Toronto faced challenges today as 66,000 Hydro One customers remained without power after an ice storm, Ontario announced an $11B aid plan for businesses, an 11-vehicle crash occurred in Etobicoke, and a top court ruled COVID-19 protest bans unconstitutional.
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Toronto, City, News, Ontario, Canada
Week of Apr 7 – Apr 13, 2025
Storms and trade tensions shake Toronto as community resilience flickers through adversity.
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Toronto faced a turbulent week with icy power outages, severe accidents, and pipeline disruptions underscoring rising trade and planning tensions. Economic aid announcements and local tributes briefly balanced the challenges, highlighting community resilience amid ongoing concerns.
A serious gas station accident left a man critically injured in Etobicoke while a ruptured Keystone pipeline halted crude flow, sparking fears of higher prices. Meanwhile, talks over bike lanes hint at shifts in city planning.
toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caTariff changes and trade uncertainties mix with strict public health measures and financial accountability reviews in Toronto. Local debates flare as Vaughan considers renaming an iconic street amid rising global pressures.
toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caA deadly fire in Little Italy claimed one life while Ontario leaders expressed shock over Canada’s exclusion from a key trade tariff pause, marking a day of sorrow and political tension.
toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caTariffs hurt Canadian food makers while U.S. phone searches and a GM plant halt spark concern. Charges for an Ontario coach, a Woodstock bar suspension, and measles warnings compound a challenging day—though a Cobourg arena renaming offers a tender tribute.
toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caTariffs disrupt North American auto trade as Toronto backs veterans and approves a local business sale, while the city mourns former Maple Leafs GM Gerry McNamara’s passing.
toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caToronto faces mild economic and media shifts today. Economists predict a 2.6% inflation rate while experts advocate for AI-aware legislation to support journalism.
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