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Last Snow, Byelections & Snapping Turtles – Your Toronto Monday

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❄️ Weather Wonders

  1. The final snow showdown? Toronto is bracing for what could be the last snow of the season, with temperatures set to drop to a chilly low this week. After a sizzling Easter with highs over 20°C, our weather is throwing us a curveball — get the hot cocoa ready!

🏥 Health Headlines

  1. Toronto's hospitals are getting creative — and not in a good way. Michael Garron Hospital is facing an “unprecedented” surge, treating over 300 patients daily while scrambling to use every inch of space, even repurposing storage closets. What’s next, a mosh pit in the emergency room?

🗳️ Political Pulse

  1. Byelection buzz is in the air! Voters have until 9 p.m. today to cast their ballots in advance polls for federal byelections that might help Prime Minister Mark Carney secure a majority. If you’ve got a say, don’t let it slip away!

  2. Transparency? More like opacity! Ontario's information watchdog is sounding the alarm over new government changes that threaten to keep vital public records hidden. Premier Ford’s maneuvering leads to questions — is the province’s government more secretive than the feds now?

🐢 Turtley Outrageous

  1. Gilberto the turtle needs a new home! In a bizarre twist, a Florida snapping turtle was abandoned outside the Vaughan zoo. This poor little guy is the second reptile to be ditched this year — let’s hope someone steps up!

⚽ Sporty Updates

  1. Raptors snag a 10-day wonders. Tyreke Key joins the Raptors on a 10-day contract, bringing with him some impressive stats from the G-League. Can he help give Toronto basketball fans something to cheer about as they gear up for the playoffs?

🚗 Traffic Tragedies

  1. A sobering Sunday ride. A 21-year-old motorcyclist lost his life after a collision with an SUV, highlighting the need for safer roads. It’s a tragic reminder of the risks on our streets — let’s all do our part to promote road safety.

  2. Toys ‘R’ Us tussles with titans! The beloved toy retailer is in a trademark showdown with global heavy hitters, trying to protect its brand amidst a whirlwind of applications. It may be surviving, but it's fighting tooth and nail to keep things toy-tastic!

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Toys ‘R’ Us Canada not playing around in various battles over its trademarks

Toys ‘R’ Us Canada not playing around in various battles over its trademarks

Toys “R” Us Canada is battling tech giant Acer Inc., a Calgary swingers club and a Russian business over trademarks the it says will cause confusion with its own branding. 

Canada Apr 6, 2026
Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don’t carry guns in Canada

Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don’t carry guns in Canada

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents in Canada don’t carry firearms, following questions about a potential ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games.

Canada Apr 6, 2026
Toronto hospital forced to ‘cannibalize’ storage, office space to treat patients

Toronto hospital forced to ‘cannibalize’ storage, office space to treat patients

Recently the number of patients has surged to "unprecedented" levels as the area experiences "unique growth," leading to 300 or more people flowing through its doors every day.

Health Apr 6, 2026
‘Hopefully the last of the snow,’ as Toronto prepares for another cold snap

‘Hopefully the last of the snow,’ as Toronto prepares for another cold snap

Global News' chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell said snow threatens to return to Toronto, with wind chill taking temperatures well into the negatives before things warm up again.

Weather Apr 6, 2026
Advance voting in 3 federal byelections comes to a close Monday

Advance voting in 3 federal byelections comes to a close Monday

The Toronto ridings are considered to be safe seats for the Liberals, while Terrebonne was held by a Bloc Québécois MP before the last federal election.

Politics Apr 6, 2026
Ontario FOI changes will make it ‘less transparent than even the federal government’

Ontario FOI changes will make it ‘less transparent than even the federal government’

The Ford government included its restrictions on freedom of information laws as part of its 2026 budget, which will head to committee.

Politics Apr 6, 2026
Raptors sign guard Tyreke Key to 10-day contract

Raptors sign guard Tyreke Key to 10-day contract

The Toronto Raptors signed guard Tyreke Key to a 10-day contract Monday.

Sports Apr 6, 2026
SUV strikes motorcycle, rider dies of injuries: Toronto police

SUV strikes motorcycle, rider dies of injuries: Toronto police

A motorcycle rider in Toronto died Sunday afternoon when an SUV making a turn hit his bike and sent him into a parked car. Police are investigating.

Traffic Apr 6, 2026
Snapping turtle abandoned outside Vaughan, Ont., zoo, 2nd case this year

Snapping turtle abandoned outside Vaughan, Ont., zoo, 2nd case this year

The Reptila zoo in Vaughan, Ont., is dealing with its second case of animal abandonment this year. The latest victim? A Florida snapping turtle named "Gilberto."

Canada Apr 6, 2026
Government won’t say how much it is spending on its ‘Protect Ontario’ commercials

Government won’t say how much it is spending on its ‘Protect Ontario’ commercials

Questions from Global News to the premier's office asking for a full list of different campaigns and how much they are budgeted for have gone unanswered.

Politics Apr 6, 2026