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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.
Toronto police charged three suspects after seizing over 2,500 stolen items worth $1.5 million from luxury home burglaries, marking a significant recovery in the investigation.
The TTC will start a fare‑capping pilot on Sept. 1, 2026, letting riders travel for free after 47 trips to help limit costs for frequent transit users.
Premier Doug Ford announced a new data centre approval framework in Guelph on August 13, 2026, aimed at standardising future project approvals in response to calls for a construction moratorium.
A 27-year-old man was arrested after shooting a police officer during an e‑bike robbery investigation in downtown Toronto on August 13, 2026.
The Canadian National Exhibition’s annual HorseCapades program lets children interact with horses at the fair, running through August 20, 2026. The attraction adds a hands‑on, family‑focused element to the long‑standing Toronto event.
Toronto Hydro restored electricity to thousands of east‑end and downtown customers on August 12 after a several‑hour nighttime outage.
Parallel construction projects on Carlton and Wellesley streets have caused partial road closures, traffic congestion and transit delays for Toronto residents starting on August 13, 2026.
The Crown has dropped criminal charges against the man accused of killing a 15-year-old in Toronto's west end, ending the prosecution that began after the shooting more than a year ago.
A Toronto police officer was shot while investigating an e‑bike theft on August 13, 2026, and was hospitalized. The shooting is under investigation as authorities seek details about the incident and any suspects involved.
Toronto Fire Services chief urges quicker legislative action on lithium‑ion battery safety after four fires, including one that injured four people, occurred within 24 hours.
Ten children died in Toronto in 2025 from injuries on electric scooters and bikes, according to 2026 statistics that signal rising safety concerns nationwide.
Construction on Carlton and Wellesley streets in Toronto has caused lane closures and bus delays, disrupting traffic for local residents.
More than 30,000 east‑end Toronto customers lost power after a Hydro One supply loss on August 12, but service was fully restored by the following morning.
Ontario and U.S. wineries say they would welcome American wines returning to shelves if tariff reductions ease the ongoing trade dispute, potentially expanding consumer choices in both markets.
Ontario’s auto‑theft rate fell 8.4% in the first half of 2026, a change linked to Canada’s 2024 national anti‑theft strategy. The trend suggests the program is beginning to reverse earlier increases in vehicle thefts.
Ontario farmers support a federal plan to enlarge the Ontario Food Terminal, believing it will improve supply‑chain efficiency and help lower grocery prices. A feasibility study will determine the project's viability, with potential funding pending approval.
