Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Today in Toronto (Thursday, October 22, 2026): Crime Stoppers tip line suspended after data breach. Also: Raptors defeated Bulls 135–92 in their season opener yesterday, with Kawhi Leonard making his home debut and Scottie Barnes standing out; Mayor Chow and 15 councillors criticize Bradford's plan to spin off Toronto Water into a public utility. Environmentalist David Suzuki also opposes the proposal. Weather: Mostly clear and cool today, 7–18°C with light winds.
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Top stories
- Toronto Crime Stoppers suspended its tip line after a March 2026 data breach exposed over 176,000 tips. The service asks the public to stop sending information.CBC ·
- Raptors defeated Bulls 135–92 in their season opener yesterday, with Kawhi Leonard making his home debut and Scottie Barnes standing out.NBA.com ·
- Mayor Chow and 15 councillors criticize Bradford's plan to spin off Toronto Water into a public utility. Environmentalist David Suzuki also opposes the proposal.CBC ·
News & local government
- Shots fired at a North York business yesterday; no injuries reported. Police investigating.CityNews Toronto ·
- Toronto mayoral election poll shows deadlock between Chow and Bradford. Vote Oct 24.Global News ·
Events & going out
Business & new openings
- Toronto restaurant that previously closed is reopening with a new concept. Details on blogTO.blogTO ·
Health & care
- Significant spike in bird–building collisions across the GTA in September. Experts urge safety measures for migrating birds.CityNews Toronto ·
Sports
- Blue Jays exploring free-agent signings including a Japanese standout pitcher. Team also retains veteran pitcher on $12M deal.Yahoo Sports ·
Nature & environment
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