Maple Express | November 9, 2026 - Man in his 20s shot in Toronto's east end

1. Man in his 20s taken to hospital after east-end shooting

Source: CP24

A man in his 20s is in hospital after a shooting in Toronto's east end early Monday, police say. Officers were called to the area of Victoria Park Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East shortly after midnight, where the victim was found outside a building.

The man was rushed to hospital with injuries police describe as non-life-threatening. As of early Monday, investigators had not released any information about possible suspects and have not said how many people were involved or what may have led to the gunfire.

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2. Toronto woman charged after arrest at North York demonstration

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A woman has been charged after she was arrested at a demonstration in North York on Sunday. Toronto police said officers were in the area of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West at about 1:10 p.m. when they spotted a woman they recognized from an earlier demonstration, and took her into custody.

Diana Bosco, 40, of Toronto, faces a charge of failing to comply with an undertaking. The allegation has not been tested in court. She is scheduled to appear in bail court on Monday, and police are asking anyone with more information to call 416-808-3505.

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3. 9.8 million litres of sewage spilled into Red River; reviews underway

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Two bypass gates at Winnipeg's North End Water Pollution Control Centre opened unexpectedly, sending an estimated 9.8 million litres of untreated wastewater into the Red River — roughly enough to fill almost four Olympic-sized pools. The gates stayed open for more than two hours.

Tim Shanks, director of the city's water and waste department, said Winnipeg takes the incident "very seriously" and has placed physical locks on the gates to prevent a repeat. The province and federal government have been notified. Manitoba Environment Minister Mike Moyes said the province will review the city's report to understand how the spill happened and what is being done to prevent another one, then decide whether compliance or enforcement action is warranted.

It is not the first spill at the plant: more than 228 million litres of raw sewage entered the same waterway in 2024 after two pipes failed. The city says it does not expect long-term impacts on water quality, but Dr. Chengjin Wang, an assistant professor of environmental engineering at the University of Manitoba, said it is too soon to know, since the outcome depends on the volume released and the river's capacity to dilute it. Downstream, Lake Winnipeg — already under pressure from pollution and nutrient runoff — is a key concern.

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4. OSAP pause could shut Hamilton dental college by December

Source: CP24 / The Canadian Press

An Ontario career college that has trained dental hygienists and dental assistants for 22 years says it may have to close as early as next month because of a provincewide pause on student financial aid for private institutions. Tuition at Southern Ontario Dental College in Hamilton is high, and most students rely on the Ontario Student Assistance Program.

Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn stopped OSAP payments to all private post-secondary students last month, citing serious concerns found in the early stages of a sector-wide audit, and has said the pause will continue into the new year. The college says it cannot last that long without alternate funding. "If we continue to go right now the way that we're going without collecting any money from the students, we'll have to close our doors probably in December," said chief operating officer Alysse Estrabillo.

Student Haylie Eady, a single mother, is unsure how she would cover nearly $52,000 in tuition for the two-year program; she had also counted on an OSAP loan for child care, food and rent. She quit her dental assistant job to upgrade her skills and now takes odd jobs found through Facebook ads, and recently received a notice of non-payment of rent. Students who never applied for loans are affected too. Second-year student Diane Yu said the timing is the worst possible as she prepares for her board exam and clinical hours. Provincial OSAP grants to career colleges nearly doubled to about $1 billion between 2023-24 and 2024-25, according to data obtained by The Canadian Press through a freedom-of-information request.

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5. Fire at abandoned Milton building prompts condo evacuation

Source: CP24

A large, smoky fire broke out at an abandoned building in Milton on Sunday evening. The blaze started around 6:30 p.m. on Main Street East near Wilson Drive, close to the town's downtown core and not far from the Milton GO Station. The building at 775 Main St. previously housed a Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Milton Fire Chief Peter Gatto told CP24 the fire has been knocked out and no injuries were reported. A nearby condo building was evacuated as a precaution because of the smoke, he said, adding that he was unsure what the building originally was but confirmed it was abandoned. A large number of firefighters were dispatched, Halton Regional Police confirmed the abandoned building ignited, some roads in the area are closed, and the cause is not yet clear.

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6. 'Potent series of storms' heading for coastal B.C.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement Sunday afternoon for B.C.'s north, central and south coasts as well as Vancouver Island, calling for significant rainfall from Tuesday through Thursday, especially at higher elevations.

"A strong and potent series of storms will approach the B.C. coast this week, bringing a prolonged period of heavy rainfall," the agency said, noting the system follows several low-pressure systems that have already brought substantial precipitation to parts of the coast. Exact rainfall amounts and area coverage are not yet clear, and warnings will be issued as the picture improves.

