Lake Ontario

• Man dies after being pulled from waters of Lake Ontario after workplace incident

  Around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Toronto police said they were called to the Outer Harbour Marine where someone working on a boat had been reported missing.

  Canada

  Sep 27
  
• ‘Pervasive environmental issue’: Microplastics levels high in Toronto-caught fish

  Fillets from fish caught along Toronto's waterfront have up to 12 times more microplastics per serving than some common store-bought alternatives, newly released research suggests.

  Environment

  Jul 17
  
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• Warnings ring out to avoid ‘under the table’ boat hires in Toronto amid extreme heat

  As Toronto swelters under the heat and more head down to Lake Ontario to find relief, boat operators are warning people to be careful to avoid unlicensed operators.

  Consumer

  Jun 19
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• Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. to be without lifeguards for 2nd summer

  Mayor Lucas Cleveland says the decision to not staff Victoria Beach with lifeguard services again this summer will save the town between $140,000 to $150,000.

  Health

  May 28
• Dead person found along Lake Ontario shoreline in Mississauga: Peel police

  Peel Regional Police are investigating after a deceased person was located along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Mississauga Monday afternoon. 

  Crime

  Mar 25
• Exclusive: Toronto’s first documented bald eagle nest discovered

  An eagle nest discovery in Toronto is being celebrated as an extremely positive sign that environmental repair is possible.

  Environment

  Mar 6
• One dead after vehicle plunges into Lake Ontario

  Toronto police and marine units are investigating after a car with two occupants plunged into Lake Ontario early Saturday morning, killing one person and injuring the other.

  Crime

  Dec 2, 2023
• Toronto residents worry about impacts of air show noise on pets and those with PTSD

  Detractors of the Canadian International Air Show say the event causes undue stress for those living with PTSD and needless disruptions for people and pets alike.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2023
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• Work underway to assess if Etobicoke fire toxic spill leaked into Lake Ontario

  A fire broke out on Aug. 11 at a north Etobicoke facility that stores petroleum-based fluids and chemicals. Those chemicals are still in local waterways, officials say.

  Environment

  Aug 19, 2023
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• Latest CORK event a dry-run for 2026 world championships

  Summer sailing in Kingston is starting to wrap up but before it does, the city is hosting the international-14 north american championships this weekend.

  Sports

  Aug 18, 2023