Toronto news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Toronto on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Election days away: Chow, Bradford in tight race. Also: Today (Tuesday): 'Toronto Decides: The Municipal Debate' airs; check CP24 for broadcast details; Tonight: Toronto Maple Leafs host Columbus Blue Jackets (game #11); McCabe left previous game with injury. Weather: Mostly clear with temperatures between 7–13°C and light winds up to 15 km/h.

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Headlines

Toronto mayoral race tightening with election days away; Chow and Bradford running close in latest polls.Global News · Oct 20, 9:14 PM

News & local government

Scarborough resident left without roof after contractor work; insurance company denying his claim.CBC · Oct 20, 10:34 PM
Toronto-Danforth council seat is this election's most contested race among progressive candidates.Toronto Star · Oct 20, 8:14 PM

Safety & emergencies

Man seriously injured in downtown Toronto shooting; police investigating.CTV News · Oct 20, 10:44 AM

Events & going out

Today (Tuesday): 'Toronto Decides: The Municipal Debate' airs; check CP24 for broadcast details.CP24 · Oct 20, 6:43 PM
UFC returning to Toronto in January 2027 for first event in three years.Village Report · Oct 20, 2:11 AM

Business & new openings

Waymo autonomous vehicle service coming to Toronto; city working to learn from past tech rollout mistakes.TVO.org · Oct 20, 5:47 PM

Sports

Tonight: Toronto Maple Leafs host Columbus Blue Jackets (game #11); McCabe left previous game with injury.Maple Leaf Hot Stove · Oct 20, 10:40 PM

Nature & environment

More birds are colliding with Toronto buildings; researchers studying why the problem is increasing.TorontoToday.ca · Oct 20, 8:51 PM

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