Environment Canada warns that the expected rain, combined with water already accumulated over the weekend, could lead to pooling, particularly in areas with poor drainage, and potential flooding. Communities with historically lower drainage capacity should be especially vigilant, and residents are urged to clear storm drains of leaves and debris. No flood warnings are in place, but the B.C. River Forecast Centre has a high streamflow advisory for the south and central coasts, the Pemberton and Fraser valleys and Vancouver Island, warning people to stay away from unstable banks and fast-running rivers.

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7. Norway says IIHF bumped it to make room for Russia at world juniors

Source: CP24 / The Associated Press

The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association said Sunday it has been told it is being replaced by Russia at the world junior championship in Canada, a decision that adds further uncertainty to the 10-nation tournament. Norway said the switch follows a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling reinstating Russian teams internationally, starting with the tournament set to open in Alberta on Dec. 26.

Complications remain: the International Ice Hockey Federation has not formally announced the change, and its website still lists Norway among the participants. Russia is not guaranteed a spot either, after Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will bar the team from entering Canada. "The situation is still unclear," Norway's ice hockey secretary general Peter Salsten said in a statement, adding that Norway hopes "the last word has not been said about our participation in Canada."

Six nations, including Norway, have vowed to boycott games against Russia while the war in Ukraine continues, and several long-time corporate sponsors have said they will drop out if Russia competes. Norway acknowledged the IIHF has been constrained by the court ruling and said it was relegated to the 1A Division, as the 10th-ranked team, to open a spot. Russia has not played the tournament since finishing fourth in 2021; its ban began after the country invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

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8. OpenTable's top 100 in Canada includes 31 Toronto restaurants

Source: CP24

OpenTable has released its annual list of Canada's 100 best restaurants, and 31 Toronto spots made the cut in 2026 — roughly a third of the whole list. The ranking was published Monday, Nov. 9.

The booking platform said it analyzed more than 1.1 million reviews posted between Sept. 1, 2025 and Aug. 31, 2026, weighing metrics such as ratings, review volume, the share of advance reservations and searches.

The Toronto entries, listed alphabetically, include aKin on Colborne St., which serves a blind tasting menu drawing on traditional Asian recipes and contemporary techniques; Alo and its downstairs French bistro Aloette on Spadina Ave.; Bar Isabel and DaiLo on College St.; DaNico, an upscale Italian spot in a former bank building in Little Italy; and Don Alfonso 1890 at Harbour Square.

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9. Stand collapses at Norwegian match, sending fans falling

Source: CP24 / The Associated Press

A Norwegian top-flight match between Arctic Circle club Tromsø and Bodø/Glimt was interrupted Sunday when a panel in the away fans' stand apparently gave way, sending some supporters tumbling below. Broadcaster NRK said several Bodø/Glimt fans fell through, with four receiving medical attention including one who was hospitalized.

The incident occurred in the 41st minute of the Eliteserien game in northern Norway, in heavy rain. Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin alerted referee Ola Hobber Nilsen and play was stopped; it resumed after what Tromsø said were consultations with the Norwegian Football Federation, both clubs, supporters, police and matchday staff. Tromsø described a "serious incident in the away section during the match," with preliminary information indicating a person had fallen through the stands and been injured.

Bodø/Glimt went on to win 2-0, moving level on points with league leader Viking after 26 rounds. One supporter told NRK that "there were many people falling forward," and that "you see people falling down, and then you see a hole. Then you understand what has happened." The stadium announcer said during the second half that the hospitalized fan was doing OK.

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10. 'Godzilla Minus Zero' opens to record US$31.6 million

Source: CP24 / The Associated Press

"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into North American theatres with a chart-topping US$31.6 million over the weekend, a record debut for a live-action foreign-language film. Takashi Yamazaki's sequel to 2023's Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One" easily beat Warner Bros.' animated "The Cat in the Hat," which opened to US$20.5 million plus US$10 million overseas.

Produced by Toho and distributed in North America by GKids, the film is set in post-Second World War Japan and cost less than US$20 million to make. It brings one of cinema's longest-running franchises back to its Japanese roots.

The previous live-action mark had been held by 2004's "Hero" at US$17.9 million, unless 2004's "The Passion of the Christ," largely in Aramaic, is counted. "Godzilla Minus Zero" is at 90 per cent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an "A" CinemaScore, and grossed about US$17 million in Japan over the weekend. Its predecessor, made for under US$15 million, remains the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film ever in the U.S. and Canada at US$57.1 million.

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