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1088 storiesnewest firstlatest September 12, 2026page 14 of 55
Over 1,000 drones lit up Toronto's waterfront on September 10, showcasing health questions to promote President's Choice's new AI health chatbot, drawing criticism from some residents who called the display dystopian.
Toronto Police Service announced a fourth arrest linked to the 2022 Scarborough plaza shooting that left a man dead, marking a new development in the ongoing investigation.
Toronto officials plan to replace a 30‑year‑old downtown community garden with an eight‑storey supportive housing building, prompting gardeners to protest and seek a new location for their garden.
Police found a man shot near Finch Avenue West and Driftwood Avenue in North York on September 11, 2026. He was hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries, and the investigation is ongoing.
A recent destructive storm in Toronto has prompted environmental experts to warn that climate‑resilience strategies will be a pivotal issue in the upcoming municipal election.
Mayor Olivia Chow has pledged a weekly TTC fare cap after ten rides and promised an additional fare freeze if re‑elected, positioning the measures as key parts of her fall 2026 campaign platform.
A photo gallery opened on September 10 in Toronto, displaying images from nearly 300 TIFF films and drawing 800 guests, while thousands of industry delegates continued to shape the festival's 11‑day program.
TIFF has introduced a new market in Toronto to facilitate financing and distribution deals for Canadian filmmakers, responding to U.S. policy shifts that aim to bring production back to Hollywood.
Four people were arrested in Durham Region and Toronto on September 10, 2026, facing more than 200 charges linked to a GTA theft investigation involving 36 incidents and an alleged organized‑crime group.
Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford has pledged to create a Toronto Police Service outpost inside Union Station if elected, adding a law‑and‑order focus to his campaign platform.
Criterion Collection, the New York‑based film company, opened its first physical‑media shop in Toronto in September 2026, offering thousands of DVD, Blu‑ray and 4K titles. The store provides a dedicated space for collectors and new viewers to purchase and preview films.
Harry Styles has added two stadium concerts in Toronto to his Together, Together 2027 world tour, expanding his Canadian dates. The shows will be held at Rogers Stadium, reflecting the tour’s growing North American presence.
Gasoline prices in Toronto and the GTA will increase by seven cents per litre on Saturday, moving from 179.9 to about 186.9 cents per litre after a brief dip that prompted drivers to fill up on Friday. Analysts, citing comments from Roger McKnight of En‑Pro International, expect the upward trend to continue.
A recent severe storm exposed Toronto’s infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting environmental experts to discuss how climate‑resilience measures could become a pivotal issue in the upcoming municipal election.
Thomson Reuters Canada detected unauthorized activity on its C‑Track platform on June 30, 2026, leading to a data breach that affected Ontario courts.
Two men died in North York when their car struck a traffic‑light pole, with police believing the crash resulted from a street race. The incident highlights the lethal risk of illegal racing on public roads.
Gasoline prices in Toronto and the GTA are projected to drop eight cents per litre on Friday, falling from 187.9 to 179.9 cents per litre, due to the seasonal fuel switch, according to En‑Pro International analyst Roger McKnight.
Police responded to a collision between a cyclist and a driver at Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road on September 9, resulting in a woman being hospitalized. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.
TIFF opened on September 10 with over 200 films from dozens of countries across six continents, while a U.S. trade war prompts a push for more domestic movie production. The festival proceeds amid heightened U.S.-Canada trade tensions affecting the film industry.
Toronto Fire Services recorded 97 lithium‑ion battery fires in 2026, surpassing the 91 incidents reported in 2025, according to Capt. Deepak Chagger.
