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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 192 stories
The Toronto Port Authority has announced that the expansion of the Toronto Island Airport is projected to cost up to $5 billion. This development is expected to have significant implications for local transportation and economic activity.
The Toronto Port Authority has announced that the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is estimated to cost between $4 and $5 billion over the next 25 years. CEO RJ Steenstra indicated that the expansion is necessary to accommodate future population growth and economic development in Ontario. While the plans have been shared with federal and provincial governments, they have not yet been presented to the City of Toronto, prompting concerns from local officials about transparency and the lack of a comprehensive business plan.
GO Transit riders heading into Union Station may experience delays due to a signal issue affecting the Lakeshore East line, as well as potentially impacting the Stouffville and Richmond Hill lines. Crews are currently on site to address the problem, and passengers are advised to allow for extra travel time.
A report from Wood Mackenzie warns that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to significant disruptions in global energy markets, potentially causing oil prices to reach up to $200 per barrel. The closure could affect over 11 million barrels per day of Gulf crude and condensate supply, as well as 20% of global LNG supply, with various scenarios predicting different timelines for resolution and their economic impacts. The report outlines three scenarios ranging from a quick peace to extended disruption, each with varying consequences for global oil prices and economic growth.
Investigators are examining a 75-page manifesto purportedly authored by Caleb Vasquez, 18, and Cain Clark, 17, who are suspected of a shooting that resulted in three fatalities outside the Islamic Center of San Diego. The document reportedly includes references to historical figures and events related to violence and extremism. A vigil for the victims was held the day after the attack.
The central bank is under added pressure to bring down inflation before the next rate decision in August as a broad-based collective wage agreement may be terminated if annual price growth exceeds 4.7% that month. “In view of the poorer inflation outlook and high inflation expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee considers it appropriate to increase the Bank’s interest rates,” the central bank said in a statement. Norges Bank of neighboring Norway pivoted to monetary tightening earlier this month as the first major western European central bank since the start of the Middle East war.
Video of Israeli minister taunting flotilla activists 'deeply troubling': Canada's foreign minister CBC France summons Israeli envoy over Ben Gvir's Gaza flotilla footage; Irish FM says she's 'appalled' The Times of Israel Flotilla organizer confirms identities of 12 Canadians detained by Israel CTV News CP NewsAlert: Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over flotilla Toronto Star Italy condemns.
Iran is currently reviewing a U.S. proposal received through Pakistan as part of ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving the West Asia conflict. Iranian officials have reiterated their demands, including the release of frozen assets and an end to the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. Tensions remain high, with both sides exchanging threats while diplomatic efforts continue.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least eight fatalities, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The attacks, which occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire, included strikes in the village of Doueir, where five people were killed, and additional strikes near a hospital in Tibnin and in Burj Shemali. The recent escalation follows a series of attacks that have claimed over 3,000 lives in Lebanon since early March, with significant displacement and destruction reported.
Toronto will host six FIFA World Cup matches at BMO Field in March 2026, with significant transportation changes planned. The City of Toronto's mobility plan indicates that there will be no public parking available at the stadium or nearby areas, making driving impractical. Instead, attendees are encouraged to use public transit options, including increased GO train and TTC services, as well as designated walking and cycling routes to manage the expected influx of visitors.
Berrios began the season on the disabled list with what had been identified as a stress fracture, but somewhere along the lines, that stress fracture worked some bodies loose in his elbow, and those loose bodies started to work on the tendon in the elbow. Berrios did not pitch for the Blue Jays this season after an MRI in spring training revealed a stress fracture in his elbow. Eric Lauer was thought to be one of those options when the season began, but his ineffectiveness combined with a bit of a public rift with his manager over his usage was.
Arsenal officially won the Premier League title on Tuesday for the first time since the 2003-04 season, ending the team's decades-long wait to win England's top flight after a dominant campaign. Read more Arsenal reach first Champions League final in 20 years after Saka goal beats Atletico The Gunners, who have set the pace for most of the season, have bounced back impressively since losing to City last month, winning four straight league matches without. Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time since 2004 on Tuesday after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth.