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Police responded to shots fired just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday at INKAS’s North York plant, confirming damage to the facility. The Toronto Police Service has opened an investigation and is collecting evidence while the public is asked to stay clear of the area.
A fire erupted before 4 a.m. on July 28 at a waste transfer station near Disco Road and Highway 427 in Etobicoke. Toronto Fire Services responded, and the incident marks the second major fire at the facility within a year.
Toronto Community Housing has pledged to revamp its repair system after an auditor‑general report recommended extensive reforms, as it faces a possible 50% cut to its capital‑repair budget.
After an e‑bike ignited on July 27, Toronto fire chief Jim Jessop warned owners to follow safety practices, highlighting risks tied to the city’s popular micro‑mobility vehicles.
Councillor Olivia Chow has asked Toronto City Council to demand that the province return island land and restore the city’s role in the Billy Bishop airport agreement after the federal government halted the airport’s expansion.
Police responded to gunfire at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on July 27, 2026, and pursued a suspect vehicle before ending the chase due to unsafe speeds. The attack follows a similar shooting at the same consulate in March 2026.
Max Scherzer will return from the Blue Jays’ injured list to start the series opener in Washington on July 27, coinciding with his 42nd birthday, with manager John Schneider overseeing the decision.
Toronto City Council will vote on July 26 to temporarily co‑name a street segment after BTS for one month, continuing the city’s practice of granting honorary street names.
Toronto announced a city‑wide tree‑planting program and a plan to incorporate climate‑change considerations into urban design, aiming to close canopy gaps highlighted by the current heat wave.
Police launched an investigation on Monday morning after gunfire was reported outside the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto, securing the area and gathering evidence as the inquiry continues.
A driver was seriously injured after his vehicle hit a pole at Jane Street and St. Clair Avenue West at 5:12 a.m. on July 27, prompting police investigation and emergency response.
Toronto Fire Services says built‑in storage lockers in condo garages may breach Ontario fire code, a concern highlighted as a long‑standing regulatory grey area by a fire safety consultant.
Toronto hosted Canada's first blind basketball game in June 2026, organized by the newly formed Blind Basketball Association of Canada founded by Eli Bomers. The event marked the start of a dedicated program for visually‑impaired athletes, filling a national gap in organized sport.
Joshua Liendo set a new Commonwealth Games record while winning the 100‑metre butterfly, and Ellie Black became the first gymnast to claim two all‑around titles at a single Games, both adding to Canada’s medal haul in Toronto.
Early data reveal that about 33 percent of premium tickets for Toronto's FIFA FanFest have been sold, while the event continues with live World Cup screenings and music at Fort York and The Bentway.
Ten‑year‑old Austin Byres finished the Supertri Toronto on July 26, 2026, celebrating his recovery after a 2022 lawnmower accident that nearly required amputation of both legs, with support from Olympic triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk.
Max Scherzer will make his first start after being on the Blue Jays’ injured list on his 42nd birthday, pitching in Monday’s game in Washington, D.C., as confirmed by team official John Schneider.
Toronto City Council will vote on July 26 to temporarily co‑name a street "BTS Boulevard" for one month, honoring the K‑pop group’s popularity. The measure follows the city’s practice of short‑term street naming to celebrate cultural figures.
Hundreds of Toronto residents celebrated the federal government's decision on July 26, 2026 to deny funding for a jet‑service expansion at Billy Bishop Airport, keeping the airport's current operations unchanged.
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified male suspect who broke into a home near Kennedy and Ellesmere Roads in Scarborough on July 23, 2026, stealing several items. The case is linked to a series of recent residential burglaries in the area.
