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Toronto Police, through spokesperson Clara Pasieka, are urging drivers to exercise extra caution during the Labour Day weekend of September 5‑7, 2026, as higher traffic volumes are expected.
A vehicle collided with a motorcycle on the Gardiner Expressway near Spadina Avenue just before 5 a.m. on September 5, 2026, seriously injuring the rider while the driver fled the scene, prompting a police investigation.
Toronto ordered Live Nation Canada to fix unsafe conditions at Rogers Stadium after a severe thunderstorm caused significant damage, with city inspectors overseeing the required repairs before the venue can reopen.
Mayor Olivia Chow pledged to align Toronto’s property tax rates with inflation as a central promise in her campaign for a second term in the 2026 municipal election.
Toronto businesses, including grocery stores and banks, will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for the Labour Day holiday, reflecting the customary shutdown on Canada’s first Monday of September.
A severe September storm damaged homes across southern Ontario, leading experts to advise residents on documenting loss, contacting insurers promptly, and understanding policy coverage to manage insurance claims.
TIFF will run from September 10‑20 in Toronto’s Entertainment District, featuring a record 293 films and a schedule of premieres and celebrity events.
A Toronto man proposed to his fiancée on September 2, 2026, after a large tree limb fell onto their Leaside home during a storm, with no injuries reported.
Two construction workers climbed to safety after a thunderstorm caused a scaffold to shift on a building in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood on September 2, 2026. The incident occurred despite standard safety measures, prompting a post‑storm inspection.
An elderly woman in her seventies was struck by a vehicle at Bridletowne Circle and Finch Avenue East early Friday, sustaining life‑threatening injuries. Police and emergency services responded, and the victim was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Hiring growth in Alberta and Ontario health‑care systems is supporting Canada’s job market, but its effect on patient care remains uncertain amid a sluggish economy.
Metrolinx’s schedule changes and service cuts on several GO routes have increased delays for Niagara‑Toronto commuters, even as the agency says rush‑hour service remains unchanged amid ongoing construction.
Fatima Shaban was elected on September 3, 2026, in a provincial byelection to represent Scarborough Southwest for the NDP, ending a vacancy in the Ontario legislature.
Ontario fined SeatGeek $25,000 on September 3, 2026 for breaching the province’s anti‑scalping law, marking an early enforcement action as the government seeks to curb inflated ticket resale, especially around events like the Toronto International Film Festival.
A severe storm on September 2, 2026 caused widespread damage in southern Ontario, leading residents to file numerous insurance claims as they seek to repair affected property.
Former mayor John Tory was appointed chair of the Toronto International Film Festival's board of directors on September 3, 2026, bringing his municipal leadership experience to the festival's top governance role.
A storm on September 3, 2026 caused part of Rogers Stadium's grandstands to collapse and scattered its blue bleachers across Downsview Park. The damage adds to the venue's ongoing maintenance challenges and will require extensive repairs.
Ontario government political staff helped the Ontario Science Centre draft public statements after a heavy snowstorm damaged its roof, coordinating messaging to inform the public.
A Toronto councillor has sought to cancel the 2026 FordFest barbecue festival after a resident raised concerns, prompting municipal review of the event organized by Premier Doug Ford at Thomson Memorial Park.
Melissa Auf der Maur has opened a photography exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario that showcases backstage images from the 1990s grunge scene, documenting her rise as a bassist with Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins.
