- Peel recycling pickup shows improvement after 2,000+ complaints
- Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish says the new, privately operated recycling pickup in the Region of Peel is "appearing to operate better" after a troubled launch produced more than 2,000 complaints in one day. The service moved provincially from municipal oversight to Circular Materials, a non‑profit organized by private companies including Costco, Loblaw and McDonald's under recent provincial law changes.
- CAS security guard testifies in toddler-death trial
- At the second‑degree murder trial for Shardanae Cousins‑Emily, CAS building security guard Amritparkash Singh (testifying through a Punjabi interpreter) described seeing a covered child in a stroller on Dec. 2, 2023, and later observing injuries. The testimony contributes to the Crown's case in a high‑profile affair involving a young victim.
- Nova Scotia "castle" back on market, price up to $1.65M
- A landmark castle-style home in Bras d’Or, Cape Breton — on about 160 acres with private lakefront — is relisted at $1.65 million. The property has 10 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms; it was purchased in 2024 for roughly $1 million.
- Finch West LRT resumes after ~39‑hour snow closure
- Finch West LRT was closed from about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday until about 1:30 p.m. Friday — approximately 39 hours — after heavy snowfall, windrows and switch problems. The line opened in December and has faced several operational challenges since launch.
- Toronto officer charged over theft of IDs, bank cards
- Const. Derek McCormick, a 28‑year veteran, has been arrested and charged with four counts of theft under $5,000, plus one count each of breach of trust and obstructing justice. Incidents occurred multiple times in October; recovered items included government IDs, bank cards and passports. He is suspended with pay.
- Toronto factors "new deal" into 2026 budget; Ford government says no talks scheduled
- Staff presented a draft 2026 budget with a 2.2% tax increase, funded partly by a large draw on reserves, efficiencies and deferrals. The plan assumes hundreds of millions in provincial operating funding that expires this year and references the 2023 "new deal" (Queen's Park takeover of the Gardiner and subway support). The Ford government says formal talks on a renewed agreement are not scheduled.
