News without the noise · Toronto Edition
Friday, March 6, 2026 · 84 stories
A multi-vehicle collision at Trethewey Drive and Martha Eaton Way around 11:55 p.m. Thursday involved a TTC bus, taxi, and car, sending three people to hospital with non-life-threatening and minor injuries. One driver was arrested at the scene for impaired driving. The intersection was closed overnight for police investigation.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed his government is considering filling portions of Lake Ontario to create land for a new two-million square-foot convention centre. Ford stated the current Metro Toronto Convention Centre is too small and outdated, noting it lost 20 international conventions over two decades. Mayor Olivia Chow's office said the city would review any formal proposal to ensure it serves Toronto's interests, but has not yet received one. The plan faces opposition from NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Toronto Councillor Josh Matlow, who argue it diverts resources from healthcare, housing, and transit priorities.
Ontario has appointed provincial supervisors to Peel District School Board and York Catholic District School Board, bringing the total number of Ontario school boards under provincial supervision to eight.
The Jewish Security Network is advising Greater Toronto's Jewish community to increase vigilance following escalating tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran. Israel's National Security Council reported a surge in terrorist threats and motivation from Iranian security agencies targeting Israeli and Jewish targets globally since the start of Operation Roaring Lion. The advisory follows similar warnings issued by Israel's national security services.
Oil prices rose toward US$100 per barrel after Qatar's Energy Minister warned that Persian Gulf energy producers may shut down output within days due to shipping concerns through the Strait of Hormuz. The minister indicated producers may declare force majeure, suspending obligations to deliver crude and liquefied natural gas to customers.
The Canada Revenue Agency has implemented changes for the 2025 tax year. Key differences include updates to account management for tax purposes and modifications to CRA processes. Taxpayers should review these changes before filing.
Canadian police have concluded that missing Iranian mathematician Masood Masjoody was most likely murdered. Iranian expat activists suspect his disappearance may be part of a transnational repression campaign by Tehran targeting critics of the Iranian regime.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated on March 6 they targeted Al-Dhafra air base in the UAE using drones and precision missiles, claiming it was used to launch an attack on a school in Minab that killed over 150 people on March 1. The Pentagon is investigating the school strike. Neither Israel nor the United States has claimed responsibility, though U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would "not deliberately target a school."
Research group Airwars reports that US and Israeli strikes on Iran in the first four days hit approximately 4,000 targets—more targets per day than any campaign in recent decades, including the Gaza conflict and anti-ISIS operations. At least 1,332 people have been killed in Iran according to Iranian state media, while Iranian retaliatory strikes have killed at least six US service members, 11 people in Israel, and three in the UAE. US President Trump stated any deal with Iran must result in 'unconditional surrender,' while Israeli military leadership said attacks will intensify to undermine the Iranian regime.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving acknowledged responsibility for the team's underperformance, stating 'the failures here start with me' as the organization became sellers at the trade deadline.
The NHL trade deadline has passed. Ryan Dixon analyzes teams that made significant moves, including the Islanders' active trading and the Maple Leafs' limited activity.
Toronto Raptors analysis indicates the team lacks sufficient depth and shooting ability to compete against stronger opponents this season, with struggles in closing games against quality teams.