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Toronto police will brief the public on the July 27 shooting near the U.S. Consulate at 360 University Avenue, where a gunshot was heard at 4:46 a.m. The investigation remains ongoing, with details to be released in the upcoming update.
Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop warned that lithium‑ion battery fires are increasing after two incidents occurred within a day, urging residents to follow safety guidelines.
A man with gunshot wounds was taken to a Toronto hospital on August 5, leading police to open an investigation. The shooting location remains unknown, and authorities are seeking public information to aid the case.
Kids Help Phone reports a growing number of Toronto teenagers using its 24/7 text counseling service overnight, highlighting increased demand for after‑hours mental‑health support.
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified male suspect who allegedly assaulted and robbed an elderly woman on a bridge at Don Mills Road and Overlea Boulevard on July 30, 2026, around 2:15 p.m. The investigation continues with a call for public assistance.
A female pygmy hippo calf was born at the Toronto Zoo on August 2, 2026, to a 20‑year‑old mother, advancing the zoo’s ongoing breeding program.
Ontario’s highest court refused to revisit its earlier ruling on a youth‑led lawsuit challenging the province’s climate action plan, sending the case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
A two‑alarm fire erupted at a municipal shelter in a former hotel on Islington Avenue in Etobicoke early on August 5, 2026, and burned lithium‑ion batteries were found, prompting a city investigation.
A fire in a downtown Toronto apartment tower on August 4 injured four people, including two children, who were taken to hospital. Police and emergency crews responded quickly, extinguished the blaze, and are investigating its cause.
Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop warned residents of a rise in lithium‑ion battery fires after two such incidents occurred within 24 hours, urging safe handling and charging practices.
Premier Doug Ford may call byelections today for three Ontario ridings, including the Scarborough Southwest seat vacant since February, under provincial law that requires timely elections to fill vacant legislative seats.
Two Greater Toronto Area women died when their car hit a tractor‑trailer parked on the shoulder of Highway 401 near Gananoque on August 3, prompting an OPP investigation into the crash.
A cooking fire in a Toronto apartment on August 4, 2026 killed one resident. Fire crews and paramedics arrived quickly, extinguished the blaze, and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Visa data indicates that consumer spending increased in Toronto and Vancouver on World Cup match days in June and July 2026, reflecting the economic boost from the tournament hosted in the two cities.
Marineland in Ontario is ending operations after decades of drawing millions of visitors with its marine mammal attractions, including the world’s largest captive beluga pod.
A fire in a Scarborough apartment building on Tuesday morning killed one person, prompting a swift response from Toronto paramedics and other emergency responders.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Andy O'Brien as vice‑president of sport performance, tasking him with overseeing player performance and training across the organization.
Toronto police are seeking a male suspect linked to an alleged assault at a nightclub on Queen Street West and Peter Street during the early morning of June 28, 2026, and are asking for public assistance.
The Blue Jays added starting pitchers Jose Soriano and Spencer Arrighetti while trading outfielder Daulton Varsho and reliever Jeff Hoffman, a move GM Ross Atkins said was intended to improve the team's struggling roster.
The Toronto Blue Jays traded veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs on August 2, 2026, receiving outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene in return.
