
Two dead, four wounded after shooting near Toronto festival
A shooting near a Toronto street festival left two people dead and four wounded; police say they are investigating and no suspects have been named.
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A shooting near a Toronto street festival left two people dead and four wounded; police say they are investigating and no suspects have been named.

Two people were killed and four others injured when gunfire broke out near the Salsa on St Clair festival in Toronto. Police said six people were shot, initially warned of an active shooter, and then secured the scene, with a suspect at large as investigations continue; Premier Doug Ford offered condolences.

Two people were killed and six others injured by gunfire at a salsa festival on St Clair Avenue in Toronto. Police secured the scene and urged the public to avoid the area as the suspect(s) remained at large; Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the violence and thanked first responders.

Two people were killed and several others injured when a shooter opened fire at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair Latin street festival. Police said there is an active shooter in the area and urged people to stay away as the investigation continues.

Gavin McKenna, 18, arrived in Toronto after being selected first overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Draft. He’s set to join development camp soon, aims to earn a spot with hard work, and has already connected with stars like Matthews and Tavares, plus a text from idol Patrick Kane. McKenna plans to explore the city’s fanbase and the Blue Jays game while staying focused on handling the pressures of playing in Toronto.

Frank Stronach, founder of Magna Auto Parts and former owner of Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, and Adena Springs Farms, was found guilty in Ontario Superior Court of Justice of sexual assault and indecent assault in two cases dating from the 1970s and 1980s; five other charges were withdrawn, and he faces additional charges next year, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

A Toronto court found Austrian-Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach guilty of sexual assault; sentencing is pending.

Rohinie Bisesar, a Toronto woman with schizophrenia who fatally stabbed a newlywed in a downtown Shoppers Drug Mart in 2015 and was found not criminally responsible in 2018, was granted an absolute discharge by the Ontario Review Board on June 3, 2026, after years of treatment and community-based care; officials say she no longer poses a public-safety threat, but Junor’s family says they hope she stays compliant to keep others safe.

Toronto police say gun-for-hire networks are linked to shootings at the US Consulate and synagogues, signaling cross-border organized crime connected to the attacks.

Jim Hiller has been named the Maple Leafs’ 41st head coach, a surprise hire that caps a rapid organizational overhaul led by John Chayka after the firing of Craig Berube. The analytics-minded former assistant drew praise from Barry Trotz and is expected to help Toronto tighten defense, improve the power play, and work with their upcoming No. 1 draft pick amid a flurry of trades and front-office changes.

Live updates from World Cup 2026 Group L in Toronto as Ghana, dealing with visa and injury woes (Partey blocked at the border; Kudus and Salisu out), line up with Ati‑Zigi in goal, and Panama with Cordoba among their threats. Panama start stronger on the ball, but a hydration break slows them and tilts momentum toward Ghana, who press more aggressively and create set‑piece chances. The piece also provides context on past meetings and each side’s hopes of advancing from the group.

Toronto police say a multilayered gun-for-hire network recruited young adults via encrypted apps to carry out a wave of shootings across the Greater Toronto Area, including a March attack on the US consulate; two handguns seized could be connected to 27 shootings; 18-year-olds Jayon Burgher and Sheldon Tracey-Stewart have been charged, 19-year-old Nicholas Bennett faces first-degree murder charges, and 19-year-old Zara Jabbi remains at large; investigators are seeking organizers and financiers with FBI assistance as they assess possible links to a broader terror network and a fatal raid on police operations.

Canadian investigators are probing whether Constable Marc Pinizzotto’s death during a dawn raid on a Toronto apartment linked to a March shooting at the US consulate is part of a broader global terror network and a citywide “shooters-for-hire” pattern, with possible ties to Iran‑linked groups. US authorities have charged Iraqi-born Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi with terrorism and alleged involvement in the Toronto attack; the RCMP were present at the raid, four others were in the apartment at the time of gunfire, Nicholas Bennett has been charged with first‑degree murder, and Zara Jabbi remains at large. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is reviewing Pinizzotto’s death, and officials paid tribute to him.

A Toronto Police Service officer, Constable Marc Pinizzotto, was fatally shot during a raid linked to a probe into a March US consulate shooting attributed to an Iranian proxy group; 19-year-old Nicholas Bennett was charged with first-degree murder, while 19-year-old Zara Jabbi remained at large and considered armed. The operation broadened to other raids targeting Greater Toronto Area synagogues, with investigators and officials tying the incidents to Iran’s proxies and alleging Mohammad Bagher Saad Dawood al-Saadi orchestrated the attacks. Canada and 21 other states condemned Iranian regime attacks, and the investigation continues as the city mourns the fallen officer.

Canada (potentially without Alphonso Davies) host Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto to open World Cup 2026 Group B. Jonathan David leads Canada’s attack alongside Tajon Buchanan and Cyle Larin, while Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko starts on the bench under Sergej Barbarez. Both teams set up in a 4-4-2; the match at Toronto Stadium features 17,000 temporary seats and is played in warm conditions (~28C). Kickoff is at 20:00 BST with BBC live updates and Radio 5 Live commentary. Canada arrive in good form on home soil, while Bosnia seek a bold result backed by a global diaspora.