Toronto Daily Digest — Jan 6, 2026

Pedestrian killed after being struck in Scarborough

• What happened: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Kingston Ave and Midland Ave in Scarborough. The collision was reported at about 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2026.
• Key facts: Driver initially left the scene, later returned; victim taken to hospital with life‑threatening injuries and later pronounced dead; roads in the area were closed; Toronto Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Residents allowed back into one Thorncliffe Park high‑rise (11 Thorncliffe Park Dr.)

• What happened: The City of Toronto cleared most residents to return to 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. after engineering reports and remediation planning.
• Key facts: Re‑entry approved Sunday for all but 16 units along the shared wall between the two buildings; decision followed engineering reports provided to Toronto Building; building owner hired firms to assess access and repairs.

Status of neighbouring building (21 Overlea Blvd.) and remediation work

• What happened: Officials referred questions about 21 Overlea Blvd. to the property management company; remediation and access assessments are ongoing.
• Key facts: Fire smouldered inside wall cavities for weeks; owner hired engineering firms; Toronto Building’s chief building official reviewed reports prior to re‑entry approval for the other tower.

Cause and timeline of Thorncliffe Park fire

• What happened: The fire began on Nov. 27 and burned combustible particle board placed in an expansion joint inside the wall cavity.
• Key facts: Smouldering persisted for weeks, complicating access and remediation; exact cause remains under review as repairs continue.

Freezing rain warning for southern Ontario

• What happened: Environment Canada issued a yellow freezing‑rain warning stretching from London to Belleville.
• Key facts: Several hours of freezing rain expected; 1–5 mm of ice accumulation possible; precipitation forecast to begin around midday and end early Tuesday evening.

School bus cancellations and travel impact in the GTA

• What happened: School bus service was cancelled in parts of the Greater Toronto Area due to the freezing rain risk.
• Key facts: Affected areas include York Region, Durham District, Halton District and some schools in Peel Region; expect travel delays, icy roads, and possible additional service changes as conditions evolve.