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Toronto police investigate business arson near Danforth Avenue
Police are seeking a suspect after a fire caused extensive damage at a business near Sibley Avenue.
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Security
Toronto police seek two suspects in retail theft investigation
TPS says one person was arrested and two remain wanted in an investigation into alleged thefts at retail locations.
Technology
GreenBioPeptides reports patent filings for plant-peptide extracts
ACCIÓ described the Catalan company’s AI-supported development platform and intellectual-property work.
Security
Mission RCMP reports 289 calls for service for October 5–11
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment in Mission, British Columbia, reported 289 calls for service, 24 proactive patrols of identified hot spots and 11 curfew checks for October 5–11. The weekly bulletin was published October 18.
Business
Nine Andalusian startups enter the Top101 Spain Up Nation selection
The October 18 release reports nine selected companies each for Andalusia and Valencia, and ten for Madrid.
Society
Santiago conference opens registration for child sexual-abuse prevention forum
The fifth Juntos contra los Abusos forum is scheduled for November 12 at Galicia’s public administration school, with speakers from social, legal and health fields.
Business
More than 150 confirm attendance for Comercia Aragón
The regional commerce event will bring businesses, associations and public bodies to CaixaForum Zaragoza for sessions and professional networking.
Culture
Santiago will premiere documentary on Galician teacher Andrea López Chao
The October 27 screening will revisit the educator’s work in Cuba and her advocacy for women’s rights among emigrants.
Culture
Campdevànol to host Catalan Pubillatge national event on 24–25 October
Campdevànol will host the 2026 Catalan Pubillatge National Event on 24–25 October. The town’s programme combines local cultural activities and exhibitions, with the selection of Catalonia’s and its four provinces’ representatives scheduled for 25 October.
Culture
Andalusian libraries plan more than 20 events around October 24
The Libraries Day programme includes workshops, storytelling and guided visits.
Politics
Canada to host Dominican Republic foreign minister on Oct. 19
Anita Anand and Víctor Bisonó are expected to discuss trade, critical minerals, supply chains and the security crisis in Haiti.
Climate
Catalonia keeps INUNCAT flood alert in place through Tuesday morning
Catalonia’s Civil Protection service kept the INUNCAT flood plan on alert as rain was forecast across the region on 19 October, with heavy showers in eastern, coastal and pre-coastal areas. Some coastal locations could receive 60 litres per square metre in three hours.