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Watchdog says transparency crackdown will make Ontario more secret and less secure
Ontario's privacy watchdog says a Ford government plan to shield the premier, cabinet ministers and their staff from FOI laws is out step with rules elsewhere in Canada.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #FreedomofInformation #InformationandPrivacyCommissioner
https://globalnews.ca/news/11740683/ipc-analysis-ontario-foi-changes/

Man faces second-degree murder charge in suspicious death of Toronto woman
Toronto police have charged a 60-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Xian Wei Shao, whose remains were discovered in a north end home last week.
#Canada #Crime #SecondDegreeMurder #TorontoHomicide
https://globalnews.ca/news/11740722/toronto-police-homicide-update-2/

Tory MP echoes calls for Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows over protest remarks
The Conservative critic for Indigenous Services is adding his voice to calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows First Nation.
#Canada #GrassyNarrows #MarkCarney #MPTory
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757784/grassy-narrows-mercury/

Ford government to table 2026 budget with warning of ‘tougher times’ ahead
The annual financial plan will outline the government's expectations for economic growth and debt, as well as offering insights into the cost of its policies.
#Canada #Economy #Politics #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746458/ontario-budget-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.
#Canada #Crime #boloprogram #Mafia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746349/family-of-vaughan-woman-killed-in-mob-related-hit-awaits-murder-suspects-extradition/

These Ukrainians want to thrive in Canada. For most of them, the future is uncertain
Nearly 300,000 Ukrainians were welcomed across Canada as part of an emergency visa program that allowed those fleeing the war to temporarily work and study in the country.
#Canada #Canadaeconomy #Ukrainewar
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758317/ukrainians-in-canada-economy/

Government won’t say how much it is spending on its ‘Protect Ontario’ commercials
Questions from Global News to the premier's office asking for a full list of different campaigns and how much they are budgeted for have gone unanswered.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757739/protect-ontario-commercial-campaign-cost/

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 #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746726/toronto-maple-leafs-down-new-york-rangers-4-3/

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 #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746850/rangers-eliminated-from-playoff-contention/

No injuries after transport truck collides with SUV on Highway 403: ‘Truly a miracle’
OPP say Highway 403 between Highway 53 and Middle Townline Road will be closed for about six to eight more hours following a collision between a transport truck and an SUV.
#Canada #Traffic #Crash #highwayclosure
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760151/opp-highway-403-crash-no-injuries/

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 #OakvilleCrime #SexualAssault
https://globalnews.ca/news/11743982/catholic-priest-charged-sex-assault-oakville/

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 #DurhamRegionalPolice #Ontariocrime #ParoleBoardofCanada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11743888/darren-scott-ray-darren-pepin-release/

2 dead in overnight Brampton shooting after altercation: police
Two males, including a teen, are dead after an overnight shooting at a Brampton school Friday night. Police say the incident appears targeted and are searching for suspects.
#Canada #Crime #Bramptonshooting #FatalShooting
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759395/brampton-fatal-shooting/

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.
#Canada #Crime #HitandRun #TorontoPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746261/oshawa-man-arrested-hit-and-run/

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 #Politics #Fordgovernment #nursepractitioners
https://globalnews.ca/news/11745569/ontario-health-minister-nurse-practitioner-comments/

Toys ‘R’ Us Canada not playing around in various battles over its trademarks
Toys “R” Us Canada is battling tech giant Acer Inc., a Calgary swingers club and a Russian business over trademarks the it says will cause confusion with its own branding.
#Canada #Lifestyle #Money #ToysRUs
https://globalnews.ca/news/11765940/toys-r-us-canada-trademark/

Senators pounce on Leafs early, win 5-2
The Ottawa Senators had a dominant game against their provincial rivals Saturday night beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11741039/senators-pounce-on-leafs-early-win-5-2/

Senators back in the hunt with confidence growing
The only thing the Ottawa Senators are worried about right now is themselves.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11741134/senators-back-in-the-hunt-with-confidence-growing/

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 #Fordgovernment #FreedomofInformation #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746045/ontario-cupe-poll-foi-changes/

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 #GeorgianBay #Ice #IceRescue
https://globalnews.ca/news/11745334/owen-sound-georgian-bay-rescue-costs/

Sister pleads for answers more than 2 years after Toronto man’s disappearance
The sister of a Toronto man missing for over two years is pleading for answers as police continue to investigate his disappearance as a homicide.
#Canada #Crime #HomicideInvestigation #missingperson
https://globalnews.ca/news/11740878/sister-answers-toronto-man-disappearance/

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 #Sports #FIFAWorldCup #Soccer
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746923/canada-world-cup-toronto-june-12-qualifiers/

Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns
The prospect of U.S. automaker Stellantis using its Brampton, Ont., facility as a bare bones assembly plant for Chinese electric vehicles is being panned by Unifor.
#Canada #ElectricVehicles
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757321/potential-for-chinese-ev-production-at-stellantis-plant-raises-concerns/

