Ontario Headlines: Security, Scandals, Health and Sports Shake Up 2026-05-06

Toronto opens $12.5M command centre for World Cup security Toronto World Cup command centre unites agencies for realtime security response See how Toronto will track crowds, traffic and threats during major events Thousands of officers attend funeral for OPP officer killed in crash OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm funeral honors his service, sacrifice, and legacy See how police and public officials paid tribute in a moving private farewell Ford loses support amid private jet controversy, polls suggest Ontario PC polling shows Doug Ford's support slipping as a jet scandal grows See how surveys, analyst views and key issues could shape Ontario politics Ontario lowers colorectal cancer screening age to 45 Ontario colorectal cancer screening starts at 45, helping catch more cancers early Eligibility expands July 1 with FIT and colonoscopy options for higherrisk adults Canada to test Alert Ready emergency system over two days Alert Ready test alerts will reach Canadians on TV, radio and wireless devices See when the emergency test hits your province and avoid surprise alarms Fuel spill contaminates creek in Ontario community, cleanup continues Picton fuel spill contaminates Marsh Creek, with cleanup and testing underway Officials say the spill is contained; see what’s next for creek and water safety Suspect in monkey mask sought in Niagara thefts Niagara thefts and breakins may be linked across St. Catharines, Lincoln, Grimsby Police urge businesses to boost security and report tips as the investigation continues Atlético Ottawa upset Toronto FC in Canadian Championship Atlético Ottawa stuns Toronto FC 31 in the Canadian Championship Ballou Tabla's hat trick sends Ottawa through—see how the comeback unfolded OHL fines Barrie Colts $15,000 after viral press conference OHL fines Barrie Colts after viral press conference backlash See why the league acted and what the coach said next