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[2290] Toronto lanzó su tercer operativo de bacheo tras un invierno “brutal”: ya se taparon 75,000 baches y el presupuesto para arreglos de calles subió 34% a 6.2 M$.
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[2266] El 27 de marzo un fuego en la azotea de una obra en el centro (Richmond St W y John St) provocó explosiones y cierres de vías; bomberos dijeron que se rompieron cilindros de propano y no hubo heridos.
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[2269] Metrolinx implementará esta primavera cámaras corporales y dashcams en GO Transit y UP Express para mejorar seguridad, con reglas de activación y protecciones de privacidad.
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[2250] Presupuesto de Ontario 2026: déficit de 13.8 mil M$ en 2026‑27, equilibrio presupuestario retrasado a 2028, 3 mil M$ en reserva y 4 mil M$ redirigidos a un fondo de inversión.
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[2267] La exención del HST para viviendas nuevas será por un año desde el 1 de abril: hasta 130,000$ para casas < 1 M$ (apoyo reducido hasta 1.5 M$).
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[2237] Ontario aumenta 1.1 mil M$ en atención domiciliaria en tres años, pero admite que probablemente no alcanzará la meta de 58,000 camas de cuidados a largo plazo para 2028 (≈26,000 están abiertas/en construcción/aprobadas).
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[2270] La “Sunshine List” muestra que más de 400,000 empleados públicos ganaron más de 100,000$ en 2025; los más pagados trabajan en Ontario Power Generation (máximo 1.9 M$).
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[2170] Renovaciones en BMO Field completadas: capacidad ampliada de 30,000 a ~45,000 con gradas temporales para seis partidos de la Copa del Mundo que empiezan el 12 junio.
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[2272] Del 12 de junio al 2 de julio Toronto cerrará calles, prohibirá estacionar y reforzará TTC/GO; la ciudad espera que ~70% de los asistentes usen transporte público.
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[2219] Ontario dice que el tope de reventa (no más del precio original) aplicará a los boletos del Mundial, aunque expertos dudan de su aplicabilidad frente a la plataforma de reventa de la FIFA.
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[2291] Scottie Barnes sumó 23 puntos y 12 asistencias en la victoria de los Raptors 119‑106 sobre Pelicans; logró su 27ª doble‑doble de la temporada.
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[2293] Canadá rescató un 2‑2 ante Islandia el 28 de marzo: Jonathan David marcó dos penales, pero Tajon Buchanan fue expulsado con roja directa al minuto 80 — señal de preocupación antes del Mundial.
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[2169] La Policía de Toronto crea una unidad antiterrorista y desplegará patrullas tácticas tras recientes disparos cerca de sinagogas y el consulado de EE. UU., citando mayor amenaza extremista.
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[2268] Matthew Althorpe fue sentenciado a 20 años por producir propaganda supremacista que inspiró al menos seis ataques; la elegibilidad para libertad condicional es tras 10 años.
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[2273] Guramrit Sidhu (Brampton) se declaró culpable en EE. UU. por traficar ~523 kg de metanfetamina y 347 kg de cocaína (valor al por mayor US$15–17M); sentencia el 9 de julio.
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[2271] Alpha Henry recibió cadena perpetua con 17 años antes de poder solicitar libertad condicional por el asesinato apuñalado de sus padres en Etobicoke (2022).
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[2251] Samir Abdelgadir fue condenado a 11,5 años por el secuestro de un adolescente de 14 años en marzo de 2020; la víctima fue liberada 36 horas después.
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[2247] Policía busca al sospechoso del apuñalamiento mortal del 27‑año‑old Ahmed Hassan Asif (Gamble Ave & Donlands Ave); un vehículo relacionado fue incautado.
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[2204] Hallaron a una persona sin identificar muerta tras un incendio mayor en Mississauga; el Office of the Fire Marshal investiga la causa.
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[2200] Amigos y un café de Peterborough recuerdan al piloto Mackenzie Gunther, muerto en el choque en LaGuardia; más de 40 personas fueron hospitalizadas en el accidente.
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[2198] Humber Polytechnic continuará con despidos después de que el programa voluntario no cubriera el déficit presupuestario 2026‑27; la institución dijo que apoyará al personal afectado.
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[2274] London (Ont.) perdió casi 2 M de viajes en autobús en 2025 (17.5M vs 19.2M) por la reducción de estudiantes internacionales y su efecto en los pases universitarios.
