CTV News Toronto at Six for Aug. 31, 2026

Police will have an enhanced presence throughout the city as the Jewish community prepares to observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; a Toronto-area widow is speaking out, two weeks after her husband was killed in an industrial accident in Richmond Hill; and, an Ontario family that flies to the west coast yearly with their mountain bike helmets say they were shocked to face $358 carry on fees on their return flight.

The cleanup continues at Rogers Stadium after it was damaged by an intense thunderstorm earlier this week; voters select three new MPPs to represent them, but the balance of power in the Ontario legislature remains the same; and, planes taking part in the Canadian International Air Show get into position at Billy Bishop Airport.

Heavy rainfall and high winds from Wednesday's powerful summer thunderstorm leave considerable damage across the GTA; Ontario voters in three ridings head to the polls to vote in three provincial byelections; and, a Leaside mom is calling for safer roads after she was hit by a speeding car that drove through a stop sign.

A severe weather system unleashes damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain across the GTA and southern Ontario; people living in three Ontario ridings will soon be selecting a new MPP in provincial byelections; and, a Toronto carpenter speaks out after learning he could be deported after living in Canada for decades.

As September marks back-to-school and the return to routine for many, the TTC's monthly fare capping takes effect; the Ontario Government moves ahead with the removal of bike lanes along Bloor Street; and, Unifor begins contract talks with Stellantis to mark the final round of negotiations with the 'Detroit Three' automakers.

Questions are being raised about a barrier along the edges of a platform at TMU Station that's part of the TTC's new enhanced safety initiatives; Canada's AI minister announces additional support for businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs as the trade war rages on; and, a judge's ruling puts Ontario's new cash bail rules on hold.

Torontonians share their thoughts on U.S. President Donald Trump signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' a group of cyclists plan a rally to fight for bike safety in the wake of a court decision to allow the removal of some bike lanes; and, Air Canada and Brink's settle their lawsuit over who should pay for the heist of gold and cash at Pearson Airport three years ago.

City officials outline how they plan to support local businesses amid the ongoing trade war with the U.S.; multiple vehicles were destroyed in an act of suspected arson outside a Scarborough MP’s home; and, a judge upholds the bail of one of the men accused in a shooting at the U.S. Consulate back in March on the same day Ontario's new law on cash bail is challenged.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford takes a more measured approach in the trade war with the U.S. as he makes an announcement in Vaughan; an 18-year-old is dead after being struck by a train in the city's east end; and, the husband of an Ontario MPP is under scrutiny for connections to an airline carrying out flights for the Trump administration.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes the case for Canada to Americans on network television a day after trading insults with U.S. President Donald Trump; Canadians react to Trump's latest threat to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'; and, Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher Dylan Cease teams up with the Art Gallery of Ontario to put his artwork on display.