Maple Express | September 15, 2026 — Toronto police identify 17-year-old killed in Jane and Finch shooting

1. Toronto police identify 17-year-old killed in Jane and Finch shooting

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Toronto police have identified the 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed in North York on Monday afternoon. Police named the victim on Tuesday (Sept. 15) as Cashie Auguste, the city's 24th homicide victim of 2026.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Jane Street and Finch Avenue West just after 3:30 p.m. on Monday for reports of shots fired. Officers found a male victim who had been shot, performed life-saving measures at the scene and rushed him to hospital, where he died a short time later.

No suspect information has been released, and police have not said what may have motivated the shooting. The investigation continues.

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2. Latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect, some removed

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The latest round of U.S. tariffs on a small number of Canadian goods took effect Tuesday (Sept. 15), pressing Washington's trade war against Canada further. The White House said last week it would impose 50 per cent tariffs on goods representing about 0.6 per cent of U.S. imports from Canada, including outboard motorboats and metal and paper products.

American officials also said 50 per cent tariffs on goods representing about 0.5 per cent of U.S. imports from Canada — such as cement, sugar, toilet paper and fishing rods — would be removed.

It is the latest stage of a trade war that erupted after Canada walked away from formal trade negotiations last month. Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the Americans made last-minute demands that would have undermined Canada's sovereignty. Speaking at an investment summit in Toronto on Tuesday, Carney said that if a "mutually beneficial deal" with the White House emerges, Canada stands "ready to develop that and pursue it," but stressed it must reflect aligned interests and a consistent sequencing. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on nearly $28 billion worth of Canadian goods in August, and Ottawa replied with retaliatory tariffs. Trump has also ordered bans on imports of Canadian-made liquor and some dairy products, effective Sept. 29.

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3. Carney aims to open Canada's largest airports to private investment

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday (Sept. 15) that the federal government is seeking private investment to run Canada's four major airports: Toronto-Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, Calgary and Vancouver.

In a keynote speech at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, Carney said: "Following best practice in other countries, the government of Canada will retain ownership of the underlying land and assets, but we will unlock their true value by bringing in new capital and expertise to their operations and their growth." He insisted private investment will mean a "better passenger experience" and that the capital will be reinvested in infrastructure "Canada needs for the next generation." He added that Canadian pension funds already successfully invest in and manage airports around the world, and "it's time to bring that same expertise back home to directly benefit Canadians."

The announcement follows a CTV News report that the federal Liberal caucus held a call with its MPs on Monday to discuss the future of Canadian airports. The federal government has been exploring privatization and alternative ownership models for its major airports, which currently run under a not-for-profit model in which local airport authorities manage federally owned land via long-term leases. Both the 2025 federal budget and this spring's economic statement signalled intent to pursue alternative ownership models. Ahead of the summit, the Canadian Labour Congress released a report saying privatization could lead to higher costs for travellers, increased pressure on airport workers and a loss of long-term public value. Unifor National president Lana Payne criticized the move, saying further public sell-offs would only worsen conditions for airport workers.

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4. Fire at Toronto apartment building sends one to hospital in critical condition

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A man has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a two-alarm fire in Toronto's west end early Tuesday (Sept. 15).

It happened at an apartment building near Lansdowne and Dupont streets. Paramedics told CP24 that a 51-year-old man was taken from the scene to hospital with critical injuries.

The fire has been knocked down, but the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the blaze will continue.

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5. Suspect arrested in distraction theft targeting elderly man; female suspect outstanding

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Toronto police say a man is in custody and a female suspect is outstanding after a distraction theft targeting an elderly man last month. The victim was sitting on his porch in the area of Rockcliffe Boulevard and Alliance Avenue at around 1:20 p.m. on Aug. 30 when the incident occurred.

Police allege a male suspect pulled up in a white Chevrolet with a female passenger in the back of the vehicle. "The female passenger lured the elderly victim off the porch to the vehicle and stole his jewelry, while replacing it with fake jewelry," police said in a news release issued Tuesday. Both suspects then fled the area.

On Sept. 11, 22-year-old Roberto Carlos Ghiocel, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with robbery and participating in and contributing to a criminal organization. A quantity of fake jewelry was seized after a search of a vehicle and residence. The female suspect remains outstanding with no description available, and police believe there are more victims. A photo of the suspect and the seized items have been released by investigators.

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6. 'I cry every day': Ontario woman devastated after losing $96K in psychic scam

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A Toronto woman, who was suffering health problems and dealing with the recent deaths of family members, says she was at a vulnerable time when she gave almost $100,000 to a psychic. The woman, who asked to be identified by her middle name Nancy, wants to keep her identity hidden because she is embarrassed after giving away her entire life savings.

