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Tragic Collisions, Indigenous Celebrations & World Cup Thrills — Toronto's Week in Review

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Two-vehicle collision in Brampton claims two lives. A tragic crash resulted in two fatalities in Brampton, according to Peel police. The incident at Torbram Road involved two vehicles, and investigations are ongoing.
  2. Fatal crash at major Brampton intersection. One person died in a two-vehicle collision at Dixie Road and Queen Street. The Major Collision Bureau is investigating, as the intersection remains closed to traffic.
  3. Sixth victim succumbs to injuries after Mapleton collision. A recent crash in Mapleton, Ontario, has claimed another life, bringing the death toll to six. The incident involved multiple vehicles and has deeply impacted the community.
  4. Five children laid to rest after devastating Ontario crash. The Doerksen family mourned the loss of five children, victims of a catastrophic two-vehicle collision in Mapleton. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service to honor their memories.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Homicide investigation follows downtown Toronto shooting. A woman has died from gunshot wounds sustained in a downtown apartment, prompting Toronto police to launch a homicide investigation.
  2. Suspicious death in North York prompts police probe. Toronto police are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive in a North York laneway, with details surrounding the incident still unclear.
  3. Man charged after hitting pedestrians in Forest Hill. A driver faces charges after allegedly striking three pedestrians, causing significant injuries in a Forest Hill neighborhood.
  4. Canadian man charged with intent to exploit minor. A suspect from Ottawa faces charges in Nashville after allegedly traveling with the intention of engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
  5. Collision in Norfolk County results in two deaths. A serious crash involving an SUV and an off-road vehicle left two dead and two others hospitalized in Southwest Ontario.
  6. Charges filed after infant and man injured in North York crash. Following a pickup truck crash that injured three pedestrians in North York, a Richmond Hill man has been charged.
  7. Mississauga man sought after parents fatally assaulted. Peel Regional Police are searching for a 46-year-old man after his parents died following an assault in their Mississauga home.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Feds boost funding for $10-a-day child-care program. The federal government has allocated an additional $5.4 billion to stabilize Canada’s national child-care program, aiming to meet ambitious targets for reducing fees and expanding spaces.
  2. Ontario PCs prepare for looming Scarborough byelection. Ford Fest in Scarborough marks Ontario’s PC efforts to galvanize support ahead of an important byelection.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Toronto honors National Indigenous Peoples Month. The city celebrated with a series of weekend events dedicated to National Indigenous Peoples Month, aiming to elevate awareness and appreciation of Indigenous cultures.
  2. Toronto's elusive Indigenous cuisine scene. Despite being a cultural hub, Indigenous food remains hard to find in Toronto, sparking discussions about cultural representation in the culinary scene.

🏈 Sports

  1. Toronto Marlies triumph in Calder Cup. The Toronto Marlies secured the American Hockey League's Calder Cup, marking a significant win for the team and its fans.
  2. Germany advances in FIFA World Cup knockout round. Substitute Deniz Undav's two goals propelled Germany over Ivory Coast, thrilling fans in Toronto as the team advanced to the knockout stage.
  3. Hamilton Tiger-Cats rally to victory. Bo Levi Mitchell led the Tiger-Cats to a 41-27 triumph over the B.C. Lions with a stellar five TD passes, energizing Hamilton fans.
  4. Sceptres sign Jamie Lee Rattray. Veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray has joined the Sceptres on a two-year deal, strengthening the team’s roster for the upcoming season.

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Elderly couple dead after assault at Mississauga home, police identify son as suspect

An elderly man and woman in their 70s have died after an assault at their home in Mississauga Thursday night, said police.

General Jun 19, 2026

Frank Stronach could learn fate in sexual assault trial on Friday

An Ontario judge could render her decision Friday on whether Frank Stronach is guilty of any of the sexual assault charges against him, four months after the Canadian businessman went on trial in a Toronto courtroom.

General Jun 19, 2026

Why is it so hard to find Indigenous cuisine in Toronto?

Toronto is home to so many different cultures and cuisines, Indigenous dishes are still hard to find. For many chefs, the reason is high costs.

General Jun 19, 2026

Celebrations. Lineups. Ticket struggles. Is the FIFA Fan Festival worth it?

For some, the fan fest is nothing but joy. It's a special celebration that Toronto has the opportunity to host, bringing together global food, fandom and music. But other fans say the event has its issues.

General Jun 19, 2026

Canadian businessman Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault

General Jun 19, 2026

Oshawa, Ont. man pleads guilty to stealing Texas Republican Party data

Lawyers for an Ontario man accused of stealing and leaking Texan Republican Party data in 2021 say he has pleaded guilty before a Canadian court.

General Jun 19, 2026

Man charged after 3 pedestrians struck in Forest Hill Wednesday

A man is facing charges after a collision in Forest Hill left two pedestrians seriously injured, including a two year old.

General Jun 19, 2026

Toronto police investigate suspicious death of man found unresponsive in laneway

Toronto police are investigating the suspicious death of a man after he was found in a laneway early Friday morning.

General Jun 19, 2026

Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

General Jun 19, 2026

City makes stretch of Church Street pedestrian-friendly for part of summer

A stretch of Church Street is now pedestrianized. As CBC's Michelle Song explains, the new car-free zone will run from Wellesley Street E. to Alexander Street from June 19 to Aug. 21.

