📍 Toronto · Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 23 articles · 121

Scarborough Shooting, Renata Ford's Passing & Pipeline Plans — Toronto Monday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Fatal shooting in Scarborough leaves community on edge. A tragic incident unfolded as one person was killed and another critically injured in Scarborough on Monday afternoon. Police responded to Victoria Park Avenue and Highway 401 following reports of gunfire.

  2. Toddler seriously injured in Whitby coyote attack. A 2-year-old was bitten by a coyote at a playground in Whitby, raising concerns about wildlife safety in suburban areas.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Massive cocaine bust leads to multiple arrests. Six individuals from Kitchener face charges after police and CBSA seized $20 million worth of cocaine. The bust was initiated after a shipment from Panama was intercepted.

  2. Scarborough stabbing sends woman to hospital. A woman sustained minor injuries in a stabbing incident at an apartment on Kingston Road. The investigation is ongoing, and police seek information from the public.

  3. Toronto residents charged in Winnipeg distraction thefts. A pair from Toronto were arrested for attempting to steal jewelry from elderly women using distraction tactics.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Renata Ford's passing draws condolences and privacy requests. Renata Ford, wife of the late Toronto mayor Rob Ford, passed away. The Ford family, including Premier Doug Ford, is requesting privacy during this difficult time.

  2. Ontario Liberal leadership race sees a candidate withdrawal. Rob Cerjanec has ended his campaign to become Ontario Liberal leader, citing personal and professional reflections.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. East-West pipeline project gains momentum in Canada. Ontario and Alberta Premiers push forward plans for a 3,300-km pipeline, newly dubbed the 'Northern Shield' project.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Young child's encounter with a coyote stirs community response. A Whitby park incident involving a coyote biting a toddler underscores the need for wildlife management strategies.

📰 Also Today

  • Rogers buys stake in MLSE for $4.35B.
  • Two dogs fatally shot in Etobicoke, police investigate.
  • Ontario school boards struggle despite government supervision.
  • World Cup's economic impact in Toronto less than hoped.
  • Martin Short joins opposition to Lake Rosseau subdivision.
  • Plans for new oil pipeline between Alberta and Ontario unveiled.
  • Rob Cerjanec ends Ontario Liberal leadership bid.
  • Woman hospitalized after Scarborough apartment stabbing.
  • Bueckers and Fudd lead Wings win against Tempo.
  • Summer McIntosh sets new 200m butterfly world record at Canadian trials.
  • Toronto family sues city over housing project for disabled children.
  • Toronto calls for election job applications.

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