Legionnaires Outbreak Linked to TTC Cooling Tower | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Toronto Public Health confirms a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to a cooling tower at the TTC’s Hillcrest Complex, with six cases reported between early and late July near Bathurst and Dupont streets. The disease, caused by Legionella bacteria found in water systems like cooling towers, doesn’t spread person-to-person but poses a low risk to the public. Officials also note a possible connection to a nearby long-term care home, where five cases have been confirmed. The cooling tower has been shut down and is undergoing cleanup — a known global issue Toronto has faced before. Listen in…