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Weekly Digest Toronto Mar 23 - Mar 29, 2026

टोरंटो साप्ताहिक सारांश (23–29 मार्च 2026)

50 लेख उत्पन्न हुआ 1 सप्ताह पहले 122
  1. ‘‘ख़राब सर्दी’’ ने सड़कों को तबाह कर दिया — शहर ने वर्ष में तीसरी पोटहोल मरम्मत मुहिम शुरू की; अब तक 75,000 गड्ढे भरे, रोड-रिपेयर बजट 2022 से 34% बढ़कर $6.2M।
  2. डाउनटाउन के एक निर्माण स्थल की छत पर आग और विस्फोटों की खबर, रिचमंड/जॉन के पास सड़कें बंद हुईं; आग बुझी, कोई चोट की सूचना नहीं, जांच जारी।
  3. Metrolinx इस वसंत से GO Transit/UP Express पर बॉडी‑वॉर्न और डैश कैम लगा रहा है — कस्टमर व स्टाफ की सुरक्षा और जवाबदेही बढ़ाने के लिए।
  4. वर्ल्ड कप के दौरान (12 जून–2 जुलाई) टोरंटो में सड़कें बंद और पार्किंग प्रतिबंध: शहर का लक्ष्य 70% दर्शक TTC या GO से आना; कई मार्ग 10 घंटे बंद होंगे।
  5. BMO Field का विस्तार पूरा हुआ — टूर्नामेंट के लिए स्टेडियम लगभग 45,000 सीटों का हुआ (World Cup में "Toronto Stadium").
  6. ओंटारियो सरकार टिकट रीसेल को मूल कीमत पर सीमित करने का इरादा रखती है — यह वर्ल्ड कप टिकट पर भी लागू होगा, पर लागू करना मुश्किल बताया जा रहा है।
  7. यूरो प्लेऑफ तय करेंगे कि 12 जून की टोरंटो मैच में कनाडा किस टीम से खेलेगा — इटली/बोस्निया/वेल्स/नॉर्दर्न आयरलैंड में से विजेता।
  8. कनाडा ने आइसलैंड के साथ 2-2 से ड्रॉ किया (28/3): जोनाथन डेविड ने दोनों पेनल्टी गोल किए; ताजोन बुकेनन को 80वें मिनट में रेड कार्ड मिला।
  9. स्कोटी बार्न्स ने पॉइंट‑गार्ड की भूमिका निभाते हुए 23 अंक और 12 असिस्ट दिए और रैप्टर्स को 119-106 से जीत दिलाई।
  10. ओंटारियो बजट 2026: घाटा $13.8B तक बढ़ा, बजट संतुलन की योजना 2028 तक टली; "Protect Ontario" फंड का बड़ा हिस्सा अब भविष्य की इंडस्ट्री में निवेश किया जाएगा।
  11. नए घरों पर HST छूट $1.4B का पैकेज एक साल के लिए — सरकार कहती है यह "वन‑इयर सेल", अधिक नहीं बढ़ाया जाएगा; लाभ ~ $130,000 तक (घर <$1M)।
  12. घर पर देखभाल (home care) के लिए $1.1B अतिरिक्त; साथ ही 58,000 नए लॉन्ग‑टर्म केयर बेड्स का लक्ष्य 2028 तक पूरा होना मुश्किल लग रहा है (लगभग 26,000 खुले/निर्माण/स्वीकृत)।
  13. आवास क्षेत्र की भविष्यवाणियाँ घटीं — 2025–28 के लिए नई स्टार्ट्स 276,900 तक समायोजित; 1.5M लक्ष्य अब कठिन।
  14. LCBO आधुनिकीकरण के कारण शराब बिक्री से सरकारी राजस्व घटा — 2025‑26 राजस्व ~ $1.7B अनुमान।
  15. प्रोजेक्ट: SkyDome Act रद्द करके 305 Bremner Blvd पर सरकारी ज़मीन के विकास/विकल्प खुलेंगे — आगे की योजना अनिर्णीत।
  16. संघीय सरकार ने कार्बन कैप्चर और नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा परियोजनाओं को $28.9M आवंटित किया — सोलर और स्मार्ट‑ग्रिड में भी योगदान।
  17. मैथ्यू अलथोर्पे को आतंकवाद से जुड़े प्रचार के लिए 20 साल की सजा मिली — जज ने कहा उसकी रचनाएँ कई हमलों को प्रेरित कर चुकी हैं।
  18. गुरामरित सिधु ने अमेरिका से कनाडा में US$15–17M मूल्य के मेथ और कोकीन तस्करी में दोषी ठहराया; मिनिमम सजा 20 साल, सजा सुनवाई 9 जुलाई।
  19. एल्फा हेनरी को अपने माता‑पिता की हत्या के लिए आजीवन कारावास, पैरोल अयोग्यता अवधि 17 वर्ष।
  20. समीर अब्देलगादिर को 14 वर्षीय किशोर के अपहरण के लिए 11.5 साल की सज़ा दी गयी — गिरफ़्तारी और साज़िश के सबूत अदालत में कायम रहे।
  21. टोरंटो पुलिस ने पूर्वी हिस्से में हुई फातल छुरा घोंपने की घटना के संदिग्ध से आत्मसमर्पण का आह्वान किया; मृतक Ahmed Hassan Asif (27)।
  22. मिसिसॉगा के घर में लगी बड़ी आग में एक अज्ञात व्यक्ति की मौत — निवासी विदेश में थे; OFM और पुलिस कारण पता कर रहे हैं।
  23. प्रीमियर फोर्ड और स्वास्थ्य मंत्री सुपरवाइज़्ड कंसम्पशन साइट्स बंद करने पर कायम — HART हब विकल्प बताया जा रहा है, आलोचना जारी।
