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1088 storiesnewest firstlatest September 14, 2026page 13 of 55
Carney urged hundreds of international investors and Canadian leaders at a Toronto summit to commit about $1 trillion to 167 major projects, aiming to attract new capital and demonstrate Canada’s commitment to large‑scale development.
More than 100 east‑end residents regained water service on September 12 after a three‑day outage caused by the rupture of a 115‑year‑old cast‑iron main that had been scheduled for repairs.
Toronto club owners have banned smart glasses and are reviewing phone policies to protect patrons' privacy amid concerns that wearable cameras and smartphones could broadcast private moments online.
President’s Choice used over 1,000 drones to project health questions over Toronto’s waterfront on September 10, promoting its new PC Health chatbot, a move that drew criticism from some local residents over environmental and commercial use concerns.
Toronto Police announced a new arrest on Sept. 11, 2026 linked to the 2022 Scarborough plaza shooting, adding to multiple detentions made during the ongoing investigation.
Toronto plans to replace a 30‑year‑old downtown community garden with an eight‑storey supportive housing project, prompting local gardeners to protest the proposed relocation.
A vehicle collision with a power pole in Armour Heights just before 5:30 a.m. on September 13 caused a transformer to fall, blocking the road and cutting power, prompting a coordinated response from police and Hydro crews.
A GO Transit safety report released on September 11, 2026 cites excessive reliance on visual track inspections as a factor in the Union Station derailment that halted commuter rail service for several days.
Canada, Ukraine and Norway will co‑host a conference in Toronto on September 12 to coordinate the return of Ukrainian children, civilian detainees and prisoners of war. The meeting seeks to unify international efforts for repatriation and humanitarian resolution.
A 52-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged after a hit‑and‑run in the west end seriously injured a 34-year-old woman on September 11, 2026. Police say the investigation yielded enough evidence to support criminal charges.
Toronto Water restored water to over 100 east‑end residents on September 12 after a three‑day outage caused by a ruptured 115‑year‑old cast‑iron main that had been slated for repair.
Dozens of cyclists rode on Bloor Street in Toronto on September 12 to protest Premier Doug Ford’s plan to remove protected bike lanes and reconfigure streets, reflecting organized opposition from local cycling advocates.
President’s Choice used a drone light show of over 1,000 drones on Toronto’s waterfront on September 10, 2026, to advertise its new AI health chatbot.
Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay said GO Transit’s September 2026 service cuts are due to crew shortages after pausing vacation and training for the World Cup, prompting temporary train reductions across the network.
Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford pledged to establish a Toronto Police Service outpost inside Union Station as part of his campaign platform for the 2026 election.
A family has sued Ontario, Toronto and the driver involved in a teen’s crash at an intersection where a speed‑camera was removed, seeking millions in damages. The suit argues that the province’s recent ban on automated speed‑cameras contributed to the accident.
A 52‑year‑old Toronto man was arrested and charged after a hit‑and‑run in the city’s west end seriously injured a 34‑year‑old woman on September 11, 2026.
A GO Transit train derailed at Union Station on September 11, 2026, and a report links the incident to an overreliance on visual track inspections. The derailment follows earlier commuter disruptions and may prompt changes to maintenance practices.
More than 100 east end Toronto residents have been without water since a 115‑year‑old cast‑iron main burst on September 9. The pipe was slated for repairs, and Toronto Water is working to replace it while highlighting broader infrastructure aging issues.
Metrolinx temporarily reduced GO Transit service in September 2026, pausing employee vacations and training to increase capacity for the FIFA World Cup, according to spokesperson Michael Lindsay and CBC's Dale Manucdoc.
