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1402 storiesnewest firstlatest August 4, 2026page 51 of 71
A fire in a downtown Toronto high‑rise apartment unit early Thursday injured four people, including two children, prompting a swift police and fire response. The blaze was contained, and officials are investigating its cause.
New multiplexes in Toronto's Dovercourt neighbourhood are reducing street parking for residents, highlighting tensions between the city's high‑density housing push and local amenity concerns.
Two Greater Toronto Area women died after their car hit a parked tractor‑trailer on Highway 401 near Gananoque on August 3, 2026, prompting an OPP investigation into the crash.
A 29‑year‑old man was fatally struck by a pickup truck in the parking lot of Downsview Park on August 1, 2026. Toronto Police are investigating the incident.
Evan Gold, a Toronto native, was appointed general manager of the Hamilton Hammers, the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, on August 3, 2026, to oversee player development and roster management.
Ontario’s new small modular reactors, along with plans in other provinces, will use uranium processed abroad, ending the long‑standing domestic fuel supply chain that supported Canada’s Candu reactors.
SickKids doctors report a dramatic rise in serious e‑scooter injuries among Toronto children, with many cases needing surgery, intensive care or rehabilitation.
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified driver who allegedly hit a 17‑year‑old motorcyclist at Carnforth Road and Lawrence Avenue East on July 15, 2026, and fled the scene.
A Toronto councillor is urging the city to allocate an extra $9 million to expand the Allan Gardens greenhouse, supplementing the existing $10 million commitment, in response to a volunteer organization’s call for more funding.
The Canadian National Exhibition has received 50,000 job applications for its upcoming summer employment fair at the Toronto Convention Centre, reflecting strong youth interest in seasonal work.
Chris Alexander, a former cabinet minister in Stephen Harper’s government, filed his nomination papers on July 29, 2026, to run for mayor of Toronto, with Wilf Dinnick present at the announcement.
Toronto’s city council met on July 29, 2026, for its final session before the municipal election campaign begins, concluding routine business and marking the transition to the electoral period.
TTC operator ‘Uncle Crawfy’ on Line 2 is delivering weather reports, haikus and other creative messages during subway announcements to entertain and inform commuters. The approach has become a popular feature among riders.
Ontario’s new ticket resale law, introduced by Premier Doug Ford, penalizes season ticket holders and has provoked frustration among fans who see it as an unfair restriction.
After Ottawa rejected a plan to allow commercial jets at Billy Bishop Airport, Ontario’s government is reevaluating its support for a high‑speed rail line linking major cities, intensifying provincial‑federal tensions over transportation priorities.
Toronto city councillors have asked the Ontario government to transfer the former Science Centre building to the city, citing its vacancy and unmet community space needs. The motion, submitted on July 28, seeks provincial cooperation to repurpose the site for public use.
Toronto FC has signed German midfielder Niklas Dorsch to a contract lasting through the 2030-31 MLS season, adding the former Bundesliga player to its roster ahead of upcoming campaigns.
A ten‑month investigation led Halton police to charge nine suspects with 85 offences and seize luxury assets, marking the largest human‑trafficking prosecution in the force’s history.
Health units and Ontario Works warned that 25 percent of southwestern Ontario households now face food insecurity, with single adults on Ontario Works experiencing monthly deficits of $301 to $859. The joint statement calls attention to rising scarcity and gaps in assistance, urging policy review.
Toronto Police will brief the media on new information regarding the 2022 Scarborough shooting that left a 31‑year‑old man dead after an unknown suspect fired at his vehicle. The briefing will address recent investigative developments in the ongoing homicide case.
