Maple Express | November 10, 2026 Shooting near Etobicoke community centre leaves one man dead

1. Shooting near Etobicoke community centre leaves one man dead

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Toronto police say one man is dead after a shooting near an Etobicoke community centre early Tuesday, Nov. 10. Paramedics said they were called to the area of Martingrove Road and Finch Avenue, near the Elmbank Community Centre, at around 1:10 a.m. for a possible shooting.

A male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, police confirmed. Investigators have not released any information on possible suspects and say the probe is ongoing. Police are treating it as a breaking news story, with more details to come.

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2. Roshel CEO says company won't take responsibility for 2,200 workers on layoff at Brampton plant

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The CEO of Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel says his company is "not going to even consider" taking on any responsibility for the more than 2,200 people on layoff at the Brampton assembly plant. Roman Shimonov made the comment in a CP24 Breakfast interview Tuesday morning, a day after news broke that Roshel would buy the idle plant from Stellantis and convert it into "a new centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing." The plant had been idle since December 2023.

Shimonov said the company will give priority to people in Brampton "the way we always do," but added that "a competitive business cannot work by taking obligations of other companies." He said the plan will create thousands of jobs and that critics either "haven't been briefed on the facts" or are ignoring them. In May 2022, the federal government agreed to provide Stellantis with $529 million to retool its Brampton and Windsor plants.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Monday the sale "does not erase the commitments they made to workers in Brampton," and that she has reached out to Unifor, Stellantis, the province and the plant to convene a meeting later this week. Unifor President Lana Payn accused Stellantis of an "underhanded deal" that lets it "walk away from its commitments." Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants Ottawa to sue Stellantis "to get Canadian tax dollars back." Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association president Flavio Volpe questioned whether Roshel can match the old scale: the plant once supported thousands of direct jobs and an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 more at parts suppliers.

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3. Ford government appoints 8 new regional chairs, including around Toronto

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Ontario's minister of municipal affairs and housing has named a slate of appointed regional chairs to oversee some of the largest municipal jurisdictions in the province, including those surrounding Toronto. In a statement Tuesday, Rob Flack said he was appointing chairs for Durham, Halton, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo and York regions, plus Muskoka District and Simcoe County.

Flack said the appointments were important as the province looks to "create the conditions for growth" amid geopolitical challenges, and reflect confidence in local leaders with a deep understanding of their municipalities and a proven record of performance and public service. As heads of council, he said, they will foster collaboration across municipalities, support responsible growth and ensure services are delivered efficiently.

The move follows legislative changes earlier this year that allow the minister to appoint chairs in eight regions and grant them "strong chair powers." The government said it would help keep those regions "in sync" with provincial decisions. Opposition critics have said the change consolidates power at Queen's Park.

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4. Toronto's forecast calls for the first flurries of the season later this week

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Toronto should enjoy the sunnier skies and unseasonably warm temperatures while they last, because wet flurries are expected later this week. "Today is the day to circle on your calendar and get outside, enjoy a walk through the parks along the waterfront, maybe even find a patio that's still open," CP24 meteorologist Bill Coulter said.

Tuesday's forecast calls for a high of 15 C and mainly sunny skies, though Environment Canada says winds may gust up to 50 km/h around the noon hour. Wednesday will reach a high of 11 C before cooling to 4 C in the evening with a 40 per cent chance of rain. Coulter said the weather should be good for Remembrance Day ceremonies in the morning, but it will turn decidedly cooler as cold air arrives Thursday.

He called the temperature drop "significant," with the city unlikely to crack double digits for the rest of the week: Environment Canada forecasts a high of 8 C Thursday before hitting 0 C that evening. "Any lingering moisture may be in the form of a few wet flurries," Coulter said. Friday brings a 30 per cent chance of rain showers or flurries through the day and into Saturday morning, with cloudy skies and a high of 7 C.

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5. Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Brampton suffers critical injuries

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A pedestrian is fighting for his life in hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in Brampton early Tuesday morning. It happened near Bovaird Drive East and Bramalea Road shortly before 1 a.m. Police said a man in his 30s was hit and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Eastbound lanes of Bovaird Drive, from Bramalea Road to Sunny Meadow Boulevard, are closed. In a social media post at around 7 a.m., police said the closure is expected to remain in effect for several hours.

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6. Toronto's Zach Edey finding footing in NBA with Memphis Grizzlies

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Seven-foot-four Toronto native Zach Edey had eight points and nine rebounds as his Memphis Grizzlies topped the Toronto Raptors 118-102 on Monday. It was only his second game at Scotiabank Arena after he missed the Grizzlies' lone Toronto visit last season due to injury. Edey, who grew up in midtown Toronto, is averaging 8.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.

