Maple Express | September 28, 2026 — Toronto Police Probe Hospital Shooting as Mayoral Race Nears Final Weeks

1. Toronto Police Investigate After Man Walks Into Hospital With Gunshot Wound

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Toronto police are investigating a shooting after a man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound early Monday morning. Police said a person entered a hospital near Finch Avenue West and Arrow Road shortly before 1 a.m., and the victim's injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Investigators have not determined where the shooting took place and have not released any information about possible suspects. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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2. Toronto's Mayoral Race Enters Final Four Weeks With Three Frontrunners

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Toronto's mayoral election is now four weeks away. From today, Torontonians will decide whether Olivia Chow earns a second term, or whether challengers Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander are better suited to take the city's top job.

The three have emerged as the frontrunners on a crowded ballot that includes 50 other names, in a race shaped by flashpoints such as affordability, traffic congestion and safety. The cost of living has become one of the biggest topics this election cycle, and each frontrunner — including Chow — has said the city has become too expensive while pitching a vision for a more affordable Toronto.

Chow is a former Toronto city councillor and NDP parliamentarian who won the 2023 byelection by a roughly 34,000-vote margin. Born in Hong Kong, she immigrated with her family to Toronto's St. James Town neighbourhood when she was 13, and is the widow of former NDP leader Jack Layton.

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3. University Avenue Northbound Lanes to Close for Months for Critical Project

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A critical infrastructure project downtown is expected to close some northbound lanes of University Avenue for several months starting today. In a news release, the City of Toronto said northbound traffic on University Avenue will be reduced to one lane between Armoury Street and College Street until the spring of 2027. Southbound lanes will be unaffected.

The city said the project is meant to ensure reliable long-term water service and provide safety improvements that support the area's major health-care, institutional and commercial facilities. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Monday to Friday, and on weekends as needed.

The city said the work will replace two watermains that are more than 100 years old, helping ensure Toronto's hospitals and health-care facilities keep the reliable infrastructure they depend on. Emergency access, along with access for patients, visitors and workers, will be preserved at all times, the city said, while warning motorists to expect delays and encouraging them to plan ahead, adjust travel times, use alternative routes or take public transit where possible.

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4. York Region Tackles E-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries

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York Region is tackling injuries tied to e-bikes and e-scooters. In a CP24 video, Sergeant Reed Holland and Dr. Fareen Karachiwalla share safety tips for operating e-bikes and e-scooters.

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5. Driver Clocked at 205 km/h in Vaughan

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Provincial police say they stopped a driver going 205 km/h in Vaughan overnight on Saturday. Ontario Provincial Police's Highway 407 detachment said they stopped the driver of an Audi on Pine Valley Drive shortly after 1:35 a.m.

OPP also administered a breathalyzer, and the driver registered an alert. A 40-year-old man from Pickering was charged with careless driving, speeding and stunt driving. Police also suspended his licence for 30 days, and his Audi will be impounded for 14 days. Please slow down and don't drink and drive, provincial police wrote in a social media post.

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6. What's Open and Closed in Toronto on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Wednesday marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day recognizing the damaging impacts caused by residential schools and honouring survivors across the country. While Sept. 30 is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, it is one for federal government workers and staff at federally regulated businesses.

The Government of Canada recognizes Sept. 30 as a federal holiday, so its buildings and offices will be closed, including passport offices, Canada Post, the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada. Though it is not a provincial stat holiday, some Service Ontario locations will be closed, so check online before going. Banks and financial institutions will be closed.

All Toronto Public Library branches will be closed, and the library says system maintenance from 11 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday will make the TPL app and some online services unavailable. The TTC, GO Transit and most regional transit will run regularly, and all schools across the province will be open. Most grocery stores and malls will keep regular hours, and LCBOs will open at noon. Attractions such as the AGO, Aga Khan Museum, Casa Loma, the ROM and Canada's Wonderland will be open, while the CN Tower's main observation level will open later, at 4 p.m.

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7. Auto Thefts Down 10 Per Cent in Peel Region in First Half of 2026

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The number of vehicles stolen in Peel Region in the first half of 2026 is down 10 per cent from the same period last year, according to new data released Monday. In a news release, the province said 2,790 vehicles were stolen between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2026, down from 3,089 in the first half of 2025.

The updated data was announced at a Monday morning news conference, where the provincial government confirmed it would put an additional $6 million toward the Preventing Auto Thefts (PAT) Grant Program. The funding would support 22 police projects across Ontario, including one in Peel Region that will receive $300,000 in new funding.

Auto theft is down across Ontario because our government is making it a priority and is giving police the tools and resources they need to go after the organized criminals who are behind it, Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said in a news release. The province says vehicle thefts have declined significantly in Ontario since 30,134 thefts were reported in 2023. In 2025, Ontario saw just 19,319 thefts, according to data from Équité Association.

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8. Queen's Park Peace Officer Dies in Weekend Collision

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A Queen's Park peace officer died in a motor vehicle collision over the weekend. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Donna Skelly shared the news in a social media post, identifying the officer as Joshua Camacho. Details about the collision have not been confirmed.

Skelly said Camacho had served at Queen's Park for three years and was known for his commitment and professionalism. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. He will be deeply missed, Skelly wrote.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford also commented in a separate social media post, saying the province is grateful for those who keep Queen's Park safe. Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said he was heartbroken by Camacho's passing, calling the officer a friendly face at Queen's Park. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and the Ontario Liberal Party also extended their condolences.

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9. Smith, Ford to Discuss Canada's Energy Future in Calgary

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford will discuss Canada's energy future in Calgary on Monday, as a separate summit brings thousands of industry leaders to the city.

The premiers are taking part in Enserva's speaker series at the Telus Convention Centre. The event, running from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will focus on how Canada develops, transports and sells its energy. The discussion is expected to include pipelines, energy corridors, and permitting and industrial partnerships between Western and Eastern Canada.

The appearance follows the premiers' July 6 announcement in Calgary of a proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, which includes a crude oil pipeline stretching roughly 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alta., to Sarnia, Ont. The Energy Disruptors: UNITE summit also gets underway in Calgary on Monday, with organizers expecting nearly 3,000 attendees over the two-day event at the BMO Centre.

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10. Competition Bureau Investigates Minimum Advertised Pricing in Grocery Sector

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The Competition Bureau has launched an investigation into the use of minimum advertised pricing policies in the grocery sector — rules that can prevent retailers from advertising their lowest prices.

The watchdog is examining whether these policies make it harder for Canadians to find deals, reduce price competition, create barriers for discount and new grocers, and make it easier for grocers to co-ordinate prices.

Canadians expect grocery stores to be able to advertise their best deals, Jeanne Pratt, the agency's interim competition commissioner, said in a statement Monday. We're concerned that policies that prevent this make it harder for grocers to compete, and for consumers to access lower prices. The bureau is asking industry participants and consumers to come forward with evidence about minimum pricing use.

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