Toronto Daily Digest — March 6, 2026

Big roster shake-up: The Maple Leafs traded winger Bobby McMann to the Seattle Kraken for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth, and sent Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional 2026 third that upgrades to a second if the Kings make the playoffs — GM Brad Treliving made the announcement on March 6, 2026 as he admitted the club has underperformed. McMann, 29, has 19 goals and 13 assists (32 points) in 60 games this season; Laughton, 31, had 10 goals and six assists in 63 games, and Toronto sits eight points out of a playoff spot with 19 games left.

Arrest news: NBA forward Dillon Brooks, 30, from Mississauga was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a traffic stop around 1 a.m. in Scottsdale, Arizona; he was booked and released around 3:30 a.m. Brooks has been sidelined since Feb. 21 with a fractured left hand and is expected to be out until at least late March.

Bold idea from Queen’s Park: Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on March 6 he’s considering filling part of Lake Ontario to build a "few‑billion‑dollar" convention centre in downtown Toronto, though environmental work hasn’t started and the plan is still being explored. Ford said he spoke with the mayor who reportedly endorsed the idea, and stressed an environmental review would be the first step.

Disturbing mausoleum thefts: Halton police say investigators have recovered more than 600 stolen items tied to months-long thefts of cremation niches across Oakville, Burlington, Toronto and Niagara, and have laid 18 new charges; since November 2025 more than 140 people have come forward and 26 items were returned. Police say some stolen jewellery contained human remains and are asking families to check posted photos or email mausoleumthefts@haltonpolice.ca to identify items.

Investment fraud charges: York regional police charged a 40-year-old Toronto man, owner of Equity Line Service Corporation, with six counts of fraud over $5,000 after an investigation that began in March 2025 found he allegedly took more than $2.5 million from investors. Police say the alleged scheme dates to February 2024 and they’re releasing his name and image because there may be more victims.

Trade deadline roundup: NHL teams completed 23 deals by the March 6 trade deadline, highlighted by Nazem Kadri moving from Calgary back to Colorado and Brayden Schenn going to the New York Islanders — Kadri (35) has 12 goals and 41 points in 61 games and carries a US$7‑million AAV with three seasons left. The new CBA introduced a US$95.5‑million playoff salary cap and limits on double salary retention, changes that GMs said shaped this quieter deadline.

LRT collision, no injuries: Service briefly stopped on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT after a light-rail vehicle collided with a car between Sloane and Pharmacy stations around 10:20 a.m. on March 6; shuttle buses ran and trains resumed around 12:20 p.m. The Crosstown only opened in early February after years of delays.

Long-running payroll fraud busted: Durham police say eight people were charged and five others are wanted after a fraud at a ServiceMaster cleaning location that may have run for more than 15 years; forensic auditors found about 270 fraudulent cheques and losses exceeding $3 million between Jan. 2015 and Oct. 2021. A 54‑year‑old operations manager is among those charged with fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000 and related offences; police used more than 26 court orders and tens of thousands of records in the probe.

Third arrest in teen’s killing: Toronto police arrested 20‑year‑old Abdul Yeberebaba on Feb. 27, 2026 in Calgary and charged him with second‑degree murder in the June 7, 2025 shooting death of 15‑year‑old Jahkai Jack near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street; Yeberebaba was returned to Toronto and was due in court March 6. Two other suspects — Jayden Samuel‑James, 19, and Rajveer Gill, 21 — were earlier charged with accessory after the fact.

High-profile trial update: Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy indicated on March 6 that Frank Stronach will likely be found not guilty on some charges after the Crown conceded it can’t meet the mens rea for an attempted‑rape count, though other charges remain and the defence will present next. Stronach, founder of Magna International, faces 12 charges involving seven complainants with alleged incidents dating back to the 1970s.

Trustees sidelined: Jill Promoli, a trustee for Peel’s wards 6 and 11, says elected trustees were “fully cut off” from information after the province placed Peel District and York Catholic school boards under provincial supervision on March 5; supervisors Heather Watt (Peel) and Carrie Kormos (York Catholic) were appointed. Promoli warned decisions by non‑educators could affect special‑needs programming, and noted trustees’ profiles have been removed from the PDSB website.

Metrolinx trims consultants: New Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay says more than 400 consultant contracts ended since he took over in 2025 as he tries to bring expertise in‑house; some consultants were hired full‑time and the agency still lists about 115–120 vice‑president roles. Lindsay defended keeping planning and operations together for GO expansion, while critics, including NDP leader Marit Stiles, say the agency still needs more accountability.