Power Restored After East Toronto Outage Affects 30,000
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.
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Ontario wineries ready for U.S. wines if tariffs lift
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 Auto Theft Falls 8.4% in Early 2026
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 growers back terminal expansion to lower grocery prices
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.
Ontario Line budget jumps to $34 billion, triple original estimate
Metrolinx reports the Ontario Line’s projected cost has risen to $34 billion, more than triple the original estimate, as the subway‑style rail project moves forward in Toronto.
Man Seriously Injured After Vehicle Hits Pedestrian on Queen and Portland
A man was seriously injured after a vehicle struck him just before 5:30 a.m. at Queen Street West and Portland Street on Wednesday, prompting a rapid response from Toronto paramedics and emergency crews.
Tiny Tiny Homes to Build Micro‑Shelter Village in Scarborough
Tiny Tiny Homes is building a ten‑unit micro‑shelter village in Scarborough, slated for completion by the end of 2026, to provide transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Three Injured in Downtown Toronto Housing Fire Caused by Battery
A lithium‑ion battery ignited a fire in a fourth‑floor Toronto Community Housing unit on August 12, injuring three people. Toronto Fire responded to the two‑alarm blaze, which is part of ongoing investigations into similar battery fires in the city.
Bradford vows to scrap Bloor West bike lanes
Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford has pledged to eliminate the bike lanes on Bloor Street West if elected, making the removal a central part of his campaign platform.
Toronto Redesign Calms Portland‑Wellington Intersection for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Toronto completed a two‑month redesign of the Portland‑Wellington intersection, easing traffic congestion and improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Ontario Auto Theft Down 8.4% in First Half of 2026
Ontario vehicle thefts dropped 8.4 percent in the first half of 2026, according to an Équité Association report, reflecting the early impact of a national anti‑theft strategy launched in 2024.
Immersive Julius Caesar Show Sells Out at Toronto Fraternity House
An immersive Julius Caesar production staged inside the Delta Upsilon fraternity house sold out during the summer 2026 Summerworks festival, with coverage by CBC's Haydn Watters highlighting the event's site‑specific approach.
Ontario Growers Hope Food Terminal Expansion Will Trim Grocery Prices
Ontario growers are optimistic that expanding the Ontario Food Terminal, a key element of the province’s new food‑security strategy, will improve supply‑chain efficiency and help lower grocery prices.
Ontario Line Cost Swells to $34 Billion, Triple Original Estimate
Metrolinx CEO reports the Ontario Line's total cost has climbed to about $34 billion, roughly three times the 2019 estimate, highlighting a major budget increase for the rapid‑transit project.
Ontario New Home Sales Surge After HST Removal
Ontario’s new‑home sales jumped sharply in Q2 2026 after the province eliminated the harmonized sales tax, lowering purchase costs and boosting market activity, according to two industry groups.
Ontario Begins Evacuations Amid Massive Wildfire Outbreak
Ontario's government started moving residents out of threatened areas on August 11 while firefighting efforts continue against 152 active blazes, including 12 out-of-control fires. The measures aim to protect people as the province battles a widespread wildfire outbreak.
Perseid Meteor Shower Visible Across Ontario Tonight
Ontario residents can watch the annual Perseid meteor shower on August 12‑13, 2026, as Earth passes through comet Swift‑Tuttle’s debris, according to CBC Toronto’s Alejandrina Alvarez.
Two Men Arrested After Armed Robbery in Downtown Toronto
Toronto Police arrested two men on August 9 after they fled a downtown armed robbery in a stolen vehicle, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Police Probe Targeted Shooting Outside Scarborough Townhouse Complex
Toronto police are investigating a suspected targeted shooting outside a Danzig Street townhouse complex in Scarborough early Tuesday, after reports of gunfire and a fleeing vehicle at around 3 a.m.
TTC Board Halts Random Staff Drug and Alcohol Testing
The TTC board has ordered an end to random drug and alcohol testing of its staff, following an arbitrator's recommendation.
