Global News Toronto
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Global News Toronto is a digital news outlet based in Toronto, Ontario, covering local news including politics, real estate, community events, and public safety. It reports on regional developments such as city council activities, housing market trends, and infrastructure projects.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 5 Toronto, ON peers
Latest stories
- Deadly Venezuela earthquakes leave families separated as flights are cancelledDeadly earthquakes in Venezuela have caused widespread damage and loss of life, leaving families separated and complicating rescue efforts as flights are cancelled and information is scarce.
- Ontario city, local restaurant file lawsuits against each other over arena naming dealAn Ontario city and a local restaurant are involved in legal disputes over the naming rights of a sports arena, with each party accusing the other of financial misconduct.
- Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highwaysOntario increases highway speed limits to 110 km/h, prompting concerns from road safety advocates about potential increases in dangerous driving and crashes.
- Raptors draft picks Graves, Bradley visit TorontoToronto Raptors draft picks Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley traveled to Toronto to sign contracts and meet with media after being selected in the NBA draft.
- Doug Ford visits northern Ontario to mark construction for road to Ring of FireOntario Premier Doug Ford visited northern Ontario to mark the start of road construction to the Ring of Fire, an area rich in critical minerals, with the Webequie Supply Road expected to open by November 2030. The project involves partnerships with First Nations and includes multiple road sections. The government accelerated the schedule, completing it four years ahead of previous plans.
- New Leafs coach comes with superstar connectionJim Hiller returns as the Maple Leafs' head coach, leveraging his established relationship with Auston Matthews to navigate challenges in the NHL, including player movements and the team's playoff struggles.
- McKenna would be ‘pumped’ to join Maple LeafsGavin McKenna, a top NHL draft prospect, expressed excitement about being selected by the Maple Leafs, despite facing legal challenges during his NCAA season, while teams like the Sharks and Canucks hold key draft picks.
- Toronto bylaw officers issue almost 100 charges to businesses over FIFA branding violationsToronto bylaw officers issued nearly 100 charges to businesses for FIFA branding violations during the 2026 World Cup, enforcing trademark rules to protect sponsors' investments.
- 3rd person charged in killing of Ontario man who was found dead in Ottawa RiverA third individual has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Robert Prevost, whose body was found in the Ottawa River in 2025. Yvon Vieno, 38, was arrested and faces additional charges, following the arrest of two others earlier this month.
- Class-action lawsuit over deadly Toronto shooting clears another legal hurdleClass-action lawsuit against Smith & Wesson over Toronto Danforth shooting moves forward after Supreme Court of Canada declines to review decision
- Police charge Toronto massage therapist with sexual assaultToronto police arrested a 52-year-old massage therapist and charged him with sexual assault after an incident was reported near Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue on June 20. Investigators are looking into whether there are more potential victims.
- 1 person dead after fire breaks out in Brampton, Ont. homeA fatal fire occurred in a Brampton, Ont., home late Wednesday night, resulting in one death. Fire crews found the victim on the second floor, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
- Internal Ford government notes admit it will ‘not reach’ 1.5M homes targetThe Ontario Ford government internally acknowledged it would not meet its 1.5 million homes target by 2031, according to obtained documents, despite initial pledges and changes to housing definitions. The NDP criticized the government for broken promises, while officials avoided public confirmation of the unmet goal.
- Raptors draft Jaden Bradley 50th overallToronto Raptors drafted Jaden Bradley 50th overall in the NBA Draft. Bradley is a guard who played for Arizona Wildcats and earned multiple accolades. The Raptors also selected Allen Graves in the first round.
- Toronto massage therapist charged with sexual assault, police seek victimsA Toronto massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault after police allege a woman was assaulted during a massage appointment on June 20. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and have released an image of the accused.