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Toronto city councillors have asked the Ontario government to transfer the former Science Centre building to the city, citing its vacancy and unmet community space needs. The motion, submitted on July 28, seeks provincial cooperation to repurpose the site for public use.
Toronto Fire Services says built‑in storage lockers in condo garages may breach Ontario fire code, a concern highlighted as a long‑standing regulatory grey area by a fire safety consultant.
Ontario Progressive Conservative caucus members are divided over Willowdale MPP Stan Cho’s hotel expense claims, which total hundreds of thousands of dollars over three years, prompting calls for an internal investigation.
Ontario MPP Stan Cho’s constituency office disclosures show he billed his riding association for restaurant meals, flights, hotels and limousine services from 2023 to 2026.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the Toronto Argonauts 24-23 at home on July 18, 2026, with quarterback Tre Ford throwing for 218 yards despite the team having no official practice.
Tornado warnings were issued for parts of southern Ontario on July 18, 2026 and later cancelled as atmospheric conditions changed, highlighting the province’s responsive weather alert system.
Tornado warnings were briefly issued for parts of southern Ontario on July 18, 2026, and later cancelled as atmospheric conditions improved, illustrating the responsive nature of the province’s severe‑weather alert system.
Premier Doug Ford will travel to Thunder Bay on July 18, 2026 to meet officials amid ongoing wildfires in northern Ontario, responding to public criticism of the provincial emergency response.
Ontario minister Stan Cho resigned on July 17, 2026 after criticism for claiming hotel expenses in his hometown of Toronto, a decision accepted by Premier Doug Ford.
Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities has barred students at five private career colleges from receiving OSAP loans for the 2026‑2027 year, extending a prior ban on OSAP grants due to concerns about the schools’ enrollment practices.
Markham, Ontario, is set to host the Ontario Honda Dealers IndyCar race from August 14-16, 2026, with preparations underway to accommodate tens of thousands of fans.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a plan to repeal the rule that lets out‑of‑town MPPs claim hotel expenses while in Toronto, aiming to align expense policies across all legislators.
Three Progressive Conservative MPPs from Peel Region submitted thirty expense claims for Toronto hotel stays, seeking reimbursement of several thousand dollars as allowed by provincial accommodation rules.
Ontario's tourism minister and a Toronto MPP will repay over $16,000 in hotel expenses incurred during official travel, following a pledge made on July 14, 2026.
Ontario is spending $8 million to store a $79 million U.S. alcohol inventory, with $2.6 million now expired and no public plan disclosed for its disposition.
Ontario is paying about $8 million to store a $79 million U.S. alcohol inventory, with $2.6 million of it now expired and no plan announced for its disposal.
Most charges from the Project South investigation into Toronto police corruption will go directly to trial in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, involving six civilians and one officer with a different procedural path.
A public health researcher explained that several factors are causing opioid deaths to fall while 911 overdose calls rise in Ontario, even as Thunder Bay still records the province’s highest death rate.
On July 8, 2026, protesters assembled outside Premier Doug Ford’s Etobicoke office to oppose Ontario’s new regulator for personal support workers, citing concerns over its impact on the workforce. The demonstration forms part of a wider series of actions targeting the Ford government’s policies.
On July 7, 2026, the OPP and partner police in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas concluded Project Erase, issuing 2,556 traffic and criminal charges for illegal street racing, including 2,438 Highway Traffic Act citations and 118 Criminal Code charges.
