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Toronto Turmoil and Triumphs: Your Weekly Roundup of Surprises

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Tragedy strikes as a toddler falls to their death from a high-rise. This heartbreaking incident in North York has left the community in mourning, highlighting the critical need for enhanced safety measures in tall buildings to protect our little ones. Oshawa’s peaceful streets are shaken by a homicide investigation. A 23-year-old man lost his life following an altercation, raising concerns about safety in neighborhoods once deemed safe. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. A Tim Hortons turns into a crime scene after a fatal fight. This latest tragedy underlines the unpredictability of public spaces and the urgent need for community vigilance. With a young life lost, questions linger about how we can make such venues safer. Murder suspects may be hiding out in B.C.—what does this mean for Ontario? As police seek help locating them, this case reminds us that crime knows no borders, and ensuring public safety is a community effort. Canada's hockey team crushes France with a resounding 6-1 victory! Macklin Celebrini leads the charge, and as the world championship looms, this win boosts national spirit and excitement, proving once again that sports unite us all. Toronto kicks off an aggressive cleanup blitz in anticipation of FIFA World Cup 2026! City officials hope to sparkle the streets for incoming fans, illustrating our dedication to hospitality while addressing the grime of urban life. Political tension flares as Erskine-Smith loses his Ontario Liberal nomination bid. With just a slim margin of 19 votes, he hints at a challenge—keeping the spotlight on party dynamics that could shape future elections. A showdown approaches as Toronto FC prepares for a face-off against Messi's Inter Miami. This thrilling match isn't just a game; it's a chance for Toronto to showcase its vibrant soccer culture as the World Cup nears. A Toronto man’s groundbreaking HIV treatment could change everything. As he battles the virus with a rare bone marrow transplant, hope rises for many across the country who dream of a cure, reminding us that science continues to push boundaries. Police dive into a bizarre investigation of a Senior Assassin game after a water gun incident. With public safety in the spotlight, it’s a reminder that fun can quickly lead to trouble—parents, time for some conversations! Water supply in Greater Sudbury declared safe after boil advisory lifted. Residents breathe a sigh of relief as tests confirm clean drinking water—giving us all a lesson in the importance of public health protocols. Métis National Council faces financial woe in a landmark lawsuit. Following a judge's ruling, Manitoba Métis are petitioning for de-funding, potentially reshaping the council's future and its impact on community resources. 600 new TTC ambassadors gear up for FIFA World Cup. In an effort to combat Toronto's notorious gridlock during the influx of tourists, this initiative showcases the city's commitment to making everyone's travel experience smoother. NDP Leader Stiles stirs debate with claims about Doug Ford’s legal woes. Will these comments energize her supporters or hurt her credibility? Only time will tell, but the political landscape in Ontario is certainly heating up.

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New Mississauga conservation area transforms degraded section of waterfront into green space

A new waterfront conservation area in the works for more than a decade is set to open in Mississauga at the end of the month.

General May 8, 2026

Ontario Liberals nomination race underway for Scarborough Southwest riding

An Ontario Liberal nomination race that has seen some candidates trade jabs and question others' community bona fides is set to culminate Saturday with members selecting their pick for an upcoming byelection.

General May 8, 2026

U of T, OCAD amongst Ontario universities impacted by Canvas cyber breach

Postsecondary institutes in Ontario, such as the University of Toronto, are amongst thousands of schools impacted by a cybersecurity incident involving learning software Canvas.

General May 8, 2026

Former U.S. president Barack Obama arrives in Toronto to deliver gala keynote

Former U.S. president Barack Obama is in Toronto today to deliver a keynote speech at a Canadian think tank. The 44th president is set to headline Canada 2020's gala at the Fairmont Royal York.

General May 8, 2026

Ontario MPP Lee Fairclough enters Liberal leadership race

Ontario Liberal legislator Lee Fairclough has announced her bid for the party's leadership. The rookie member of provincial parliament pried away one of three seats from the Progressive Conservatives in Etobicoke, where Premier Doug Ford lives, in the 2025 snap election.

General May 8, 2026

CEBL star Prince Oduro’s love of basketball was shaped in Toronto neighbourhood gyms

For Prince Oduro, chasing his basketball dreams once meant leaving his hometown of Toronto behind. Now the longest-tenured player in Brampton Honey Badgers history, Oduro’s story reflects the rise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, a league changing what it means to “make it” in Canada.

General May 8, 2026
3 people shot at with replica gun in suspected hate crime outside Toronto synagogue

3 people shot at with replica gun in suspected hate crime outside Toronto synagogue

Toronto police are investigating a potential hate-motivated crime after three people were shot at with a replica gun outside a synagogue Thursday night.

Crime May 8, 2026
Several Canadian universities face security breach, student data leaked

Several Canadian universities face security breach, student data leaked

The U of T, UBC and U of A are amongst the major Canadian post-secondary institutions dealing with fallout from a cybersecurity incident involving a popular platform called Canvas.