General Jun 19, 2026
Driver charged after North York crash leaves infant, man seriously injured

Driver charged after North York crash leaves infant, man seriously injured

A Richmond Hill man has been charged following a North York collision that left a two-year-old child and another pedestrian with serious injuries, Toronto police say.

Canada Jun 19, 2026
Man sought after his parents die in Mississauga, Ont. assault: police

Man sought after his parents die in Mississauga, Ont. assault: police

A 46-year-old man is wanted after his parents died Thursday following an assault in a Mississauga, Ont., home, Peel Regional Police say.

Crime Jun 19, 2026

19-year-old accused of killing Toronto police officer appears in court from hospital bed

A 19-year-old charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Toronto police officer last week made his first appearance in court Friday from his hospital bed.

General Jun 19, 2026
Beer Store prepares to open new outlets after steadily shuttering locations

Beer Store prepares to open new outlets after steadily shuttering locations

On June 22, a new location will open on Kingston Road in Scarborough, while another Beer Store will begin operations on Don Mills Road in North York on June 29.

Canada Jun 19, 2026
Man charged, accused of travelling to Nashville to have sex with minor: FBI

Man charged, accused of travelling to Nashville to have sex with minor: FBI

A Canadian man is facing charges after the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation alleges he travelled from Ottawa to Nashville with the intent of having sex with a minor.

Crime Jun 19, 2026
2 dead, 2 hurt after SUV, off-road vehicle collide in southwestern Ontario

2 dead, 2 hurt after SUV, off-road vehicle collide in southwestern Ontario

Two people are dead and another two are in hospital following a collision between an off-road vehicle and an SUV in Norfolk County, southeast of London, Ont.

Canada Jun 19, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026
Feds add $5.4B to address ‘pressures’ facing $10-a-day child-care program

Feds add $5.4B to address ‘pressures’ facing $10-a-day child-care program

Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu said she has heard provinces and territories' calls for more federal money, as many struggle to reduce fees, add spaces and recruit staff.

Politics Jun 19, 2026
Regina hailstorm sees $80M in damages and over 10K insurance claims

Regina hailstorm sees $80M in damages and over 10K insurance claims

More than 10,000 claims have been filed after Regina's June hailstorm, the latest in a string of costly severe weather events across Western Canada.

Consumer Jun 19, 2026
Family prepares to bury 5 children killed in devastating Ontario crash

Family prepares to bury 5 children killed in devastating Ontario crash

Five children killed in a crash in rural Ontario last week will be laid to rest Saturday, as family, friends and community members gather to mourn the siblings.

Canada Jun 19, 2026
Mitchell leads Ticats to 41-27 home win over Lions

Mitchell leads Ticats to 41-27 home win over Lions

Bo Levi Mitchell tied his career high with five TD passes to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats past the B.C. Lions 41-27 on Friday night.

Sports Jun 19, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026

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.

General Jun 20, 2026
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.

General Jun 20, 2026

Substitute Deniz Undav scores twice to lift Germany over Ivory Coast, into World Cup knockout round

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.

General Jun 21, 2026

2 dead following 2-vehicle crash in Brampton: Peel police

Peel police say two adults are dead following a two-vehicle collision in Brampton, Ont., Saturday.

General Jun 21, 2026

Woman dead following shooting downtown, suspect in custody: Toronto police

Toronto police say a woman is dead after a shooting at an apartment building in the city's downtown core Saturday morning.

General Jun 21, 2026

Meet Helen Stoumbos. She scored Canada’s first ever goal at a FIFA World Cup

Retired soccer player Helen Stoumbos made history in 1995 when she scored the first ever goal for Canada in a FIFA World Cup. CBC’s Mercedes Gaztambide spoke with her about the iconic moment

General Jun 21, 2026
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.

Canada Jun 20, 2026

Germany’s final minute goal against Ivory Coast thrills Toronto crowd

Deniz Undav scored twice, including the final blow in the dying minutes of extra time, to lead his team to a 2-1 win in what must have felt like a home game for the German side.

General Jun 21, 2026

Accused of unpaid rent? You'll have to pay half to bring up other complaints at Ontario hearings

Ontario tenants accused of being behind on rent may soon have to fork over half of what their landlord claims they owe if they want to raise other issues about their unit at a tribunal hearing.

General Jun 21, 2026

City of Toronto celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Month with weekend events

The City of Toronto celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Month this weekend, with a series of events at Biidaasige Park. The events, held in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, featured live music, cultural demonstrations and Indigenous vendors. A sunrise ceremony was held to close out festivities on Sunday. CBC's Tyler Cheese has the story.

General Jun 21, 2026

Ontario brothers show off collection of around 200 vintage soccer jerseys at Toronto pop-up

Brothers Gabriel and Alexandre Chemla hosted a pop-up shop featuring around 200 vintage soccer jerseys in Toronto Saturday. They spoke to CBC News about what inspired them to start collecting.

General Jun 21, 2026
Officer shot at by man during Mississauga investigation, uninjured: Peel Police

Officer shot at by man during Mississauga investigation, uninjured: Peel Police

Peel Regional Police says they were conducting an investigation when a man pulled out a firearm and shot at the officer, who was uninjured.

Crime Jun 21, 2026