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Max Scherzer will return from the Blue Jays’ injured list to start the series opener in Washington on July 27, coinciding with his 42nd birthday, with manager John Schneider overseeing the decision.
Toronto City Council will vote on July 26 to temporarily co‑name a street segment after BTS for one month, continuing the city’s practice of granting honorary street names.
Toronto announced a city‑wide tree‑planting program and a plan to incorporate climate‑change considerations into urban design, aiming to close canopy gaps highlighted by the current heat wave.
Police launched an investigation on Monday morning after gunfire was reported outside the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto, securing the area and gathering evidence as the inquiry continues.
A driver was seriously injured after his vehicle hit a pole at Jane Street and St. Clair Avenue West at 5:12 a.m. on July 27, prompting police investigation and emergency response.
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.
Toronto hosted Canada's first blind basketball game in June 2026, organized by the newly formed Blind Basketball Association of Canada founded by Eli Bomers. The event marked the start of a dedicated program for visually‑impaired athletes, filling a national gap in organized sport.
Joshua Liendo set a new Commonwealth Games record while winning the 100‑metre butterfly, and Ellie Black became the first gymnast to claim two all‑around titles at a single Games, both adding to Canada’s medal haul in Toronto.
Early data reveal that about 33 percent of premium tickets for Toronto's FIFA FanFest have been sold, while the event continues with live World Cup screenings and music at Fort York and The Bentway.
Ten‑year‑old Austin Byres finished the Supertri Toronto on July 26, 2026, celebrating his recovery after a 2022 lawnmower accident that nearly required amputation of both legs, with support from Olympic triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk.
Max Scherzer will make his first start after being on the Blue Jays’ injured list on his 42nd birthday, pitching in Monday’s game in Washington, D.C., as confirmed by team official John Schneider.
Toronto City Council will vote on July 26 to temporarily co‑name a street "BTS Boulevard" for one month, honoring the K‑pop group’s popularity. The measure follows the city’s practice of short‑term street naming to celebrate cultural figures.
Hundreds of Toronto residents celebrated the federal government's decision on July 26, 2026 to deny funding for a jet‑service expansion at Billy Bishop Airport, keeping the airport's current operations unchanged.
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified male suspect who broke into a home near Kennedy and Ellesmere Roads in Scarborough on July 23, 2026, stealing several items. The case is linked to a series of recent residential burglaries in the area.
Two young adults were stabbed near Bloor and Christie Streets on Saturday night, were hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries, and police are searching for an unidentified suspect.
Toronto announced a summer‑2026 plan to plant trees across all neighbourhoods and embed climate‑change considerations in urban design, aiming to reduce temperature differences caused by uneven canopy during an extreme heat wave.
Eugene Blanchard’s daughter and her partner are touring Calgary, Edmonton, the Maritimes and Ontario in search of an affordable starter home, reflecting a national trend of buyers exploring new regions and options like laneway homes amid rising housing costs.
The Special Investigations Unit has opened a probe into an early‑morning Etobicoke crash involving a Toronto police vehicle on July 25, 2026, to assess whether criminal conduct occurred. The SIU will gather evidence, interview witnesses, and determine if charges are warranted.
In July 2026 the federal government turned down a plan to expand Billy Bishop Airport on Toronto Island, citing concerns about increased pollution, traffic and damage to the waterfront. Advocates for the airport were disappointed, while waterfront supporters praised the move as a protection of the area’s environment.
A portion of Toronto's Lower Don Trail between the Belleville Underpass and Queen Street East will reopen on August 1 after years of closure due to soil and weather problems. Engineers have addressed the issues, allowing walkers, joggers and cyclists to use the trail again.
