Bumalik sa mga buod
Daily Toronto Hul 20 - Hul 20, 2026

Salsa on St. Clair, Review ng FIFA at Mga Sunog sa Hilaga — Toronto Lunes

23 artikulo 6 oras ang nakalipas 6

🚑 Balita at mga Insidente

  1. Sinasabing hindi na babalik ang Salsa on St. Clair kung hindi maaayos ang seguridad matapos ang nakamamatay na pamamaril noong Hulyo 11. Sinabi ni Aldo Di Delice, presidente ng TLN, sa isang roundtable na libu‑libong tao ang dumalo nang may putukan na ikinamatay ng dalawang lalaki; ayon sa pulisya ng Toronto, tila nagpalitan ng putok ang dalawang tao sa gitna ng karamihan. Nanawagan ang mga organizer at ang propesor ng U of T na si Rafael Gomez ng agarang koordinasyon sa pagitan ng lungsod, probinsya at pulisya para maprotektahan ang malalaking pagtitipon.

  2. Babaeng nasa life‑threatening na kondisyon matapos ang single‑vehicle crash sa The Queensway. Ayon sa pulisya ng Toronto, ang banggaan sa isang utility pole bandang alas‑3 ng umaga ay nagpadala sa driver at pasahero sa ospital; naka‑lista ang pasahero sa life‑threatening na kondisyon; isinara ang The Queensway Lunes ng umaga para sa imbestigasyon.

🚨 Krimen at Pampublikong Kaligtasan

  1. Naaresto sa Saskatoon ang suspek na hinahanap sa 2023 Pickering casino homicide. Inaresto ng pulisya ng Saskatoon ang 20‑anyos noong nakaraang Miyerkules sa isang Canada‑wide na warrant kaugnay ng pamamaril noong Oktubre 9, 2023 na ikinamatay ng security guard ng Pickering Casino na si Michael Ferdinard, 34; reportedly may natagpuang loaded handgun sa lugar ng pag‑aresto sa Meadows Parkway at inaayos na ang transportasyon pabalik sa Ontario.

  2. Mahigit $630,000 nawawala mula sa mga account ng parokya sa Kingston; imbestigasyon ng pulisya. Nagtalaga ang Kingston Police ng detektib mula sa Criminal Investigation Division matapos iulat ng Archdiocese na 1,196 irregular na tseke ang nag‑withdraw ng humigit‑kumulang $630,000 mula sa St. John The Apostle; nagbitiw si Friar David Collins noong Hulyo 1 at magtatalaga ng bagong pastor ngayong taglagas.

🏛️ Gobyerno at Pulitika

  1. Sinasabing matagumpay ang paghohost ng Toronto ng FIFA World Cup habang nagpapatuloy ang pagsusuri ng datos. Binanggit ni Mayor Olivia Chow na 90% ng mga bisita mula sa labas ng Toronto ay nagsabi na malamang babalik sila sa loob ng dalawang taon, habang sinabi ni City Manager Paul Johnson na ang dagdag na gastusin sa torneo “hindi naman ganoon ka‑dramatic” at binigyang‑diin na tumulong ang pederal at FIFA na pondohan ang policing at mga gastos; hinihintay pa ang detalyadong mga natuklasan at numero ng badyet.

  2. Hinikayat ni Premier Ford ang pambansang estratehiya sa firefighting habang may halos 200 wildfires sa Ontario. Sinabi ni Ford Lunes na humigit‑kumulang 200 sunog ang gumagala sa Ontario at humiling siya sa Ottawa ng pambansang plano at mas flexible na emergency funding, binanggit na kabilang sa pederal na suporta ang 2–8 aircraft para sa retardant drops sa mga kamakailang tugon.

  3. Humingi ng paumanhin si Doug Ford habang lumalala ang iskandalo sa hotel expenses ng mga MPP sa downtown. Sinabi ng premier Lunes na ilalagay niya “sa ilalim ng mikroskopyo” ang mga hotel claims matapos magbayad nang higit $16,000 ang dating minister ng turismo na si Stan Cho; nakatira si Cho anim na kilometro mula sa Queen’s Park, at tatlong Peel MPPs ang nag‑bill ng humigit‑kumulang $15,800 hanggang $27,275 sa loob ng tatlong taon.

