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Marineland started moving six beluga whales on July 20, 2026, to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld in San Antonio, a step taken amid ongoing concerns about marine mammal care at the Ontario park.
An Uber passenger was critically injured just before 3 a.m. Monday when the rideshare vehicle left The Queensway and hit a pole in Etobicoke. Toronto Police are investigating the single‑vehicle crash.
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 Liberal Party of Canada has named Tanveer Shahnawaz as its candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in Toronto’s Beaches‑East York riding, announced on July 19, 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.
The Toronto Blue Jays unveiled a statue of Joe Carter outside the Rogers Centre on July 18, 2026, honoring his role in the team’s 1992 and 1993 World Series titles.
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended for one game after an inappropriate comment about Angel Reese during a July 17 game. The WNBA imposed the penalty to enforce its conduct standards.
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.
Environment Canada lifted the Greater Toronto Area air‑quality warning on July 19 after a week of heavy smoke, indicating improved conditions and ending the public health advisory.
A planned community hub with a pool, gym, concert hall and movie theatre in Toronto is on hold because the City and the Toronto District School Board have not resolved ownership of the site. The dispute prevents any further work on the project.
Hope House, opened by St. Felix Centre in July 2025, provides rent‑geared‑to‑income housing for women and children facing instability and domestic violence, supporting Toronto’s affordable‑housing goals amid ongoing shelter shortages.
Hamilton defeated Toronto 24-23 on July 18, 2026, with Tre Ford throwing for 218 yards, despite not having an official practice before the game.
Sandy Brondello, head coach of the Toronto Tempo, received a one‑game suspension for a comment about Reese, leaving the team without its coach for Monday’s game as they try to halt a two‑game losing streak.
A woman was arrested for impaired driving after her car flipped on a southbound ramp of the Don Valley Parkway near the Gardiner Expressway on July 18, 2026, prompting an emergency response on a major downtown Toronto highway.
The Blue Jays unveiled a Joe Carter statue outside the Rogers Centre on July 18, 2026, honoring his role in the team's 1992 and 1993 World Series championships.
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.
Environment Canada removed the air‑quality warning for the Greater Toronto Area on July 19, 2026 after a week of heavy smoke. Improved conditions now meet national standards, ending the advisory.
Toronto Tempo defeated Atlanta Dream 111-92 on July 18, 2026, pulling away in the second half of a regular‑season WNBA game in Toronto, with coach Sandy Brondello guiding the win.
A proposed community hub featuring a pool, gym, concert hall and movie theatre in Toronto is stalled because the City and the Toronto District School Board cannot agree on ownership of the site.
An orange air‑quality warning was issued for the GTA on July 18, 2026, as smoke from regional fires raised pollutant levels, with relief expected from afternoon showers.
