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Toronto Officer Sentenced, OPP Tragedy & Island Airport Consultation — Toronto Tuesday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. OPP officer killed in line of duty near northern Ontario town. Const. Tarun Bali died from injuries sustained during an investigation near Hearst. One person is in custody as police continue probing the tragic incident.
  2. Downtown Toronto apartment fire leaves 1 with minor injuries. Firefighters managed an overnight blaze on Bastion Street; the resident was hospitalized but is expected to recover.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Toronto drug squad officer sentenced to 4 years for drug offenses. Former officer Brian Sukhram pleaded guilty to drug possession and breach of trust, receiving a four-year prison term.
  2. Ontario man charged in Nova Scotia online investment scam. Allegations of fraud involve multiple Canadian victims and significant financial losses.
  3. Ex-Air Canada pilot allegedly flew with fraudulent licensing. Peel Regional Police allege the pilot flew hundreds of flights over a 27-year career without proper credentials.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Public consultations on expanding Toronto Island airport begin. The federal government seeks public feedback on potential airport expansion, influencing future decisions.
  2. Harassment allegations against Ontario councillor substantiated. A report confirms claims against Pickering’s Coun. Lisa Robinson, prompting city action.
  3. Ontario deputy police chief suspended amid workplace investigation. Sarnia deputy chief Ron Hansen faced suspension following internal inquiries.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Search for ‘aggressive’ dog in Barrie continues after attacks. Police search for a dog responsible for multiple incidents, including injuring a child.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Beaver statues invade downtown Toronto for the World Cup. The charming art installation celebrates the ongoing global event.

📰 Also Today

  • Ontario premier visits Washington to promote trade ties.
  • Police to hold update on Air Canada pilot licensing issue.
  • Pickering marine rescue unit seeks volunteers for 60th anniversary.
  • Ontario's education unions brace for tense negotiations.
  • Gordie Howe bridge to open, overcoming Trump-era opposition.
  • Toronto hotels see mixed bookings amid World Cup.
  • Canada Soccer’s national team heads to FIFA World Cup.
  • Burst water pipe displaces East York tenants.
  • 3rd man charged in Toronto woman's murder.
  • Toronto police warn of rising distraction thefts.
  • Ford advocates free trade amid Ontario's economic woes.
  • Toronto students support Richie Laryea pre-World Cup.
  • Do West Fest shut down early due to overcrowding.
  • Consultation on Toronto island airport's future launched.
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Federal government starts public consultation on future of Toronto's island airport

The federal government is starting public consultations on the fate of Toronto's island airport, which the province wants to expand to make room for jets.

General Jun 9, 2026

A packed Do West Fest was shut down early on Saturday night due to overcrowding: police

A popular street festival was packed this past weekend in Toronto's west end, forcing police to shut it down early on Saturday. According to police, the size of the crowd "posed challenges" as the night wore on.

General Jun 9, 2026

'Good luck Richie, we love you': Toronto students rally behind alum Richie Laryea ahead of World Cup

Students at St. Jerome Catholic School in North York rallied behind their former classmate, professional soccer player Richie Laryea, as Team Canada readies itself for its opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina this Friday.

General Jun 9, 2026

Ford promotes free trade in Washington as Ontario faces economic crunch

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in Washington, making the case for what he calls 'Fortress North America.' The trip comes as Ontario's unemployment rate sits at seven per cent. Power & Politics hears from Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce.

General Jun 9, 2026

Distraction thefts are on the rise in Toronto, police urge vigilance as FIFA approaches

With the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Toronto police say there’s been an increase of thefts this year wherein distraction is used as a tactic, and are urging residents and visitors to take precautions to protect themselves.

General Jun 9, 2026

3rd man charged with 1st-degree murder in death of woman in Wychwood: Toronto police

A third man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 79-year-old woman in Toronto's Wychwood neighbourhood last December.

General Jun 9, 2026

Flooding from burst water pipe displaces tenants in TCHC building in East York

A weekend flood in a Toronto Community Housing building in East York has displaced people in 28 units, officials say.

General Jun 9, 2026

Canada Soccer’s national team is off to the FIFA World Cup

It’s official, Canada Soccer’s national team is off to the FIFA World Cup. So how is the team feeling? CBC’s Dale Manucdoc caught up with them before the celebrations in Toronto’s harbourfront Monday evening.

General Jun 9, 2026

Ontario's education unions have a united front. With tense talks ahead, will it hold?

When Paul Calandra stepped to the microphone last week ahead of contract talks with Ontario’s education unions he projected a tone of optimism. A day later, union leaders held a news conference of their own, meeting his tone with guarded positivity and a united front.

General Jun 9, 2026

Pickering marine rescue unit is seeking volunteers ahead of 60th anniversary

A marine search and rescue unit based in Pickering is looking for more volunteers as it approaches 60 years since its founding.

