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Weekly Digest Toronto Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Lingguhang Digest — Toronto (Marso 16–22, 2026)

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  1. [2093] Isang baba na 60 anyos, Xian Wei Shao, natagpuang patay sa bahay sa hilagang bahagi ng lungsod; nahuli si Sheng Long Wang, 60, at kinasuhan ng second-degree murder.
  2. [2092] Nawawala si Taron Stepanyan mula 23/12/2023; dumating ang kapatid na babae mula Armenia para humingi ng sagot — iniimbestigang homicide ng Toronto Police at wala pang aresto.
  3. [2065] Tatlong kumpanya sinampahan ng kaso matapos ang sunog sa Thorncliffe Park na tumagal ng halos 3 linggo (27/11–15/12) at naka-evacuate ng daan-daang residente; mga paglabag sa Fire Code ang inirereklamo.
  4. [2015] Isang batang lalaki (~12–13) tumama sa ilalim ng GO train at namatay sa Mississauga; naapektuhan ang Lakeshore West service at may shuttle buses — paalala tungkol sa kaligtasan sa riles.
  5. [2009] Tinangkang i-access nang walang pahintulot ang pribadong police database; inaresto ang Const. Abbas Popal (pag-access mula 1/2024 hanggang 4/2025) at sinuspinde nang may bayad.
  6. [1982] Sa Vaughan, hindi kinasuhan ang residenteng nabaril ang umano’y home intruder; pinuri ng Premier Ford ang gumanti sa bahay.
  7. [2094] Plano ng gobyerno na palitan ang FOI na mag-e-exclude sa records ng premier at cabinet — iniingat ang watchdog na magdudulot ito ng mas maraming lihim at mas kaunting seguridad.
  8. [2078] Poll: PCs 42%, Liberals 35%, NDP 18%; 69% ay hindi inaasahang aalis si Ford bago 2029; 60% gusto ng pagbabago.
  9. [2079] Ontario hindi makakagawa ng policiyang magpapublikong magbayad sa lahat ng serbisyo ng nurse practitioners sa deadline na Abril 1; ilang pasyente maaaring magbayad pa rin nang sarili.
  10. [2053] Ontario sinimulan ang unang hakbang para sa pinagsamang digital medical records system; boluntaryo ang pag-opt in ng pasyente.
  11. [2057] Provincial cuts: 7 supervised consumption sites nawalan ng pondo; mga donor-funded site sa Toronto nag-aalala na tataas ang pressure at overdose.
  12. [2010] May bagong provincial offence para sa paggamit ng droga sa publiko — maaaring bigyan ng non-criminal ticket ang nakuhang gumagamit.
  13. [2080] Panahon: Matagal ang winter sa Ontario; downtown Toronto nabugbog ng hanggang 61 cm sa isang araw noong huling bahagi ng Enero at maaari pang magkaroon ng isa-dalawang "muling pagkabigla" bago tuluyang mag-warm up.
  14. [2082] Plano ng Ontario na ipagbawal ang ticket resales na higit sa original price para sa karamihan ng events; ipapasa sa legislature sa pagbabalik.
  15. [2083] New York Islanders balak ilipat ang kanilang AHL affiliate sa TD Coliseum sa Hamilton — kailangan ng pag-apruba ng AHL.
  16. [2064] Maple Leafs update: Auston Matthews sumailalim sa knee surgery (mga 12 linggo recovery) at team ay nag-struggle; Joseph Woll sinusubukang tapusin ang season nang malakas.
  17. [2091] Senators tinalo ang Leafs 5-2 (21/3) — mahalagang resulta para sa local rivalry.
  18. [2012] Matthew Schaefer ng Islanders nag-shine bilang rookie defenceman at nakakakuha ng pansin sa liga.
  19. [2022] Raptors nag-shock sa bettors sa 119-108 upset laban sa Detroit; marami ang nanalo at natalo sa Proline.
  20. [2061] Nagkita ang presidente ng Shoppers at Health Minister nang palawakin ang kapangyarihan ng pharmacists na magreseta; 2M+ katao ang nagamit ang bagong serbisyo mula 2023.
  21. [2081] A border officer sa Queenston-Lewiston inaresto noong Enero dahil diumano’y nagpalusot ng truck na may milyon-milyong dolyar na opium, cannabis products at tabacco.
  22. [2071] CFIA nagpataw ng $47,000 fines mula 1/4/2025 para sa "misleading" Product of Canada labels — paalala sa mga mamimili na suriin ang pinagmulan ng produkto.

Source Articles (50)

New York Islanders down Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1

Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist on a pair of first-period power plays as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday.

Sports Mar 17, 2026

Ontario expanding bring-your-own-booze rules to include festivals

The province announced the move on Tuesday afternoon, suggesting it would drive local tourism and economic growth by boosting attendance at some festivals.

