Proximity Isn’t Progress

by GLC Staff | Jan 18, 2026 | canada, culture, ontario, opinion, toronto, Uncategorized

(Photo: Richie Pope) Toronto, ON — January 3, 2026 It’s 2026, and somehow we’re still hearing the same excuses: “I have Black friends, I work with LGBTQ+ colleagues, I grew up around immigrants — I’m not prejudiced.” Let’s be clear: being near someone is not the same...

Ontario Sues Skills Development Fund‑Linked Company Over $25M Fraud Claim

by GLC Staff | Jan 9, 2026 | business, canada, civil, crime, legal, ontario, politics, toronto

(Photo: Global News) Toronto, ON — January 9, 2026 The Ontario government filed a lawsuit today against Keel Digital Solutions Ltd., a company that received millions in provincial funding, alleging the firm submitted false and misleading reports that led to over...

Niagara Region Council Rejects Councillor’s $738 Mileage Expense Claim

by GLC Staff | Dec 18, 2025 | canada, kitchener, legal, mississauga, niagara Falls, ontario, politics, toronto, Uncategorized

(Photo: Biagra Falls Review file photo) Niagara Region, ON — December 18, 2025 The Niagara Region Council has rejected a mileage expense reimbursement claim from Regional Councillor Haley Bateman, highlighting ongoing scrutiny over the use of public funds and...

Two Arrested After More Than 300 Mausoleum and Cemetery Thefts Across the Greater Toronto Area

by GLC Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | canada, crime, legal, ontario, toronto

(Photo: Halton Police) Greater Toronto Area, ON — November 18, 2025 Police in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have arrested two individuals in connection with a widespread theft spree targeting mausoleums and cemetery niches across Toronto, Oakville, Burlington, and...

Five Arrested in Prince Edward County After Year‑Long $100K Online Fraud Investigation

by GLC Staff | Aug 21, 2025 | canada, crime, legal, ontario, toronto

(Photo: OPP) Prince Edward County, ON — August 21, 2025 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County detachment announced the arrest of five individuals in connection with a year-long online fraud investigation that defrauded a resident of more than...

Toronto Prepares for TIFF 2025 as Film World Returns to the Great Lakes

by GLC Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | art, art + food, business, canada, culture, entertainment, events, movies, ontario, shows, toronto

(Photo: TIFF) Toronto, ON — August 20, 2025 The global film industry is once again turning its attention to the Great Lakes region as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025 prepares to open in downtown Toronto next month, continuing its role as one of the...