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1088 storiesnewest firstlatest August 16, 2026page 29 of 55
The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled on August 14, 2026 that the provincial government may remove 19 km of protected bike lanes in Toronto, overturning a July 2025 lower‑court decision that had blocked the removals.
An external review panel concluded that the two 2025 TMU protests, which led to student arrests, reflect a deteriorating campus climate following the Israel‑Hamas war, and called for measures to improve dialogue and safety.
Stellantis is seriously considering shutting down its Brampton assembly plant, a move confirmed by Unifor president Lana Payne on August 14, 2026, with the union monitoring the situation and preparing to address potential impacts on workers.
Exprolink’s waste‑vacuum machines produced a sound resembling the Montreal subway on Toronto streets on August 16, 2026, highlighting the unexpected reach of the Quebec company’s equipment.
Ontario's government introduced mandatory cash bail for repeat offenders as part of a broader effort to tighten bail conditions and deter repeated criminal activity.
Toronto police are investigating two stabbing incidents that occurred around 11:21 p.m. on August 14 in the Keelesdale‑Eglinton West neighbourhood, involving a male victim in his 30s. The investigation is ongoing.
A 22‑year‑old man from Scarborough was killed in a single‑vehicle motorcycle crash in Pickering on August 15, 2026, according to the Ontario Provincial Police, which is now investigating the incident.
Stellantis is seriously considering shutting its Brampton, Ontario assembly plant, a development reported by Unifor after president Lana Payne’s statement on August 14, 2026. The union said the decision is still under review and will continue to monitor the situation.
The Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a lower‑court block, enabling the Ford government to proceed with removing selected bike lanes in downtown Toronto.
Premier Doug Ford said he only learned in August 2026 that the Ontario PC Party allegedly funded surveillance of former Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie during her 2023 visit to Jamaica. The party faces questions over the use of funds for the alleged monitoring.
Police arrested one individual after a shooting in Scarborough on August 14, 2026, and continue to search for additional suspects. Detectives are reviewing evidence as the investigation proceeds.
Two vehicles collided on Highway 27 near Nobleton on Aug. 14, 2026, prompting York Region Police to close the road for about two hours before reopening it at 9 p.m.
A TTC worker was stabbed near Bloor‑Yonge station on the morning of August 14, 2026, and is now recovering. Police are searching for a male suspect in connection with the apparently unprovoked attack.
Peel Police charged three youths, aged 13, 15 and 17, on August 14, 2026 for reckless dirt‑bike riding in Brampton after a investigation into high‑speed incidents in residential areas.
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is probing a three‑vehicle crash that involved a police cruiser in Kawartha Lakes on August 14, 2026, as part of its mandate to independently review police‑related incidents.
The Lower Don Trail project in Toronto has exceeded its one‑year plan, remaining unfinished after more than three years, a delay that mirrors the city’s broader trend of extended infrastructure timelines.
A garbage truck fire on Brydon Drive in Etobicoke on August 13, 2026, was caused by improperly discarded lithium‑ion batteries, according to Toronto Fire Services. The event follows several similar waste‑collection fires linked to battery disposal in recent years.
Premier Doug Ford denied authorizing a party operative to spy on mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica, responding to media reports of alleged intelligence‑gathering by the Progressive Conservative Party.
Durham Regional Police charged a Toronto man with sexual assault after a woman reported being assaulted by someone she met on a dating app on July 16, 2026.
Ontario announced new rules on August 13, 2026 that will bar people without legal immigration status from receiving social assistance, redefining eligibility for its low‑income support program.