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[2201] Ontario cumplirá con las orientaciones federales sobre financiación de enfermeras practicantes, pero no llegará al plazo del 1 de abril de 2026; sanciones federales previstas desde abril de 2027.
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[2197] El premier Doug Ford y la ministra de Salud defienden el cierre de varias salas de consumo supervisado y apuestan por hubs de tratamiento HART, pese a advertencias de profesionales sobre riesgos de sobredosis.
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[2245] Los cerezos de High Park siguen en etapa de «brote marrón» a mediados de marzo; la floración pico suele ocurrir entre finales de abril y mayo y el parque será libre de vehículos durante los días más concurridos.
Resumen semanal Toronto — 23–29 mar 2026
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Ford accuses FOI watchdog of ‘politicizing’ transparency clamp-down
The government is facing pushback, including from the IPC, over its plan to give political staff and government ministers near total immunity from transparency requests.
Catholic priest in Oakville, Ont. faces sex assault charge
Investigators say they're concerned the man may have additional victims and are asking anyone who may have been victimized by D'Sa to contact police.
Friends of murdered teen decry killer’s temporary absences, call for reform
The friends of a 14-year-old boy who was sexually assaulted and murdered 40 years ago are calling for reforms after his killer was granted three unescorted temporary absences.
Toronto police creating counterterrorism unit after synagogue, U.S. consulate shootings
Police Chief Myron Demkiw said his force would take a new approach to extremism, while also being brought in ahead of six massive World Cup matches.
Toronto completes renovations to expand World Cup stadium to 45K seats
The arena, which will be called Toronto Stadium for the games in June and July, has been under construction for months as MLSE expands its capacity.
Family of Vaughan woman killed in mob-related hit awaits murder suspect’s extradition
"I never thought I'd see the day. I didn't think this was going to happen," said Mila's mother, Elvira Barberi.
Oshawa man arrested after allegedly trying to conceal hit and run: police
An Oshawa man has been charged after a Markham hit-and-run seriously injured a pedestrian, with police alleging he tried to cover it up.
Premier Doug Ford, health minister defend supervised consumption site closures
This came after the province forced the closure of nine other such sites last year that it deemed were too close to schools and daycares.
Humber Polytechnic to proceed with layoffs after voluntary exit program falls short
Humber Polytechnic says layoffs have begun after a voluntary exit program failed to close a budget gap, as financial pressures mount across Ontario’s college sector.
Majority oppose Ontario’s freedom of information clampdown, new poll finds
Research conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of CUPE found just 24 per cent of those asked support the new changes, while 60 per cent are against them.
Pilot killed in Air Canada crash shared ‘love for coffee,’ Ontario cafe owner recalls
The coffee roastery set up a portrait of Mackenzie Gunther and a card for people to sign, whether they knew the pilot personally or not.
Ontario not satisfied with federal nurse practitioner clarity it requested
The federal government had set an April 1 deadline for provinces to have a policy in place to fund all medically necessary services from nurse practitioners.
Anglers pulled from Georgian Bay ice shelf could face bill for rescue
Owen Sound council will vote on the deputy mayor's motion on April 13, which will ask city staff to prepare a report on billing the anglers rescued.
OHL commissioner pitching cities on expansion teams as league looks to grow
The commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League is pitching municipalities on expansion teams as the league looks to 'capitalize on opportunities for growth.'
Unknown person found dead in Ontario house fire while residents out of country
One person is dead after a Mississauga house fire possibly linked to an explosion, with investigators saying no one should have been inside.
Ford government planning to waive HST on new homes for 1 year
Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is expected to announce that the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax will be removed for anyone buying a newly constructed home.
East York woman on trial for manslaughter in death of elderly mother
The paramedic testified that the patient's daughter informed him that her mother had been on the floor for approximately three days.
Toronto Maple Leafs down New York Rangers 4-3
Joseph Woll made 40 saves and John Tavares scored the winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night.
‘Love the iPad’: NHLers talk bench screen time
Macklin Celebrini is often looking down on the bench.
Police seize illegal, loaded handgun during traffic stop near Toronto
Around 8:30 p.m. on March 15, Peel Regional Police said they stopped a vehicle near Derry Road East and Goreway Drive in Mississauga.
Ontario’s resale cap will apply to original price of World Cup tickets
As part of its upcoming budget, the province is planning to ban people from reselling tickets to sports matches and concerts for more than their face value.
Ontario to boost home care funding, may miss long-term care bed goal
The funding boost for home care is part of Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy's 2026 budget that projects a $13.8 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year.