General Jun 9, 2026

Police to hold update on Air Canada pilot who allegedly flew without required licence

Peel Regional Police say they will provide an update Tuesday on an investigation into a former airline captain who allegedly flew hundreds of flights without a necessary licence. CBC News will livestream the update at 11 a.m. ET.

General Jun 9, 2026
Toronto hotels expecting ‘uneven’ bookings in June thanks to World Cup

Toronto hotels expecting ‘uneven’ bookings in June thanks to World Cup

Toronto's tourism sector had at one point expected to see a major boost from the global soccer tournament driven by travelling fans and large-scale bookings made by FIFA itself.

Canada Jun 9, 2026

Local housing advocate Eric Lombardi announces bid for Liberal party leadership

Housing advocate Eric Lombardi has entered the Ontario Liberal Party leadership race, saying he will focus on improving the economy to pay for better education and health-care systems.

General Jun 9, 2026

Beaver statues are taking over downtown Toronto for the World Cup

Take a look downtown around St. Lawrence Market and the Hockey Hall of Fame during the World Cup, and you can find 51 distinct beaver sculptures that welcome the world to Toronto and pay tribute to the tournament's participating countries.

General Jun 9, 2026

Ontario premier visits Washington to promote U.S.-Canada trade ties

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is heading to Washington, D.C. on Monday. Ford says he plans to lobby against tariffs and promote free trade. It's the first of three trips to the U.S. that Ford will make in June.

General Jun 9, 2026
Search for ‘aggressive’ dog that attacked child in Barrie continues

Search for ‘aggressive’ dog that attacked child in Barrie continues

Despite more than 24 hours of searching, Barrie police say an 'aggressive' dog that attacked multiple people, including a child, is still on the loose.

Canada Jun 9, 2026
Ontario man charged in Nova Scotia in alleged online investment scam

Ontario man charged in Nova Scotia in alleged online investment scam

An Ontario man has been charged with fraud in Nova Scotia in an online investment scam that RCMP allege involves multiple victims from across Canada.

Crime Jun 9, 2026
Gordie Howe bridge opens this week, Carney says after Trump vowed block

Gordie Howe bridge opens this week, Carney says after Trump vowed block

The bridge will serve as a new crossing within the busy Ontario-Michigan trade corridor and aims to ease traffic on the nearby Ambassador Bridge.

Canada Jun 9, 2026
Police allege ex-Air Canada captain flew flights for decades with fraudulent licensing

Police allege ex-Air Canada captain flew flights for decades with fraudulent licensing

A former captain with Air Canada allegedly flew hundreds of flights for decades using fraudulent licensing documents, Peel Regional Police say.

Crime Jun 9, 2026
Downtown Toronto apartment fire leaves 1 with minor injuries

Downtown Toronto apartment fire leaves 1 with minor injuries

Firefighters were called to Bastion Street, near Bathurst Street and Fort York, around 2 a.m. to deal with smoke coming from the 20th floor of the building.

Fire Jun 9, 2026
Ontario deputy police chief suspended in workplace investigation

Ontario deputy police chief suspended in workplace investigation

The Sarnia Police Services Board says it has suspended a deputy chief as well as a civilian member of the force, consistent with an investigation into Chief Derek Davis.

Politics Jun 9, 2026
Ford says Washington trip ‘jammed’ with meetings despite chamber of commerce cancellation

Ford says Washington trip ‘jammed’ with meetings despite chamber of commerce cancellation

The premier headed down to the Capitol on Monday and Tuesday for a series of meetings to promote his hopes of increased free trade between Canada and the United States.

Canada Jun 9, 2026
Provinces await feds’ social media ban, still considering their own rules

Provinces await feds’ social media ban, still considering their own rules

Several provinces that have previously indicated interest in social media bans say they'll be watching to see how the federal government will roll its plan out.

Canada Jun 9, 2026
Harassment allegations against Ontario councillor substantiated: report

Harassment allegations against Ontario councillor substantiated: report

The City of Pickering is taking action against a sitting councillor after an independent investigation determined harassment allegations against her were substantiated. 

Politics Jun 9, 2026
Public consultations on expanding Toronto Island airport begin

Public consultations on expanding Toronto Island airport begin

The federal government has launched public consultations on the future of the airport, including whether or not its runway should be expanded to allow larger planes to land there.

Politics Jun 9, 2026
OPP officer killed in line of duty near northern Ontario town

OPP officer killed in line of duty near northern Ontario town

Police say Const. Tarun Bali was injured at about 12:30 p.m. while officers were conducting an investigation and was later pronounced dead.

Crime Jun 9, 2026
Toronto drug squad officer sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges

Toronto drug squad officer sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges

The justice told court the officer pleaded guilty to a series of offences committed while he was a police officer and had no criminal record at the time.

Crime Jun 9, 2026
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