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Weekly Digest Ottawa Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Bulletin hebdomadaire d'Ottawa — 16–22 mars 2026

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  1. Les Senators ont battu les Maple Leafs 5-2 le 21 mars — Ottawa a marqué les trois premiers buts, Joseph Woll a gardé le but pour Toronto après la blessure d’Anthony Stolarz, et John Tavares a atteint son 519e but en carrière.
  2. La sœur d’un père de famille, Taron Stepanyan, porté disparu depuis le 23 déc. 2023, demande des réponses alors que l’enquête à Toronto est désormais traitée comme un homicide.
  3. Un homme de 60 ans, Sheng Long Wang, a été arrêté et accusé de meurtre au deuxième degré après la découverte du corps de Xian Wei Shao le 11 mars — quatrième homicide de l’année à Toronto.
  4. L’Ontario veut modifier rétroactivement la loi sur l’accès à l’information pour exclure le premier ministre, les ministres et leur personnel — le commissaire à l’information avertit que cela rendra le gouvernement plus secret et moins sûr.
  5. Sondage Ipsos: les PCs de Doug Ford en tête à 42% (Libéraux 35%, NPD 18%), tandis que 60% des Ontariens souhaitent un changement et 69% ne pensent pas qu’il démissionnera avant la prochaine élection.
  6. L’Ontario ne respectera pas l’échéance fédérale du 1er avril pour financer publiquement tous les soins dispensés par les infirmières praticiennes; les pénalités commencent en avril 2027.
  7. L’hiver persiste en Ontario : épisodes répétés de neige de lac, records de chute de neige (environ 61 cm en une journée à Toronto) et forte glace sur les Grands Lacs (Erie ~97%), un vrai printemps attendu plutôt en mai.
  8. Le gouvernement lance les premières étapes pour un dossier médical électronique centralisé et volontaire et sollicite des fournisseurs; le budget ajoutera 325 M$ pour les soins primaires.
  9. L’Ontario coupe le financement de sept sites de consommation supervisée (dont deux à Toronto) et engage des périodes de transition de 90 jours, inquiétant les intervenants qui craignent une hausse des overdoses.
  10. Un agent frontalier ontarien a été arrêté en janvier dans une enquête sur le trafic de drogues après la découverte d’un camion contenant des millions en opium, produits de cannabis et tabac.
  11. Un enfant de 12–13 ans a été fauché et tué par un train GO à Mississauga (18 mars) après être passé autour d’une barrière sur un vélo motorisé; Metrolinx a fermé le service pendant l’enquête.
  12. Une nouvelle infraction provinciale pour consommation publique de drogue permet aux policiers de délivrer des contraventions non criminelles plutôt que de recourir systématiquement à l’arrestation.
  13. La GRC offre 50 000 $ pour des informations sur l’affaire non résolue de Karen Caughlin, 14 ans, disparue le 16 mars 1974 — cela fait 52 ans.
  14. L’Ontario préparera une loi interdisant la revente de billets au‑delà de leur prix d’origine pour lutter contre les prix gonflés lors d’événements majeurs.
  15. Les Islanders prévoient de transférer leur club-école de l’AHL à Hamilton (TD Coliseum rénové) la saison prochaine, sous réserve d’approbation de la ligue.
  16. Le maire d’Amherstburg affirme que Diageo a ralenti la vente de l’usine Crown Royal après que M. Ford a fait marche arrière sur la menace d’interdiction; ~160 emplois touchés et l’usine est fermée.
  17. La police de Waterloo a expliqué le déploiement d’équipes tactiques, y compris un tireur d’élite en position élevée, lors d’une fête de la Saint‑Patrick non autorisée; de telles tactiques pourraient être réutilisées si nécessaire.
  18. Jennifer Pan a plaidé coupable d’homicide involontaire pour la mort de sa mère en 2010; elle a reçu une peine de détention à vie mais sera admissible à la libération conditionnelle.
  19. Daniel Tomassetti, recherché pour des meurtres de 2017 (notamment Angelo Musitano et Mila Barberi), a été arrêté au Mexique et conteste son extradition vers le Canada.
  20. Le centre rookie des Raptors Collin Murray‑Boyles s’est entraîné pleinement et est « jour‑à‑jour » avant un périple de cinq matchs à l’ouest; il affiche 7,8 pts et 5 rebonds en moyenne.
  21. Après l’extension des pouvoirs de prescription aux pharmaciens en 2023, le ministre de la Santé a rencontré le président de Shoppers; plus de 2 millions de personnes ont depuis utilisé le service en pharmacie.
  22. L’OPP met en garde contre des fraudeurs qui usurpent des numéros de police et forcent des victimes à transférer de l’argent via Bitcoin ATM; la police ne demandera jamais d’argent.
  23. Un chien renifleur de l’ASFC a détecté 22,5 kg de viande crue (canard, pigeon, poulet, lapin) à l’aéroport Pearson le 8 mars; les produits ont été refusés à l’entrée.
  24. Le premier ministre Doug Ford a félicité un propriétaire de Vaughan qui a tiré sur un intrus en disant « il aurait dû le prendre quelques balles de plus », et la police n’a pas porté d’accusations contre le propriétaire.
  25. M. Ford a critiqué la Commission des libérations conditionnelles après l’autorisation d’absences sans escorte de 72 heures pour Darren Scott Ray (condamné en 1986 pour le meurtre d’un mineur), provoquant un avis de sécurité communautaire.
  26. Les hôpitaux et refuges signalent une hausse des décès liés au froid chez les personnes sans abri; le coroner provincial note 90 décès liés à l’hypothermie en 2022.
  27. L’enquête anti‑corruption « Project South » a mené à l’arrestation de sept policiers en service à Toronto; le sollicitor général de l’Ontario indique que plusieurs enquêtes sont en cours.

