- Prefeitura inicia 3ª operação de remendo de buracos após um inverno «brutal» — já foram tapados 75.000 buracos este ano; orçamento de reparo de vias subiu 34% para CAD 6,2M.
- Explosões e incêndio no telhado de construção no centro (Richmond W/John St) causaram fechamento de ruas; fogo extinto, sem feridos relatados, investigação em curso.
- Metrolinx vai introduzir câmeras corporais e dashcams no GO Transit e UP Express nesta primavera para melhorar segurança e responsabilidade.
- Plano de tráfego para a Copa: entre 12/6 e 2/7 haverá interdições de ruas e proibições de estacionamento no centro; meta de 70% dos torcedores virem de TTC/GO.
- Reformas na BMO Field concluídas: estádio ampliado temporariamente para cerca de 45.000 lugares (será "Toronto Stadium" na Copa).
- Governo de Ontário quer limitar revenda de ingressos ao preço original — medida incluiria jogos da Copa, mas especialistas dizem que será difícil de aplicar.
- Play-offs europeus decidem adversário do Canadá em Toronto (abertura em 12/6); Itália, Bósnia, País de Gales ou Irlanda do Norte no páreo.
- Canadá empatou com Islândia 2-2 (28/3): Jonathan David marcou dois pênaltis; Tajon Buchanan foi expulso com cartão vermelho — preocupação antes da Copa.
- Scottie Barnes fez 23 pontos e 12 assistências contra os Pelicans, destacando-se como "faz-tudo" dos Raptors.
- Orçamento de Ontário 2026: défice sobe para CAD 13,8B, plano de equilíbrio adiado para 2028; fundos do "Protect Ontario" redirecionados para investimento em indústrias do futuro.
- Reembolso do HST para casas novas (CAD 1,4B) será oferta de um ano segundo o governo — não será estendido; benefício até ~CAD 130.000 para casas < CAD 1M.
- Ontário aumenta CAD 1,1B em cuidados domiciliares nos próximos anos, já que meta de 58.000 vagas em LTC até 2028 parece difícil de cumprir (c. 26.000 já abertas/obras/aprovadas).
- Setor imobiliário reduz projeções: arranques de construção para 2025–28 caem para 276.900; meta de 1,5M de casas fica fora de alcance.
- Modernização da LCBO reduz receitas públicas — previsão 2025-26 de CAD 1,7B, com cortes em markups e impostos.
- Governo move-se para cancelar a SkyDome Act e abrir opções para o terreno público em 305 Bremner Blvd junto ao Rogers Centre.
- Governo federal destina CAD 28,9M a projetos de captura de carbono e energia renovável, incluindo mais de CAD 9M para solar.
- Matthew Althorpe condenado a 20 anos por criar propaganda supremacista branca que inspirou múltiplos ataques; juíza destacou risco de reincidiva.
- Guramrit Sidhu (Brampton) declarou-se culpado por traficar até USD 15–17M em metanfetamina e cocaína; enfrenta pena mínima de 20 anos, sentença em 9 de julho.
- Alpha Henry recebeu prisão perpétua por assassinar os pais em Etobicoke; período de inelegibilidade para condicional é de 17 anos.
- Samir Abdelgadir sentenciado a 11,5 anos por sequestro de um rapaz de 14 anos ligado a dívida de droga (caso de 2020).
- Polícia de Toronto pede que suspeito do esfaqueamento fatal de Ahmed Hassan Asif (27) se renda; veículo apreendido, quinta morte por homicídio em 2026 na cidade.
- Pessoa não identificada encontrada morta após incêndio em casa de Mississauga; residentes estavam no exterior, Office of the Fire Marshal investigando.
- Premier Ford e ministra da Saúde defendem encerramento de alguns locais de consumo assistido, propondo hubs HART como alternativa — tem gerado críticas.
- Humber Polytechnic seguirá com demissões após VEEP não cobrir o déficit projetado; outros colleges também sob pressão financeira.
- Pesquisa mostra maioria dos ontarianos contra restrições ao acesso à informação (FOI) propostas pelo governo — receio de menos transparência.
- Polícia de Toronto cria nova unidade antiterrorismo em resposta a tiroteios em sinagogas e no consulado dos EUA, reforçando patrulhas.
- London (Ont.) perdeu quase 2 milhões de viagens de ônibus no ano passado devido à queda de estudantes internacionais por limite federal.
- Data do julgamento marcada para colisão de barcos fatal em Bobs Lake (18/5/2024): julgamento de Matthew Splinter começa em 5/4/2027.
- Piloto do Air Canada, Mackenzie Gunther, morto no acidente em LaGuardia, lembrado em Peterborough como «muito gentil» e apreciador de café.
- Curiosidade esportiva: jogadores da NHL usam iPads no banco para replays instantâneos — prático, mas treinadores pedem moderação.
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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.
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