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Sunday, March 29, 2026 · 165 stories
Halton police are investigating a shooting that injured one man with non-life-threatening injuries in Oakville early Sunday morning. Emergency crews responded to Lakeshore Road and Fourth Line around 5:30 a.m., and detectives are seeking dashcam footage from 5 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. in the surrounding area.
Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a wrong-way driver on Highway 403 in Brantford after releasing social media footage showing a red pickup truck traveling westbound in eastbound lanes. The incident involves public safety risks on a major provincial highway.
Avi Lewis won the NDP leadership race with over 50% of votes on the first ballot. The leadership change could influence provincial policy decisions affecting Toronto residents, particularly on housing and transit issues.
A Jewish advocacy group has called on the federal government to increase security funding for community institutions, following a report warning of possible extremist attacks. This comes after shots were fired at three Greater Toronto Area synagogues earlier this month, prompting a $10-million federal announcement for security enhancements at Jewish schools, community centres, and synagogues.
Ontario's finance minister stated the government is focusing on investments rather than spending cuts in its upcoming budget. The minister emphasized this approach during a legislative session, indicating provincial fiscal priorities that could affect funding for Toronto-area services and infrastructure.
The Ontario government's annual Sunshine List, which discloses public sector employees earning over $100,000, includes hundreds of hospital workers from the region. This disclosure provides transparency on compensation within the local healthcare sector.
Four European nations have jointly expressed deep concern over an Israeli bill that would significantly expand the application of the death penalty. The legislation, which could be voted into law next week, is seen as a departure from Israel's long-standing de facto moratorium on capital punishment.
Pakistan on Sunday said it would soon host talks between the United States and Iran over the monthlong war, positioning itself as a mediator as fighting intensifies across the region, global energy routes are shaken and fears grow of a broader conflict involving Israel, Lebanon and key maritime chokepoints. More than 3,000 people have been killed in the war that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered Iranian attacks on Israel and neighbouring Gulf Arab states. There were fears of more deaths after Netanyahu, speaking on a visit to northern Israel, said Israel was “determined.
Two powerful explosions occurred in northern Tehran early Sunday. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target US universities in the Middle East, while Houthi allies in Yemen claimed a second missile attack on Israel.
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Athletics 5-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep at Rogers Centre. Toronto pitchers set a franchise record with 50 strikeouts in the series, and the team will continue their homestand Monday against the Colorado Rockies.
A Toronto Maple Leafs player's return from suspension has drawn attention ahead of a game, following a previous incident that drew criticism for the team's response. The player has expressed regret for his actions and indicated his intention to play.
Live coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays game against the Athletics begins at 1:30 p.m. on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. The Blue Jays are attempting to complete a season-opening sweep.