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New provincial offence for public drug use gives officers ‘more options,’ police say
As part of its Safer Municipalities Act last year, Ontario began the process of creating a provincial offence for people using illegal drugs in public.
#Canada #Politics #Drugs #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11736600/ontario-drug-use-new-provincial-offence/

Matthew Schaefer dazzling for Islanders
Brayden Schenn had seen the highlights.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11736818/matthew-schaefer-dazzling-for-islanders/

Child struck by train in Mississauga, road closures in effect
A child has reportedly been struck by a train in Mississauga, prompting a large emergency response and road closures in the area, police say.
#Canada #peelpolice #TrainCollision
https://globalnews.ca/news/11736681/train-struck-child-mississauga/

Ontario junior hockey team vows action after ‘racist’ comments at game
The Stratford Warriors issued a statement on its website decrying the 'inappropriate and unacceptable language' directed at a London Nationals player during Monday's game.
#Canada #Sports #JuniorHockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11736379/stratford-warriors-london-nationals/

Hamilton suspect in murders of Angelo Musitano, Mila Barberi arrested in Mexico
Daniel Tomassetti was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Mila Barberi in Vaughan and the murder of notorious murder Angelo Musitano.
#Crime #DanielTomassetti #HamiltonCrime #HamiltonPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11735938/hamilton-tomasetti-murders-arrested-mexico/

Premier Doug Ford heaps praise on gun owner who shot intruder at Vaughan home
It was just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday when York Regional Police say they responded to reports of a shooting at a home around Carville Woods Circle and Crimson Forest Drive.
#Canada #Politics #Fordgovernment #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11736167/doug-ford-homeowner-shooting-praise/

Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets
Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.
#Canada #Politics #DougFord #ElectricVehicles
https://globalnews.ca/news/11736176/ontario-doug-ford-ev-sales-targets-bc-quebec/

Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will
Niagara's now-former regional chair Bob Gale, appointed by the Ford government, caused a stir last month with a proposal to consider amalgamations.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #Niagarapolitics #NiagaraRegion
https://globalnews.ca/news/11736154/doug-ford-still-wants-niagara-amalgamation/

Raptors’ upset win surprises many Proline players
The Toronto Raptors threw a majority of sports bettors off Sunday.
#Sports #Basketball #Canucks #Canuckshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11736111/raptors-upset-win-surprises-many-proline-players/

Critics say Ford is ‘flooding the zone’ to distract from transparency controversy
Since announcing sweeping changes to Ontario's freedom of information laws, the Ford government has unveiled a flurry of new policies.
#Politics #DougFordphone #Fordgovernment #FreedomofInformation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11735233/doug-ford-cellphone-flood-zone-claim/

Maple Leafs intent on sticking up for each other
Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to a dirty hit that ultimately ended their captain's season.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11735860/maple-leafs-intent-on-sticking-up-for-each-other/

New York Islanders down Maple Leafs 3-1
Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist on a pair of first-period power plays as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday.
#Sports #Hockey #Leafs #Leafshockey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11735608/new-york-islanders-down-maple-leafs-3-1/

Ontario expanding bring-your-own-booze rules to include festivals
The province announced the move on Tuesday afternoon, suggesting it would drive local tourism and economic growth by boosting attendance at some festivals.
#Canada #Politics #Fordgovernment #OntarioAlcohol
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734976/ford-government-booze-expansion/

‘Rot in jail’: Ford criticizes child killer being granted unescorted absences
Durham Regional Police issued a warning about the Darren Scott Ray's first release into the community, advising he had a history of serious criminal convictions, including murder.
#Canada #Crime #DougFord #DurhamRegionalPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11735018/parole-board-high-risk-offender-unescorted-absences/

No charges against Ontario resident who shot and injured alleged home invader: police
York Regional Police say the resident used a legally owned and properly stored gun and is not facing charges based on evidence collected at the scene.
#Crime #YorkRegionalPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734883/no-charges-against-ontario-resident-who-shot-and-injured-alleged-home-invader-police/

Murray-Boyles could return on Raptors road trip
A day later, and Collin Murray-Boyles was still salty that the veteran players on the Toronto Raptors had filled his car with popcorn.
#Sports #Basketball #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734911/murray-boyles-could-return-on-raptors-road-trip/

Investigation clears Toronto police officers involved in Umar Zameer trial
Zameer was cleared in the death of a Toronto police officer two years ago after initially being charged with first-degree murder.
#Canada #TorontoPolice #UmarZameer
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734631/opp-investigation-umar-zameer-police/

Doug Ford acknowledges transparency clamp-down is to protect his personal phone
The province is in the process of overhauling how freedom of information works in Ontario to retroactively exempt all calls and texts from the premier and others.
#Canada #Politics #DougFordphone #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734575/doug-ford-foi-personal-cellphone/

