News without the noise · Toronto Edition
Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 184 stories
911 Services in the Greater Toronto Area have been restored following widespread outages that affected Ontario and other regions in Canada. The disruptions had significant implications for emergency response capabilities across the affected areas.
Newly unsealed court records reveal significant corruption allegations against the Toronto Police Service. The details of these allegations have raised concerns regarding the integrity of the police force in the city.
The Ford government has requested suggestions from staff on how to implement Bill 5, which allows for the suspension of certain provincial and municipal laws in designated areas. This law was a significant focus during the spring 2025 legislative session.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has intensified, with Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis exchanging strikes along their border. This escalation has led to increased threats to global oil supplies, particularly as Houthis have gained control of the Red Sea coast. Additionally, a Yemeni resident in Saudi Arabia was reported killed by debris from an intercepted drone, marking the first confirmed death in Saudi Arabia linked to the recent Houthi attacks.
17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TUK Group today announced milestones across three Toronto rental projects representing approximately 35 existing and proposed homes: foundation walls have been poured at the 10-unit Lambton project, the 18-unit Coxwell development property has closed, and an agreement for the proposed seven-unit McRoberts project has gone firm. We are moving projects from acquisition through development, construction, lease-up and long-term operation.” Foundation walls have been poured at TUK Group’s 10-unit Lambton rental development in Toronto.
Canadian efforts are underway to retain tech startups that are considering moving to the U.S. due to a perceived lack of funding from local venture capitalists. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce economic reliance on the U.S. market.
UN-backed experts have found reasonable grounds to believe that the United States committed war crimes during two airstrikes in Iran, which resulted in the deaths of at least 178 civilians, including women and children. The strikes, which occurred on February 28, targeted a school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd. The U.S. Central Command has denied responsibility for the attacks, while the findings highlight the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on Iranian civilians caught between government actions and foreign military operations.
Israel has announced a tender for 2,167 housing units as part of its E1 settlement expansion plan, which critics argue threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state. This addition brings the total number of housing units in the project to 3,401, with bidding set to open on October 25, just before upcoming parliamentary elections. The plan has faced condemnation from Palestinian officials and opposition from several Western nations due to concerns over its implications for peace negotiations.
On September 16, the number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to three, a significant decrease from 12 the previous day and below the 10-day average of approximately 17. This decline in vessel traffic coincides with escalating conflict in the Gulf region, including intensified military actions by Saudi Arabia and retaliatory strikes by Houthi forces. The data does not account for vessels that may have passed through without their Automatic Identification System transponders activated.
“I’m for peace and love, and I hope in the world it doesn’t matter who you are, I hope everybody understands, everybody wants peace and everybody hope everything is going to be okay in the world.” Russia will hold a parliamentary election from September 18 to 20, the first since it launched its full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022. I’m for peace and love and I hope everything’s going to be okay.” Ovechkin has faced scrutiny over his longstanding ties to Putin as Russia wages war in Ukraine. I hope everything is going to be done soon.” Ovechkin, who turned 41 on Thursday, has scored 929 “I’m for peace and.
Undoubtedly a big loss for a Bills defensive front that already struggled in Week 1 despite picking up a 36-31 win — Houston Texans running back David Montgomery racked up two rushing touchdowns and 60 yards rushing for a ground game that totalled 124 yards. Now the Bills will try to stop the Lions' high-powered offence — fresh off scoring an NFL-best 59 points in Week 1 — without the steadying presence of Oliver in the trenches, as they play their very first regular-season. Oliver, 28, played 65 snaps in that game last Sunday, recording five total tackles, one tackle for loss and one QB hit.
Kyrie Irving has offered to cover the $11,941 fine imposed on Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for displaying the name of a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza on his eye black during a game. Both athletes have been vocal supporters of Palestine.