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Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Transport Minister Omar Carney in supporting the federal plan to privatize operations at Toronto Pearson, part of a broader proposal to hand Canada’s four largest airports to private investors.
Intermittent 911 outages affected multiple Canadian cities on Thursday morning, prompting police services to advise the public to use non‑emergency numbers until the system was restored.
Crown prosecutors withdrew a criminal charge on September 16, 2026, against a Toronto man previously linked to the 2023 multimillion‑dollar gold theft at Pearson Airport, ending the prosecution’s case against him while the broader investigation continues.
The TTC will alter streetcar service on King Street West from September 2026 to June 2027 for a ten‑month infrastructure upgrade, affecting a key downtown transit corridor.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly urged Stellantis to start building a new vehicle model at its idle Brampton plant after the automaker signed an MOU with Roshel about a possible plant sale, aiming to keep the facility operational and support the local economy.
A Toronto resident is expanding his tiny‑home project by creating a micro‑shelter village in Scarborough to provide shelter for people in need, building on earlier work that offered tiny homes to vulnerable Torontonians.
Ontario’s government warned municipalities on September 16 that non‑compliance with the Buy Ontario procurement policy could lead to reduced provincial funding, urging local councils to prioritize Ontario‑based suppliers.
Students from Rosedale Heights School of the Arts protested on September 16, 2026, claiming Ontario’s revised school funding formula harms their institution. The demonstration reflects broader criticism of the Ford administration’s funding changes across the province.
A 16‑year‑old male was arrested and charged with first‑degree murder after a teen was killed at the Jane Street and Finch Avenue West intersection in North York on September 14, 2026. Police continue to investigate the case.
A 20‑year‑old man from Montreal pleaded guilty to manslaughter on September 16, 2026, for a 2024 shooting death that occurred in Toronto’s west end, concluding the two‑year legal case.
Doug Ford's lack of endorsement is prompting Toronto mayoral candidates to adjust their platforms around the province's funding role, making the provincial‑city relationship a key election issue.
Incumbent Councillor Chris Moise faces strong challengers in Toronto Centre, where voters are demanding change on homelessness, open drug use and public safety ahead of the October 22, 2026 municipal election.
Toronto Police responded to a late‑night fire at a commercial building on St. Clair Avenue East and Kennedy Road in Scarborough on September 15, 2026, securing the area and aiding fire crews while an investigation into the cause continues.
Premier Doug Ford, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Mayor Olivia Chow and Health Minister Sylvia Jones will hold a live news conference in Toronto at 10 a.m. on September 16 to announce a new joint initiative involving provincial, federal and municipal cooperation.
Gasoline in Toronto and the GTA will rise to 189.9 cents per litre on Thursday, a six‑cent increase, while diesel climbs 11 cents, amid continued regional price volatility.
Ontario has not yet achieved its $10‑a‑day child‑care fee target, and Toronto waitlists are growing, prompting parents and a child‑care advocate to demand expanded capacity before further fee cuts.
A documentary on Neil Peart’s life and legacy premiered on September 16 at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking its world debut on day seven of the 2026 event.
A coroner’s inquest led by Dr. David Cameron will examine the 2020 death of a Toronto woman that sparked citywide protests, with hearings set to begin on October 13, 2026, and last 14 days.
An independent Canadian cinema association in Toronto urged major film studios to stop a practice that limits small theatres from programming Canadian movies, citing its impact on domestic film exposure.
Three mayoral candidates debated public transit and safety at Toronto’s first mayoral debate on September 14, 2026, marking the initial public forum in the race and highlighting these issues as central to the campaign.
