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1088 storiesnewest firstlatest August 29, 2026page 22 of 55
Toronto Police are searching for three unidentified suspects after a shooting at the Church Street and Weston Road intersection just before 4 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Officers found evidence of gunfire and are reviewing surveillance footage to identify those involved.
Ten Toronto residents are missing after a sudden flood at the Nepal‑China border, where they had just arrived, according to the Isha Foundation. Heavy rains have caused severe flooding, hampering rescue efforts and leaving their families seeking answers.
A man was critically stabbed at Dundas Street West and Augusta Avenue in downtown Toronto on Aug. 29, 2026, and is now in intensive care. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses.
A Milton resident has been charged with multiple offenses for allegedly trafficking a woman across the GTA, following a police investigation that started in June 2026. The Toronto Police Service announced the charges on August 28, 2026.
Ontario's career college association warned the provincial government in 2023 of suspicious OSAP disbursements at several campuses, prompting a review of potential misuse of student aid funds.
Toronto police are requesting help from the public to identify the driver who fled a Wednesday night hit‑and‑run in the Junction‑Wallace Emerson area, with the investigation still ongoing.
Two legal organizations have sued the Ontario government, claiming its new cash‑deposit bail rule oversteps federal authority and hinders release of accused individuals. The court challenge could determine whether the province can enforce the policy while the case proceeds.
Students at seven Ontario private career colleges received $385 million in OSAP grants in 2025, a surge driven by rapid enrollment growth at these institutions.
A $300 million Russian cargo plane has been grounded at Toronto Pearson for four years after Canada closed its airspace to Russian aircraft following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Canada announced the hiring of dozens of foreign scientists at the University of British Columbia, McGill University and the University of Toronto, adding international researchers to staff positions across the country.
Toronto mayoral candidates are addressing the impact of the Canada‑U.S. tariff dispute on local businesses, outlining potential municipal support as the 2026 election approaches.
A forecast for August 28–30 calls for sunny, humid conditions in Toronto with temperatures feeling like mid‑July, following a brief cooler spell earlier in the week.
Ten Toronto residents who were trekking in Nepal are missing after a sudden flash‑flood event this week. The non‑profit group that organized the trek is cooperating with Nepali authorities in the ongoing search.
Real estate experts anticipate a seasonal increase in Toronto housing activity this fall, though buyer caution persists amid economic uncertainty and a rising U.S.-Canada trade dispute.
Beachgoers found the body of a Scarborough swimmer on August 27, 2026, after the individual was reported missing the day before, prompting an Ontario Provincial Police investigation.
Toronto police are investigating a suspected arson after several cars were set ablaze at a Liberal MP's Scarborough home on August 27, 2026. The investigation remains active with no arrests reported.
Effective September 8, 2026, Metrolinx will charge a $200 fine for first‑time fare‑evasion offences on its Toronto transit services.
Canada may impose retaliatory tariffs on the autonomous electric trains ordered by Ontario for the Ontario Line, creating potential cost and scheduling impacts for the new Toronto subway project.
Premier Doug Ford urged Ontario board chairs to cut reliance on U.S. firms, and a new poll showed increased approval for him and the Progressive Conservatives following a heated exchange with President Donald Trump.
Toronto police are searching for a vehicle linked to gunfire that struck three apartment buildings in Thorncliffe Park on August 26, 2026, as the investigation continues.
