Fare Proposals, Ford Moves & a City Farewell — Toronto's Week in Review.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Another arrest in 2022 Scarborough killing as police charge a 30-year-old. Toronto police announced Christopher Atkins-Price, 30, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder in connection to the Nov. 12, 2022, shooting of 31-year-old Ding Pang Wang near Midland and Passmore avenues; investigators say the probe remains ongoing.

2. 13-year-old charged after firearm seized at Ajax hotel. Durham Regional Police say officers arrested a 13-year-old at a Westney Road South/Bayly Street West hotel after finding a knife and then seizing a firearm during a K9 search; charges include carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm and multiple breaches of release and probation orders.

3. Durham police lay 229 charges after multi-jurisdictional sting. Durham police said four people were arrested after an investigation into a string of robberies, thefts and break-ins, with 229 charges laid; the force released details of the accused and said the arrests stem from a months‑long probe that targeted organized offenders.

4. Hamilton man charged with hate propaganda after social posts. Hamilton police charged a 27‑year‑old Stoney Creek man with wilful promotion of hatred, wilful promotion of antisemitism and advocating genocide following an investigation into content on X that began from a July 2025 report, according to a police news release.

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. More than 100 east‑end residents went without water for 48+ hours. Toronto officials reported over 100 households in the city’s east end were without water for more than two days after a municipal problem left services disrupted; crews worked to restore supply while city notices advised affected addresses of the outage period.

2. Racing suspected in North York crash that killed two men. Toronto police said racing is believed to be a factor in a multi‑vehicle collision in North York that killed two men; investigators described the incident as occurring on a morning when multiple vehicles were travelling at high speed, and the force continues to seek witnesses.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Byelection wins and ties influence Ford cabinet shuffle, insiders say. Sources tell reporters Premier Doug Ford’s recent cabinet shuffle was shaped in part by byelection outcomes and personal relationships within the PC caucus; the reporting cites internal party dynamics rather than a single public policy justification for specific ministerial moves.

2. Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford vows a Toronto Police outpost at Union Station. Ward 19 candidate (and mayoral hopeful) Brad Bradford said he would place a Toronto police outpost inside Union Station if elected, aiming to increase a permanent police presence in the transit hub, according to his campaign statements.

3. Doug Ford signals openness to involuntary addiction treatment. Premier Doug Ford told reporters he is open to the idea of involuntary addiction treatment as a policy response, while also noting the provincial government is weighing options amid rising addictions‑related concerns across Ontario.

4. Chow pledges a TTC fare cap after 10 rides if re‑elected. Olivia Chow proposed a weekly TTC fare cap that would kick in after 10 rides as part of her re‑election platform; the policy pitch is framed as a transit affordability measure ahead of the municipal vote.

💼 Economy & Business

1. Stellantis signs MOU with Roshel on potential Brampton plant sale. Stellantis confirmed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel regarding a possible sale of the idled Brampton Assembly plant, while Unifor said contract talks paused amid concerns and the union noted the current collective agreement expires Sept. 20.

2. Ontario Science Centre lays off entire science department; union outraged. OPSEU/SEFPO said layoffs reduced the unionized workforce from 166 to 136, cutting science, education, marketing and IT roles and eliminating staff with a combined 540 years of service, prompting union leaders to publicly criticize the centre’s restructuring.

3. Stellantis‑Roshel talks underscore local manufacturing uncertainty in Brampton. Stellantis Canada’s Trevor Longley described Roshel as a potential path to “restore sustainable operations” at the Brampton site, a statement tied to broader negotiations and Unifor’s warning it may take further steps after pausing talks in Toronto.

🏈 Sports

1. Leafs GM John Chayka says winning back fans requires earning their love. New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka, 37, told The Canadian Press he feels an obligation to a passionate fan base after 19 weeks on the job, and said he and senior adviser Mats Sundin believe the club has taken positive steps since missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

2. Max Domi to miss start of Leafs camp, out indefinitely after surgery complications. The Maple Leafs announced the 31‑year‑old winger will be evaluated when the club reconvenes but remains “out indefinitely” following post‑surgery complications from an off‑season procedure first disclosed May 25; GM John Chayka said Domi will address the situation publicly soon.

3. Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease replaces painting in manager’s office after AGO display. The Toronto Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease, whose art was recently shown in the Art Gallery of Ontario, supplied a new painting — nicknamed “Tom Selleck” for its moustache reference — to hang in manager John Schneider’s office while the original work toured the AGO.

4. Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo dies at 89; career included two fights with Muhammad Ali. Sully’s Boxing Gym in Toronto confirmed George Chuvalo died on his 89th birthday; Chuvalo went 73‑18‑2 with 64 knockouts from 1956–1978 and fought Muhammad Ali in Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens (1966) and Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum (1972).

🎨 Community & Culture

1. TIFF launches 'The Market' to bolster Canadian film amid U.S. tensions. TIFF unveiled 'The Market' initiative during this year’s festival to strengthen Canada’s film industry and expand dealmaking capacity as organizers respond to cross‑border industry pressures, with programming and industry events aimed at Canadian producers and buyers.

2. East‑end community gardeners plead to save 30‑year plot slated for supportive housing. Longstanding gardeners at a 30‑year community plot near a planned Toronto supportive‑housing site asked the city to preserve the garden as officials proceed with the housing project, with advocates citing decades of local stewardship.

3. Toronto commemorations mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with families and first responders. Events in Toronto brought together victims’ families and first responders on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, including a Service Day dinner organized by Maureen Basnicki, whose husband Ken Basnicki died at age 48 in the attacks.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

1. Report flags reliance on visual inspections in Union Station GO derailment probe. A report into the GO train derailment at Union Station warned that reliance on visual inspections may have played a role, and investigators called for stronger procedural checks after the incident at Toronto’s central transit hub.

2. Metrolinx blames lack of 'available crew' after World Cup for temporary GO service cuts. Metrolinx CEO said temporary GO service changes stemmed from a post‑World Cup shortage of available crew, contributing to schedule adjustments and prompting rider questions about weekend and peak‑period service reliability.