  4. Hinikayat ang integrity probe sa mga patalastas ng Brampton MPP sa pahayagan ng kaniyang ama. Naghain ang Ontario NDP ng reklamo na humihiling sa integrity commissioner na suriin ang paggamit ni Hardeep Grewal ng constituency funds para mag‑advertise sa Punjabi Post, na pagmamay‑ari ng kaniyang ama; nasasailalim na si Grewal sa imbestigasyon dahil sa humigit‑kumulang $27,000 sa hotel claims.

  5. Bagong mga paglalantad: siningil ng dating minister na si Stan Cho ang taxpayer‑funded office para sa mga pagkain, flights at hotels. Ipinakita ng constituency records na siningil ni Cho ang mga steakhouse dinner, tiket sa eroplano at pananatili sa Fairmont Chateau Laurier sa pagitan ng 2023–2026; nagbitiw si Cho sa cabinet at tinawag ang kaniyang hotel charges na isang “pagkakamali.”

🎨 Komunidad at Kultura

  1. Kinuha ng Montreal Canadiens si Derek Lalonde, na nag‑coach sa Toronto Maple Leafs noong nakaraang season. Inanunsyo ng Canadiens ang 53‑anyos na Lalonde bilang associate coach Lunes; naging assistant si Lalonde sa Maple Leafs noong 2025–26 at dati ring nag‑coach ng Detroit Red Wings mula 2022–24.

  2. Sinimulan ng Marineland ang paglilipat ng anim na beluga whales papuntang mga aquarium sa U.S. na may police escort. Kinumpirma ng Marineland ang relokasyon matapos aprubahan ng mga awtoridad ng U.S. ang isang “emergency rescue”; tumulong ang Niagara police sa traffic control habang bahagi ng planong ilang buwang paghahanda ang mga espesyal na container, transport trucks at cross‑border coordination.

📰 Also Today

  • Isang kilalang Ontario art gallery magsasara nang hanggang tatlong taon para sa redevelopment.
  • Itinutuon ng TIFF ang mga Canadian films sa gala at special presentations sa festival ngayong taon.
  • Sabi ni Mayor Olivia Chow na pinatunayan ng Toronto na ito ay isang ‘soccer city’ sa panahon ng World Cup.
  • (duplicate coverage) Sinimulan ng Marineland ang pag‑transport ng anim na beluga papuntang mga aquarium sa U.S., na tinulungan ng Niagara police.
  • (duplicate coverage) Nangambang hindi na babalik ang Salsa on St. Clair kung hindi maaayos ang seguridad, matapos ang pamamaril noong Hulyo 11.
  • Halos 200 wildfires aktibo sa northern Ontario; 57 ang out of control, may mga evacuation at mga flight para sa Neskantaga papuntang Toronto.
  • Sabi ni Doug Ford mabilis ang pag‑galaw ng mga wildfire sa northern Ontario; nagpapatuloy ang evacuations.
  • Donors nagpondo ng libu‑libong dolyar para sa mga pagkain, flights at hotels para kay Stan Cho, ayon sa bagong mga paglalantad.
  • Hindi isinampa ng Crown ang ilang kaso mula sa Project South police corruption probe.
  • Maluwag na gulong tumama sa isang sasakyan sa Highway 401 sa Clarington; sinampahan ng kaso ang driver ng OPP.
  • Hindi sinasabi ng premier ng Ontario kung mananatili ang ex‑minister sa PC caucus matapos ang iskandalo sa hotel expenses.
  • Tinatanggap ng Ajax sa bahay ang Canada Soccer defender na si Derek Cornelius matapos ang World Cup run.
  • 91‑anyos na babae patay matapos ang two‑vehicle collision sa Scarborough noong nakaraang linggo, ayon sa pulisya.
  • Patuloy na nire‑review ng Toronto ang datos ng FIFA matapos ang World Cup; ilang resulta hindi magagamit ng ilang linggo.
  • Tinuturing ni Phil Demers na isang ‘historical moment’ ang pag‑lipat ng mga beluga mula sa Marineland.
  • Bubuksan ng Canadiens ang 2026–27 season noong Sept. 29 sa Toronto laban sa Maple Leafs.
  • Naaresto ang suspek sa 2023 shooting ng security guard sa Pickering casino, ayon sa pulisya.
  • (duplicate) Maluwag na gulong tumama sa sasakyan sa Hwy 401 sa Clarington; sinampahan ng kaso ang driver ng OPP.
  • (duplicate) Babaeng nasa life‑threatening na kondisyon matapos ang crash sa The Queensway sa Toronto.
  • Binitawan ni Ford ang komento ni Trump habang nananawagan ng pambansang firefighting strategy.
  • Sabi ni Premier Ford na pinipilit na bayaran ng mga MPP na gumamit ng hotel benefit ang kanilang mga obligasyon sa lehislatura.
  • Ulat: hindi tiyak ang premier ng Ontario sa status ng ex‑minister sa PC caucus amid expense fallout.

