Ontario News Roundup: Child Care, Crime, Surgeries, and Hockey

One dead after twovehicle collision in Mono, Ontario Ontario Provincial Police investigate a fatal Mono collision on Highway 10. See what officials say about the crash, road closure, and ongoing probe. Two charged with firstdegree murder in 2025 Vaughan killing Vaughan murder charges: police link a targeted killing to a drug probe See what investigators found, including weapons, drugs, and two suspects still at large Ontario and Ottawa extend childcare program for four years Ontario childcare funding extends through 2031, keeping fees near $19 a day Families and operators get certainty as the program holds spaces and supports growth Toronto police seize 15 firearms in trafficking investigation Toronto gun trafficking probe leads to 3 charges and 15 firearms seized Police say undercover work exposed an alleged supply network; see what was found Crews clean up second spill in Scarborough creek linked to subway extension work Scarborough spill cleanup continues after West Highland Creek sewer release tied to subway work See what officials say about water quality, impacts and the ongoing investigation Ontario wait times for priority surgeries rise, study says Ontario surgery wait times rise as MRI, cataract and cancer delays grow See the latest findings on backlogs, private clinics and what they mean for care Toronto mayoral campaigns debate AI use Toronto mayoral campaign AI use sparks debate over ethics, transparency, and trust See how Bradford, Chow, and others are handling AI in a race shaping voter trust Rivalries renewed as new NHL season begins NHL season opener brings banner night, rivalries, and marquee return matches See who starts hot as defending champs, Canadian teams, and stars hit the ice Ford government got advance warning of Stelco layoffs Stelco layoffs in Hamilton hit before Ontario could respond to the tariff shock Ford government knew days ahead, as workers and unions face another steel setback Ontario extends affordable child care program without l