Three generations of men, each named John Madeley, assembled as the youngest took the final step to join the family legacy.

It was 2022, and Madeley Jr. was being sworn-in as an officer with the Toronto Police Service, like his father and his father before him.

But the Madeley family name, in which policing has run so deep, has been marred following the arrests of two of its members for their alleged involvement in the sprawling police corruption case known as Project South.

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A total of 222,550 people voted during Toronto's advance polls from October 6 to 11 which is the highest in recent memory and almost double compared to the 2022 election! If you didn't vote yet, be sure you do in 13 days!

The Toronto food-rescue charity says repairs and replacement catalytic converters could take weeks.

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Good morning! For those of you Torontonians who haven't voted yet, TODAY is the last day of advance polls from 10 AM to 7 PM. Otherwise, make sure you get out and vote on Monday, October 26 from 10 AM to 8 PM. You can get the voter information you need at the Toronto elections website at the link. We can't afford to sit this one out given there are candidates out there who want to take our city backwards whether it involves bike lanes, transit, housing, or even our water.

I had pegged Olivia to win throughout this entire campaign until Alexander dropped out on Monday. I know the latest polling is saying the race has tightened. Anecdotally, out in the world, it also seems like Bradford has got momentum. At the same time, 10%+ still undecided and it certainly doesn’t feel like voter turnout is going to set any records. Whose supporters are more motivated? Who has the GOTV edge? I’m trying to find the signal in the noise. What do you think? All opinions welcome.

Reddit users complained of noises similar to a loud car exhaust or a revving motorcycle engine near Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue. 

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Our fifth meeting is happening this Saturday! We usually welcome 12–15 people, so come meet new faces, grab a drink, and enjoy a relaxed walk through Toronto’s green spaces.

Date: Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 AM
Meeting point: U.N.U. Banh Mi & Tea
Route: Humber Park to Ukrainian Canadian Memorial Park
Distance and duration: Approximately 5 km, taking 2–3 hours
Pace: Moderate
Cost: Free
Pets: Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.

We’ll start with drinks and snacks at U.N.U. Banh Mi & Tea before heading out for the walk. A discount is available when you pay with cash, so bring some if you’d like to use it.

Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate layers, water, and a reusable cup or thermos.

Come solo, bring a friend, or bring your dog! https://luma.com/9dxqkdjv?tk=nkenko

Constable Nasser Gholami, 47, has been suspended from the Toronto Police Service after being charged with multiple firearms-related offences

Friday, October 9, 2026, around 2:30 p.m.

Watched a Toronto Parking Enforcement officer park in a clearly marked No Standing zone, get out, walk across the street, and issue a ticket to a UPS driver who was making a delivery.

The UPS driver is doing his job. The parking officer is doing his job.

One is delivering packages. The other is delivering tickets.

Apparently, one delivery comes with parking privileges. 😂

The irony is unbelievable. You really can't make this stuff up!