Get this digest in your inbox

Never miss a day. Subscribe and we'll email you the digest automatically.

Source Articles (23)

‘Argentina needed to lose’: Spanish fans in Toronto excited to see team take home FIFA World Cup 2026 title

Toronto soccer fans gathered one last time Sunday to cheer on their favourite team and celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 winner: Spain.

General Jul 20, 2026

Woman, 91, dead following 2-vehicle collision in Scarborough last week: Toronto police

Toronto police say a 91-year-old woman is dead following a two-vehicle collision in Scarborough last Monday.

General Jul 20, 2026

Ajax welcomes home Canada Soccer star Derek Cornelius following World Cup run

Soccer star Derek Cornelius was treated to a hero’s welcome in his hometown of Ajax, Ont., after representing Canada in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The town temporarily renamed Pat Bayly Square to Derek Cornelius Square for the homecoming celebration. CBC’s Tyler Cheese spoke to Cornelius and fans about Canada’s historic run at the tournament.

General Jul 20, 2026

Crown won’t prosecute some charges laid in Project South police corruption investigation

Superior court indictments filed for eight of those accused in the police corruption investigation known as Project South list 33 fewer charges against them than what they were originally charged with by police earlier this year. Screening and streamlining charges in this way is a normal part of the prosecution process to ensure the Crown pursues the best case it can, according to current and former prosecutors.

General Jul 20, 2026
Close to 200 wildfires are active in northern Ontario, as communities evacuate

Close to 200 wildfires are active in northern Ontario, as communities evacuate

Recent rain has slowed some blazes, but officials say sustained rainfall is needed as residents monitor smoke, interrupted supplies and approaching fires.

Canada Jul 20, 2026
Ontario MPP charged riding association for restaurants, hotels and limo rental

Ontario MPP charged riding association for restaurants, hotels and limo rental

Detailed disclosures from Stan Cho's constituency office show, between 2023 and 2026, the MPP billed the office for pricey dinners, airline tickets and hotel stay.

Canada Jul 20, 2026

'It's moving quickly': Ford provides update on northern Ontario wildfires, evacuations

Premier Doug Ford is speaking to reporters at 10:30 a.m. ET, as nearly 200 wildfires burn across northern parts of the province. Ford's government has recently defended criticisms over its handling of evacuations and its wildfire response budget.

General Jul 20, 2026
Montreal Canadiens add Lalonde to coaching staff

Montreal Canadiens add Lalonde to coaching staff

The Montreal Canadiens have hired Derek Lalonde as an associate coach, the team announced Monday.

Sports Jul 20, 2026
Woman in life-threatening condition after single-vehicle crash in Toronto

Woman in life-threatening condition after single-vehicle crash in Toronto

Around 3 a.m., Toronto police said they were called to The Queensway near South Kingsway for reports of a crash.

