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1088 storiesnewest firstlatest August 25, 2026page 24 of 55
Five Ontario municipalities are still waiting for the provincial government to repay expenses incurred during the Greenbelt scandal, despite a promise from Premier Doug Ford. Opposition MPPs have urged the government to honor the commitment as the towns face ongoing budget pressures.
Toronto’s new bylaws, effective Sept. 1, 2026, impose stricter requirements on property owners for removing protected trees, with additional changes planned for 2027 to enhance tree preservation.
A cyclist was seriously injured after a tow truck door opened into his path at Bloor Street West and Church Street just before 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, prompting a police and ambulance response and transport to a trauma centre.
Construction began on August 24, 2026, for a 74‑unit public housing project beside Trinity Bellwoods Park, with Mayor Olivia Chow and federal officials in attendance. The development is part of Toronto’s plan to expand affordable housing within walkable, amenity‑rich areas.
Jeff Tweedy and Finneas will present a tribute to Leslie Feist at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto on August 25, 2026, honoring her contributions as a songwriter.
A large tree fell onto Dundas Street East near Sherbourne Street in Toronto’s Moss Park on August 24, blocking traffic and prompting city crews to clear the obstruction and reroute motorists.
Ontario's OSAP grant reductions, announced by Premier Doug Ford in 2026, are causing students to worry about increased debt and reconsider their study plans. The government says the cuts are needed to control program costs.
The OPP has warned Ontarians that scammers are impersonating police officers and using spoofed OPP numbers to deceive residents. The police advise verification and caution against sharing personal information or payments during unsolicited calls.
The Ontario SIU cleared a Toronto police officer of misconduct after his cruiser hit a car in Etobicoke on August 24, injuring an 18-year-old man.
A 2026 Breakfast Club of Canada report finds that one‑third of Ontario children live in food‑insecure homes, leading many to arrive at school hungry. The data reflects a national rise in food insecurity and underscores the need for expanded support measures.
The Special Investigations Unit is probing the death of a 64‑year‑old man who died while in Toronto police custody after allegedly driving through a west‑end road closure on August 22, 2026.
A Centre for Addiction and Mental Health survey finds Ontario youth distress has decreased since the pandemic’s peak but stays well above levels from ten years ago, highlighting a continued mental‑health challenge.
Dianne Saxe withdrew from a planned race against Mike Layton on August 21, opting instead to run in a vacant Toronto council ward, reshaping both contests.
Premier Doug Ford has not replied to a request to restock U.S. alcohol in LCBO stores, leaving Ontario shoppers without American beverages for over a year.
Ontario businesses are preparing for possible tariffs after Canada‑U.S. trade talks collapsed on Friday night, creating uncertainty for firms dependent on cross‑border trade.
A large tree fell onto Dundas Street West at Sherbourne just before 7 a.m., bringing down power lines and prompting Toronto Hydro, police, fire and the TTC to respond, with streetcars rerouted and power restoration underway.
Yorkville Murals organizers say the August 2026 festival could be the last, ending a series that began in 2019 and has drawn nearly 70,000 visitors each year.
Unifor and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement to improve wages and benefits for thousands of Ontario auto workers, pending union ratification. The deal marks a positive step in ongoing labour negotiations for the province's automotive sector.
CAMH's 2026 survey finds youth psychological distress in Ontario has fallen since the pandemic but stays above 2016 levels, indicating lingering effects despite recent improvements.
On August 21, 2026, a Toronto Superior Court judge released a woman charged with human trafficking on bail without the cash deposit required by Ontario’s new 48‑hour bail rules, highlighting a divergence from recent provincial reforms.
