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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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Woll looking to finish strong with Maple Leafs
Joseph Woll didn't expect to be in this position.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11740454/woll-looking-to-finish-strong-with-maple-leafs/

Carolina Hurricanes down Toronto Maple Leafs in OT
Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Friday.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11740296/carolina-hurricanes-down-toronto-maple-leafs-in-ot/

Ford maintains strong polling lead, even as number of voters wanting change increases
Polling conducted exclusively for Global News reveals Ford and his party remain the most popular choice for voters, even as the underlying numbers begin to soften.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #Ontariopolitics #polling
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739897/ontario-polling-ford-lead-2026/

Ontario to miss federal deadline for publicly funding nurse practitioners
Health Minister Sylvia Jones pushed the federal government years ago to close what she called a loophole in the Canada Health Act.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #Ontariohealth #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739684/ontario-nursing-loophole-feds-deadline/

Ontario’s winter weather drags on, but warmer days are coming
It may be the first day of spring, but Ontario’s long winter isn’t over, with more snow and icy conditions expected before a full warm-up arrives
#Canada #Weather #GreatLakes #Ontarioweather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739338/weather-ontario/

Ontario border officer arrested in drug trafficking, import case
The officer and a driver who allegedly brought a truck load of drugs and tobacco across the border are facing the same charges, including for drug trafficking and import.
#Crime #RCMP
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739447/ontario-border-officer-arrestedqueenston-lewiston/

Ford government unveils plans to ban ticket resales at higher prices
The policy is something of a reversal from a government that killed a similar idea shortly after taking power. Back in 2019, the province said the policy would be unenforceable.
#Canada #Politics #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739355/ontario-ticket-resale-legislation/

New York Islanders plan to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ont.
The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ont., for next season.
#Canada #Sports #AHL #Hockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739157/bridgeport-islanders-hamilton-ontario/

Amherstburg mayor says Crown Royal ban should have stayed until plant was sold
Mayor Michael Prue said Diageo appeared to lose steam in its attempts to quickly sell a facility in his town as soon as Doug Ford stood down his threat to ban Crown Royal.
#Canada #Politics #CrownRoyal #Diageo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11738529/amherstburg-mayor-crown-royal-plant-sales/

Waterloo police says snipers will continue to be used at events as required
Waterloo’s police chief says snipers may continue to be used at large events as needed, following their deployment during a St. Patrick’s Day street party.
#Canada #LargeGatherings #snipers #StPatricksDay
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737911/snipers-events-waterloo-police/

Leafs captain Matthews undergoes knee surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday in New York, the NHL team said.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11738520/leafs-captain-matthews-undergoes-knee-surgery/

Umar Zameer’s lawyer blasts ‘Trumpian’ demands for judge to apologize
The Toronto Police Association and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both called on the judge who suggested police witnesses may have colluded to apologize.
#Canada #Politics #Ontariopolitics #TorontoPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737983/umar-zameer-lawyer-apology-fallout/

Ontario taking 1st steps to create integrated digital system for medical records
The policy is in its early stages, with officials reaching out to businesses in Ontario to understand who might be interested in bidding on the proposal in the future.
#Canada #Health #Politics #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737748/ontario-steps-integrated-digital-system-medical-records/

Pigeons unlikely the source of backyard defecation in Ontario city, council told
The chances that pigeons are the source behind several complaints of defecation in the backyards of one Ontario city are low, city staff say.
#Canada #CityPolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737564/pigeons-poop-brantford/

Toronto’s donor-funded consumption sites bracing for fallout of Ontario funding cuts
Ontario is giving seven defunded consumption sites time to transition to its abstinence-based model — homelessness and addiction recovery treatment, or HART, hubs.
#Canada #Health #Politics #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737509/torontos-donor-funded-consumption-sites-bracing-for-fallout-of-ontario-funding-cuts/

Trustee says they were ‘fully cut off’ from information on Ford government takeover
The Ford government confirmed that the Peel District School Board would be under provincial supervision, a move that has sidelined trustees and replaced them with an appointee.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #OntarioEducation #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11718441/pdsb-trustee-cut-off-takeover/

Metrolinx sheds 400-plus consultants as agency grapples with growing mandate
Michael Lindsay was tapped to lead the Crown corporation in 2025, tasked with refocusing its mandate and bringing years-delayed transit lines into service for the first time.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #Metrolinx #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11718490/metrolinx-cuts-consultants/

‘Relieved’ Canadians return from middle east amid Iran conflict
Canadians arriving in Toronto after leaving Dubai describe cancelled flights, missile interceptions and limited government help getting home.
#Canada #World #Iran #TorontoPearsonAirport
https://globalnews.ca/news/11717795/canadians-return-from-dubai/

