News without the noise · Toronto Edition
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 92 stories
Two men fired shots at the U.S. consulate building early Tuesday morning in what federal and local police are investigating as a national security incident. No injuries were reported. Police are searching for two suspects who fled the scene in a white Honda CRV.
Premier Doug Ford announced the Ontario government will assume the City of Toronto's approximately 20 per cent ownership stake in Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to enable expansion and jet operations. Ford said the province will compensate Toronto for the land value and approximately $5 million in annual revenues the city currently receives. The move comes amid Ford's push to allow smaller jets at the airport, a plan that has faced years of resident opposition over noise and environmental concerns. Some Toronto councillors opposed the decision, with Coun. Josh Matlow stating the city's land should not be "stolen from the people of Toronto."
Toronto's mayor presented proposals at an executive committee meeting to have the city assume control of residential garbage collection and increase compensation for snow shovellers.
Ontario is under freezing rain warnings with eastern Ontario and western Quebec expecting a prolonged weather event. Parts of Ontario could receive more than half a month's worth of rain in a 24-hour period, creating risks of widespread power outages and flooding.
Three Toronto synagogues have been targeted with gunfire in the past seven days, prompting calls for escalated action against antisemitism in Canada beyond statements and rhetoric.
Emergency rooms across Canada are routinely operating beyond 100 per cent capacity, with doctors warning that mortality rates are higher than expected in a developed country. Emergency medicine physicians report increased strain on the system.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Gulf Arab countries on March 10, 2026, with missile sirens sounding in Dubai, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia reporting destroyed drones. The escalating conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, with Brent crude near $90 per barrel—24% higher since the war began February 28. Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of world oil passes. At least 1,230 people have been killed in Iran, 397 in Lebanon, and 11 in Israel since the conflict began.
Israel's military operations in Iran have expanded regional conflict into week two, involving global powers and disrupting energy and transport sectors across the Middle East.
Iraq's Prime Minister told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on March 10 that Iraqi airspace must not be used for military operations targeting neighboring countries. This follows massive U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and subsequent Iranian attacks. Iraq has faced repeated airspace violations, including rocket fire at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on March 7 and near-daily drone interceptions over Erbil.
Sports analysts discuss whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should consider trading forward Matthew Knies in the offseason, examining potential return value and the team's need to address second-line centre depth.
The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Bo Groulx from the AHL on Tuesday. Groulx, 26, led the Toronto Marlies with 50 points (27 goals, 23 assists) in 54 games this season. He signed a two-year, $1.63 million contract with Toronto in July 2025 and could debut Wednesday against Montreal.
William Nylander expressed difficulty maintaining optimism during the Maple Leafs' down season, stating the team is struggling but hopeful for improvement next year.