Education May 8, 2026
Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for worlds

Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for worlds

Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks headlines Canada's roster for the world hockey championships in Switzerland.

Sports May 8, 2026

Man, 18, charged in suspected hate-motivated assaults against Toronto Jewish community: police

An 18-year-old Vaughan man has been charged in connection with two suspected hate-motivated assaults against Toronto's Jewish community, police say.

General May 8, 2026

Ontario's chief medical officer of health answers your questions about hantavirus

Two Ontario residents are isolating at home in their rural community after disembarking late last month from a cruise ship that is now the site of a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

General May 8, 2026

Excitement soars among fans ahead of Toronto Tempo’s historic first regular-season game

Basketball fans are relishing the moment as the Toronto Tempo heads into its first regular-season game in the women’s professional basketball league.

General May 8, 2026

Hantavirus risk low in Ontario, no symptoms for exposed couple: province's chief medical officer

Ontario's chief medical officer of health says two Ontario residents who were on a cruise ship with passengers infected with hantavirus are in good spirits and showing no symptoms, while isolating in their rural community.

General May 8, 2026

Where is Toronto's spring weather? Experts say it's taking its time to get here

If you’re looking forward to warm spring weather in Toronto, you may have to wait a little longer with a cooler-than-usual May expected in the region, experts say.

General May 8, 2026

2 youths among 8 charged in connection with smash-and-grab robberies in Ontario, police say

The Halton Regional Police Service has laid over 50 charges following several smash-and-grab robberies in Ontario between Jan. 25 and March 17, in what the deputy police chief is calling "the first major crackdown" on such thefts impacting businesses.

General May 8, 2026
Manitoba Métis ask Canada to defund Métis National Council

Manitoba Métis ask Canada to defund Métis National Council

After a disastrous court case cost the Metis National Council nearly $20 million, one defendant calls for Ottawa to defund the organization, calling it illegitimate

Canada May 8, 2026
TTC adding 600 transit ambassadors to shore up FIFA readiness

TTC adding 600 transit ambassadors to shore up FIFA readiness

At a press conference Friday, transit officials and Mayor Olivia Chow said they are rolling out extra service on the TTC to meet fan demand during World Cup events in Toronto.

Traffic May 8, 2026

3 warehouses belonging to GTA hardware company set on fire in a week. Police suspect arson

Police are investigating three suspected arson cases after warehouses belonging to a local building material supplier were set on fire in one week.

General May 9, 2026

Durham police say they need $1.1B. That could push residents' property tax increase over 10% next year

Police in Durham Region are proposing a long-term funding plan that could push the region’s total overall property tax increase above 10 per cent next year.

General May 9, 2026

DVP closed, part of Line 2 shut down: What you need to know about getting around Toronto this weekend

Pack your patience and plan your routes this weekend as it may be more challenging than usual to get around Toronto given major road and TTC closures.

General May 9, 2026

Visiting Toronto for the FIFA World Cup? Here's how the TTC will help you get around

The TTC is preparing for the influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, with plans to deploy at least 600 ambassadors to help fans get around Toronto. CBC's Lane Harrison breaks down what we know about 'Team TTC.'

General May 9, 2026

Ottawa to begin $8.5B rollout for Ontario First Nations to reclaim child welfare

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says $8.5 billion will begin flowing to Ontario First Nations on May 29 to reclaim their child welfare systems.

General May 9, 2026
Analysts divided after Marit Stiles says Doug Ford could end up in prison

Analysts divided after Marit Stiles says Doug Ford could end up in prison

Stiles faced backlash Monday after stating that Ontario Premier Doug Ford could face a stint behind bars if the NDP forms the next provincial government.

Politics May 8, 2026
Minister files judicial review of First Nations child welfare agreement

Minister files judicial review of First Nations child welfare agreement

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says her government has filed a judicial review on a child welfare agreement she struck with First Nations in Ontario.

Canada May 8, 2026

Mystics beat Tempo 68-65 in Toronto's regular-season debut

Shakira Austin sank a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left to play as the Washinton Mystics spoiled the Toronto Tempo's WNBA debut with a 68-65 victory on Friday.

General May 9, 2026

Buble, Morissette among starry lineup at Canadian World Cup opening ceremony

Canadian artists Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette will be among a star-studded lineup of performers at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto in June.

General May 9, 2026

Live Nation, Ticketmaster vow to fight breakup after monopoly verdict

Live Nation sat down with the CBC’s Dave Seglins in the company’s first feature interview since a U.S. federal jury verdict found the entertainment giant abused its monopoly and overcharged fans.

General May 9, 2026

A cyberattack hit universities worldwide, including top Canadian schools. Here's what we know

Thousands of schools around the globe, including in Canada, have been hit by a massive cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, an online learning-management system that connects millions of students with their instructors.

General May 9, 2026

A Toronto man could become the 1st Canadian cured of HIV thanks to rare bone marrow treatment

A man known as the "Toronto patient" could become the first Canadian cured of HIV. Medical experts say it's a miraculous achievement even if only a small group of people are eligible for the treatment.

