💥 Gas Explosion at North York Construction Site Injures 7
A gas explosion in the penthouse boiler room of a condo construction site near Sheppard and Leslie sent seven workers to hospital, with four suffering life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred yesterday around 9:15 AM on Esther Shiner Boulevard, with workers evacuated from the 28-storey building. The Ministry of Labour is investigating.
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🏛️ Toronto Launches 2026 Budget Consultations Amid $1B Shortfall
Mayor Olivia Chow is inviting residents to help shape the 2026 city budget as Toronto faces a projected $1 billion shortfall. A major pressure point is a $100 million housing funding gap attributed to federal and provincial government shortfalls. The budget will likely include property tax increases and leaner spending.
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🛒 Premier Ford Admits Confronting Home Depot Shoplifter
Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed he threatened to "kick the ass" of an alleged shoplifter at Home Depot over the summer after slipping his police detail. Ford pursued the man and forced him to reveal stolen items including a saw blade. Opposition parties called the premier's actions "irresponsible" and dangerous.
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⚙️ Ontario College Support Staff End Nearly 5-Week Strike
More than 10,000 support staff at Ontario's 24 colleges have reached a tentative agreement, ending a strike that began September 11th. The union representing workers said the gains would not have been possible without members "holding strong." Workers will return Thursday after picket lines come down today.
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⚾ Blue Jays ALCS Game 3 Tonight
The Toronto Blue Jays trail 2-0 in the American League Championship Series against Seattle, with Game 3 tonight at T-Mobile Park. The team has been outscored 13-4 and outhit 17-8 through two games.

🚌 TTC Restores Line 2 Subway Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The Toronto Transit Commission boosted Line 2 Bloor-Danforth subway service with trains arriving every 2 minutes and 20 seconds during morning rush hour. Six additional trains were added during peak periods, creating capacity for 6,000 more passengers as more workers return to offices.
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