Three Arrested on Gun Charges After Toronto Police Shooting
Toronto police fatally shot a driver in Mississauga on August 6, 2026, and subsequently arrested three people on firearm charges, resulting in a total of 42 charges.
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Toronto Police Alert Scam Involving Purchases of Phones for Fraudsters
Toronto Police warn that a multi‑year scam has been using phone calls to pose as legitimate representatives and convince residents to buy high‑end devices for fraudsters. The warning covers incidents reported between October 2021 and July 2026.
Poll Shows Chow Ahead, Alexander Gains Up to 10% Support
A new poll released on August 7, 2026, shows John Chow maintaining a lead in Toronto’s mayoral race while Chris Alexander has risen to as much as 10 percent support. The data indicates shifting voter preferences among a field of multiple candidates.
Toronto Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Salsa Festival Shooting
Toronto Police announced on August 6, 2026 that arrests have been made in the investigation of the July 2026 fatal shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival, with Police chief Myron Demkiw confirming the development.
TTC Station Supervisors Vote to Approve Strike Mandate
Toronto Transit Commission station supervisors voted overwhelmingly on August 6 to approve a strike mandate, a move that comes as the city prepares for the increased transit demand of the back‑to‑school season.
Station Supervisors Vote to Approve Strike Mandate
Toronto transit station supervisors voted overwhelmingly on August 6 to authorize a strike mandate, aiming to increase pressure on the TTC ahead of the busy back‑to‑school season. The union approval is a prerequisite for any future industrial action.
Driver flees after hitting man in North York, victim hospitalized
A driver hit a man at the Jane Street‑Falstaff Avenue intersection in North York on Aug. 6, 2026, fled the scene, and the victim was hospitalized with serious injuries while police investigate the hit‑and‑run.
Toronto Food Bank Closes Temporarily After Pipe Burst
A sewer pipe burst forced the Toronto food bank to close temporarily on August 6, 2026, halting service to the 650 families it supports weekly while it searches for a new permanent location.
Poll Shows Olivia Chow Leads Toronto Mayoral Race
A Liaison Strategies poll on August 7, 2026 shows incumbent mayor Olivia Chow ahead with 47% support, Brad Bradford at 40%, and newcomer Chris Alexander holding double‑digit backing in Toronto’s mayoral race.
Coyote Pup Sleeps in Toronto Woman’s Bed
A coyote pup entered Alice Kent's Toronto home through an open back door left for a cleaner and was found sleeping in her bed, highlighting the city’s rising coyote encounters.
Federal Pause on Bishop Airport Expansion Faces New Uncertainty
The federal government halted the planned expansion of Billy Bishop Airport, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent remarks have revived debate over the project, leaving its future uncertain.
Climate Change Doubles July Fire Risk in Ontario and N.W.T.
A new report finds that human‑induced climate change doubled the likelihood of severe fire conditions in Ontario and the Northwest Territories during July 2026, linking the intense wildfires that month to the heightened risk.
Two Arrested After Gunshot Hits U.S. Consulate in Toronto
Toronto police arrested two suspects, including a 15‑year‑old, and charged them after a gunshot hit the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto during the first week of August 2026.
Police Arrest Suspects in Festival Shooting
Toronto police have arrested the suspects linked to a fatal shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival on August 6, 2026. Police spokesperson Myron Demkiw confirmed the arrests while the investigation continues.
Eight Fatalities Reported in Ontario Over Civic Holiday Weekend
Eight people died in traffic crashes and water‑related accidents across Ontario from August 1‑3, 2026, making the Civic Holiday weekend the deadliest for road and water fatalities so far this year, according to the OPP.
Webuild, FCC Secure $4.3B Ontario Line Tunnel Contract
Webuild and FCC have been awarded a $4.32 billion contract to build twin tunnels and two stations linking the future Ontario Line with the TTC's Line 2. The deal marks a pivotal step in advancing Toronto's major new rapid‑transit project.
Toronto Police File Thousands of Shoplifting Charges as Rates Rise
Toronto police have charged thousands of shoplifters in the past two years as Statistics Canada reports a five‑year rise in national shoplifting rates, prompting intensified enforcement across the city.
Toronto July Home Sales Slip 0.9% Year‑Over‑Year
July 2026 saw 5,995 homes sold in the Greater Toronto Area, a 0.9% year‑over‑year decline but a 3.2% rise from June, while average prices fell.
Human‑Induced Climate Change Doubles Wildfire Risk in NT and Ontario
A rapid analysis finds human‑induced climate change has roughly doubled the likelihood of wildfires in Canada’s Northwest Territories and Ontario, reinforcing warnings that rising temperatures are increasing fire risk nationwide.
Toronto Police File Thousands of Shoplifting Charges Over Two Years
Toronto Police have filed thousands of shoplifting charges in the past two years as national data show shoplifting incidents rising for five consecutive years, prompting intensified prosecutions.
