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Weekly Digest Toronto Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026

Resumen semanal de Toronto — 30 mar a 5 abr 2026

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  1. El primer ministro Mark Carney recibió pedidos de disculpas tras decir que podría “resistir más” que una manifestante de Grassy Narrows el 30 de marzo, lo que reavivó el reclamo por la contaminación por mercurio.

  2. La provincia impulsa una mayor integración de tarifas y horarios en la región de Toronto (motivada por la LRT de Hurontario), pero el sindicato del TTC advierte que la ley daría poderes excesivos al gobierno.

  3. Unifor criticó que Stellantis estudie usar su planta de Brampton para ensamblar vehículos eléctricos chinos (posible asociación con Leapmotor), lo que podría costar empleos de piezas y manufactura canadiense.

  4. El gobierno Ford presentó la Better Regional Governance Act para nombrar presidentes regionales con poderes “fuertes” y reducir el tamaño de los consejos en Niagara y Simcoe.

  5. Michael Ford confirmó que no se presentará a la alcaldía de Toronto en octubre de 2026, dejando el campo abierto mientras otros evalúan postularse.

  6. Toronto albergará seis partidos del Mundial; un informe muestra que el 90% de los visitantes planean salir de la ciudad en excursiones, Canadá abrirá contra Bosnia el 12 de junio y las reventas están muy caras.

  7. Mississauga dejó de izar banderas extranjeras en el ayuntamiento y ofrecerá banderas canadienses gratis a nuevos residentes con comprobante de domicilio.

  8. La policía provincial busca a varias personas que, el 26 de marzo en Bracebridge, subieron a las vallas del rink sin camiseta y rompieron el vidrio.

  9. El fiscal general de Ontario no quiso comentar tras la demanda del premier Ford para que una jueza se disculpe en el juicio de Umar Zameer, lo que plantea dudas sobre la independencia judicial.

  10. Los Raptors cayeron 123-115 ante los Kings el 1 de abril, una derrota que complica su posición en la carrera por los play-offs con seis partidos restantes.

  11. Los recién graduados enfrentan un mercado laboral difícil: desempleo juvenil cercano al 14% y empleadores que exigen habilidades en IA y competencias interpersonales.

  12. Provincias suben el salario mínimo; en Ontario subirá a $17.95/h el 1 de octubre, pero defensores dicen que sigue siendo insuficiente para vivir.

  13. Los diputados provinciales recibieron un aumento del 4.2% el 1 de abril, llevando el salario de un legislador a unos $163,959 anuales, decisión impopular entre la mayoría.

  14. Correos internos muestran que funcionarios pidieron «investigar más» sobre las finanzas de Therme antes de firmar el polémico contrato en Ontario Place; el ministro dice que la compañía cumplió revisiones financieras.

  15. Policía de Toronto y York aumentó patrullas y estableció puestos de mando en sinagogas y centros comunitarios por la Pascua judía, tras recientes disparos en templos del área.

  16. PEI y Nunavut bajaron la edad de cribado de cáncer colorrectal a 45 años; BC y otras jurisdicciones lo evalúan; Ontario aún estudia cambios.

  17. Ontario no dará códigos de facturación a enfermeras practicantes (NP) pero dice que las integrará más en el sistema público, tras perder la fecha límite federal del 1 de abril.

  18. La OPP arrestó a un quinto sospechoso, Damion Ryan, por tiroteos relacionados con un homicidio en Bolton en 2021; dos sospechosos siguen prófugos y hay una recompensa de $50,000.

  19. La policía instaló una valla publicitaria cerca de Orangeville pidiendo información sobre David Robson, hallado muerto el 1 de abril de 2024, y sobre su Kia Sportage 2017 (patente DAMZ 252) desaparecido.

  20. Un choque en Norwich Township entre un camión y un SUV dejó 3 muertos (entre ellos dos menores de 13 y 17 años) y 2 heridos graves; la policía pide videos de cámaras de seguridad o a bordo.

  21. En U of T, un hombre de 27 años fue arrestado y acusado de incendio provocado tras incendiar un vehículo en el campus St. George; no hubo heridos.

  22. En el juicio por agresión sexual contra Frank Stronach, la jueza declaró que no puede condenar por el testimonio de una denunciante que consideró no fiable; el juicio avanzó a los alegatos finales.

  23. Los fiscales piden a la Corte de Apelación de Ontario anular la fianza otorgada al abogado Deepak Paradkar, implicado en un caso internacional de droga y acusado de asesorar un asesinato.

  24. Metrolinx aumentó su número de vicepresidentes a 124 en 2025 y ha convertido consultores externos en empleados permanentes, lo que genera críticas por costos y expansión de la cúpula.

