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Ontario families are pressing for greater public education on West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks, while health officials continue to advise standard protective measures to reduce infection risk.
An 83‑year‑old woman died after traveling the wrong way on the QEW in Oakville on August 7, 2026, prompting an OPP investigation into the fatal collision.
Environment Canada lifted the severe thunderstorm warning for the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Kitchener‑Waterloo, Barrie and Peterborough on August 8, 2026 after storm conditions eased.
Toronto police say organized crime groups are using encrypted messaging apps to recruit youth, and lack of powers under Bill C‑22 hampers investigations after gunfire incidents at the U.S. Consulate.
Toronto police arrested a 32‑year‑old man on August 8, 2026, charging him with first‑degree murder for a woman killed in December 2025. The suspect will now face court proceedings under the most serious homicide charge in Ontario.
Toronto police shot and killed a driver during a traffic stop in Mississauga on August 6, 2026, leading to the arrest of three individuals on 42 firearm‑related charges.
Porter Airlines cancelled a scheduled flight to Toronto on August 6, 2026, after a young child would not fasten the seatbelt, invoking safety regulations that require all passengers to be secured before departure.
A 62‑year‑old man was killed after being struck by a TTC streetcar in Toronto’s east end on August 7, 2026, prompting a police investigation into the collision.
The RCMP seized over 170 kilograms of cocaine, worth $4.5 million, in southern Ontario on August 7, 2026, and charged three men with drug trafficking.
A 62-year-old man was killed after being hit by a TTC streetcar in Toronto's east end on August 7, 2026. Police and transit officials are investigating the incident.
A house fire in Etobicoke early Saturday killed an unidentified man, and Toronto Police and Fire Services are investigating the cause.
On August 7, 2026, RCMP officers in southern Ontario seized over 170 kg of cocaine worth about $4.5 million and charged three men with drug trafficking as part of ongoing efforts to combat large‑scale drug operations.
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a transport truck on Highway 404 near Finch Avenue East at about 6 a.m. on Saturday, prompting emergency response and a temporary lane closure.
Toronto police say gangs are using encrypted apps to recruit youth and have made arrests after two gunfire incidents at the U.S. Consulate, but investigations are hampered by the limited powers of Bill C-22.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
