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Weekly Digest Toronto Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026

Resumo Semanal de Toronto — 30 Mar a 5 Abr 2026

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  1. [2427] O primeiro‑ministro Mark Carney foi instado a pedir desculpas a Grassy Narrows depois de dizer numa coletiva em Toronto que podia “aguentar mais” do que uma manifestante afetada por envenenamento por mercúrio.
  2. [2428] O sindicato dos trabalhadores do TTC alerta que o plano provincial de integração tarifária pode dar poderes muito amplos ao ministério e prejudicar serviços locais.
  3. [2429] A Unifor critica estudo da Stellantis para usar a fábrica de Brampton como linha de montagem mínima para EVs chineses (Leapmotor), o que reduziria empregos e uso da cadeia de fornecimento canadense; cerca de 3.000 trabalhadores ficaram suspensos no ano passado.
  4. [2430] Projeto “Better Regional Governance Act” permitiria ao governo nomear presidentes regionais com poderes tipo “strong mayor” e reduziria o número de vereadores em Niagara (32→12) e Simcoe (32→17).
  5. [2444] Michael Ford confirmou que não vai concorrer à prefeitura de Toronto em outubro.
  6. [2415] Copa do Mundo em Toronto: o Canadá estreia contra Bósnia a 12 de junho e estudos mostram 9 em 10 visitantes planejam viagens fora da cidade; bilhetes de revenda estão muito caros (mín. ≈ $1.961).
  7. [2445] Mississauga proibiu a exibição de bandeiras internacionais na prefeitura e dará bandeiras canadenses grátis a novos cidadãos com comprovante de morada.
  8. [2432] A OPP procura várias pessoas após torcedores escalarem as proteções e partirem o vidro num rinque em Bracebridge (26 de março).
  9. [2433] O procurador-geral de Ontário não comenta apelo do premier Ford para que uma juíza peça desculpas no caso Umar Zameer, gerando preocupações sobre independência judicial.
  10. [2434] Raptors perderam 123-115 para os Kings: RJ Barrett marcou 20 e a equipa caiu para 7.º lugar na Conferência Este; Precious Achiuwa fez 28 pontos e 19 ressaltos pelos Kings.
  11. [2399] Recém‑licenciados no Canadá enfrentam dificuldades no mercado de trabalho com desemprego jovem em torno de 14% e exigência de experiência prática.
  12. [2380] O salário mínimo sobe em várias províncias; Ontário fixou $17,95/hora a partir de 1.º de outubro, mas defensores dizem que ainda está distante do “salário de subsistência” (GTA ≈ $27,20).
  13. [2355] Os Maple Leafs despediram o GM Brad Treliving; a liderança da MLSE procura agora responsáveis “focados em dados.”
  14. [2400] Deputados de Ontário receberam aumento salarial de 4,2% a 1 de abril — um deputado de bancada subiu para $163.959 — medida contestada publicamente.
  15. [2413] E‑mails mostram que um assessor pediu para “aprofundar” a análise financeira da Therme antes da assinatura do contrato de 95 anos em Ontario Place; o governo defende que as checagens financeiras foram realizadas.
  16. [2414] Polícia de Toronto e York intensifica patrulhas e monta postos de comando próximos a sinagogas e locais comunitários para a Páscoa judaica (início: noite de quarta‑feira).
  17. [2387] PEI e Nunavut reduziram a idade de rastreio do cancro colorretal para 45 anos; BC e outras jurisdições avaliam a mudança; Ontário estuda alternativas.
  18. [2402] Ontário pretende integrar nurse practitioners no sistema público, mas descarta códigos de faturação OHIP por enquanto e perdeu o prazo federal.
  19. [2403] Quinta prisão relacionada ao homicídio de Bolton (2021); dois suspeitos continuam foragidos e há recompensa de $50.000.
  20. [2404] A OPP colocou um outdoor perto de Orangeville pedindo informações sobre a morte de David Robson (1/4/2024); o veículo dele (2017 Kia Sportage, placa DAMZ 252) não foi encontrado.
  21. [2405] Três mortos e dois feridos em acidente entre camião e SUV em Norwich Township (cruzamento Hwy 59 & Quaker St); vítimas incluíam adolescentes de 13 e 17 anos, motorista do SUV com 39 anos.
  22. [2416] Homem de 27 anos preso por atear fogo a veículo no campus St. George da University of Toronto; ninguém ficou ferido.
  23. [2406] A AHL aprovou por unanimidade a mudança do afiliado do New York Islanders de Bridgeport para Hamilton a partir da época 2026‑27; o TD Coliseum tem 18.000 lugares e foi reformado por $300M.
  24. [2364] York Regional Police alerta para ladrões que colocam câmaras camufladas em árvores e arbustos em Vaughan para vigiar rotinas domésticas antes de arrombamentos.
  25. [2366] Dois idosos morreram num incêndio residencial em Anthia Drive, North York, durante a madrugada; bombeiros os retiraram do local e a investigação não aponta suspeita criminal.
  26. [2362] O Toronto Zoo anunciou o nome do novo girafa Masai: “Imara”, escolhido por cerca de 23.000 votos; fêmea nasceu em 22 de fevereiro.
  27. [2368] No julgamento de Frank Stronach, a juíza considerou a prova de uma das vítimas “completamente não confiável” e disse que não poderia condenar com base nela; o caso continua.
  28. [2408] Promotores pedem ao Tribunal de Apelação de Ontário que anule a decisão de libertar o advogado Deepak Paradkar mediante fiança no processo de extradição ligado a Ryan Wedding.
  29. [2352] Um ano após a abertura dos HART Hubs, defensores dizem que os serviços de tratamento de dependência continuam insuficientes e que muitos aguardam vagas.
  30. [2353] O DHS dos EUA prendeu Adrian Walker em Tupelo, Mississippi, em 23/3 por entrada ilegal e porte ilegal de arma; a polícia de Toronto tem mandado por homicídio e tentativa de homicídio (2024).

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