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1088 storiesnewest firstlatest September 8, 2026page 16 of 55
A man was charged with arson after a fire destroyed two cars at Liberal MP Salma Zahid’s Toronto home, and police are still searching for a second suspect linked to the intentional attack.
Toronto has ordered Live Nation to hire a structural engineer and fix safety issues at Rogers Stadium after images showed damaged bleachers and grandstand sections, requiring the work before the scheduled AC/DC concert can take place.
Two fires that broke out hours apart on September 6 in Toronto are being investigated for a possible link to electric bicycles, with fire officials examining the role of e‑bike batteries in both incidents.
A national survey released on September 6, 2026 found Toronto has the largest gap between its crime‑severity ranking and residents' feeling of safety, making it the city perceived as safest in Canada.
U.S. tariffs of 50% on Canadian imports, effective August 22, have spurred Toronto shoppers to favor locally produced goods, boosting sales for city retailers.
Two men died when their car collided with and toppled a traffic light pole in North York on September 5, 2026. Police are investigating the single‑vehicle crash and have closed the intersection while the pole is replaced.
The Snowbirds will make their last Toronto appearance at the 77th Canadian International Air Show from September 5-7, 2026, before a hiatus lasting into the 2030s.
Service on TTC's Line 6 Finch West was halted by a system failure just after 5 a.m. on Tuesday and restored after an advisory at 6:45 a.m., ending a roughly 90‑minute outage for commuters.
Hundreds of workers and union members marched in Toronto’s Labour Day parade on September 7, demanding greater support for the working class amid the ongoing Canada‑U.S. trade dispute. The event highlighted labour concerns about job security and economic policy during the trade conflict.
Two women walked the full length of TTC's Line 2 on September 6, 2026, to raise funds and awareness for winter homelessness in Toronto, highlighting the seasonal rise in shelter needs.
University of Toronto staff union members voted on September 6 to approve a strike mandate, giving the union the option to walk off the job during the first week of classes as contract negotiations continue.
Toronto ordered Live Nation Canada to repair unsafe conditions at Rogers Stadium after a severe thunderstorm on September 2 caused significant damage, issuing the directive on September 4.
Mayor Olivia Chow pledged to limit property tax hikes to the inflation rate as part of her re‑election campaign for a second term, emphasizing affordability for Toronto residents.
A September 6, 2026 survey by a national research firm found Toronto has the biggest gap between its crime‑severity ranking and residents' feelings of safety, indicating the city feels safest despite higher measured crime.
Toronto road crews repaired a long stretch of Unwin Avenue and other pothole‑damaged streets this summer, addressing driver complaints that the waterfront route was the city’s worst street. The work restored a smoother surface from Cherry Beach to Tommy Thompson Park and aims to improve safety and traffic flow.
Two men were killed in a single-vehicle crash that knocked down a traffic light pole in North York on September 5, 2026, according to Toronto Police.
Two women walked the full length of TTC Line 2 on September 6, 2026 to raise funds and awareness for winter homelessness, using the city‑wide route to draw attention to the issue.
Toronto grocery stores, banks and most other businesses will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for the Labour Day holiday, marking the end of the summer long weekend.
More than 6,100 University of Toronto staff voted for a strike mandate on September 6, 2026, allowing the union to call a walkout when classes start. The move gives the union bargaining leverage as the new semester approaches.
The Canadian International Air Show will host the Snowbirds’ final fly‑over of Toronto’s waterfront this Labour Day weekend, marking the team’s last appearance over the city until the 2030s. The show runs Sept 5‑7, 2026, as its 77th edition, ending a long‑standing tradition of annual Snowbirds performances.
