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An Ontario judge unsealed documents showing York Region officers eavesdropped on suspects, prompting the arrest of Toronto Police Service officers amid a wider corruption investigation.
Police investigated an inmate and a corrections officer for an alleged plot to kill a senior officer at Toronto South Detention Centre, but no charges were filed, and the probe is part of the ongoing Project South operation.
A boat collided with rocks at Humber Bay Park just after 5 a.m. on July 5, 2026, leading to the rescue of a man and a woman who were subsequently hospitalized. Toronto Police Service Marine Unit responders handled the incident and are investigating its cause.
A Toronto police officer was seriously injured Saturday morning while attempting to detain suspects during a chase near Avenue Road and Wilson Avenue. Two vehicles fled the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Toronto withdrew redevelopment proposals for the property housing Sneaky Dee's bar and live‑music venue on July 4, 2026, allowing the venue to continue operations unchanged.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. declined to play in the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, opting to rest and focus on the second half of the season. The decision comes after being voted the AL’s starting first baseman for his sixth All-Star appearance.
Newly released documents claim a Toronto jail guard involved in an attempted assault is linked to a broader criminal network, prompting deeper investigation by a police corruption probe team.
Two teenage boys were stabbed at a Scarborough intersection on July 4, 2026, and were hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police are investigating the incident and have not released details about a suspect.
Toronto restaurants and bars recorded a three percent rise in debit and credit card spending from June 12 to 26, 2026, coinciding with the opening matches of the FIFA World Cup.
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Emil Andrae to a two‑year, $3.1 million U.S. contract on July 4, 2026, adding depth to their defensive lineup for the next two NHL seasons.
Ontario experts report a decline in insect numbers, threatening food supplies for birds, fish and frogs and raising concerns about broader ecosystem impacts.
Two 12‑year‑old boys were injured, one critically, after losing control of an e‑scooter near Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke on July 3, 2026, according to Toronto police.
A woman was arrested for impaired driving after a two‑vehicle crash near Queen’s Park just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, with both drivers staying at the scene while police and emergency crews responded.
Scientists report a decline in Ontario's insect population, observed in a Greater Toronto Area reserve, which may reduce food for birds, fish and frogs. The findings highlight potential ecosystem impacts and the need for continued monitoring.
A shooting on July 3 after 11 p.m. damaged multiple homes at Brenyon Way and Sewells Road in Scarborough, prompting a Toronto Police investigation.
Two twelve‑year‑old boys were injured in an e‑scooter crash near Cloverdale Mall on Friday, with one in critical condition, according to Toronto police.
A developer withdrew a proposed 16‑storey building at Bathurst and College on July 3, 2026, preserving the iconic Sneaky Dee’s restaurant and dive bar at the site.
An adult woman suffered serious, non‑life‑threatening injuries after a vehicle hit her near East Mall and Burnhamthorpe Road in Etobicoke just before 8 p.m. on July 4, 2026, prompting a police and ambulance response.
A judge unsealed court documents on July 3, 2026, showing York Region police had eavesdropped on suspects, leading to the arrests of Toronto police officers amid a corruption investigation.
Court documents filed in Toronto on July 3, 2026 link Ontario's Project South police probe to the U.S. case against former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international cocaine network coordinated by Gurpreet Singh.
