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CFIA Recalls Raspberries Due to Potential Norovirus Contamination in Ontario
The Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a province-wide recall for certain Summerhill Market-brand raspberries and products due to potential norovirus contamination. Affected items include frozen berry mixes sold at several Toronto locations. The CFIA advises against consuming, using, selling, or distributing the recalled products.
Kids Help Phone sees surging overnight demand for mental health support
Kids Help Phone reported surging overnight demand for mental health support in Toronto coverage dated August 11. The story focused on increased use of the service during late hours. The snippet did not include any change to service levels or staffing.
Muggy conditions, rain showers hit Toronto
The Greater Toronto Area was expected to see rain showers and muggy conditions starting Monday, July 27, 2026. The forecast called for rain and a risk of thunderstorms through Tuesday, with heavy periods of rain possible. The report was posted on July 27, 2026 and updated on July 27, 2026.
City of Toronto resuming outdoor programming after wildfire smoke improves
The city says outdoor programming that had been suspended because of poor air quality from northern Ontario wildfire smoke will resume. Officials said outdoor pools, wading pools, beaches, and FIFA Fan Festival events were expected to restart as conditions improved.
Wildfire smoke suffocates Toronto
The city faced extremely poor air quality as wildfire smoke spread over southern Ontario. The report said the smoky conditions pushed Toronto to the top of global air-quality rankings and affected major outdoor events.
Toronto air quality improves but remains among the worst in the world
Wildfire smoke continued to affect Toronto, keeping an air quality warning in place and disrupting outdoor activities. Hospital data cited in the coverage showed a jump in respiratory and other air-quality-sensitive emergency visits.
Toronto hit by very poor air quality as wildfire smoke drifts south
Smoke from Northwestern Ontario wildfires pushed Toronto's air quality to very poor levels. The report linked the smoke to impacts across the city and broader southern Ontario.
Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world
Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario drifted into Toronto, leaving the city with poor air quality and reduced visibility. City officials opened cleaner-air spaces and cooling centres as residents were urged to limit outdoor activity.
Toronto under air quality warning due to wildfire smoke after city swelters in extreme heat
Toronto is under an air quality warning as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario reduces visibility and is expected to worsen conditions into Wednesday. The city is also under a heat warning, with officials opening cooling spaces and extending pool hours to help residents cope.
Toronto braces for hottest day of the year with mid-40s humidex
Toronto is under a heat warning as dangerous humidity pushes conditions into the mid-40s. The city says splash pads and wading pools are open to help residents cope with the heat.
Heat warning issued for Toronto and GTA beginning Monday
Toronto and nearby communities were placed under a heat warning as temperatures were expected to climb into the high 30s with humidex values making it feel hotter. The city opened cooling spaces, water stations and extended pool hours to help residents cope.
Temperatures expected to reach 36 C in GTA Tuesday, Environment Canada says
Environment Canada issued a yellow heat warning for Toronto and the surrounding area as temperatures were forecast to climb into the mid-30s. The agency warned that humidex values could make conditions feel as hot as the 40s.
Possible measles exposure at Pearson airport and on 2 flights
Peel Public Health warned of possible measles exposure at Toronto Pearson airport and on two flights on July 7. The alert followed a confirmed measles case and asked exposed people to check immunization records and watch for symptoms.
Risk of thunderstorms Thursday ahead of expected heat
Toronto and the GTA faced thunderstorm risks as muggy weather lingered and another heat wave was expected the following week. The forecast also warned of returning humidity and temperatures near 30 C early next week.
Heat wave blamed for nearly 40 Toronto ER visits
Toronto Public Health reported 39 heat-related emergency department visits during the city’s recent heat wave from June 30 to July 4. The highest daily total was 15 visits on July 2, when the orange-level heat alert was in effect.
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