York Regional Police announced the launch of Project Fallback, a seasonal home break-in prevention initiative, in Vaughan on October 30. The campaign will increase neighbourhood patrols, crime prevention efforts and public safety awareness as daylight saving time comes to an end. Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca and Richmond Hill Mayor David West attended the announcement and addressed residents' concerns about community safety.

The Ontario government announced on October 30 that the removal of a section of bike lanes along Bloor Street West in Toronto's Etobicoke neighbourhood has been completed. The approximately 1.2-kilometre stretch between Clissold Road and Royal York Road has been restored to accommodate motor vehicle traffic in both directions.

The City of Toronto recently confirmed that civil wedding ceremonies at Toronto City Hall will be suspended starting in January 2027 due to major renovation and modernization work planned for the building. Couples who have already booked City Hall weddings for 2027 will be contacted by the city and assisted with alternative venue arrangements.

On October 4, at the initiative of Venerable Dayi Shi, President of the Buddhist Association of Canada and Abbot of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada, Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden and the Greater Vancouver Zoo held a wildlife conservation and ecological blessing event. The Buddhist organizations also donated $10,000 to establish a dedicated conservation fund supporting wildlife research and environmental protection projects. The event marked the first stop in Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden's broader wildlife conservation initiative.

The Ontario government announced on October 28 plans to introduce more than $8 billion in business investment tax relief. Under the proposal, eligible businesses would be able to immediately deduct 100 per cent of the cost of qualifying capital assets, including machinery, equipment and software. The measures are expected to be implemented over the next five years and remain subject to legislative approval.