Traffic Jul 20, 2026

Suspect arrested in 2023 shooting of security guard at Pickering casino, police say

A suspect has been arrested outside of Ontario in connection with the fatal shooting of Pickering casino security guard nearly three years ago, police say.

General Jul 20, 2026

Ontario premier won't say if ex-minister will remain in PC caucus after hotel expense controversy

Ontario Premier Doug Ford won't say if a former cabinet minister who stepped down last week after promising to reimburse more than $16,000 in hotel expenses will remain in his caucus.

General Jul 20, 2026

Acclaimed Ontario art gallery to close for up to 3 years for redevelopment

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will temporarily close for a landmark redevelopment led by Hariri Pontarini Architects, adding 60 per cent more space and modern facilities over the 2026–29 construction period.

General Jul 20, 2026

'Toronto is a soccer city': Mayor Chow says Toronto's part in World Cup was a success

Over a month of FIFA celebrations has come to an end as Spain came out on top Sunday with the tournament's final blow of the whistle. But this is just the beginning of the soccer dream in Toronto, said Mayor Olivia Chow.

General Jul 20, 2026

Loose wheel strikes vehicle on Highway 401 in Clarington, driver charged: OPP

A driver has been charged after a loose wheel bounced across Highway 401 and struck another vehicle in Clarington, Ont., injuring two, police say.

General Jul 20, 2026

TIFF turns the spotlight on Canada in its gala and special presentations

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival announced its Gala and Special Presentations lineups, which include Chris Rock’s Misty Green and Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky, alongside major Canadian premieres and closing-night gala Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend.

General Jul 20, 2026
Man wanted for homicide at Pickering, Ont. casino arrested in Saskatoon

Man wanted for homicide at Pickering, Ont. casino arrested in Saskatoon

A suspect connected to a 2023 homicide at a Pickering, Ont., casino was arrested last Wednesday in Saskatoon, according to police.

Crime Jul 20, 2026
Ford calls for national firefighting strategy, lambasts Trump comments

Ford calls for national firefighting strategy, lambasts Trump comments

Ontario Premier Doug Ford was speaking during a wildfire update on Monday morning as almost 200 fires burned across the province.

Politics Jul 20, 2026
Brampton MPP faces questions over taxpayer-funded ads in father’s newspaper

Brampton MPP faces questions over taxpayer-funded ads in father’s newspaper

The Ontario NDP asked the integrity commissioner to probe Hardeep Grewal, claiming he was using his constituency budget to advertise in a newspaper run by his father. 

Politics Jul 20, 2026
Salsa on St Clair won’t return if safety concerns aren’t addressed: organizer

Salsa on St Clair won’t return if safety concerns aren’t addressed: organizer

Toronto police said they were working under the theory that there was an exchange of gunfire in the middle of the crowd by two people “targeting each other.”

Crime Jul 20, 2026
Marineland begins transporting 6 beluga whales to U.S. aquariums

Marineland begins transporting 6 beluga whales to U.S. aquariums

The whales are expected to be moved from Marineland in Ontario and transported to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld in San Antonio.

Canada Jul 20, 2026
Premier Ford apologizes for hotel expenses claimed by his MPPs

Premier Ford apologizes for hotel expenses claimed by his MPPs

Former minister of tourism Stan Cho charged more than $16,000 to the taxpayer for hotels despite living near Queen's Park, while three Peel Region MPPs charged more than $15,000.

Politics Jul 20, 2026
Police investigating more than $600K missing from Ontario church funds

Police investigating more than $600K missing from Ontario church funds

Kingston police are investigating after more than $630,000 was withdrawn from the accounts of St. John The Apostle catholic church.

Crime Jul 20, 2026
Toronto still reviewing FIFA data following World Cup

Toronto still reviewing FIFA data following World Cup

All the data isn't yet in, but Toronto officials are still calling the event a success. Now comes the task of looking to the lasting legacy of the tournament.

Politics Jul 20, 2026