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Monday, March 23, 2026 · 118 stories
A single-vehicle crash on westbound Highway 403 at Hurontario Street in Mississauga has left the driver with life-threatening injuries. Ontario Provincial Police responded before 2 p.m. on Monday, and westbound lanes remain closed with a prolonged closure expected during investigation and cleanup.
A GO Transit bus crash in St. Catharines sent six people, including a baby and the bus driver, to hospital with minor injuries after an SUV collided with the bus. An Ontario man faces impaired driving charges following the incident, which involved 18 passengers on the bus.
An Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on the runway after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, resulting in two fatalities and 41 hospitalizations. The airport was ordered closed until 2 p.m. Monday to facilitate the investigation, affecting travel plans for passengers who had arrived early hoping to beat security lines during the ongoing government funding lapse.
Toronto police have implemented restrictions on anti-Israel demonstrations in residential areas near Bathurst and Sheppard, following community concerns and reports of escalating antisemitic violence. The measure is described as a step to reduce escalation risks and maintain public safety in the neighborhood.
The provincial government is advancing plans to take over Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport as part of an expansion initiative. This move could affect local transportation infrastructure and airport operations in the city.
A coalition of Ontario civic groups released data showing $36 billion in documented government misspending since 2018, tracking cost overruns, legal losses, and corporate subsidies. The dashboard highlights how funds could have addressed public service deficits in healthcare, education, and transit instead.
An Air Canada plane arriving from Montreal collided with a firefighting vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in two pilot fatalities. The incident caused significant airport disruptions, with LaGuardia closed until at least 14:00 local time and travelers advised to expect delays and cancellations. Forty-one passengers and crew were hospitalized, with some sustaining serious injuries, while the two vehicle officers are in stable condition.
An Air Canada Express flight from Montreal collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident is under investigation, with early focus on air traffic control coordination after recordings revealed a controller urgently tried to stop the truck as the plane approached. The airport experienced closures but began reopening security checkpoints approximately 14 hours after the crash.
Israeli forces destroyed bridges they said were used by Hezbollah. The attack has sparked concern that a large-scale Israeli ground invasion could be in the works, with the Lebanese president calling the bombing 'collective punishment'.
Toronto Raptors player Colin Murray-Boyles returned to the lineup and made two significant plays in a game against the Utah Jazz. He scored an acrobatic basket while drawing a foul, then blocked a shot from Jazz player Brice Sensabaugh.
The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract after he made a positive impression with the team's G League affiliate, Raptors 905. Fultz was the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.
The Toronto Blue Jays have extended contracts for general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider following a 2024 season described as dismal. Team president Mark Shapiro opted for organizational stability rather than making leadership changes.