Two Arrested, One Still at Large After Scarborough Shooting
Police arrested two people after a shooting in a Scarborough parking lot and are still looking for a third suspect.
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Board of Trade urges Ontario to revise housing rules
The Board of Trade called on Ontario to change zoning and code rules as the province risks missing its 1.5 million homes target for 2031.
Alto rail cost could rise to $113 billion, PBO says
The Parliamentary Budget Office reported the proposed Toronto‑to‑Quebec City high‑speed rail could cost $75 billion to $113 billion, surpassing earlier estimates.
Toronto Hospital Network Expands Permanent Housing Program
Toronto’s hospital network is enlarging its permanent housing program for homeless individuals to cut emergency‑room visits, tackling long wait times caused by frequent ED use.
Crown seeks five‑year term for Toronto driver who killed pedestrian
Crown prosecutors are seeking a five‑year prison term for a driver convicted of a fatal crash after traveling 156 km/h, over three times the speed limit, in a Toronto neighbourhood.
Toronto's Nuit Blanche Returns Oct. 3 for 12‑Hour Night of Art
Toronto will host a free, 12‑hour Nuit Blanche art exhibition on October 3, featuring installations, a rave, a marching band and more. The event is part of the global Nuit Blanche festival returning to the city in 2026.
Mayoral hopefuls pledge fare freeze, refunds and anti‑evasion plan
Toronto mayoral candidates have promised to freeze TTC fares, refund riders for delayed trips and increase fare‑evasion enforcement to improve transit affordability.
Police Investigate Etobicoke Crash Involving Gunfire‑Damaged Car
Police are probing a Thursday morning crash in Etobicoke where a white car with suspected gunfire damage hit a tree at 4:30 a.m.
Man with Gunshot Wound Found in Etobicoke Home
Toronto police found a man in his 30s with a gunshot wound inside an Etobicoke home early on Oct. 1 and took him to hospital with serious, non‑life‑threatening injuries.
TTC Opens New Scarborough Busway to Speed Commutes
The TTC launched a bus‑only road on the former Scarborough RT corridor on September 30, aiming to reduce commute times for Scarborough riders.
Ontario health‑care workers protest bike‑lane cuts in Toronto
Ontario health‑care workers protested in downtown Toronto on September 29, 2026, against the province's proposal to cut bike lanes on three major streets.
Phoenix Concert Theatre to move to Toronto’s west end in 2027
Phoenix Concert Theatre will shift to Toronto’s west end in 2027 after 35 years at its downtown site.
Toronto Small Businesses Call for Affordability, Safety from New Mayor
Small businesses in Toronto urged the next mayor to focus on affordable rents, safety and tariff navigation during the current mayoral campaign.
Minimum wage rises launch in five Canadian provinces
Five Canadian provinces will raise minimum wage on October 1, 2026, with increases of 25 to 40 cents per hour.
Toronto Voters Question Safety Gains Ahead of Election
A poll shows Toronto residents feel unsafe even though crime has fallen, affecting voter sentiment ahead of the municipal election.
Record El Niño Could Delay Ontario Fall Colours
A powerful El Niño may push back Ontario's usual late‑September peak of fall colours, affecting the timing of leaf colour change.
Mayoral hopefuls push fare freeze, evasion crackdown
Mayoral candidates in Toronto propose extending fare freezes, refunding riders for delayed service, and tightening fare‑evasion enforcement as the municipal election approaches.
Scarborough Busway Opens, Cutting Commute Times
The TTC launched the Scarborough Busway on the former RT corridor, creating a dedicated bus lane to reduce commute times for Scarborough riders.
George Brown College Suspends Jewellery Admissions for 2027-28
George Brown College will suspend new admissions to its jewellery programs for the 2027-28 cycle to restructure the curriculum, prompting concerns among industry professionals.
Poll Shows Olivia Chow Leads Brad Bradford by Nine Points
A recent Toronto poll shows Olivia Chow ahead of Brad Bradford by nine points, with 48% support versus 39%.
