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Blue Jays' Surgery, Microgreens Madness & Drake's Dazzling Light Show — Your Toronto Scoop!

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⚾ Sports & Health

  1. Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios is set for elbow surgery. This procedure could sideline the ace for a significant part of the season, which raises concerns for the team’s pitching depth this year.

🌱 Food & Safety

  1. Microgreens sold in Ontario and Quebec are being recalled due to potential E. coli contamination! If you've recently purchased these fresh greens, it's time to check your fridge—safety first!

🚍 Transit Updates

  1. TTC negotiations are extended to avoid a possible strike! The deadline has been pushed back as both sides feel like they're on the brink of a deal. With 700 workers at stake, a strike could mean a bumpy ride for commuters.

⚡ Business Growth

  1. Despite Honda suspending its electric vehicle plans, a $1.5 billion battery separator plant in Port Colborne is still happening! This highlights the ongoing push towards greener technologies, and the local economy will definitely benefit from the job growth.

🏀 Sports Highlights

  1. L.A. Sparks take the lead against Toronto Tempo with an impressive performance! Behind Kelsey Plum's 27-point game, the Sparks managed to hold off our Tempo, who'll need to regroup for their next match.

🚗 Traffic Alerts

  1. A tragic multi-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401 has left a 40-year-old woman dead. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers on our roads, and our thoughts are with the family affected by this tragedy.

🚨 Health News

  1. Ontario has lowered its colorectal cancer screening age to 45! But is that low enough? As debates circulate, many are weighing the benefits of earlier screening against risks and costs. It's crucial for everyone to stay informed about their health options.

🔍 Hantavirus Watch

  1. Ten people in Ontario are now being tested for hantavirus after self-isolating. This rare but serious virus has the community buzzing about health precautions, so let's stay vigilant!

🎆 Community & Culture

  1. Inside Drake's audacious CN Tower light show—300 people, 75 projectors, and one unforgettable night! If you missed it, try not to be too jealous; it was a spectacular sight of Toronto's skyline that you may not see again soon!

💼 Workplace Safety

  1. A male worker has died due to an injury in a Brampton workplace incident. This heartbreaking news highlights the ongoing need for workplace safety and the protection of our local workers.

🗓️ Holidays & Events

  1. Wondering what’s open and closed in Toronto on Victoria Day? Many local and family-favourite spots will be taking time off, so plan accordingly for that holiday BBQ or outing!

🎤 Ears Up

  1. The infamous Kars4Kids earworm ad has been banned in California! Perhaps it's time we all stopped singing along—unless you want to give those catchy tunes a rest, of course!

So what? Whether you're making plans for the holiday, keeping tabs on health news, or cheering for our local teams, there's something here for everyone to stay connected and informed!

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What's open and closed in Toronto on Victoria Day

Victoria Day is this Monday, May 18, and here is what you need to know about what will be open and closed on the statutory holiday.

General May 16, 2026

Male dead after workplace injury in Brampton, police say

A male is dead after he suffered a workplace injury in Brampton on Friday evening, police say.

General May 16, 2026

300 people, 75 projectors, 1 night: Inside Drake's audacious CN Tower light show

Though he's teamed with Drake a few times now, Anil Mohabir is still in a dreamlike state after their latest collaboration: a dramatic, 'real-time, 3D animation' projection that sent an icy blue wave of light up the CN Tower overnight ahead of the Toronto rapper's surprise triple-album drop.

General May 16, 2026

Ontario now testing 10 people for hantavirus who have been self-isolating

Ontario's Ministry of Health says it is now testing 10 asymptomatic people with connections to a hantavirus-stricken cruise, a shift from government remarks made earlier this week.

General May 16, 2026

Earworm Kars4Kids ad banned in California. Here's why

A long-running charity ad campaign familiar to Canadians for its catchy Kars4Kids jingle will no longer play in California after a court found it violates false advertising laws.

General May 16, 2026

Ontario has lowered its colorectal cancer screening age to 45. But should it be lower?

Ontario has lowered the screening age for colon cancer to 45 years old from 50. But patients and advocates say with the rising number of cases in young people, the age should be even lower.

General May 16, 2026

40-year-old woman dead after multi-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401

A 40-year-old woman has died after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 late Friday night, said Ontario Provincial Police.

General May 16, 2026

L.A. Sparks get off to fast start, hold off Toronto Tempo behind Plum's 27 points

Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 27 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks had a fast start before holding off the visiting Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday night for their first win of the season.

General May 16, 2026

$1.5B battery separator plant in Port Colborne still a go despite Honda suspending electric vehicle plans

Work on the $1.56-billion Asahi Kasei battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ont., is proceeding despite Honda Canada's announcement it has indefinitely suspended its $15-billion electric vehicle (EV) investment plans due to changing business conditions.

General May 16, 2026
TTC contract negotiations continue as strike deadline pushed back

TTC contract negotiations continue as strike deadline pushed back

The TTC and CUPE Local 2 have extended contract talks past a strike deadline as negotiations continue over wages and compensation for skilled electrical workers.

Canada May 16, 2026

Talks between TTC, union continue as deadline extended to avoid job action

Efforts to avoid job action by TTC employees are going into overtime. The transit agency and the union representing maintenance workers are at an impasse in contract negotiations. A deadline to make a deal has been extended to Saturday at 6 p.m.

General May 16, 2026

Microgreens sold in Ontario, Quebec recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Several types of organic microgreens sold in Ontario and Quebec under the Farm Boy and Kyan Culture brands have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

General May 16, 2026

Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios to undergo elbow surgery

The Toronto Blue Jays could be without right-hander Jose Berrios for the remainder of the season after the veteran pitcher is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday.

General May 16, 2026