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A Richmond Hill driver was charged after a June 19 crash in North York seriously injured a two‑year‑old child and another pedestrian, prompting a police investigation and hospital treatment for the victims.
A nine‑year‑old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at the Steeles‑Islington intersection in North York on Friday night, prompting police and paramedic response.
Shane Bieber has rejoined the Toronto Blue Jays and is expected to be activated from the injured list within days after recovering from elbow inflammation.
The Toronto City Ombudsman released a 65‑page report on June 19, 2026, criticizing the TTC’s decision to stop refunds for discontinued tokens and tickets, citing inadequate decision‑making, lack of public input, and insufficient documentation.
Veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray has signed a two‑year contract with the Toronto Sceptres, announced on June 20, 2026. The deal is among several player transactions released by the Professional Women’s Hockey League that day.
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign‑and‑trade that included a 2026 fifth‑round draft pick, as part of the league’s offseason roster adjustments.
Ferry service to Ward's Island resumed on June 18 after city crews cleared a tree trunk that had blocked the dock, ending a Thursday‑long suspension. The quick removal restored the essential water link for residents and visitors.
Toronto lifted flood warnings after more than 70 mm of rain caused temporary flooding on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The warnings were cancelled as rain eased and water levels fell.
The Council of Ontario Universities estimates that Ontario will need more than one million new graduates, especially in STEM fields, over the next decade to fill a projected skilled‑worker shortage.
Ontario police welcomed the federal bail and sentencing reforms announced on June 17, 2026, while legal experts expressed doubts about their effectiveness and possible impact on marginalized communities.
Premier Doug Ford announced Ontario’s 2026 legislative session will be the shortest in 50 years, followed by a 21‑week recess, a strategy aimed at gaining political advantage but flagged by experts as potentially risky.
Toronto has closed Church Street between Wellesley and Alexander to cars from June 19 to August 21, 2026, creating a summer pedestrian‑only zone as part of its temporary car‑free street program.
Premier Doug Ford accused a poll of being fabricated, leading the polling firm that created it to send a legal letter on June 18 demanding a retraction and correction of his statement.
The Exhibition Place board voted on June 18, 2026 to keep the casino a temporary CNE attraction, rejecting a plan for year‑round operation.
The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 3-0 on June 17 after moving Max Scherzer to the injured list, with key contributions from Giménez, Guerrero Jr., and a strong bullpen effort.
The Ford government has kept a confidential 2022 Ernst & Young audit of the Royal Ontario Museum, which reportedly recommended selling artifacts, from public release.
Three boys, ages 12, 12 and 14, were arrested and charged after a stolen‑car chase on June 17 left a Toronto officer seriously injured and prompted another officer to fire his gun.
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired 57-year-old Jim Heller as their 41st head coach on June 17, 2026, bringing him back after a four‑year stint as an assistant from 2015 to 2019.
Environment Canada has warned that strong winds, heavy rain and a risk of severe thunderstorms will affect Toronto overnight Wednesday into Thursday, June 17-18, 2026, as a weather system moves through the area.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a five‑month summer recess for provincial parliamentarians, extending the traditional break after a winter recess of over three months, citing a preference for members to be away during summer.