General May 9, 2026

Heated Liberal nomination race in Scarborough Southwest could impact party's future

The heated battle to become the provincial Liberal candidate in Scarborough Southwest could have larger implications for who will be the party's next leader.

General May 9, 2026

Has Toronto's condo market hit its bottom?

Condo sales picked up in April, as lower prices and borrowing costs helped buyers jump into the market. After years of sky-high prices and sluggish sales, one of the country's most expensive housing markets is seeing something of a condo rebound.

General May 9, 2026

The Toronto Tempo's inaugural game was a kaleidoscope of emotions

The Toronto Tempo's first WNBA regular season game was tight, a kaleidoscope of emotions - everything you could ask for in an inaugural game. The final score may have been a 68-65 loss for the Tempo but it really won’t matter in the long term. Everything about the night was a celebration.

General May 9, 2026
Ontario Liberals to pick byelection candidate in heated race

Ontario Liberals to pick byelection candidate in heated race

Ontario Liberals in Scarborough Southwest vote today on a byelection candidate as MP Nate Erskine-Smith eyes a possible leadership run.

Politics May 9, 2026
Toronto Tempo fall short of fairy-tale ending

Toronto Tempo fall short of fairy-tale ending

The Toronto Tempo almost had a fairy-tale ending in their first-ever WNBA regular-season game, but coming up short didn't ruin the night.

Sports May 9, 2026
2-year-old drowns in Ottawa River: police

2-year-old drowns in Ottawa River: police

A two-year-old child has died after an extensive search and rescue operation near the Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway on Friday evening, the Ottawa Police Service says.

Canada May 9, 2026
Additional testing confirms Greater Sudbury water safe after boil advisory

Additional testing confirms Greater Sudbury water safe after boil advisory

New lab results confirm the safety of Greater Sudbury’s municipal water supply after a boil water advisory was lifted on Friday.

Canada May 9, 2026

Ahsanul Hafiz wins Scarborough Southwest Ontario Liberal nomination, beats Nate Erskine-Smith

Ahsanul Hafiz has won the heated battle to become the provincial Liberal candidate in Scarborough Southwest.

General May 10, 2026

Toronto FC welcomes Messi's Inter Miami at new-look BMO Field in World Cup dress rehearsal

An Inter Miami-Toronto FC match at the new-look BMO Field on Saturday provided a dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup next month.

General May 10, 2026

Man convicted in Ontario motorcycle crash arrested in U.S. after not turning up for court date

Police say a 25-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in Hamilton five years ago was arrested in New York this week and accused of gun smuggling.

General May 10, 2026

Hall of Fame baseball manager Bobby Cox, who led Atlanta to 1st major sports title, dead at 84

Bobby Cox, the folksy Atlanta manager whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, died Saturday. He was 84.

General May 10, 2026

Toronto begins citywide cleanup blitz early ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

A series of citywide maintenance blitzes ahead of the World Cup will target potholes, graffiti, and parks. But the push is raising concerns about what “cleanup” efforts mean beyond street-level improvements.

General May 10, 2026

Ontario police investigating Senior Assassin game after unhoused man sprayed with water gun

Police in parts of Canada are warning high school students about the risks of playing a game that may have the public mistaking their water guns for real weapons. In one Ontario community, police are investigating students who appear to have targeted an unhoused Indigenous man.

General May 10, 2026

23-year-old man dead after altercation in Oshawa, police investigate homicide

A 23-year-old man's death in Oshawa Saturday night is being identified as Durham Region's third homicide this year, according to police.

General May 10, 2026
Nate Erskine-Smith loses bid for Ontario Liberal nomination; considers challenge

Nate Erskine-Smith loses bid for Ontario Liberal nomination; considers challenge

Nate Erskine-Smith narrowly lost his bid Saturday for the provincial Liberal nomination in an upcoming byelection. He says he now wants to review the result with his scrutineers.

Canada May 10, 2026

Toddler dead after falling from high-rise apartment in North York: Toronto police

Toronto police say a toddler has died after falling from a high-rise apartment building in North York Sunday afternoon.

General May 10, 2026
2 suspects in Ontario murder investigation may be hiding in B.C., police say

2 suspects in Ontario murder investigation may be hiding in B.C., police say

OPP say the 34-year-old victim was rushed to a trauma centre but later died, and those accused in his death face second-degree murder charges.

Crime May 10, 2026
Man’s death outside Oshawa Tim Hortons under investigation: police

Man’s death outside Oshawa Tim Hortons under investigation: police

Durham police were called Saturday evening about a fight outside a Tim Hortons. They arrived to find one man dead. The suspects fled. Officers remain in the area to investigate.

Crime May 10, 2026
Canada earns 6-1 exhibition hockey win over France

Canada earns 6-1 exhibition hockey win over France

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists as Canada captured a 6-1 exhibition hockey win over France on Sunday.

Sports May 10, 2026