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Two fires in Toronto on September 6, 2026, occurring hours apart, are under investigation for a possible link to electric bicycles. Officials are examining e‑bike batteries and charging equipment to determine if they sparked the blazes.
An arson fire destroyed two cars at Liberal MP Salma Zahid’s Toronto home on August 27, 2026. Police have charged one man and issued a warrant for a second suspect who is still being sought.
A seven‑year‑old cat named Caramel was found and returned to owner Abir Batikhi after being missing for 16 days at Toronto Pearson Airport, thanks to staff and public assistance.
Severe thunderstorms on September 4, 2026, caused extensive damage to the Toronto Wildlife Centre, forcing a suspension of operations while staff assess repairs. The same weather system also impacted other facilities across the city.
A severe storm on Sept. 2, 2026, caused extensive damage to homes and businesses across southern Ontario, leading residents to file numerous insurance claims. Authorities and insurers are working to process the surge in claims and assist the community in recovery.
Jazz Aviation said talks with the flight‑attendant union, representing over 1,000 workers, have stalled after reaching an impasse, with no new details on a resolution.
Police investigated an incident at Long Branch GO station on September 5, 2026, causing a brief halt to GO train service on the Lakeshore West line. Metrolinx and local authorities worked together to secure the area and restore operations.
Toronto’s shops, grocery stores and banks will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labour Day, while most cultural and recreational attractions remain open for the holiday.
A 50 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods announced on August 22, 2026 has driven Toronto shoppers to favor locally made products, lifting sales for city retailers amid an ongoing trade dispute.
The Snowbirds will perform their last Toronto flight at the Canadian International Air Show from September 5-7, 2026, ending their appearances in the city until the 2030s during the event's 77th edition.
Toronto police reported that a single‑vehicle crash on September 5 in North York caused a car to hit and topple a traffic‑signal pole, killing the two male occupants. The incident is under investigation and the roadway was closed while the scene was processed.
A man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed two cars at MP Salma Zahid’s Toronto home, and police are still searching for a second suspect involved in the incident.
A 37‑year‑old Toronto woman died after being hit by a vehicle in north Toronto on September 5, with police investigating the crash. She succumbed to her injuries the next day.
Toronto ordered Live Nation Canada to repair storm‑damaged Rogers Stadium after a severe thunderstorm on September 2 left the venue unsafe, mandating swift repairs before it can reopen.
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified man and woman accused of stealing alcohol from a restaurant on the Toronto Islands early Friday morning. Authorities are asking the public for any information that could help locate the suspects.
Intense thunderstorms on September 4, 2026, knocked out electricity for thousands in southern Ontario, revealing gaps in extreme‑weather preparedness and prompting utility and emergency response actions.
Metrolinx schedule changes and route cuts this week have increased delays for Niagara commuters traveling to Toronto, prompting frustration amid ongoing rail construction.
Two men died when their car collided with a traffic light pole in North York on September 5, causing the pole to fall and block the road. Police are investigating the single‑vehicle crash and have not released further details.
A man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed two cars at Liberal MP Salma Zahid’s Toronto home on August 27, 2026, and police are searching for a second suspect.
Storm damage on September 2 forced the Toronto Wildlife Centre to close for repairs after the roof was torn, windows shattered, and sections flooded, while five recovering pigeons escaped. City officials are overseeing repairs and a search for the birds, with the centre set to reopen after safety checks.
