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Chuvalo Dies, Leafs GM Vows Rebuild & Ford Shuffle — Toronto Sunday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo dies at 89 on his birthday. Sully’s Boxing Gym in Toronto confirmed Chuvalo died on his 89th birthday, the gym said; Ontario Premier Doug Ford paid tribute calling him “a heavyweight boxing legend,” and Chuvalo’s pro record was 73-18-2 with 64 knockouts from 1956–1978.

🏈 Sports

  1. John Chayka says Leafs aim to earn fans’ love after a turbulent start. Chayka, 37, told The Canadian Press he has loved the Toronto Maple Leafs “for as long as I can remember,” and noted he is 19 weeks into the GM job; Mats Sundin joined as senior executive adviser of hockey operations, and Toronto missed the playoffs last season for the first time in a decade.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Byelection wins and personal relationships influenced Ford cabinet shuffle, insiders say. The report cites byelection results and personal relationships as factors shaping Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet shuffle, according to unnamed insiders in the article title; the story links specific political outcomes to cabinet changes under Ford.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. ‘TIFF: The Market’ launched to bolster Canada’s film industry amid U.S. tensions. The project called “TIFF: The Market” is described as aiming to bolster Canada’s film industry, and the report frames that goal in the context of tensions with the U.S.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Picketing workers press for changes at a Toronto long-term care home. The article title reports that workers are picketing at a Toronto long-term care home to push for changes; the coverage centres on labour actions at that facility.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. MADD Ontario adds 11 names to impaired driving victims monument. MADD Ontario added 11 names to its monument for impaired driving victims, the article title states, marking the latest additions to the memorial.

📰 Also Today

  • Blue Jays face high urgency to push for a playoff spot, urgency level high.
  • Ottawa Redblacks losing streak reaches 18 games after 26-23 loss to Argos.
  • Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who fought Muhammad Ali, dead at 89, reported separately.

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11 names added to MADD Ontario monument for impaired driving victims

Families of victims, community members, police officers and survivors of impaired driving gathered in Brampton Saturday for a ceremony, where 11 new names were added to an Ontario memorial that honours victims of alcohol and drug-involved crashes.

General Sep 13, 2026

Redblacks losing streak hits 18 games with 26-23 loss to Argos

Lirim Hajrullahu's 29-yard field goal on the game's final play earned the Toronto Argonauts a 26-23 win over the hard-luck Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday afternoon.

General Sep 13, 2026

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who faced Muhammad Ali in his prime, dead at 89

George Chuvalo, the iron-chinned Canadian heavyweight who took the best punches from the giants of boxing without ever falling, has died. He was 89.

General Sep 13, 2026

Urgency level high as Blue Jays look to make push for playoff spot

Saturday's results trimmed the Guardians' lead over the Blue Jays to just one game in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. Toronto holds the tiebreaker between the clubs, giving each matchup a must-win feel over the next fortnight.

General Sep 13, 2026

Byelection wins, personal relationships influence Ford cabinet shuffle, insiders say

Two byelection victories and a desire to manage relationships within his own party, could be part of the reason why Premier Doug Ford tweaked his cabinet this week and opted against wholesale change, say political insiders.

General Sep 13, 2026
Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo, known for his two Ali fights, dies at 89

Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo, known for his two Ali fights, dies at 89

George Chuvalo was a Canadian amateur champion at 17, held the national title as a pro for almost 20 years and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world.

Sports Sep 13, 2026

Picketing workers push for changes at Toronto long-term care home

Workers at Kensington Health Long-Term Care and Hospice held an information picket on Saturday as they negotiated a new contract. CUPE Local 4599 says workers are dealing with heavy workloads, stress, vacation restrictions and lack long-term disability benefits. Kensington Health says it appreciates the contributions of its workers and will remain an active participant in bargaining to reach a fair agreement. CBC Toronto has more.

General Sep 13, 2026

'TIFF: The Market' aims to bolster Canada's film industry amid tensions with U.S.

The Toronto International Film Festival held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday for 'TIFF: The Market.' The event caters to film industry professionals looking to buy and sell their productions. CBC's Naama Weingarten has more on how TIFF and the federal government are bolstering Canada's film industry amid rising tensions with the United States.

General Sep 13, 2026
Chayka: Leafs aiming to earn fans’ love for team

Chayka: Leafs aiming to earn fans’ love for team

John Chayka knows what the Toronto Maple Leafs mean to a rabid and tortured fan base.

Sports Sep 13, 2026