Crime·2026-05-12T17:48:35+00:00
Canada‑wide warrant issued for Mississauga man in February plaza shooting that injured 2
Peel Regional Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for 21-year-old Carlos Rodriguez-Rodriguez from Mississauga in connection with a double shooting that occurred on February 21. The incident took place outside a commercial plaza near Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue East, resulting in one victim with critical injuries and another with non-life-threatening injuries. Rodriguez-Rodriguez faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault, and police are seeking information on his whereabouts.
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Local·2026-05-12T16:30:18+00:00
Doug Ford says he won’t attack other bids in his push for Toronto as defence bank HQ
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow are advocating for Toronto to be selected as the headquarters for a new federal defence bank. Ford stated he does not believe in attacking other cities' bids, emphasizing Toronto's unique advantages, including its status as a major financial hub with access to Canada's largest banks and pension funds. The bank is intended to finance defence projects for NATO members and allies, with Toronto competing against Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver for the location.
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Local·2026-05-12T17:34:32+00:00
Toronto risks ‘collapse’ if cars flood streets during World Cup games: planning expert
A planning expert has warned that Toronto could face significant traffic congestion during the FIFA World Cup, with an estimated 70 percent of spectators, or about 25,000 people, expected to use public transit. The expert expressed concerns that the influx of unfamiliar users could overwhelm the system, leading to potential disruptions as people leave games and nearby establishments.
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