  25. Un año después de que el gobierno sustituyera sitios de consumo supervisado por HART Hubs, defensores dicen que faltan servicios clave como pruebas de drogas y vías claras hacia tratamiento.

  26. Bancos de alimentos en todo Canadá reportan una demanda «sin precedentes» y algunos reducen frecuencia o cantidad de alimentos entregados; el encarecimiento de la vivienda empeora la situación.

  27. Un incendio en North York la madrugada del martes dejó dos personas mayores fallecidas; los bomberos rescataron víctimas y la investigación continúa.

  28. La cría de jirafa Masai del Zoo de Toronto nacida el 22 de febrero se llamará Imara tras casi 23,000 votos; Imara significa «fuerte y resiliente».

  29. Los canadienses Jeremy Hansen (especialista de misión) y Jenni Gibbons (su suplente) participarán en la misión Artemis II de la NASA; ventana de lanzamiento prevista del 1 al 6 de abril.

  30. El gobierno federal y Ontario anunciaron la devolución del HST en viviendas nuevas y un plan de $8.8 mil millones para recortar cargos de desarrollo, pero aún no se sabe cuántas casas se construirán realmente.

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Toronto’s ‘Ask for Angela’ safety campaign expands ahead of FIFA World Cup

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Pelley: Leafs looking for ‘data-centric’ leader

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Launch of Hurontario LRT driving Ontario’s plan for enhanced fare integration

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Mikhail Grabovski, former Maple Leafs forward, facing assault charge in Markham, Ont.

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Quebec murder victim found decades ago identified as missing Ontario woman

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Crime Mar 31, 2026

Toronto Zoo’s baby giraffe named ‘Imara’ after public vote: ‘Certainly a gift’

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Thieves secretly recorded Ontario homeowners’ routines before break-in: police

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2 dead after fatal North York fire early on Tuesday morning

Around 4 a.m., firefighters were called to a home on Anthia Drive, an address near Steeles and Islington avenues in North York.

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Frank Stronach’s lawyers make closing argument in sex assault trial

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Canada awaits winner of Italy, Bosnia match to determine Toronto World Cup game

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Masai Ujiri joins Toronto Tempo ownership group

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Sports Mar 31, 2026

No specifics on how many homes will be built as Ontario earmarks billions in tax breaks

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Politics Mar 31, 2026

Ford government ‘paying attention’ to Ontario college presidents earning $500K

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Advocates say rising minimum wages still fall short across Canada

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1 province is lowering colorectal cancer screening age and more could follow

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Oilers sign Nicholl to entry-level contract

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Achiuwa, DeRozan lead Kings past Raptors 123-115

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Canada’s post-secondary graduates start job hunt amid high unemployment rates

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MPPs in Ontario receive 4.2% raise now salary freeze has ended

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Tourism minister backs Ontario Place plan, saying Therme went through ‘proper checks’

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Ontario won’t give nurse practitioners billing codes, but will bring them into public system

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Fifth arrest made in fatal Bolton, Ont. home shooting, 2 suspects still wanted

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Police put up billboard outside Ontario town in bid to crack homicide cold case

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3 dead including two minors after crash involving transport truck: OPP

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New York Islanders to move AHL affiliate to Hamilton after league approval

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Judge says she can’t convict Frank Stronach on charges related to one complainant

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Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case

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Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.95 on Oct. 1

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Bosnia to play Canada in Toronto World Cup game. Resale tickets come at steep cost

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NHLers talk going helmets off in warm-ups

 

Sports Apr 1, 2026

Number of VPs at Metrolinx grows again, some consultants come on board permanently

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Politics Apr 1, 2026

Adviser warned Ontario to dig ‘deeper’ on Therme finances days before signing lease

New emails, obtained by the Ontario NDP, offer fresh insights into an incident flagged more than a year ago by the auditor general.

Politics Apr 1, 2026

Police in GTA ramping up patrols around Jewish gathering places for Passover

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Crime Apr 1, 2026

Full lineup of countries to play World Cup matches in Toronto confirmed

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Man charged after vehicle burned on U of T campus

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Crime Apr 1, 2026

Tory MP echoes calls for Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows over protest remarks

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Toronto transit union raises concern about plans for fare, schedule integration

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Politics Apr 2, 2026

Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns

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Ford government planning to appoint regional chairs, give them sweeping new powers

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Many FIFA World Cup visitors are planning trips outside Toronto, report hints

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Shirtless fans climb hockey boards, break glass at Ontario rink: OPP

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Attorney general ‘not commenting’ on Ford’s call for Umar Zameer judge to apologize

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Michael Ford confirms he won’t run in Toronto’s mayoral election

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