Toronto news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Toronto on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Traffic agent killed in East York; home invasions spike. Also: Bridle Path home invasion with four hospitalized part of rising number of violent invasions in Toronto; Maple Leafs lost to Seattle Kraken 3-2 on a goal with 32 seconds remaining after 6-on-5 play. Weather: Foggy start with near-zero visibility, then mostly cloudy, 10-21°C, rain possible.

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Headlines

A Toronto traffic agent died after being struck by a truck while on duty in East York.CP24 · Oct 29, 3:59 PM

News & local government

Bridle Path home invasion with four hospitalized part of rising number of violent invasions in Toronto.Toronto Star · Oct 29, 4:00 PM
Aiden Pleterski, known as 'Crypto King,' found guilty of fraud at jury trial in Toronto.CBC · Oct 29, 4:03 PM
Toronto mayoral ballot confusion involving two candidates named Chow raises questions about election processes.CBC · Oct 29, 4:38 PM

Events & going out

Orchestra Toronto launches 2026/27 season today with early 20th-century classical music.The New Classical FM · Oct 29, 3:52 PM

Business & new openings

Scotiabank Arena announces $350 million renovation project.blogTO · Oct 29, 2:31 PM

Health & care

Cancer patient reported 911 operator told her she wasn't sick enough to warrant ambulance response.CTV News · Oct 29, 1:21 PM

Sports

Maple Leafs lost to Seattle Kraken 3-2 on a goal with 32 seconds remaining after 6-on-5 play.TSN · Oct 29, 12:12 PM
Toronto Raptors defeated Orlando Magic, finding success without Leonard.Sportsnet.ca · Oct 29, 1:43 PM

Nature & environment

Toronto could break an 80-year-old weather record with unseasonably warm fall temperatures.blogTO · Oct 29, 3:50 PM

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