News without the noise · Toronto Edition
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 186 stories
A man in his 40s is in life-threatening condition following a fire on the eighth floor of a Toronto apartment building early Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded to the incident around 2 a.m. at Lansdowne Avenue and Dupont Street, where firefighters encountered heavy smoke and escalated the situation to a two-alarm fire.
New rental rules in Ontario will take effect next week, following amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act through Bill 60 and Bill 97. While some landlords believe these changes will create a more balanced system, tenant advocates argue that the adjustments are misguided.
A man is in life-threatening condition following a fire in an 8th-floor apartment of a high-rise building in Toronto's west end. Emergency crews responded to the scene near Lansdowne Avenue and Dupont Street, where they found heavy smoke and transported the man to a specialized burn unit due to severe injuries from burns and smoke inhalation. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the single unit, with no other residents reported injured.
The Canada-U.S. trade relationship has deteriorated, resembling a severe dispute between neighbors. Tensions have escalated as both countries express concerns over each other's actions, leading to a complex situation that affects their historically friendly ties.
A workers' union and an economist have raised concerns about the impact of the latest round of 50 percent tariffs on job security across Canada, highlighting the consequences of the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S.
A report by the Ontario Health Coalition highlights the negative impacts of the Ford government's privatization of healthcare, revealing that significant public funds have been redirected to private clinics instead of supporting local public hospitals. The report indicates that many public hospitals have unused capacity, while private clinics have not effectively addressed wait times and have introduced inequities in access to care. Critics argue that the government's approach has led to delays and increased costs without improving healthcare outcomes.
Saudi Arabia has issued a warning that it will respond 'firmly' to recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, which have resulted in injuries to 13 civilians. The Houthis have intensified their offensive, capturing key areas along Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, crucial for maritime navigation. In response to the escalating situation, Saudi civil defense issued alerts for potential danger in several cities, including Yanbu, before declaring the danger had passed.
A drone strike targeted a petrol station in Kyiv on Tuesday, as reported by Mayor Vitali Klitschko. This incident occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a supposed agreement between Ukraine and Russia to refrain from attacking each other's energy assets, raising questions about the clarity of what constitutes energy targets in the ongoing conflict.
Average diesel prices in the United States reached a record high of nearly $6.27 per gallon, influenced by disruptions in the global fuel supply due to ongoing conflicts, including the war with Iran. This surge in prices is occurring as President Donald Trump faces pressure ahead of the midterm elections, with his administration attributing some blame to Ukraine for its actions against Russian oil refineries.
“We’re going to work together to design curriculum for a program that can enable aircraft maintenance engineers to build on their education to be able to work on ultra-heavy-lift drone technology,” said Okanagan College president Neil. The college and FireSwarm plan to work together on curriculum that could train aircraft maintenance engineers to work on ultra-heavy-lift drone technology. Kelowna is looking to strengthen its position as a Western Canadian hub for aerospace and drone technology through a new partnership involving the City of Kelowna , FireSwarm Solutions and Okanagan College.
The Toronto Blue Jays have seen significant contributions from their minor-league pitching prospects this season, with 21% of their innings pitched by players developed within the organization, up from 14.7% last year. This improvement has been crucial in managing injuries within the team, as seven pitchers made their major league debuts this season. The organization continues to focus on developing young talent, with prospects like Ricky Tiedemann and others showing promise for the future.
Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, confirmed that he pressured Ed Sheeran to remove rapper Macklemore from his upcoming tour due to Macklemore's pro-Palestine statements during a recent performance. Kraft stated that allowing Macklemore to perform would cross a line, citing concerns over antisemitic rhetoric. Sheeran denied responsibility for the decision, attributing it to the venue and promoter's ultimatum regarding Macklemore's participation.