Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses the media about refugee claim restrictions in Ottawa. Ottawa Conservatives Propose Motion to Bar Non-Citizen Criminals from Refugee Claims Conservatives propose barring non-citizen criminals from refugee claims, impacting Canada's immigration system and public safety. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Feb 10, 2026 — 3 min read
Illustration of hands in handcuffs, symbolizing the arrests made in Durham Region's Project Firebird. Durham Region Police Arrest 6 in Human Trafficking Operation Targeting Minors Durham police arrest 6 men in human trafficking sting targeting minors, laying 19 charges in ongoing Project Firebird operation. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Feb 9, 2026 — 3 min read
Toronto Police badge emblem, central to the corruption probe involving officers. Toronto Police Officers Charged in Organized Crime and Corruption Probe Toronto police officers face 17 charges in organized crime probe, impacting community trust and police integrity. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Feb 8, 2026 — 2 min read
Police tape blocks off a street near Central Parkway West in Mississauga, site of a deadly home invasion. Mississauga Police Arrest 7, Charge 3 with Murder in Home Invasion Case Peel Police arrest 7 in Mississauga home invasion; 3 face murder charges in connection to Ruo Zhou Wei's death. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Feb 2, 2026 — 3 min read
Gregor Robertson, Canada's federal housing minister, discusses the Build Canada Homes initiative. Ottawa Boosts Affordable Housing with New Build Canada Homes Initiative Ottawa's affordable housing initiative launches with $13B to double home construction, aiming for 40% affordable units. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Feb 1, 2026 — 3 min read
Individuals browsing stuffed animals in a Hamilton store, potentially linked to distraction thefts. Toronto Police Arrest Suspects in $325,000 Watch Theft and Fraud Case Toronto police arrest suspects in $325,000 watch theft, charging 11 individuals linked to organized crime in southern Ontario. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Jan 31, 2026 — 2 min read
A collection of single-use plastic straws, one of the items banned by Ottawa's toxic plastics regulation. Federal Court Upholds Ottawa's Toxic Plastics Ban, Impacting Industry Nationwide Ottawa's toxic plastics ban upheld by Federal Court, impacting Canada's industry and reversing a 2023 lower court decision. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Jan 30, 2026 — 2 min read
Education Minister Paul Calandra addresses the media about the Peel District School Board supervision. Ontario Government Takes Control of Peel School Board Amid Deficits Ontario takes control of Peel District School Board amid deficits, impacting 1,400 students and halting teacher layoffs. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Jan 29, 2026 — 3 min read