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Chow’s win, Oshawa life sentence & Leonard sidelined — Toronto Tuesday

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🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Olivia Chow wins mayoral full term and faces a roughly $1.1 billion budget gap. Chow pledged free school lunches and a weekly transit fare cap after defeating Brad Bradford; the city says a 2027 shortfall is roughly $1.1 billion and Chow’s 2023 $1.2 billion provincial operating deal expires this year.
  2. Seven new Toronto councillors elected, including Nate Erskine-Smith and Mike Layton. Voters replaced longtime Frances Nunziata and others; eighteen incumbents returned and former MP Erskine-Smith and former councillor Mike Layton won seats in Monday’s municipal vote.
  3. Stan Cho promoted to parliamentary assistant with a $22,000 pay bump after an expenses scandal. Cho resigned in July over $16,000 in Toronto hotel expense claims, says he repaid the money, and opposition parties have called for his resignation after the promotion.
  4. Provincial OSAP suspended for all 242 private career colleges amid alleged fraud. Premier Doug Ford says a “couple of bad apples” led to the pause; the province has referred an interim KPMG report to the OPP and students remain blocked from OSAP access.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Oshawa man Mark Gordon sentenced to concurrent life terms, parole ineligibility 21 years. The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the July 13, 2024 shootings that killed 42-year-old Patrick Montgomery and 42-year-old Andrieana Montgomery; Patrick was shot nine times in front of his home.
  2. Navigate360 breach affected 176,859 Crime Stoppers tips and 12,392 possible personal records. Toronto Crime Stoppers chair Sean Sportun said 176,859 tips (Jan. 2022–Nov. 2025) were impacted and Navigate360 found no evidence the exposed data was used for fraud.

🏈 Sports

  1. Kawhi Leonard will miss at least one week with swelling in his left knee. The Raptors ruled him out an hour before Toronto’s 117-94 loss to Minnesota; Leonard has averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds over two games this season.
  2. Matvei Gridin scored twice and celebrated the Griddy in Calgary’s 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 20-year-old had his first two-goal and first three-point game, scoring on a power play 25 seconds into the second period.

📰 Also Today

  • Tito-Dante Marimpietri elected Oshawa mayor, incumbents re-elected in Pickering and Whitby.
  • Raptors announce Kawhi Leonard injured, out at least a week (team report).
  • Alvin Tedjo elected Mississauga mayor, Patrick Brown re-elected in Brampton.
  • Court records show Ontario delayed OSAP inspections at two career colleges.
  • Doug Ford says he feels 'badly' for students hit by OSAP pause, provincial comment.
  • Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s mother questions coroner’s inquest purpose, family statement.
  • Canada’s five Eurovision finalists announced, includes Rêve and Tyler Shaw.
  • Unclaimed $40M Lotto Max ticket from Oct. 28, 2025 expires Wednesday, bought in Grey County.
  • Who are Toronto’s new city councillors? (selection guide published.)
  • Analysis links multiple Toronto-area gun-for-hire shootings to Iranian payment networks, investigation report.
  • Olivia Chow leads a progressive new council after Monday’s election, race coverage.
  • Tides miss NSL playoffs after draw with AFC Toronto, season outcome.
  • OPP investigating death at Gravenhurst prison, provincial probe.
  • Weekend Barrie house fire kills 1, leaves 1 critically injured, police report.
  • Ontario legislature returns after 21 weeks amid cabinet changes and scandal, session preview.
  • Doug Ford says he 'can't wait' for U.S. midterms, political remark.
  • Scarborough-born voice actor Eric Bauza dies at 46, obituary notice.
  • More than 511,000 Ontarians connected to family doctors since 2025, health minister.
  • Ford government agenda includes Blue Box fixes, cannabis enforcement and deficit focus, Queen’s Park plan.

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Source Articles (29)

More than 511,000 Ontarians connected to family doctors since 2025: health minister

Ontario has connected more than 511,000 people to family physicians since it launched its primary health care plan last year, the province’s health minister announced Monday.

General Oct 27, 2026

Scarborough's Eric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others, dead at 46

Eric Bauza of Scarborough, Ont., the Emmy-award winning voice actor best known for the iconic Bugs Bunny, has died.

General Oct 27, 2026

Ford says he 'can't wait' for U.S. midterms

Asked whether increased talk of a possible Canada-U.S. trade deal may be related to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he believes it's a 'combination' of things. 'They're going for election down there and I don't think President Trump's doing too well. And I think the trade deal with Canada is affecting them,' said Ford.

General Oct 27, 2026

Ontario legislature returning after 21 weeks with new faces, rejigged cabinet, cloud of scandal

Provincial politicians are returning to the Ontario legislature Tuesday after a long break. The spotlight in question period is expected to largely focus on the Ford government's handling of Ontario Student Assistance Program payments to career colleges.

General Oct 27, 2026

1 dead, 1 critically injured following weekend fire at home in Barrie, police say

One person is dead and another is critically injured after a fire broke out at a home in Barrie on the weekend, police say.

General Oct 27, 2026

OPP investigating man's death at Gravenhurst, Ont., prison

OPP say they were notified Saturday evening of an altercation that had occurred that day at Beaver Creek Institution, leading to a man being taken to hospital where he later died.

General Oct 27, 2026

Tides miss out on NSL playoffs after draw with AFC Toronto

Saorla Miller gave Halifax some hope with a game-tying goal in the 44th minute, but after ringing a second shot off the post 10 minutes later, Miller and the Tides' couldn't get any closer and their Northern Super League post-season dreams were crushed on Monday via a 1-1 draw with AFC Toronto.

General Oct 27, 2026
Gridin shows off superb shot, Griddy celebration

Gridin shows off superb shot, Griddy celebration

First two-goal game. First three-point game. First on-ice Griddy.

