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Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings are in effect for parts of southern Ontario, with up to ‘ping pong ball’ hail forecasted in some spots.

A severe thunderstorm warning posted by Environment Canada said an incoming storm could produce nickel-sized hail, heavy rain and strong winds up to 90 km/h.

At 4:11 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2003, the system supervisor in the control room overseeing Ontario’s electrical grid saw four alarms pop up on his computer screen. Then came 30,000 more.

Right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays.

A massive fire tore through an industrial building in Etobicoke, Ont. Friday and, according to the Toronto Wildlife Centre, the aftermath could affect local wildlife.

Toronto’s popular Greektown street festival has returned for the first time in four years.

The winning Lotto Max ticket from Friday’s draw worth $55 million was sold in Ottawa, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says.

Police said a collision involving a teenage skateboarder and vehicle was reported around Avenue Street and Centre Street South on Friday evening. 

Right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays.

The festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and then last year organizers said there was not enough time to reimagine the festival given changes to the streetscape.