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Memorial Run Honors Seven Fallen Toronto Police Officers
Around 300 runners completed a three‑day memorial run from Toronto to Ottawa, honoring seven police officers killed in the line of duty over the past year,…
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MapQuest GM Visits Lake Ontario During Toronto Conference
MapQuest’s general manager visited Lake Ontario on September 24, 2026, while attending a conference in Toronto, saying he couldn’t leave the city without…
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Toronto Police Reassess Name‑Tag Policy Over Safety Concerns
Toronto Police Service is reviewing its name‑tag policy due to concerns that visible identifiers could jeopardize officer safety and privacy, while experts…
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Toronto police search for cyclist accused of sexual assault
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified male cyclist accused of sexually assaulting another person near McNicoll Avenue and Birchmount Road on…
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Man in 60s Stabbed in Moss Park, Suspect Arrested
A man in his 60s was stabbed at Sherbourne and Queen in Moss Park just after 8 a.m. on September 25, 2026; police arrested a suspect and the victim remains in…
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Ontario Court Orders Third OHIP Review for Terminal Cancer Patient
A Toronto court ordered a third OHIP review for a young father with Stage 4 melanoma after finding the province gave no reason for denying out‑of‑country…
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Toronto Urges Voters Ahead of Oct. 25 Municipal Election
Toronto is informing residents about mail‑in and advance‑voting deadlines for the Oct. 25 municipal election, aiming to increase voter turnout.
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Police watchdog clears Toronto officer who tackled cyclist
A police watchdog cleared a Toronto officer of misconduct after he tackled a cyclist who ran a stop sign near Little Norway Park in May 2026, finding the…
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Four Arrested in Peel Region Over GTA Gun Trafficking Ring
Peel Regional Police arrested four unnamed suspects on September 22, linking them to a gun‑trafficking network tied to fourteen GTA shootings. The operation is…
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Carney Proposes Private Takeover of Canada’s Four Largest Airports
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a proposal to shift operation of Canada’s four largest airports, including Toronto Pearson, to private investors, signaling…
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Toronto Police Probe Fire at Hells Angels Merchandise Store
A fire at a Leslieville store selling Hells Angels merchandise on September 23, 2026 led Toronto Police to open an investigation into the cause, with no…
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Toronto Police Seek 41-Year-Old Suspect in Sept. 20 Assault
Toronto police are searching for a 41-year-old man suspected of sexual assault and threatening the victim’s family after an incident near St. Clair and…
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Road Closures Set for Toronto Police Memorial Run
Hundreds of police officers will run a 5 km course starting at the Ontario Police Memorial on Thursday, prompting temporary rolling road closures in downtown…
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Mayoral Candidates Debate Property Taxes and Affordability
Three leading Toronto mayoral candidates debated property taxes and housing affordability on September 22, 2026, in an event organized by the Toronto Region…
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Man and two officers injured in early‑morning Etobicoke crash
A police cruiser collided with another vehicle at an Etobicoke intersection just before 2:45 a.m. on September 24, injuring the driver and two officers. Police…
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Toronto Zoo Seeks Name for Newborn Wombat
The Toronto Zoo is inviting the public to suggest a name for a newborn female southern hairy‑nosed wombat, fostering community involvement with the animal's…
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Two Fatal Vehicle Fires Claim Lives in Etobicoke, Scarborough
Two separate vehicle fires in Etobicoke and Scarborough on Monday night and early Tuesday killed one person each, prompting police and fire responses.
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Toronto Sets Dates for Oct. 26 Municipal Election
Toronto officials have detailed the mail‑in and advance‑voting deadlines for the Oct. 26, 2026 municipal election, aiming to boost voter participation, as…
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Liberty Village Residents Flag Traffic, Cleanliness for Mayor
Liberty Village residents told CBC Toronto that traffic congestion, street litter and dog waste are the top issues they want the next mayor to address, citing…
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Ontario Manufacturers Cite Ongoing Labor Issues Amid Falling Vacancies
A Canadian manufacturers’ association reports that Ontario’s manufacturing sector still faces labor shortages even as job vacancies decrease, highlighting…
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Toronto Under Investigation
York Regional Police are investigating a fatal two‑vehicle collision that occurred at 7:40 p.m. on September 22 at the Jane Street and Brandon Gate Drive…
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Ontario's Long-Term Care Bailouts Rise as Facilities Struggle
Ontario reports a growing number of long‑term care homes qualifying for emergency bailouts, leading to higher spending from the province's homes‑in‑distress…
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Four Arrested in GTA Gun Trafficking Ring Tied to 14 Shootings
Peel Regional Police arrested four suspects on September 22, 2026, accusing them of running a gun trafficking ring linked to fourteen shootings in the Greater…
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Cineplex names Bill Walker CEO, launches strategic review
Cineplex Inc. appointed Bill Walker as chief executive officer and began a company‑wide strategic review that could include a sale.