Canada Mar 17, 2026

‘Rot in jail’: Ford criticizes child killer being granted unescorted absences

Durham Regional Police issued a warning about the Darren Scott Ray's first release into the community, advising he had a history of serious criminal convictions, including murder.

Crime Mar 17, 2026

No charges against Ontario resident who shot and injured alleged home invader: police

York Regional Police say the resident used a legally owned and properly stored gun and is not facing charges based on evidence collected at the scene.

Crime Mar 17, 2026

Murray-Boyles could return on Raptors road trip

A day later, and Collin Murray-Boyles was still salty that the veteran players on the Toronto Raptors had filled his car with popcorn.

Sports Mar 17, 2026

Investigation clears Toronto police officers involved in Umar Zameer trial

Zameer was cleared in the death of a Toronto police officer two years ago after initially being charged with first-degree murder.

Canada Mar 17, 2026

Doug Ford acknowledges transparency clamp-down is to protect his personal phone

The province is in the process of overhauling how freedom of information works in Ontario to retroactively exempt all calls and texts from the premier and others.

Politics Mar 17, 2026

Ford government planning to let solo drivers use HOV lanes outside rush hour

Currently, HOV lanes in Ontario can't be used by anyone with fewer than two people in their vehicle, a measure designed to encourage car sharing on commutes. 

Politics Mar 17, 2026

Ontario police hope for break in 52-year-old cold case, offer $50K reward

Karen Caughlin, 14, was last seen alive in the early morning hours of March 16, 1974. Her body was discovered the following morning 22 kilometres from where she was last seen.

Canada Mar 17, 2026

CBSA dog sniffs out 22.5 kg of raw meat in traveller’s luggage at Pearson airport

A Canadian Border Services Agency detector dog made quite the catch at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this month.

Canada Mar 17, 2026

Canada Soccer unveils men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup uniforms

Canada's men's World Cup team will don its new look, created by Nike, for the first time on March 28, when Canada takes on Iceland in Toronto.

Canada Mar 17, 2026

Strong winds leave thousands in the dark in Central Canada, Maritimes

Nearly 310,000 customers were knocked off the grid in Quebec this morning, with environment Canada forecasting winds as strong as 90 kilometres an hour in parts of the province.

Canada Mar 17, 2026

CBSA says efforts to ‘disrupt extortion networks’ led to 70 removal orders

The agency says that as of last Thursday, it had issued a total of 70 removal orders on various inadmissibility grounds, and 35 have been enforced.

Canada Mar 18, 2026

Toronto cop charged with accessing private police databases without authorization

Police say the 25-year-old officer has been charged with unauthorized use of a computer and was suspended with pay in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act. 

Crime Mar 18, 2026

New provincial offence for public drug use gives officers ‘more options,’ police say

As part of its Safer Municipalities Act last year, Ontario began the process of creating a provincial offence for people using illegal drugs in public.

Canada Mar 18, 2026

Matthew Schaefer dazzling for Islanders

Brayden Schenn had seen the highlights. 

Sports Mar 18, 2026

Hockey Hall of Fame says U.S. gold medal pucks to be part of permanent collection

The Hall released a statement about its artifacts from the Games on Wednesday, a day after Jack Hughes said he wanted the puck so he could give it to his father, Jim.

Trending Mar 18, 2026

Child dies after being struck by train in Mississauga, closures in effect

A child has reportedly been struck by a train in Mississauga, prompting a large emergency response and road closures in the area, police say.

Canada Mar 18, 2026

Ontario junior hockey team vows action after ‘racist’ comments at game

The Stratford Warriors issued a statement on its website decrying the 'inappropriate and unacceptable language' directed at a London Nationals player during Monday's game.

Canada Mar 18, 2026

Hamilton suspect in murders of Angelo Musitano, Mila Barberi arrested in Mexico

Daniel Tomassetti was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Mila Barberi in Vaughan and the murder of notorious murder Angelo Musitano.

Crime Mar 18, 2026

Premier Doug Ford heaps praise on gun owner who shot intruder at Vaughan home

It was just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday when York Regional Police say they responded to reports of a shooting at a home around Carville Woods Circle and Crimson Forest Drive.

Canada Mar 18, 2026

Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets

Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.

Politics Mar 18, 2026

Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will

Niagara's now-former regional chair Bob Gale, appointed by the Ford government, caused a stir last month with a proposal to consider amalgamations.

Politics Mar 18, 2026

Raptors’ upset win surprises many Proline players

The Toronto Raptors threw a majority of sports bettors off Sunday.

Sports Mar 18, 2026

Critics say Ford is ‘flooding the zone’ to distract from transparency controversy

Since announcing sweeping changes to Ontario's freedom of information laws, the Ford government has unveiled a flurry of new policies.

