Global News Toronto
Toronto, ON · English · Digital
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.
- 12 stories today
- 14/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 5 Toronto, ON peers
Today’s stories
- Quebec residents charged in major southwestern Ontario auto theft bustQuebec residents were charged in a major auto theft operation in southwestern Ontario, with police seizing various stolen items and devices.
- Cocaine and handgun among items seized in Saskatoon, 4 Toronto men chargedSaskatoon police seized cocaine, a handgun, and other items during a raid, leading to four Toronto men being charged with 28 counts related to drug trafficking.
- World Cup teams don’t just fight for glory. Millions of dollars are at playThe 2026 FIFA World Cup features record prize money of USD $727 million for participating teams, with distributions based on placement and guaranteed minimums for all teams.
- Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 millionOntario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 million
- ‘Mass-casualty’ crash in London, Ont. sends 7 people to hospital: policeLondon police reported a 'mass-casualty motor vehicle collision' at Sherwood Forest Mall, resulting in seven people being hospitalized, with five in serious condition.
- Indecent act at Ontario school leads police to 14 debit and credit cardsA Barrie man accused of an indecent act in a schoolyard was found with 14 stolen cards, leading to charges.
- Community reacts to flag burning just days before Pride celebrationsA Pride flag was burned at a Markham school, leading to arrests and community condemnation as part of broader concerns over hate crimes against LGBTQ2 individuals.
- Body of OPP Const. Tarun Bali to be brought to Thornhill ahead of funeralThe body of OPP Const. Tarun Bali, killed in the line of duty, will be brought to Thornhill ahead of his funeral, with a procession planned from North York to Thornhill.
- CN Tower dims its lights as tributes honour fallen Toronto officer Marc PinizzottoToronto's CN Tower dimmed its lights in tribute to officer Marc Pinizzotto, who was killed during a police raid, with officials and colleagues honoring his death.
- Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup as Team Canada kicks off in TorontoThe FIFA World Cup in Toronto features multiple public viewing locations including Canada Soccer House, a floating pitch by Sport Chek, and adidas fan hubs, alongside restaurant and cinema screenings.
- The stage is set for World Cup opening ceremony — and Canada’s 1st gameThe FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and Canada's first game are set for June 12, 2026, in Toronto, with the team facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in a highly anticipated match.
- Meet the FIFA World Cup Canadian superfans backing the home sideCanadian superfans like Lee Kormish and Aidan D'Souza are traveling extensively to support the home team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kormish aiming to visit all 16 stadiums across three countries.
- Ticket sites accuse Ontario government of botching resale law rolloutTicket reselling platforms Stubhub and Seatgeek accuse the Ontario government of poor implementation of a new law banning ticket resales above face value, citing lack of guidance and unclear regulations.
- Search warrant for man targeted in fatal Toronto police raid includes U.S. consulate chargesA 19-year-old man is wanted for charges related to a shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, while another man was charged with the murder of a Toronto police officer during a raid. The police executed high-risk search warrants outside of daytime hours.
- How the death of a Toronto police officer may be linked to the war in IranA Toronto police officer was killed during a search warrant operation linked to an investigation into a U.S. consulate shooting, which authorities connect to an Iranian-backed group. The officer's death is under review as part of broader national security concerns.