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GTA Elections 2026Updated: October 15, 2026 at 2:58p.m. EDTPublished: October 15, 2026 at 9:23a.m. EDTToronto mayoral candidates Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford traded verbal jabs on Thursday, making separate announcements about affordability and unemployment as the mayoral race enters its final stretch. With just 11 days until Torontonians head to the polls, both candidates are ramping up their campaign stops amid new polling that suggests the two are locked in a tight race to become the city’s next mayor. How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on GoogleThe latest exclusive Nanos poll, conducted between Oct. 8 and Oct. 10, found 51 per cent of decided voters would cast a ballot for Chow if an election were held today, compared to 47 per cent for Bradford. The two candidates are also preparing to face off in their final debate, Toronto Decides: The Municipal Debate, airing live on CP24 on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

The BC NDP scrapped a bridge plan in 2017 and instead planned an immersed tube tunnel. The plan to replace the George Massey Tunnel, built in the 1950s, has changed under successive governments.

Canada recorded its first -30°C temperature of the season early Thursday morning. The frigid reading came from Isachsen, Nunavut, marking the first instance of temperatures dipping this low since April 27, 2026, when -30°C was recorded in Rea Point, NU. This cold snap is linked to the edge of the polar vortex, which has briefly extended into Canada while its core remains centred over Siberia. DON'T MISS: El Niño vs. the polar vortex: Canada’s winter wild card is waking upHowever, Canadians should not expect this Arctic air to plunge further south. While colder air is expected to shift across eastern Canada this weekend due to troughing, the main concentration of the polar vortex will stay on the opposite side of the hemisphere through the rest of this month. WATCH: Will El Niño impact the polar vortex this winter in Canada?

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The federal government is looking to build a 60 MW data centre in Ottawa for Canda’s cyber spy agency. CTV’s Stefan Keyes reports. The federal government is looking to build a data centre in the national capital region to support Canada’s cyber spy agency, saying it will focus on the “mid to long-term objectives” of government operations, security and technology. Defence Construction Canada issued an advance procurement notice for the data centre last week, saying it is informing “design-builders of an upcoming contract located” in the Ottawa area. The estimated cost of the project is $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion, with the tender expected to be issued in 2027. “To increase its capacity in supporting the mid to long-term objectives related to operations, security, and technology modernization, the Government of Canada is planning to design and construction a data centre facility within the national capital region,” said the notice issued on the federal government’s website.

29-year-old Corey Peter Lane, who was out on bail and a probation order, has been arrested in connection with thefts from Second Harvest vehicles. Toronto police have made an arrest in connection with the vandalism and theft of catalytic converters on seven delivery trucks belonging to a Toronto-based food charity over the Thanksgiving weekend, as their search for a second suspect and a suspect vehicle continues. On Thursday morning, Acting Supt. Jeff Bangild said as a result of tips received, officers from 22 Division in Etobicoke executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in Oakville, where they located and arrested 29-year-old Corey Peter Lane. Lane, an Oakville resident, is facing three counts each of break and enter commit, fail to comply with release order, and fail to comply with probation order. The charges have not been tested in court. The accused, Bangild said, was out on both bail and probation. Lane was scheduled to appear in bail court on Oct. 15. “We’re looking for additional information as we believe other people may have seen this individual on their property.

CalgaryA housekeeper is facing multiple charges after an alleged break and enter north of Calgary last month, after being charged with theft from another home in August, RCMP say. Central Alberta woman had previously been charged with theftCBC News · Posted: Oct 15, 2026 11:58 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 15Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A housekeeper is facing multiple charges after an alleged break and enter north of Calgary last month, after being charged with theft from another home in August, RCMP say. (CBC News)A housekeeper is facing multiple charges after an alleged break and enter north of Calgary last month, after being charged with theft from another home in August, RCMP say. The break and enter was reported on Sept. 18 in Carstairs, a town about 55 kilometres north of Calgary, according to RCMP. The victims said their home had been broken into while they were away, and that gold, silver and other valuables had been stolen.

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Toronto police say a man has been arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters from seven Second Harvest trucks. Acting Supt. Jeff Bangild announced the arrest Thursday while investigators continue to search for a second suspect. The news comes a day after police said officers were searching for one or more suspects allegedly behind the theft at the food rescue organization. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Second Harvest said suspects broke into its Toronto yard, cut through the exhaust systems of seven trucks and stole their catalytic converters. All seven trucks were rendered out of service. The charity had been preparing for its previously advertised Thanksgiving turkey giveaway. Only two trucks were able to operate Sunday, and the organization said it was concerned about how it would meet demand in the coming week. Story continues below advertisement

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates.

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World Food Day is observed annually by the United Nations (UN) and the international community on October 16 to bring awareness to global food insecurity. The day also serves as a reminder here at home that food insecurity also affects many Canadians—let’s have a look at our food-related data. More fruits, eggs, poultry and beef available but less vegetables available

PoliticsThe Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal of the federal government's ban on single-use plastics, the top court said Thursday. Liberals' plastics ban overturned in 2023 before being reinstated upon appeal earlier this yearPeter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Oct 15, 2026 10:56 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 15Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Styrofoam food containers like the ones in this image are banned under the federal government's single-use plastics ban introduced in 2021. (Ben Nelms/CBC)The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal of the federal government's ban on single-use plastics, the top court said Thursday. In 2021, the Liberal government listed all plastic-manufactured items as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. An industry group called the Responsible Plastic Use Coalition challenged the order, and in 2023, Federal Court Justice Angela Furlanetto struck down the ban.