Ontario’s battered housing sector revises its projections down again
As part of its 2022 re-election campaign, the Ford government promised it would solve Ontario’s housing crisis by ramping up the construction of new homes.
Public revenue from alcohol sales drops in Ontario amid LCBO modernization
According to the 2026 budget, Ontario will spend $200 million to reduce the markup for products at the LCBO, alongside reducing taxes for local producers.
Ontario moves to cancel SkyDome Act to free up downtown land. It’s not yet clear why
Directly south of the Rogers Centre, at 305 Bremner Boulevard, sits a section of land owned by the Ontario government and currently used as parking by the baseball stadium.
OPP seek suspect after alleged identity fraud used to buy luxury vehicle in B.C.
Police say a suspect has used a fraudulent piece of ID in Ontario and B.C., to purchase a luxury vehicle. They are urging the public to help identify a suspect.
Waiting for Toronto’s cherry blossoms? What to expect as bloom season approaches
With High Park’s cherry blossoms still in early stages, attention is turning to when peak bloom will arrive and how visitors can prepare.
‘We are coming for you’: Toronto police urge fatal stabbing suspect to come forward
Toronto police say a 27-year-old man was fatally stabbed behind a residential building near Donlands Avenue, marking the city’s fifth homicide of 2026.
4 European nations begin quest to play Canada in Toronto World Cup match
Italy are under pressure to avoid failing to qualify for soccer’s biggest event for a third consecutive time after being eliminated by Sweden in 2017 and North Macedonia in 2022.
Rangers eliminated from playoff contention
J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers expected big things when they broke training camp back in the fall.
Ford government runs deeper deficit, punts budget balance amid pessimistic outlook
As the finance minister tabled the 2026 provincial budget on Thursday, he warned that geopolitical change has "reached our shores," requiring the province to spill more red ink.
Man found guilty of kidnapping Toronto teen gets 11.5-year prison sentence
On March 4, 2020, the boy, whose name is protected by a publication ban, was kidnapped after leaving his home to go to school on Driftwood Court near Jane Sreet and Finch Avenue.
Ottawa to contribute $29M to carbon capture, renewable energy projects
The money is coming from Canada's Energy Innovation Program, which the federal government says promotes clean tech and looks to keep Canadian energy reliable and competitive.
Barnes leads Raptors past Pelicans 119-106
Scottie Barnes had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday.
Explosions from building rooftop fire shut down streets in downtown Toronto
Toronto police say a fire at a downtown construction site sparked reports of explosions and falling debris Friday evening, forcing road closures in the area.
Ontario finance minister says HST rebate won’t be extended: ‘This is a one-year sale’
The marquee feature of the 2026 Ontario budget was a tax break for any homebuyer looking to purchase a newly built house or pre-construction condo.
Ontario man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to terrorism charges
At a January sentencing hearing, Althorpe stated that he regretted his past actions and renounced his extremist beliefs. His defence lawyer requested a sentence of 12 to 14 years.
Body-worn cameras, dashcams coming to GO Transit, Metrolinx announces
Metrolinx says it will introduce body-worn and dash cameras this spring to boost safety and accountability across GO Transit and UP Express.
More than 400K people on Ontario’s sunshine salaries list, OPG highest earners
All five of the province's top earners worked for Ontario Power Generation, while health-care executives and the public pension board also made the top 10.
Man who murdered parents, attempted to kill brother given life sentence
An Etobicoke man who stabbed his parents to death and attempted kill his brother, and when that failed, tried to pin the murders on him, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Toronto road closures, parking restrictions and transit changes ahead of World Cup
Between June 12 and July 2, Toronto will host six World Cup matches featuring countries like Germany, Canada and Senegal — with tens of thousands expected to arrive to take part.
Ontario man pleads guilty to trafficking US$17M of meth, cocaine into Canada
A Brampton, Ont., man may spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking up to US$17 million worth of meth and cocaine into Canada.
London loses nearly 2M bus riders as student cap hits Ontario transit agencies
Bus ridership in London, Ont., decreased by nearly two million riders last year with fewer international students in the province, the city's transit agency says.
Trial date set for man facing charges in deadly Ontario boat crash
A trial date has been set for an Ontario man facing 12 charges in connection with a fatal May long weekend boat crash two years ago.
Italy, Bosnia to play for right to face Canada in Toronto World Cup match
Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.
Liberal MP sorry after confusion over remarks on forced labour in China
Ma said he regretted making a mistake with his remarks, while pointing out that he had referred to the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, and not Xinjiang.
‘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.