Billy Bishop Halt, Argos Win & Blood Shortage — Toronto Saturday

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SIU investigates early-morning crash in Etobicoke. Peel Regional Police called the province's Special Investigations Unit after a collision in Etobicoke on Saturday morning; the SIU confirmed an investigation has been opened and investigators have been deployed to the scene, the agency said in a brief notice. No further details on injuries or charges were provided in the SIU statement.
Migrant worker killed in Niagara-on-the-Lake hit-and-run. A migrant worker died after a hit-and-run in Niagara-on-the-Lake, prompting calls for government action, according to local reports; municipal officials and advocacy groups are urging provincial and federal responses to road safety and worker protections following the death.

Federal government halts Ontario's Billy Bishop airport expansion 'at this stage'. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the federal government will focus on approved safety upgrades at Billy Bishop rather than approving runway expansion, citing more than 87,000 public consultation responses; Minister MacKinnon framed the decision as "at this stage," leaving open the possibility of future reconsideration.
Canadian Blood Services supply has dropped nearly 20% since June, prompting urgent calls for donations. Canadian Blood Services reported a near 20% decline in blood supply since June and issued a public appeal for donors to address shortages affecting hospital inventories across the country.
U.S. tariff threats are already costing Canadian manufacturers orders, trade lawyer says. International trade lawyer William Pellerin said clients report losing U.S. orders because of a proposed 50% tariff set to take effect Aug. 19, and he said sectors such as furniture and electronics face particular exposure to the price shock.

The Lower Don Trail is reopening after years of delays but remains unfinished. City crews have reopened the Lower Don Trail section to pedestrians and cyclists after multi-year delays; officials say some construction and finishing work remain before the full project is complete.
Sold-out tickets and a broken projector created an epic night over The Odyssey. A Toronto-area screening of The Odyssey drew a sold-out crowd but was disrupted when the venue's projector failed, forcing organizers to manage refunds and rescheduling for attendees.

Argonauts snap three-game skid with 26-12 win over B.C. Lions. Backup QB Nick Arbuckle entered after starter Chad Kelly was injured and completed 13 of 20 passes for 134 yards as Toronto improved to 3-4; rookie kicker Brady Lidster made four of five field-goal attempts in his CFL debut.
Blue Jays' Addison Barger season ended by right-elbow surgery. The Toronto Blue Jays announced Addison Barger underwent surgery on his right elbow, officially ending his 2026 season, the team confirmed.

Federal government says it won't support Ontario's Billy Bishop Airport expansion, decision reiterated Friday.