Strong winds leave thousands in the dark in Central Canada, Maritimes
Nearly 310,000 customers were knocked off the grid in Quebec this morning, with environment Canada forecasting winds as strong as 90 kilometres an hour in parts of the province.
#Canada #EnvironmentCanada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734546/strong-winds-leave-thousands-in-the-dark-in-central-canada-maritimes/

Ford government planning to let solo drivers use HOV lanes outside rush hour
Currently, HOV lanes in Ontario can't be used by anyone with fewer than two people in their vehicle, a measure designed to encourage car sharing on commutes.
#Canada #Politics #Fordgovernment #HOVlanes
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734389/hov-lane-expansion-plan-ontario/

Ford government spends further $1.7M advertising its plans for Ontario Place
The campaign ran during the second half of 2025. It follows a previous set of commercials budgeted at $2 million and designed to combat 'negative sentiment' about Ontario Place.
#government #advertising #plans #Ontario #Politics #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11708709/ontario-place-advertising-campaign/

Kingston police use-of-force incidents decline in 2025: year-end report
A new year-end report shows that Kingston police officers used force less frequently in 2025 compared with the year prior, with overall incidents dropping to 63 from 73 in 2024.
#police #useofforce #incidents #Kingston #Canada #KingstonPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11708387/kingston-police-use-of-force-incidents-decline-in-2025-year-end-report/

False shooting report prompts heavy police response near Ottawa
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a suspected 'swatting' incident after a false report of a shooting in Barry’s Bay prompted a large emergency response Wednesday.
#police #incident #Ottawa #BarrysBay #Canada #Crime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11708322/opp-swatting-incident/

Ford government awards $1B contract for new Ontario Science Centre
The province urgently shuttered the Ontario Science Centre at Don Mills and Eglinton to move it south to the waterfront, claiming the move was necessary because of its roof.
#government #contract #science #Ontario #DonMills #Eglinton
https://globalnews.ca/news/11708012/ontario-science-centre-new-renders/

Person fatally struck by GO train, delays across Kitchener line
Service on the Kitchener Line is disrupted after a person was struck by a GO train east of Guelph, with delays exceeding two hours, Metrolinx says.
#accident #transportation #Kitchener #Guelph #Canada #FatalCollision
https://globalnews.ca/news/11707984/person-fatally-struck-go-train-delays/

Ontario man accused of assaulting alleged home intruder has charges withdrawn
Charges have been withdrawn against an Ontario man accused of assaulting an alleged home intruder last August in a case that attracted significant political attention.
#crime #law #Ontario #Canada #Ontariocrime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11707991/lindsay-ontario-home-invasion-charges/

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to US$3 million, 1-year deal: source
Scherzer has won two World Series titles, with Washington in 2019 and Texas in 2023. The eight-time All-Star is 221-117 with a 3.22 career ERA.
#sports #baseball #Toronto #Canada #MLB
https://globalnews.ca/news/11707893/max-scherzer-toronto-blue-jays/

95-year-old Canadian skier still on the slopes after eight decades
An Ontario woman who began skiing more than 80 years ago is still on the slopes at 95, inspiring generations of skiers.
#skiing #aging #Canada #Ontario #Features #oldestskier
https://globalnews.ca/news/11706880/canadian-woman-still-skiing-at-95/

Raptors’ strategy works against Wembanyama
When the Toronto Raptors announced their starting lineup against the San Antonio Spurs, there was a small surprise at centre with rookie Collin Murray-Boyles taking the tipoff instead of veteran Jakob Poeltl.
#basketball #sports #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11707815/raptors-strategy-works-against-wembanyama/

Vassell leads Spurs past Raptors 110-107
Devin Vassell led all scorers with 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to a 110-107 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.
#basketball #sports #SanAntonio #Toronto #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11707342/vassell-leads-spurs-past-raptors-110-107/

Crown Royal bottling plant in Ontario town shuts down 2 days early
Plans to close the facility in Amherstburg, Ont., were first announced in the summer by Diageo, the international drinks maker behind the Canadian whisky.
#closure #business #Amherstburg #Ontario #Politics #CrownRoyal
https://globalnews.ca/news/11705872/crown-royal-ontario-closes-early/

Hamilton police officer charged with child exploitation offences
Halton Regional Police have charged a Hamilton police officer with child exploitation offences; the constable has been suspended without pay.
#crime #police #Hamilton #Canada #Assault #HamiltonPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11705665/hamilton-police-exploitation-charge/

Ex-Raptor Porter signs with Seattle USBL team
Former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter has signed with the Seattle SuperHawks for the 2026 season of the United States Basketball League, a minor pro league relaunching this spring with eight teams.
#basketball #sports #Seattle #Politics #NationalBasketballAssociation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11705882/ex-raptor-porter-signs-with-seattle-usbl-team/

Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64
Tributes are pouring in for Giorgio Mammoliti, a former Toronto city councillor and MPP, as Mayor Olivia Chow and others offer condolences.
#politics #tribute #death #Toronto #Canada #GeorgeMammoliti
https://globalnews.ca/news/11705348/giorgio-mammoliti-dead/

Overtime in Olympic men’s hockey hot Proline pick
The underdog may've won, but a solid majority of Proline bettors saw the Olympic men's hockey final being decided in overtime.
#sports #betting #Basketball #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11705407/overtime-in-olympic-mens-hockey-hot-proline-pick/

Ford government supportive of Niagara amalgamation, hoping for local plan
The possibility of reducing the size of the local governments was raised after a new provincial appointee complained about the current structure and costs.
#government #amalgamation #Niagara #Politics #Fordgovernment #Niagaranews
https://globalnews.ca/news/11701325/ontario-niagara-amalgamation-push/

Humber college rolls out ‘exit program’ packages for staff who voluntarily leave
Humber Polytechnic has launched a voluntary exit program as Ontario colleges continue to face budget pressures and shifting enrolment trends.
#exitprogram #voluntary #staff #Canada #Education #CollegeFunding
https://globalnews.ca/news/11703728/humber-college-exit-program/

Ontario city updates nuisance bylaw weeks before St. Patrick’s Day
Waterloo has approved bylaw amendments ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, giving police and municipal enforcement clearer authority to address blocked roads and unsafe gatherings.
#law #police #gatherings #Waterloo #Ontario #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11700489/st-patricks-day-waterloo-bylaws/

Therapist charged with assault involving Ontario children with autism
Halton police say a therapist who works with children with autism is facing multiple assault-related charges in connection with two children.
#crime #assault #children #autism #Ontario #Therapist
https://globalnews.ca/news/11700842/therapist-charged-assault-children-autism-ontario/

Ontario school boards urge open conversation about future of trustees
The Ontario Public School Board Association said it's listening to public comments made by Doug Ford about whether he wants to eliminate trustees, without receiving official word.
#education #politics #Ontario #Fordgovernment #OntarioEducation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11690429/ontario-public-school-board-association-consultation-request/

Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths
The government said the 'information continues to be tracked in real time,' but appears to have ended reports summarizing trends and broader patterns.
#government #childwelfare #Canada #Politics #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11690383/ontario-stops-tracking-child-welfare-deaths/

Barrett keeps Raptors struggles in perspective
RJ Barrett is keeping the Toronto Raptors' struggles against the NBA's top-tier teams in perspective.
#sports #basketball #Toronto #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11691909/barrett-keeps-raptors-struggles-in-perspective/

Wallace leads Thunder past Raptors 116-107
Cason Wallace led all scorers with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late charge to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday.
#sports #basketball #OklahomaCity #Toronto #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11690874/wallace-leads-thunder-past-raptors-116-107/

Ontario government pressed for action on northern highways after fatal crashes
Over just five days in the north, the Chiefs of Ontario said there were five serious incidents on northern highways, which they say uniquely impact their communities.
#safety #highways #government #Ontario #north #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11689524/northern-ontario-highway-crashes/

Fast-moving snowstorm advances on southern Ontario, shuts down northern roads
A fast-moving snowstorm sweeping across Ontario has shut down major stretches of northern roads as it advances south toward Toronto.
#weather #traffic #Ontario #Toronto #Canada #OntarioWinter
https://globalnews.ca/news/11688621/ontario-snow-special-weather-statement/

Proposed Ring of Fire mine in northern Ontario clears another regulatory hurdle
The federal government has decided not to designate Wyloo's Eagle's Nest project for an impact assessment, which examines the environmental, social and economic impacts.
#environment #regulation #mining #northernOntario #Politics #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11688531/ring-of-fire-northern-ontario/

Ontario unveils 17 long-term care homes to get specialized dementia care funding
On Tuesday, Long-Term Care Minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta confirmed the $9 million program, first announced last year, would begin rolling out.
#healthcare #funding #Ontario #Health #Politics #Dementia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11687353/ontario-dementia-funding/

Ontario city votes to consider dropping Andrew’s name from residential street
St. Catharines councillors voted unanimously Monday to begin the process of potentially removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s name from a residential street.
#politics #removal #street #StCatharines #Ontario #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11687798/prince-andrew-court-st-catharines/

Ontario driver caught speeding ahead of Canada-U.S. gold-medal game: police
An Ontario driver landed themselves in the penalty box an hour before puck drop between Canada and the U.S. Sunday for going 68 kilometres over the posted speed limit.
#traffic #law #Ontario #Canada #Crime #Ontariocrime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11686576/sudbury-police-speeding-canada-usa/