News without the noise · Toronto Edition
Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 64 stories
A confidential Metrolinx report disclosed the specific reason for the nearly 11-hour shutdown of the UP Express on March 5, which the provincial transit agency had previously attributed to unexpected track work. The closure affected airport rail service between Union Station and Pearson International Airport.
On Thursday, the TTC board will contemplate a slate of measures to help speed up the city's much-maligned streetcar system.
A man was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing on Bleecker Street near Wellesley Street early Thursday morning. Police have not released suspect information or announced any arrests, and officers remained at the scene canvassing for evidence.
Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran amid renewed diplomatic activity in the region. The meeting occurs as Israel and Lebanon prepare for discussions about halting hostilities between them.
TotalEnergies SE reported that its first-quarter results from oil and gas production and trading are expected to rise significantly, partly due to increased volatility from the Iran war. The company's trading arm conducted one of the largest-ever buying sprees of Middle Eastern oil last month as the conflict intensified, contributing to upward pressure on prices. Production remained stable as new projects in Brazil and Libya offset declines in the Middle East, where shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams stated that current monetary policy is positioned to address potential inflation and economic growth impacts from the Middle East conflict. He noted the war could cause supply shocks raising prices beyond energy into goods like groceries and airfares, while maintaining the Fed's stance on steady interest rates.
Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles targeting civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and over 80 injuries. The attack, described as the largest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, killed at least four people in Kyiv including a 12-year-old child.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday, raising cautious hopes for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict. The fighting, which has killed over 2,000 people and displaced more than one million in Lebanon, involves Israel's military operations and a ground invasion in the south, while Hezbollah has launched attacks into northern Israel. Prospects for a ceasefire remain uncertain, with disagreements over whether a recent U.S.-Iran truce extends to Lebanon and Israel's stated goal of creating a security buffer zone.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States is prepared to resume combat operations against Iran if diplomatic negotiations fail. He warned Iranian leaders to 'choose wisely' and indicated that a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue indefinitely.
The Canadian Real Estate Association has revised its housing market forecast downward for 2026 and 2027, citing higher mortgage rates from inflation and a tepid economic start. National home sales are projected to increase by 1% in 2026 to about 475,000 units, with the average price rising 1.5% to $688,955, marking six consecutive years near the $700,000 threshold.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the LA Clippers 126-121 in an NBA play-in tournament game, overcoming a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit. Stephen Curry scored 35 points, including 11 in the final minutes, while Draymond Green made key defensive plays late in the game. The Warriors advance to face the Phoenix Suns on Friday for a chance to enter the playoffs as the Western Conference's 8-seed.
The Toronto Maple Leafs concluded their season with players expressing disappointment about the team's performance. The final game marked the end of what was described as a long, frustrating year for the organization.