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TIFF has introduced a new market in Toronto to help Canadian filmmakers secure financing and distribution deals, aiming to keep production in Canada amid a shifting U.S. political climate that is drawing studios back to Hollywood.
Live Nation cancelled the AC/DC concert at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on September 9, 2026 after a storm caused structural damage, prompting an engineering report to the city and deeming the venue unsafe.
Netflix’s new miniseries “Below,” an Atlantic noir set in Newfoundland, debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2026, marking its first public screening before a global Netflix release.
A September 9 poll shows 54% of Toronto residents want property taxes cut, frozen, or increased less than inflation, reflecting a majority preference for limiting tax growth.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska visited Calgary, Toronto and North Bay from September 10 to 12, 2026, before departing Canada on Friday. The trip is part of a Canada tour ahead of a meeting with Canadian official Carney.
Ontario has broadened eligibility for its Protect Ontario Financing Program and Ontario Together to aid businesses hit by new U.S. tariffs and bans on steel, dairy, alcohol and furniture, part of a growing Canada‑U.S. trade dispute.
Ontario is reviewing a draft bill that could remove a key safeguard for long‑term injured workers, prompting concern from advocates who say the change would strip essential protection. The proposal is part of a broader overhaul of the province’s workplace injury compensation framework.
A cyber attack in June 2026 breached the online case management system used by Ontario courts, potentially exposing personal data of individuals involved in legal proceedings. The judiciary and Thomson Reuters Canada Limited are investigating and working to enhance security measures.
Hundreds of workers and union members marched in Toronto’s Labour Day parade on September 7, demanding stronger support for the working class amid the ongoing Canada‑U.S. trade dispute.
A man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed two cars at Liberal MP Salma Zahid’s Toronto home on Aug. 27, 2026, and police are now searching for a second suspect linked to the attack.
Toronto police reported that a man in his twenties was killed when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on a Scarborough street on September 8, 2026. The investigation is ongoing and no further details have been released.
Toronto has set a new high for lithium‑ion battery fires in 2026, with most incidents tied to e‑bikes and e‑scooters.
Brad Bradford pledged to prioritize the long‑planned Scarborough East LRT if elected mayor, criticizing current mayor Olivia Chow for not advancing the project.
A poll shows 54% of Toronto residents want property taxes cut, frozen, or increased less than inflation, reflecting concerns over rising tax burdens. The results may shape future municipal tax policy discussions.
A watermain rupture at Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East on September 9, 2026 forced the TTC to suspend the 506 Carlton streetcar line. The transit agency halted service until repairs to the watermain and tracks can be completed.
CBC outlined steps and resources for GTA homeowners dealing with damage from the early September 2026 storm, including insurance claims, municipal assistance, government relief programs, and community support.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce urged Canada and the United States to de‑escalate their tariff dispute, warning that the measures harm businesses on both sides of the border.
Ontario announced it has reached only 58% of its 2025 new‑housing target, even after counting long‑term‑care and student residences, indicating a significant shortfall in the province’s housing plan.
University of Toronto staff, represented by United Steelworkers, reached a tentative agreement after a strike vote where 96% favored action, avoiding a potential disruption as classes resumed. The deal now awaits ratification by union members.
Ontario’s Ministry of Education will implement mandatory final exams, attendance‑based grades, a financial‑literacy graduation requirement, new student‑family support offices, and a revised kindergarten curriculum for the 2026‑27 school year, beginning in September 2026.
