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Tough winter taking a toll? The City of Toronto launched its third pothole blitz as crews work to fix intense road damage — Mayor Olivia Chow says crews have already filled 75,000 potholes this year, with the road repair budget up 34% versus 2022 and $6.2 million now set aside for pothole fixes. This means the city is filling 44% more potholes than in 2022, crews are reshaping surfaces for longer durability, and residents are asked to report holes as AI helps prioritize repairs.
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Drama at BMO Field: Canada fought back to draw 2-2 with Iceland on March 28, 2026 — Jonathan David scored two penalties but Tajon Buchanan received a straight red card in the 80th minute for an elbow, while Orri Steinn Oskarsson scored both Iceland goals. Coach Jesse Marsch praised the team’s spirit ahead of the World Cup (Canada is ranked 29th) — note missing stars like Alphonso Davies — and Canada now prepares for a March 31 friendly vs Tunisia as it fine-tunes the squad before the June 12 World Cup opener in Toronto.
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Swiss-army Scottie: Scottie Barnes did a bit of everything as the Raptors beat the Pelicans 119-106 on Friday, posting 23 points, 12 assists and six rebounds and recording his career-best 27th double-double in the 73rd game of the season. With starter Immanuel Quickley out (plantar fasciitis), Barnes ran the offense to great effect, coach Darko Rajakovic raved, rookie Ja’Kobe Walter chipped in (one of four players with 18 points) and Collin Murray-Boyles left early with back spasms.
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Tariff scare that wasn’t: One year after Ontario’s "Protect Ontario" budget warned of U.S. tariffs, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the worst didn’t materialize — Ontario’s economy grew 1.2% in 2025 (economists had feared 0.8%). Big program numbers: small businesses used $2 billion of $9 billion in tax deferrals, industries tapped $1 billion of a $5 billion Protect account (now being reallocated), but the government’s 2026 budget is $244 billion with a $13.8 billion deficit this year (and $6.1 billion next), and balancing is delayed until 2028.
Daily Digest — Toronto (2026-03-28)
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‘Brutal winter’ leaves Toronto roads battered as city launches 3rd pothole blitz
Toronto has launched its third pothole repair blitz of the year as Mayor Olivia Chow says crews are working to catch up after a harsh winter and fluctuating temperatures.
Swiss Army Barnes does it all for Raptors
Scottie Barnes is, theoretically, a power forward. But 73 games into the Toronto Raptors season, he's played extended time at every position.
Ford government says U.S. tariff threat to crush economy ‘didn’t materialize’
Despite fearing tariffs would keep Ontario's economic growth to less than one per cent, the province has defied expectations in a budget still filled with red ink.
Canada battles back to tie Iceland 2-2
Jesse Marsch mapped out a plan for his players at halftime, as the team was forced to battle back and earn a draw with Iceland in an international men's soccer friendly.