SIU seeks witnesses after woman arrested at Cardi B Hamilton concert
Ontario’s police watchdog is seeking video and witnesses after a woman was forcibly removed from a Hamilton concert earlier this week.
#Canada #CardiBconcert #SIU #SIUInvestigation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758340/siu-investigation-cardi-b-concert/

Carney defends high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City
Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the government’s high-speed rail project to connect Toronto and Quebec City, which is drawing increasing opposition.
#Canada #Alto #CanadaPolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11767767/alto-high-speed-rail-mark-carney/

Line 5 Eglinton trains to run later into the night starting Sunday
Service hours on Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT are being extended beginning April 5, with trains running later into the night as the TTC moves toward full operations.
#Canada #Traffic #Metrolinx #Torontotransit
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758474/line-5-eglinton-trains/

Unknown person found dead in Ontario house fire while family 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.
#Canada #Fire #fatalhousefire #fireinvestigation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11745314/person-dead-mississauga-house-fire/

Brampton, Mississauga mayors ‘condemn’ Ford government changes to conservation authority
The mayors of Brampton and Mississauga are pushing back on a Ford government plan to amalgamate 36 conservation authorities. They say the move will slow housing approvals.
#Environment #Politics #Brampton #ConservationAuthorities
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766237/brampton-mississauga-mayors-condemn-ford-government-changes-to-conservation-authority/

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 #Fordgovernment #FreedomofInformation #InformationandPrivacyCommissioner
https://globalnews.ca/news/11744088/ford-foi-watchdog-transparency-clampdown/

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 #Politics #Ontariopolitics #SupervisedConsumptionSite
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746295/premier-doug-ford-health-minister-defend-supervised-consumption-site-closures/

OPP blasts ‘irresponsible’ April Fool’s article that claimed officers were arrested
Ontario Provincial Police are taking aim at the authors of an April Fool’s article that claims dozens of its officers were arrested and charged.
#Canada #OntarioProvincialPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758455/opp-huron-county-article/

Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don’t carry guns in Canada
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents in Canada don’t carry firearms, following questions about a potential ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games.
#Canada #Politics #Sports #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766347/ice-2026-world-cup-canada/

Toronto Stadium upgrades for World Cup unveiled
Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment chief operating officer Nick Eaves says Toronto Stadium will outshine its small size when it hosts matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11743996/toronto-stadium-upgrades-for-world-cup-unveiled/

No charges for Toronto officer in fatal Danforth GO Station shooting: SIU
Ontario’s police watchdog says an officer acted in self-defence when he fatally shot a 32-year-old man who had pointed a BB gun at him at a Toronto transit station.
#Canada #Metrolinx #PoliceShooting #SIUInvestigation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758747/no-charges-siu-officer-shooting/

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 #Education #CollegeFunding #HumberCollege
https://globalnews.ca/news/11745695/humber-college-layoffs/

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 #AirCanada #AirCanadaCrash #LaGuardiaAirport
https://globalnews.ca/news/11746010/air-canada-pilot-memorial-peterborough-coffee-shop/

‘Love the iPad’: NHLers talk bench screen time
Macklin Celebrini is often looking down on the bench.
#Sports #Business #Canadiens #CanadiensHockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11745407/love-the-ipad-nhlers-talk-bench-screen-time/

Ontario FOI changes will make it ‘less transparent than even the federal government’
The Ford government included its restrictions on freedom of information laws as part of its 2026 budget, which will head to committee.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #FreedomofInformation #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766275/ontario-freedom-of-information-changes-ipc-response/

Toronto transit union raises concern about plans for fare, schedule integration
The province announced it would expand its fare integration plan policy to harmonize fares across the Toronto region and, in the long-term, look to align schedules in the future.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #Ontariopolitics #Torontopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757507/atu-concerns-fare-integration-toronto/

CFIA issues national recall of cheese products over listeria risk
Cheese products are being recalled across Canada over possible listeria contamination. Dozens of products, including prepared salads and meal kits, are affected.
#Canada #Canadacheeserecall #CFIA #FoodRecall
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759205/cfia-mass-cheese-recall-listeria/

Raptors sign guard Tyreke Key to 10-day contract
The Toronto Raptors signed guard Tyreke Key to a 10-day contract Monday.
#Sports #Basketball #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766280/raptors-sign-guard-tyreke-key-to-10-day-contract/

Large swath of southern Ontario set for heavy rain to start Easter weekend
A large swath of southern Ontario is under a special weather statement as Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall to start the Easter long weekend.
#Canada #Weather #Easter #EnvironmentCanada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758449/easter-weekend-heavy-rainfall/

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.'
#Canada #Sports #Hockey #OHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11745262/ontario-hockey-league-expansion-teams/

Snapping turtle abandoned outside Vaughan, Ont., zoo, 2nd case this year
The Reptila zoo in Vaughan, Ont., is dealing with its second case of animal abandonment this year. The latest victim? A Florida snapping turtle named "Gilberto."
#Canada #petabandonment #ReptilliaVaughan
https://globalnews.ca/news/11765954/reptillia-vaughan-abandonment/

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 #Politics #Fordgovernment #HST
https://globalnews.ca/news/11744625/new-home-hst-ford-government-one-year/