TORONTO, August 6, 2026 – When people living in Canada book a hotel or rental car within Canada and see “$430” on a website, many consumers naturally assume the price is in Canadian dollars. But recent consumer disputes in Ontario show that a dollar sign without a clear CAD or USD label can leave a final credit card bill nearly $200 higher than expected.

Non-profit organizations and community groups in southern Ontario that are planning community centres, public facilities or other infrastructure projects should note today’s final application window. The summer intake for the Local Impact Stream under the federal Build Communities Strong Fund will close at 4:59 p.m. on August 6.

he TTC monthly pass that riders have used for years is about to undergo a major change. August will be the final month for adults, youth, seniors and Fair Pass users to buy a traditional TTC monthly pass. Starting September 1, the TTC will officially introduce monthly fare capping. Riders will no longer need to pay for a monthly pass in advance. After paying for 47 trips in a calendar month, the rest of their TTC rides that month will be free.

A group of rental housing projects in Toronto that have already completed planning or received approvals, but have not yet moved to construction, will receive new financial support. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government will invest more than $2.7 billion in Toronto over the next three years, working with the City to advance more than 18 housing projects that are expected to add more than 5,600 rental homes.

After a series of residential fires in Toronto involving lithium-ion batteries, Fire Chief Jim Jessop is again calling on the provincial and federal governments to take legislative action and strengthen regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and related battery products.