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Weekly Digest Ottawa Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Lingguhang Buod (16–22 Marso 2026) — Ottawa

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  1. Senators tinalo ang Leafs 5-2 (iniulat Mar 21, 2026): Ottawa nanguna simula, si Joseph Woll nagkaroon ng insidente sa warm‑ups, at si John Tavares umabot sa 519th career goal.

  2. Planong ilipat ng New York Islanders ang AHL affiliate sa Hamilton — maglalaro sa TD Coliseum kung aprubado ng AHL.

  3. Ang watchdog ng Ontario nagbabala na ang planong gawing retroactive na exempt ang mga tala ng premier at ministro ay magpapakupas ng transparency at maaaring magpahina sa seguridad ng mga dokumento.

  4. Ontario hindi makakagawa nang agaran ng patakaran para sa publikong pagpopondo ng lahat ng serbisyo mula sa nurse practitioners sa federal na deadline na Apr 1; penalties magsisimula 2027.

  5. Patuloy ang taglamig: sinabi ni Anthony Farnell na may mga pangyayaring maaaring magdala ng hanggang ~50 cm na niyebe at na ang tunay na pag‑init ng tagsibol ay malamang sa Mayo.

  6. Mula Setyembre, palalawakin ang "bring‑your‑own‑booze" para sa ilang festival at outdoor events — kailangan ng lokal na bylaw at aplikasyon sa AGCO.

  7. Plano ng pamahalaan na bawasan ang markup ng ticket resale: ipagbabawal ang pagbenta ng tiket nang higit sa orihinal na presyo para sa karamihan ng malalaking kaganapan.

  8. Ontario magbabawas ng pondo para sa 7 supervised consumption sites at magbibigay 90‑day wind‑down — may epekto sa Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Peterborough at London.

  9. Ontario nagsisimulang galugarin ang paggawa ng central electronic medical records; boluntaryo ang pag‑opt in at naglalagay ang budget ng karagdagang $325M para sa primary care.

  10. Bagong provincial offence para sa public drug use: police magkakaroon ng non‑criminal ticket option para sa gumagamit sa publiko — iniisip din ang pagbibigay ng kaparehong kapangyarihan sa special constables.

  11. Isang batang (mga 12–13 taong gulang) nasagasaan ng GO train sa Mississauga (Alexandra Ave & Fourth St) — aksidente nagresulta sa pansamantalang pagsasara ng linya at shuttles.

  12. Project South: imbestigasyon sa organised crime humantong sa pag-aresto ng 7 kasalukuyang Toronto police officers; solicitor general sinabing seryoso ang pamahalaan sa isyu.

  13. Daniel Tomassetti, pinaghihinalaang sangkot sa pagpatay kina Angelo Musitano at Mila Barberi noong 2017, naaresto sa Mexico at humahamon sa extradition (unang aresto Aug 2025).

  14. Isang Ontario border officer inaresto noong Enero para sa umano’y pagpasok ng trak na may milyong‑dolars na opium, cannabis at tabako.

  15. CBSA detector dog Dharla nakaamoy at nakahanap ng 22.5 kg ng raw meat (duck, pigeon, chicken, rabbit) sa Pearson, biyahe mula Egypt — ipinagbawal ang pagpasok ng mga produkto.

  16. OPP nagbabala tungkol sa scammers na nagpapanggap na pulis at gumagamit ng spoofed numbers para pilitin ang biktima magdeposito ng pera sa Bitcoin ATM.

  17. Hukom nag‑issue ng injunction laban sa dalawang Quebec men na inakusahan na may daan‑daang anak mula sa kanilang sperm donations (isa nag–unsa 162 kaso, ang isa 451 ayon sa reklamo).

  18. Jennifer Pan humarap at umamin sa manslaughter sa pagkamatay ng kaniyang ina (2010); hatol na life sentence ngunit magiging eligible para sa parole.

  19. Premier Ford kritikal sa Parole Board dahil binigyan ng unescorted temporary absences ang convicted child killer Darren Scott Ray — nagdulot ng pampublikong pagkalito at galit.

  20. OPP report nagsasabing walang sapat na ebidensya na nagsinungaling o nag‑collude ang tatlong Toronto officers sa kaso ni Umar Zameer; abogado ng depensa humihiling ng mas malalim na pagsisiyasat.

  21. CMHC data: Ontario may dalawang magkakasunod na buwan ng pagtaas sa housing starts — Pebrero may 4,665 starts, +17% YoY.

  22. Ipsos poll: PC 42%, Liberals 35%, NDP 18%; 69% naniniwala na hindi magbitiw si Doug Ford bago sa susunod na halalan.

  23. Amherstburg mayor nagsasabing Diageo tumigil sa pagsikap magbenta ng Crown Royal plant matapos mag‑settle sa pamahalaan; pabrika sarado at ~160 trabaho naapektuhan.

  24. Raptors nag‑upset sa Detroit 119-108 — maraming taya sa Proline napagulat; ilang bettors nanalo ng libos ng dolyar sa parlay.

  25. Paalala: Kung may impormasyon tungkol sa krimen/dolandırıcılık, makipag‑ugnayan agad sa lokal na pulis o Crime Stoppers — mga reward at imbestigasyon ay bukas.

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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