Politics Mar 18, 2026

Maple Leafs intent on sticking up for each other

Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to a dirty hit that ultimately ended their captain's season.

Sports Mar 18, 2026

Waterloo police says snipers will continue to be used at events as required

Waterloo’s police chief says snipers may continue to be used at large events as needed, following their deployment during a St. Patrick’s Day street party.

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Umar Zameer’s lawyer blasts ‘Trumpian’ demands for judge to apologize

The Toronto Police Association and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both called on the judge who suggested police witnesses may have colluded to apologize.

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Judge bars 2 Quebec men accused of fathering hundreds of kids from donating sperm

Two Quebec men accused of fathering hundreds of kids have been banned from donating sperm in the province while a court case against them unfolds.

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Ontario taking 1st steps to create integrated digital system for medical records

The policy is in its early stages, with officials reaching out to businesses in Ontario to understand who might be interested in bidding on the proposal in the future.

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Pigeons unlikely the source of backyard defecation in Ontario city, council told

The chances that pigeons are the source behind several complaints of defecation in the backyards of one Ontario city are low, city staff say.

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Toronto’s donor-funded consumption sites bracing for fallout of Ontario funding cuts

Ontario is giving seven defunded consumption sites time to transition to its abstinence-based model — homelessness and addiction recovery treatment, or HART, hubs. 

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Jennifer Pan pleads guilty to manslaughter in mother’s death after new trial ordered

Jennifer Pan was convicted in 2015 of first-degree murder and attempted murder for the attack that left her mother dead and her father, Hann Pan, with a serious head wound.

Crime Mar 19, 2026

Shoppers president met health minister as Ontario expanded prescription powers

According to notes, Health Minister Sylvia Jones was advised to tell the head of Shoppers she would be 'open' to working out how 'to make the best use of pharmacy professionals.'

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Leafs captain Matthews undergoes knee surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday in New York, the NHL team said. 

Sports Mar 19, 2026

3 companies facing charges after Thorncliffe Park condo fire: Toronto fire chief

The fire started on Nov. 27 and was not extinguished until Dec. 15 due to the complexity of the blaze.

Fire Mar 19, 2026

CFIA says it’s handed out $47K in fines for ‘misleading’ Product of Canada labels

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it’s handed out $47,000 in fines since last April over 'misleading' Product of Canada labels.

Canada Mar 20, 2026

Ford maintains strong polling lead, even as number of voters wanting change increases

Polling conducted exclusively for Global News reveals Ford and his party remain the most popular choice for voters, even as the underlying numbers begin to soften.

Politics Mar 20, 2026

Ontario to miss federal deadline for publicly funding nurse practitioners

Health Minister Sylvia Jones pushed the federal government years ago to close what she called a loophole in the Canada Health Act.

Politics Mar 20, 2026

Ontario’s winter weather drags on, but warmer days are coming

It may be the first day of spring, but Ontario’s long winter isn’t over, with more snow and icy conditions expected before a full warm-up arrives

Weather Mar 20, 2026

Ontario border officer arrested in drug trafficking, import case

The officer and a driver who allegedly brought a truck load of drugs and tobacco across the border are facing the same charges, including for drug trafficking and import. 

Crime Mar 20, 2026

Ford government unveils plans to ban ticket resales at higher prices

The policy is something of a reversal from a government that killed a similar idea shortly after taking power. Back in 2019, the province said the policy would be unenforceable.

Canada Mar 20, 2026

New York Islanders plan to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ont.

The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ont., for next season.

Canada Mar 20, 2026

Amherstburg mayor says Crown Royal ban should have stayed until plant was sold

Mayor Michael Prue said Diageo appeared to lose steam in its attempts to quickly sell a facility in his town as soon as Doug Ford stood down his threat to ban Crown Royal.

Canada Mar 20, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes down Toronto Maple Leafs in OT

Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Friday.

Sports Mar 20, 2026

Senators pounce on Leafs early, win 5-2

The Ottawa Senators had a dominant game against their provincial rivals Saturday night beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2.

Sports Mar 21, 2026

Sister pleads for answers more than 2 years after Toronto man’s disappearance

The sister of a Toronto man missing for over two years is pleading for answers as police continue to investigate his disappearance as a homicide.

Crime Mar 21, 2026

Man faces second-degree murder charge in suspicious death of Toronto woman

Toronto police have charged a 60-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Xian Wei Shao, whose remains were discovered in a north end home last week.

Crime Mar 21, 2026

Watchdog says transparency crackdown will make Ontario more secret and less secure

Ontario's privacy watchdog says a Ford government plan to shield the premier, cabinet ministers and their staff from FOI laws is out step with rules elsewhere in Canada.

Politics Mar 21, 2026

Woll looking to finish strong with Maple Leafs

Joseph Woll didn't expect to be in this position.

Sports Mar 21, 2026