Sports Oct 27, 2026

Olivia Chow romps to victory as head of progressive new Toronto council

General Oct 27, 2026

Why a spate of gun-for-hire shootings in Toronto were likely paid for by Iran

A CBC News investigation has pinpointed a dozen politically-motivated gun-for-hire shootings in Toronto that appear to have been financed by the Iranian government.

General Oct 27, 2026
Blue Box, cannabis, deficit on Ford government’s agenda after 21-week break

Blue Box, cannabis, deficit on Ford government’s agenda after 21-week break

While the hiatus allowed the government to avoid scrutiny during Question Period, opposition parties say a number of issues have built up over the summer and fall.

Politics Oct 27, 2026
Toronto election 2026: Who’s in and who’s out at city hall

Toronto election 2026: Who’s in and who’s out at city hall

Toronto voters elected seven new councillors Monday, defeating several incumbents and returning one former councillor to City Hall.

Politics Oct 27, 2026
No evidence stolen Crime Stoppers data used for fraud, provider says

No evidence stolen Crime Stoppers data used for fraud, provider says

The provider of software used by Crime Stoppers says it has found no evidence that personal information exposed in a cybersecurity breach has been used for fraud or identity theft.

Canada Oct 27, 2026

Who are Toronto’s new city councillors?

General Oct 27, 2026
Leonard out at least a week with left knee injury

Leonard out at least a week with left knee injury

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard will be out for at least one week due to swelling in his left knee.

Sports Oct 27, 2026
Ottawa demands plan to restore Stelco jobs before meeting Cleveland-Cliffs CEO

Ottawa demands plan to restore Stelco jobs before meeting Cleveland-Cliffs CEO

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is calling on the U.S.-based owner of Stelco Inc. to provide a concrete plan and timeline to restore jobs at its Canadian steel mills.

Canada Oct 27, 2026

Regis Korchinski-Paquet's mother questions purpose of coroner's inquest

Regis Korchinski-Paquet's mother questioned Tuesday the purpose of a coroner's inquest examining the circumstances of her daughter's death as she was pressed to clarify what she saw that day.

General Oct 27, 2026

Ford says he feels 'badly' for students caught up in his government's career college OSAP pause

On the first day back after a 147-day break from the Ontario legislature, provincial opposition parties spent much of question period calling for colleges and universities minister Nolan Quinn to be fired for his handling of the OSAP program.

General Oct 27, 2026

Ontario delayed OSAP inspections at 2 career colleges: court records

Ontario delayed inspections of two career colleges that ultimately turned up serious concerns about student financial aid use, court records show. Opposition parties say it points to severe mismanagement on the part of the government, which recently paused OSAP payments as issue is reviewed.

General Oct 27, 2026

Alvin Tedjo elected Mississauga mayor; Patrick Brown re-elected in Brampton

Alvin Tedjo has been elected mayor of Mississauga, defeating the city's current and former mayors in a closely watched municipal races. Patrick Brown has won a third term in Brampton, while Christina Early is set become Caledon mayor, CBC projects.

General Oct 27, 2026

Raptors say Kawhi Leonard will miss at least a week with swelling in his left knee

Kawhi Leonard will be sidelined for at least a week because of swelling in his left knee, the Toronto Raptors said Tuesday.

General Oct 27, 2026

Tito-Dante Marimpietri elected Oshawa’s next mayor as polls show incumbents re-elected in Pickering, Whitby

Tito-Dante Marimpietri will be the next mayor of Oshawa after cruising to a decisive win, according to the city's unofficial results page.

General Oct 27, 2026
Canada’s Eurovision finalists include Rêve, Tyler Shaw

Canada’s Eurovision finalists include Rêve, Tyler Shaw

The public will be invited to vote for Canada’s Eurovision entrant from the five finalists, with the winner set to be announced by December.

Entertainment Oct 27, 2026
Former Ontario cabinet minister who resigned over expenses scandal defends promotion

Former Ontario cabinet minister who resigned over expenses scandal defends promotion

A former member of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cabinet who resigned his post over an expenses scandal is defending his recent promotion. 

Politics Oct 27, 2026
Unclaimed $40M Lotto Max ticket expires Wednesday, OLG says

Unclaimed $40M Lotto Max ticket expires Wednesday, OLG says

An unclaimed Lotto Max ticket worth $40 million will expire Wednesday, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says.

Canada Oct 27, 2026
OSAP ‘fraudsters’ in private career colleges ‘going to jail,’ Doug Ford claims

OSAP ‘fraudsters’ in private career colleges ‘going to jail,’ Doug Ford claims

Ford insisted that while the government grants come with "trust" and an expectation that "people are going to be honest," the OSAP system was defrauded by "bad actors."

Politics Oct 27, 2026
After election victory, Chow to face budget pressure and new deal with Ontario

After election victory, Chow to face budget pressure and new deal with Ontario

Negotiations with the province to help relieve Toronto's budget pressures loomed over Olivia Chow's election victory, as she vowed to be the "mayor for everyone."

Politics Oct 27, 2026
Incumbent mayors, premiers losing jobs a result of Canadians not ‘getting ahead’

Incumbent mayors, premiers losing jobs a result of Canadians not ‘getting ahead’

Many mayors in British Columbia and Ontario and premiers in B.C. and Quebec lost their jobs this month despite being incumbents in the race.

Politics Oct 27, 2026
Oshawa man given life sentence for 2024 double murder of upstairs neighbour and her ex-husband

Oshawa man given life sentence for 2024 double murder of upstairs neighbour and her ex-husband

The judge found it extremely aggravating that Mark Gordon fired shots at victims who were defenceless and Patrick Montgomery was executed in front of his son.

Crime Oct 27, 2026