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A Toronto bus driver was injured in an assault on July 9, 2026; police arrested a suspect and charged them with assault with a weapon, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for transit workers.
A fire at 5:36 p.m. on July 9 halted TTC Line 1 service between Union and St. George stations, but the line was back in operation by 6:40 p.m. after emergency crews secured the area.
A TTC operator was violently assaulted at Wilson subway station on July 9, 2026, suffering non‑life‑threatening injuries, according to CEO Mandeep Lali. The TTC is working with police to investigate and reviewing station security measures.
Pearson Airport warned on July 9 that AI‑generated articles are spreading false flight information and urged travelers to verify details through official channels.
A TTC bus driver was attacked with a weapon at Wilson Station on July 8, 2026, and hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries, prompting a police response and ongoing investigation.
A fire at a Toronto Community Housing building on Victoria Park Avenue injured two women early Thursday, marking the second serious blaze at the complex within two weeks.
Tourism Calgary installed Calgary‑themed colors and signage at a downtown Toronto subway station on July 9, 2026, to promote travel to Calgary through a visual branding campaign.
Janelle Salaun's 26 points off the bench powered the Golden State Valkyries to an 83-75 win over the short‑benched Toronto Tempo, extending the Valkyries' winning streak to six games.
Most charges from the Project South investigation into Toronto police corruption will go directly to trial in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, involving six civilians and one officer with a different procedural path.
One person was seriously injured after a pellet‑gun assault at Woodbine Beach on July 8, 2026, prompting a police investigation and a search for suspects.
A public health researcher explained that several factors are causing opioid deaths to fall while 911 overdose calls rise in Ontario, even as Thunder Bay still records the province’s highest death rate.
Richie Laryea and Maxime Crépeau were named to MLS’s 29‑player All‑Star roster on July 8, 2026, highlighting their status as members of Canada’s World Cup team ahead of the league’s mid‑season showcase.
The Toronto Raptors announced the signing of veteran forward Kyle Anderson on July 8, 2026, adding experienced depth to their roster as part of offseason planning.
On July 8, 2026, protesters assembled outside Premier Doug Ford’s Etobicoke office to oppose Ontario’s new regulator for personal support workers, citing concerns over its impact on the workforce. The demonstration forms part of a wider series of actions targeting the Ford government’s policies.
A fire and explosion at a Midtown Toronto restaurant on July 8 prompted the Toronto Police Service to open a suspected arson investigation, with officers gathering evidence and securing the scene.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Toronto experienced a rise in walking, cycling and public‑transit use as residents and visitors chose these modes to navigate the city.
Marina Mabrey was selected as a reserve for the WNBA All-Star Game, marking the Toronto Tempo’s first All-Star appearance since the team’s recent establishment.
The federal ALTO high‑speed rail project will connect Toronto and Montreal in about three hours, aiming to give Canada a G7‑standard rail service. CBC’s Trishla Parekh reported the government’s plan to close the country's high‑speed rail gap.
A planned cultural day in Toronto’s Little Jamaica was cancelled on Tuesday after organizers failed to secure required city permits, a loss felt keenly in a neighbourhood already facing economic challenges.
On July 7, 2026, the OPP and partner police in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas concluded Project Erase, issuing 2,556 traffic and criminal charges for illegal street racing, including 2,438 Highway Traffic Act citations and 118 Criminal Code charges.