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Ontario records consecutive months of improving housing starts

New data released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows housing starts in the province increased year-over-year for the second month in a row. 

Canada Mar 16, 2026

Ontario’s solicitor general breaks silence on police corruption investigation

Ontario's solicitor general has broken his silence on the arrest of seven serving Toronto police officers, weeks after the results of a massive anti-corruption probe were released.

Politics Mar 16, 2026

IN PHOTOS: Northern Ontario buried under heavy snow amid winter storm

Dozens of centimetres of snow has fallen in northern Ontario, creating difficulties accessing vehicles and leaving homes. More snow is expected.

Weather Mar 16, 2026

Ford accused of limiting transparency law because of cellphone defeat in court

Ontario Premier Doug Ford saw his attempts to stop his cellphone records being partially released blocked by a panel of judges. Critics say he's changing the law as a result.

Politics Mar 16, 2026

Preventable cold-related deaths take toll on Ontario’s homeless population, hospital staff

Hypothermia contributed to the deaths of 62 people in 2023, with nine of them considered homeless, and 57 deaths in 2024 with 11 people listed as homeless.

Canada Mar 16, 2026

Ontario cutting funding for 7 supervised drug consumption sites

The government in 2024 banned supervised consumption sites within 200 metres of a school or daycare, targeting 10 sites across the province for closure by the end of March 2025.

Health Mar 16, 2026

Umar Zameer’s lawyer expresses ‘serious misgivings’ about report into police conduct

Toronto police spokesperson Stephanie Sayer said Monday the report will be released this week, with more details on the timing expected in the coming days.

Crime Mar 16, 2026

Ontario influencer fatally stabbed had home targeted in arson: police

An Ontario woman who was stabbed to death earlier this month also had her home targeted in an arson late last year, provincial police say.

Crime Mar 16, 2026

Major winter storm bearing down on northern Ontario, eastern Quebec

Environment Canada says weather warnings are in place from east of Thunder Bay and Lake Superior, all the way to the city of Sept-Iles in eastern Quebec.

Canada Mar 16, 2026

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

OPP say fraudsters are impersonating officers, using spoofed phone numbers

Ontario Provincial Police are warning the pubic of fraudsters who are impersonating officers and using spoofed phone number that appear legitimate.

Canada Mar 17, 2026

Ford government silent on cost of fighting release of premier’s cellphone records

Since 2022, provincial lawyers have worked untold hours to block attempts to access the government calls Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes and receives on his personal phone.

Politics Mar 17, 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

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

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

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

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