Nancy said that two years ago, while she was "sick from a hip injury" and "having severe pain," she lost her father and brother. Scrolling on Instagram, she saw an ad for a psychic not far from her, who offered a session for just $30. During the reading, she was told there were evil spirits around her causing her harm. "I was told I have very bad black magic working against me. This black magic means soon I'm also going to be paralyzed, and I will be in a wheelchair and I will die too," she said.

She was told it would cost $25,000 to get rid of one evil spirit — the man said he would put the spirit in a plastic container, take it to a lake and bury it. But she was then told there were seven more evil spirits. In the end, she gave the psychic a total of $96,000, only to find her problems remained. "In the end, nothing happened," Nancy said. The psychic moved locations; when CTV News called, the line was hung up and messages were not returned.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) says psychic scams usually involve fear, threats and emotional manipulation. "It's important to know the difference between is it part of an entertainment service or are you being defrauded," said Jeff Horncastle of the CAFC. One major warning sign, he said, is being told a loved one will experience illness, death, financial losses or a relationship breakdown unless you pay more money. Nancy said the $96,000 was her entire life savings, and her health has gotten worse. Police won't always investigate psychic fraud because it is a service customers agree to, and criminal intent can be difficult to demonstrate.

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7. Oshawa funeral home was set on fire intentionally, Durham police say

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Police in Durham Region are probing an arson at a funeral home in Oshawa earlier this month. The incident happened on Sept. 7 at the McIntosh-Anderson-Kellam Funeral Home, located at 152 King St. E., west of Ritson Road South.

Durham Regional Police Service said they were called to the address just after 4 a.m. for an assist-fire call. In a news release, police said officers helped with traffic control as Oshawa Fire Services worked to extinguish the fire. "Through further investigation, it was determined that the fire was caused as a result of arson," police said. No injuries have been reported.

Investigators are now searching for unknown suspects in connection with the incident. They are asking anyone with cell phone, dashcam or surveillance footage, or information, to contact Det. Chambers of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1705, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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8. RBC report: more than half of parents helping adult children financially

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A new report by RBC says just over half of Canadian parents with adult children say they are still helping them out financially, including with groceries and rent. The report says 51 per cent of parents with adult children aged 18 to 40 surveyed say they provided financial support in the past year.

Of those helping out, 56 per cent say the money was to help pay for groceries, 43 per cent have helped with an unexpected or emergency expense, and 24 per cent say the money was to help pay for rent. On average, parents who provided financial support gave $6,151, while 24 per cent gave more than $10,000.

The report was based on an online survey of 1,000 Canadian parents with children aged 18 to 40, conducted for RBC between July 2 and July 8. The Canadian Research Insights Council says online surveys cannot be assigned a margin of error because they do not randomly sample the population.

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9. Calgary YouTuber charged with threatening Prime Minister Mark Carney

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A 31-year-old Calgary man has been charged after he allegedly made a threat on Prime Minister Mark Carney's life. The RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) launched an investigation after receiving a tip about a YouTube account that posted a death threat aimed at Carney.

INSET, with the assistance of the Calgary Police Service, arrested and charged Jamie Dacosta with uttering a threat against the prime minister of Canada. Dacosta remains in custody ahead of a hearing in the Alberta Court of Justice on Sept. 15.

This is a breaking news story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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10. Alto acquires property as it continues high-speed rail study

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Alto has purchased a property as it continues to study a high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. The Crown corporation confirmed it has acquired one property to date but would not say where the land is located along the proposed corridor. "It was already on the market and was of strategic interest to the project," Alto spokesperson Caroline Des Rosiers told CTV News Ottawa in an email. "We do not have additional details to communicate currently regarding the property."

Alto is studying a high-speed rail line connecting Toronto and Quebec City, with stops in Peterborough, Ottawa, Montreal, Laval and Trois-Rivières. The first section would be built between Ottawa and Montreal. Last month, Alto signalled it would issue a request for proposals for a company to provide real estate appraisal services. Des Rosiers said the purchase is separate from its main acquisition program, adding that when a property is already on the market and may be of potential interest, Alto may assess an early acquisition, an approach that remains separate from the main land acquisition program guided by a sufficiently defined alignment.

According to Alto's website, once the route is "sufficiently defined," it will identify the specific properties and property rights likely to be required. Alto has been working with Cadence to study a potential high-speed line between Ottawa and Montreal, including conducting drone surveys in several communities for planning and environmental assessment work. There has been opposition to the plan from residents, farmers and politicians in Ontario and Quebec. In July, 11 eastern Ontario Progressive Conservative MPPs raised concerns that "too many questions remain unanswered" and called on the government to ensure the line minimizes impacts on farmland. The United Counties of Prescott-Russell council passed a resolution in June to refuse Alto access to county land and decline to sign a non-disclosure agreement. A rally is planned in Rigaud, Que. on Saturday to protest the project.

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