News without the noise · Toronto Edition
Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 183 stories
A shooting occurred outside a martial arts studio in Etobicoke on Thursday evening, prompting a police pursuit. The fleeing vehicle crashed into the front yard of a home near Royal York Road and North Drive, with no immediate reports of injuries. The circumstances remain under investigation.
Police are investigating a shooting at a Vaughan home and attempted vehicle arson, with social media videos possibly showing suspects. Authorities are working to verify the authenticity of the videos and determine if they're connected to the incident.
A man convicted of kidnapping a Toronto teenager in March 2020 has been sentenced to 11.5 years in prison. The victim, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, was abducted while walking to school in the Driftwood Court area near Jane Street and Finch Avenue.
The Ontario government will release its budget amid international trade tensions and conflicts. No tax increases are anticipated in this fiscal plan.
The Ontario government is tabling its 2026 budget, which includes an HST rebate for new homes as a key measure. This provincial fiscal plan addresses economic uncertainty and could impact housing affordability in the Greater Toronto Area.
Home prices in Toronto are declining, coinciding with a broader economic downturn. This marks the first time in approximately 30 years that falling real estate costs align with a weakening economy.
Israel's defense minister stated that an Israeli air strike killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy, along with other senior naval officers. The attack occurred on Wednesday night, with Israel claiming Tangsiri was responsible for mining and blocking the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. There has been no official Iranian confirmation of the killing, which follows multiple assassinations of Iranian officials since late February.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to negotiate an agreement to halt U.S. and Israeli military actions, warning of additional strikes if no deal is reached. The remarks were made during a White House cabinet meeting.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Alireza Tangsiri, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's navy, was killed along with other senior naval commanders in an overnight strike. Iran has not yet acknowledged the reported killing.
The Toronto Maple Leafs won consecutive games for the first time in nearly two months, defeating the New York Rangers 4-3 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday following a victory in Boston the previous day.
The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing to play the Athletics on Friday night, coinciding with the team's 50th anniversary. This occurs during the Toronto Maple Leafs' 100th anniversary since their 1927 name change.
Davis Schneider secured the final position on the Toronto Blue Jays roster through competitive performance. The decision reflects ongoing roster evaluations as the baseball season approaches.