  24. Humber Polytechnic ने कहा वह स्वैच्छिक निकास कार्यक्रम के बाद भी कटौती के कारण नौकरी कम कर रहा है; कॉलेज वित्तीय दबाव में हैं।
  25. सर्वे: अधिकांश Ontarians सरकार के FOI कड़ाई के विरोध में — पारदर्शिता की चिंता।
  26. टोरंटो पुलिस ने सिंनागॉग और अमेरिकी कंसुलेट पर हुई घटनाओं के बाद नया काउंटर‑टेरेरिज्म यूनिट बनाने का ऐलान किया।
  27. लंदन (Ontario) ने लगभग 2 मिलियन बस राइड्स खोईं — अंतरराष्ट्रीय छात्रों की संख्या घटने से जुड़ा प्रभाव।
  28. Bobs Lake की घातक नाव दुर्घटना (18 मई 2024) के अभियुक्त Matthew Splinter का ट्रायल 5 अप्रैल 2027 से शुरू होगा.
  29. LaGuardia दुर्घटना में मारे गए पायलट Mackenzie Gunther को Peterborough की कॉफी दुकान वाले याद कर रहे हैं — "दयालु" और "कॉफ़ी प्रेमी"।
  30. NHL में खिलाड़ी बेंच पर iPad का इस्तेमाल कर रहे हैं — जलद रिले देखने में मदद मिलती है, पर कोच कहते हैं संयम ज़रूरी है।

स्रोत लेख (50)

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.

Politics Mar 24, 2026

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. 

Crime Mar 24, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 24, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 24, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 24, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 25, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 25, 2026

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.

Health Mar 25, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 25, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.

Health Mar 25, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.'

Sports Mar 25, 2026

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.

Fire Mar 25, 2026

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.

Economy Mar 25, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 25, 2026

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.

Sports Mar 25, 2026

‘Love the iPad’: NHLers talk bench screen time

Macklin Celebrini is often looking down on the bench.

Sports Mar 25, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 25, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.

Health Mar 26, 2026

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. 

Canada Mar 26, 2026

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.

Economy Mar 26, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 26, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 26, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 26, 2026

‘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.

Crime Mar 26, 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.

Canada Mar 26, 2026

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.

Sports Mar 26, 2026

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. 

Politics Mar 26, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 26, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Sports Mar 27, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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. 

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 27, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 26, 2026

‘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.

Canada Mar 28, 2026

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.

Sports Mar 28, 2026

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.

General Mar 28, 2026

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.

Sports Mar 28, 2026