NHL players potentially moving ahead of deadline
NHL general managers have until 3 p.m. ET on Friday to make a splash, tweak the edges of their roster, or secure deals with an eye toward the future.
#Sports #CalgaryFlames #CalgarySports #Canucks
https://globalnews.ca/news/11718295/nhl-players-potentially-moving-ahead-of-deadline/

Ford government takes over 8th Ontario school board, sidelining trustees
The news comes a little over a month after Peel District School Board was put under supervision and York Catholic District School Board was told it could be next.
#Education #Politics #Fordgovernment #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11717907/york-catholic-district-school-takeover/

Alliston, Ont. man charged with threatening Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that the alleged threats date back to Feb. 13, when members of its protective services section began an investigation.
#Canada #Crime #DougFord #MarkCarney
https://globalnews.ca/news/11717848/ramy-jamil-hanna-doug-ford/

Suspect charged with murder over shooting death of 29-year-old Hamilton man
Hamilton police say they have charged a man with first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Daniel Musafiri after uncovering evidence while investigating another case.
#Canada #Crime #FirstDegreeMurder #HamiltonPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11717591/suspect-charged-shooting-hamilton-man/

Ford government to order paper report cards back to all Ontario schools
The Ministry of Education suggested in a statement that some parents had struggled with digital report cards, which generally need to be downloaded using a password.
#Education #Politics #Fordgovernment #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11717767/ontario-school-paper-report-card/

Maple Leafs trade Nicolas Roy to Avalanche
The Maple Leafs have made a move ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11717815/maple-leafs-trade-nicolas-roy-to-avalanche/

Greater Toronto home sales fall in February as buyers, sellers both sidelined: board
The average selling price was down 7.1 per cent from February 2025 to $1,008,968, and the composite benchmark price was down 7.9 per cent year-over-year
#Canada #Housing #RealEstate #TorontoRealEstate
https://globalnews.ca/news/11717507/gta-real-estate-february-2026/

Metrolinx looking to ‘build public trust’ after rocky launch for Finch West LRT
In late December, the Finch West LRT became the first transit system to open in Toronto since 2022, replacing the bus network with high-capacity rail.
#Canada #Politics #FinchWestLRT #Metrolinx
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716562/finch-west-lrt-michael-lindsay/

A year after it was removed from LCBO, $2M in U.S. booze is expiring
On March 4, 2025, in response to the first round of tariffs levied by U.S. President Donald Trump, the premier banned American booze from the LCBO.
#Politics #donaldtrumptariffs #Fordgovernment #lcbo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716702/ontario-lcbo-expiring-booze-year-later/

Ontario man calls $55M Lotto Max win an ‘out-of-body experience’
An Ontario man who won the $55-million Lotto Max jackpot in January says he plans to take a family trip to celebrate, and check off some bucket-list items.
#Canada #Consumer #Lottery #LottoMax
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716500/lotto-max-win-january-2026-ontario/

Police seize $2.3M worth of fentanyl in multi-province trafficking bust
Police say more than $2.3 million worth of suspected fentanyl was seized and three people arrested as part of an investigation into an interprovincial drug trafficking network.
#Canada #Crime #DrugBust #DrugSeizure
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716240/ontario-alberta-fentanyl-drug-bust/

Friend of complainant testifies at Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
A friend and colleague of one of the complainants is telling Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial what she knew about the alleged incident.
#trial #sexualassault #Crime #FrankStronach
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716370/frank-stronanch-sex-assault-trial-march-4/

Ford government names advisers for potential EQAO test overhaul
Education Minister Paul Calandra released testing data at the end of last year after sitting on it for weeks to consider scores he acknowledged were 'not good enough.'
#education #government #testing #Canada #EQAO #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716096/eqao-test-advisors/

Ontario city to issue $100 fines for abandoned shopping carts
Brampton will charge retailers $100 for shopping carts abandoned on city property, as officials cite safety concerns, environmental risks and growing complaints from residents.
#fines #abandoned #shoppingcarts #Brampton #Ontario #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716017/brampton-fine-abandoned-carts/

Maple Leafs’ Tanev out for season after surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out for the rest of the season, the NHL team announced Wednesday.
#sports #injury #Toronto #Health #HealthNews #Hockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716215/maple-leafs-tanev-out-for-season-after-surgery/

Family of missing woman ‘want justice’ as Ontario police investigate homicide
The family of Mezhgan Aini says they want justice for her, with her brother describing her as a caring person who 'always' supported her family.
#homicide #justice #family #Ontario #Canada #Crime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11715862/mezhgan-ali-missing-family-plea/

Winning $75M Lotto Max ticket sold in Toronto
Ontario Lottery and Gaming says the winning ticket for Tuesday night’s $75-million Lotto Max jackpot was sold somewhere in Toronto.
#lotto #winning #Toronto #Canada #LottoMax #Olg
https://globalnews.ca/news/11715945/winning-75m-lotto-max-toronto/