the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Kitchener‑Waterloo, Barrie and Peterborough on August 8, 2026…
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83-Year-Old Woman Killed in Wrong-Way QEW Crash in Oakville
An 83‑year‑old woman died after traveling the wrong way on the QEW in Oakville on August 7, 2026, prompting an OPP investigation into the fatal collision.
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Ontario families call for stronger West Nile virus awareness
Ontario families are pressing for greater public education on West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks, while health officials continue to advise standard…
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Ontario Fire Marshal Takes Lead on Etobicoke Fatal House Fire
The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office is leading the investigation into a residential fire in Etobicoke that killed one man, following provincial protocol for…
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Taste of the Danforth draws thousands on second day amid security boost
Thousands attended the second day of the Taste of the Danforth on August 9, 2026, with organizers deploying extra security measures in response to safety…
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TTC Station Supervisors Vote to Approve Strike Mandate
Toronto Transit Commission station supervisors voted overwhelmingly on August 6 to approve a strike mandate, a move that comes as the city prepares for the…
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Toronto Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Salsa Festival Shooting
Toronto Police announced on August 6, 2026 that arrests have been made in the investigation of the July 2026 fatal shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival,…
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Poll Shows Chow Ahead, Alexander Gains Up to 10% Support
A new poll released on August 7, 2026, shows John Chow maintaining a lead in Toronto’s mayoral race while Chris Alexander has risen to as much as 10 percent…
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Toronto Police Alert Scam Involving Purchases of Phones for Fraudsters
Toronto Police warn that a multi‑year scam has been using phone calls to pose as legitimate representatives and convince residents to buy high‑end devices for…
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Brockville Aquatarium Adds Three New Otter Pups
Brockville Aquatarium announced the arrival of three North American river otter pups, bringing its otter collection to eight alongside five rescued otters from…
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Three Arrested on Gun Charges After Toronto Police Shooting
Toronto police fatally shot a driver in Mississauga on August 6, 2026, and subsequently arrested three people on firearm charges, resulting in a total of 42…
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Southwold Declares Emergency as Heavy Rain Floods Roads
Southwold declared a state of emergency on August 7, 2026 after heavy rain flooded local roads, prompting immediate repair work. Municipal officials activated…
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Police Say Gangs Use Encrypted Apps to Recruit Youth, Bill C-22 Limits Investigation
Toronto police say gangs are using encrypted apps to recruit youth and have made arrests after two gunfire incidents at the U.S. Consulate, but investigations…
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Pedestrian Killed by Transport Truck on Highway 404 Near Finch
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a transport truck on Highway 404 near Finch Avenue East at about 6 a.m. on Saturday, prompting emergency response…