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Measles Warning, Leafs Sign Andrae, & Hit-and-Run Tragedy — Toronto Sunday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Tragic hit-and-run in Mississauga leaves woman dead. Peel police are investigating after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident. The incident emphasizes ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
  2. Man drowns in Peterborough; police investigating circumstances. A 22-year-old man died after entering a body of water and failing to resurface, according to Peterborough police.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Metrolinx issues ticket for stolen car, owner still fighting for justice. A driver is contesting a parking ticket given by Metrolinx for their car, which was stolen from the Oshawa GO station.

🏥 Health

  1. Measles exposure alert issued for Scarborough hospital. Toronto Public Health warns the public of potential measles exposure at Scarborough Health Network General Hospital and a walk-in clinic. Exposure dates back to a travel-related case.

🏈 Sports

  1. Maple Leafs sign defenceman Emil Andrae to two-year contract. The Toronto Maple Leafs have inked a two-year deal with promising defenceman Emil Andrae.
  2. Canada's World Cup run ends but legacy shines. Despite a loss to Morocco, Canada's men's team is praised for their historic World Cup achievements.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Sneaky Dee's redevelopment plans halted, patrons celebrate. Plans to redevelop the beloved venue have been withdrawn, much to the delight of its patrons.

📰 Also Today

  • Canada's World Cup sparks future tournament ambitions.
  • Toronto's FIFA hosting yields limited economic gains.
  • Portuguese national team and Toronto fans mutually adoring.
  • Potential measles exposure at 3 Toronto health centres.

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Source Articles (11)

Canadian men's historic World Cup run ends, but achievements can't be overshadowed by loss to Morocco

Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock — and the hearts of Canada's World Cup team and its millions of fans — to lead Morocco to a 3-0 victory and end a historic tournament for Canada's men.

General Jul 5, 2026

Fans in Toronto love the Portuguese national team and the squad is returning the adoration

Portugal fans are overjoyed about the squad’s four day-stay in Toronto and it seems the team, too, loves the city.

General Jul 5, 2026

Sneaky Dee's patrons 'elated' for venue's future after redevelopment plans withdrawn

Redevelopment plans for a downtown Toronto property that houses a beloved bar and live music venue have been withdrawn, much to the joy of community members.

General Jul 5, 2026

Man, 22, dead after he entered a body of water and did not resurface: Peterborough police

Peterborough police say a 22-year-old man from Markdale, Ont., is dead after he entered a body of water and did not resurface.

General Jul 5, 2026

Toronto wraps up official FIFA hosting duties with little economic gain, data shows

Data collected between June 12 and 26 — the first two weeks of the World Cup in Toronto —showed that debit and credit card spending at restaurants and bars in the city rose by just three per cent compared with the same time last year.

General Jul 5, 2026

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Emil Andrae to two-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Emil Andrae to a two-year contract worth a reported $3.1 million US on Saturday.

General Jul 5, 2026

Metrolinx issued a parking ticket for a car stolen from the Oshawa GO station. Its owner is still fighting it

When Nancy Griffin parked her vehicle at the Oshawa GO station on March 25, she expected a routine trip to and from Toronto. Instead, she says she found herself at the centre of a months-long ordeal involving a stolen vehicle, confusing bureaucracy, and a parking ticket for a car she no longer possessed.

General Jul 5, 2026

Woman dies after hit-and-run in Mississauga: Peel police

A woman in her 30s is dead after being struck by a driver in a vehicle in Mississauga early Sunday morning, said Peel police.

General Jul 5, 2026

Canada's historic run at World Cup fuels players' hunger for future tournaments

It was a historic tournament for the Canadians, who earned their first point and first win in a men's World Cup, and made it into the knockout round for the first time. Once there, they topped South Africa 1-0 to earn a spot in the Round of 16.

General Jul 5, 2026

Potential measles exposure at 3 healthcare centres at the end of June: Toronto Public Health

Toronto Public Health is advising the public of potential measles exposure at three healthcare centres in the city at the end of June.

General Jul 5, 2026
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Scarborough hospital, clinic

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Scarborough hospital, clinic

Health officials in Toronto are warning the public they may have been exposed to measles if they visited a Scarborough hospital or walk-in clinic last week.

Health Jul 5, 2026