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Fatal Crash in Brampton, World Cup Fever & Seniors Protest — Toronto Saturday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Fatal two-vehicle crash in Brampton. A fatal collision at Dixie Road and Queen Street left one dead and closed the intersection temporarily. Police asked motorists to find alternate routes while the Major Collision Bureau investigated.
  2. Sixth fatality in Mapleton collision. A sixth person has died following a crash in Mapleton, Ontario, heightening the tragedy's severity. Ontario Provincial Police continue to probe the collisions’ causes.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Homicide investigation after downtown Toronto shooting. A woman was fatally shot in her apartment near Jarvis Street and Dundas Street East. Toronto police are investigating the incident as a homicide.

🏈 Sports

  1. Toronto Marlies claim Calder Cup. The Toronto Marlies have won the American Hockey League's Calder Cup, celebrating a significant achievement for the city's hockey scene.
  2. Canada vies to win FIFA World Cup group. With a strong position in their group, Canada’s World Cup journey continues with a potential group-stage victory in sight.
  3. World Cup fans flock to Toronto for Germany vs. Ivory Coast. Thousands of German and Ivorian fans are converging at BMO Field ahead of their teams’ anticipated World Cup match.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Seniors protest funding cuts at city hall. Older adults rallied after their social programs were defunded, bringing attention to the impact on community services.

🏥 Health

  1. Toronto Public Health issues overdose alert. A notable increase in overdose incidents prompted public health officials to warn residents about heightened risks.

📰 Also Today

  • Sceptres sign Jamie Lee Rattray. Veteran forward Rattray joins the team with a two-year contract.
  • Germany and Ivory Coast prepare for World Cup matchup. Teams gear up in Toronto for a highly anticipated match.
  • Motorcyclist dies in Barrie collision. A crash with a car results in a motorcyclist's death.
  • Mixed responses to U.S.-Iran peace deal. Canadian-Iranians express various opinions on the diplomatic agreement.
  • Shane Bieber nearing Blue Jays return. Recovering from elbow inflammation, Bieber’s comeback is imminent.
  • Ford Fest held as Scarborough byelection looms. Ontario PCs rally support in Scarborough amid political tensions.
  • Tempo's Marina Mabrey ties 3-point record. Mabrey’s performance brings a remarkable moment in sports.
  • Exploring Toronto's stained glass history. A historian delves into the creation of iconic local windows.
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Ontario’s PCs host Ford Fest in Scarborough as byelection looms in key riding

Ford Fest is underway in Scarborough as byelection looms in the riding of Scarborough Southwest. The long-running event is hosted by the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party at a time where it's slipping in the polls. CBC’s Lorenda Reddekop was at the event and breaks down what you need to know.

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Shane Bieber rejoins Blue Jays, nears return from elbow inflammation, manager says

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said.

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Seniors protest at city hall after agency loses city funding and told to cease programs

Some Toronto seniors staged a protest Friday after a community agency that provides programming at their west-end apartment complex lost city funding and was ordered to cease activities by the end of next week.

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Canadian-Iranians respond to the U.S.-Iran peace deal with mixed reaction

Members of the Iranian diaspora in Toronto have mixed reactions to the U.S.-Iran peace deal, with some expressing relief that ordinary citizens will no longer live under active bombardment, but also skepticism that the new agreement will hold the Iranian government accountable.

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Motorcyclist dead in crash with car in Barrie, police say

A 63-year-old motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a car in Barrie on Friday, police say.

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Who created Toronto’s stained glass windows? A historian explains

One Toronto man has dedicated decades to repairing and studying our city's stained glass, repairing nearly 50 windows. Glass artist and historian Henry Knight spoke with CBC's Talia Ricci about why he is sharing the names and stories of the artists who created many of the stained glass windows in the city.

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Marina Mabrey ties single-game 3-point record as Tempo rally past Sun

Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points and tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers and the expansion Toronto Tempo overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Connecticut Sun 101-97 on Friday night.

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Germany, Ivory Coast get ready for Toronto's 3rd FIFA World Cup match

Thousands of soccer fans are gathering in Toronto as Germany and Ivory Coast prepare to face off this afternoon in the city's third FIFA World Cup matchup.

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Toronto Public Health issues drug alert after rise in overdose incidents

Toronto Public Health has issued a warning to the public after an increased number of overdoses in the downtown area on Friday.

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Toronto Marlies win American Hockey League's Calder Cup

The Toronto Marlies have won the American Hockey League's Calder Cup. The Marlies edged the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Toronto on Friday, winning the best-of-seven championship series in 5 games. CBC's Michelle Song has more on how fans in the city are celebrating the win, even amidst the excitement of the FIFA World Cup.

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Germany, Ivory Coast set for World Cup showdown in Toronto

Germany, Ivory Coast set for World Cup showdown in Toronto

Thousands of Germany and Ivory Coast fans are expected in Toronto Saturday as a World Cup match brings a fan march, road closures and heightened security

Sports Jun 20, 2026

'We just have to push': Canada in position to win FIFA World Cup group

An emotional 6-0 drubbing of Qatar on Thursday vastly improved Canada's chance of not only advancing to the tournament's knockout stage but winning Group B.

General Jun 20, 2026

6th person dead in hospital after fatal collision in Mapleton, Ont.: OPP

A sixth person is dead after a fatal two vehicle collision in Mapleton, Ont. last week, said Ontario Provincial Police.

General Jun 20, 2026

Sceptres sign veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray to 2-year deal

The Toronto Sceptres announced they have signed veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray to a two-year contract, which is just one of a few deals to be struck around the PWHL on Saturday.

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Woman dead after shooting inside downtown Toronto apartment

Woman dead after shooting inside downtown Toronto apartment

A woman has died after being shot inside a downtown Toronto apartment building Saturday morning. A man has been arrested as homicide detectives investigate.

Crime Jun 20, 2026
One dead after two-vehicle crash closes major Brampton intersection

One dead after two-vehicle crash closes major Brampton intersection

One person has died following a two-vehicle collision at Dixie Road and Queen Street in Brampton. The major intersection remains closed in all directions.

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