News without the noise · Toronto Edition
Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 152 stories
A 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a shooting incident in the Don Mills area of Toronto on September 13. The victim, Raghav Sharma, 27, was hospitalized in critical condition and later died from his injuries, marking the 25th homicide in Toronto this year. The accused, Tahir Mian of Stouffville, turned himself in to police on September 19.
Brad Bradford has accused Olivia Chow of mismanaging taxpayer funds and provincial money allocated for the Gardiner Expressway and the DVP. He highlighted a nearly 20% increase in property taxes over the past three years, a significant rise in food bank visits, and ongoing traffic congestion issues. Chow responded by stating that funds have been redirected to essential services and that city spending has been reduced without cutting public services.
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in North York. The suspect reportedly turned himself in to the authorities following the incident.
Iran has issued a warning against potential new attacks by the United States and its allies, claiming to have information about preparations for such actions. The Iranian military stated that any new aggression would result in sustained retaliation against U.S. bases and interests, and that regional allies of Washington would also be considered involved in the conflict.
The United States has issued a warning regarding the potential escalation of conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis following a missile attack on Riyadh, marking a significant development in the ongoing Yemen conflict. The State Department advised American citizens outside the Middle East to reconsider travel to the region due to the heightened tensions.
Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Moscow, coinciding with the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections. The strikes resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including an election official in the Kherson region. The elections are seen as a measure of support for President Putin amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Fighting has escalated between Yemen's Ansarullah Houthis and Saudi Arabia, with the Houthis launching missiles towards Riyadh for the first time since a 2022 ceasefire. The Iran-backed group has warned of further attacks and stated it will respond to any escalation from Saudi Arabia. This ongoing conflict raises concerns about broader regional implications.
Early results from Russia's parliamentary election indicate that the ruling party, United Russia, is leading with nearly 58% of the vote counted for the 225 deputies selected by party lists. The election, occurring during wartime, has been criticized for lacking genuine opposition and is seen as a means to reinforce the Kremlin's control amid significant political repression. The voting included regions of Ukraine that Russia has annexed, which has drawn condemnation from Kyiv and the European Union.
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei has outlined the country's conditions for resuming talks with the United States to end the ongoing war, which began following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The conditions include an end to the war on all fronts, the release of frozen funds, cessation of the naval blockade on Iranian ports, and non-interference in Iran's internal affairs. Rezaei emphasized that Iran is prepared for a decisive war if its demands are not met, while the US has yet to respond to these conditions.
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers, avoiding a series sweep. Despite this win, the team's chances of making the playoffs appear slim, as they have lost ground in the wild-card race and face challenges with injuries and inconsistent performance. Notably, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the game due to back tightness, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming games.
The Toronto Blue Jays are experiencing a significant decline in performance, currently holding a record of 77-79, which is 17 wins fewer than their division-winning season last year. This regression marks one of the worst in the franchise's history.
Miami (5) : After moving up two spots last week, Miami could find itself getting clipped for a spot inside the top five as voters rearrange their ballots to account for Ole Miss' win. Ole Miss (8) : A special season could be underway with the nature of these early marquee wins for Ole Miss, but for now we are projecting the move up in the rankings mostly leaves the Rebels just outside the top three. 1 Last week pass their votes off elsewhere, but we're projecting no overall changes at the top of the poll.