"It doesn't always show up on the box score, but his impact is felt every night, whether it's in the possession game, rebounding ball, or defensively protecting the rim," said Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo. He noted opponents are so worried about Edey getting open looks that his defender tends to drift back toward him instead of protecting the rim, opening lanes for Memphis guards.

Edey twice won the Naismith Award as U.S. college basketball's player of the year at Purdue, becoming only the third male player to win back-to-back honours after Hall of Famers Ralph Sampson and Bill Walton. He said he is still not playing at the level he believes he is capable of. "I'm going to keep working," he said. "I'm going to keep doing what I think is the best way to play basketball."

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7. Ontario student accused of working for Chinese official pleads not guilty in U.S.

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An Ontario student accused of working for someone he believed to be a Chinese government official has pleaded not guilty in the United States to making false statements. Documents from a Michigan court show Weiheng Zeng entered his plea at his arraignment on Monday. Zeng, a Chinese citizen who was studying at the University of Waterloo, was arrested after allegedly taking photos of Toronto's Pearson airport and Chicago's O'Hare airport at the request of a mysterious Chinese contact he met on an online forum.

In an affidavit filed earlier this year, an FBI agent said Zeng was first flagged in connection with an incident at O'Hare in April, when a man was seen taking photos, climbing a forklift and trying to open locked trailers at a FedEx facility. The affidavit said Zeng, who had driven into the United States about 10 days before the incident, was later linked to a minivan seen at the site.

It said that when Zeng tried to drive into the country with the same vehicle in August, he was pulled aside for several interviews, during which he allegedly gave conflicting statements. The allegations have not yet been tested in court.

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8. Tax changes and benefits you may have missed in Budget 2026

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Ottawa artist Eryn O'Neill is encouraged by a federal budget promise that would let creators, musicians and writers earn up to $45,000 tax-free from original and creative artistic works, under what is called the Canada Creative Credit. She said sales can be unpredictable, so the measure would be a huge help at this point in her career. She and other artists are still trying to figure out how eligibility will work.

The budget also includes measures aimed at reducing paperwork. Ryan Minor of CPA Canada said Canadians would have the option of claiming flat amounts for certain deductions such as moving expenses, the Home Accessibility Tax Credit and gluten-free food — for example, a $1,000 flat rate for moving expenses instead of collecting and itemizing every receipt. Caregivers could receive up to $1,260 even if they don't owe income tax, and Canadians would no longer have to convert RRSPs into RRIFs at age 71.

Some economists say the changes may cut paperwork but not necessarily overall costs. "That's not going to boost your income any and it's probably not going to reduce your costs any in terms of tax filing," said Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, noting preparers are unlikely to lower their fees just because less paperwork is needed. "Ten hours saved does have some dollar amount... but I don't think that alleviates any cost-of-living affordability issues." The budget also consolidates tax deadlines to May 15, instead of April 30 for most Canadians and June 15 for the self-employed.

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9. Canadian exports to China surge ahead of Carney visit

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As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to visit China and meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, new trade data suggests Canadian exports to China are reaching record levels, particularly in Western Canada. Third-quarter figures compiled by the China Institute at the University of Alberta show strong growth led by food and energy shipments. "Our exports are going to hit record highs this year, and the numbers are accelerating," said institute director Philippe Rheault.

Total two-way trade reached $36.78 billion in the third quarter, the highest quarterly level on record, driven largely by energy. Crude oil exports to China jumped 159 per cent to an average of 327,000 barrels per day, with much of the increase attributed to added capacity from the Trans Mountain pipeline. Canola meal exports rose to $360.3 million from $12.9 million a year earlier, pea exports increased to $147.6 million from $9.2 million, and beef exports reached $181.4 million after being virtually non-existent a year earlier. Alberta and Saskatchewan accounted for nearly 78 per cent of the overall increase.

The surge follows an agreement last January in which Ottawa secured lower Chinese tariffs on Canadian goods in exchange for allowing Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market. Some experts urge caution: Vina Nadjibulla, CEO of the Centre for Strategic Statecraft, noted that nearly 70 per cent of Canada's canola seed exports went to China in 2024, giving Beijing significant leverage it has used during political disputes. She argues Canada should expand trade with China while developing other markets to reduce strategic dependence. Canada still exports about ten times as much to the United States as it does to China.

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10. The Honda CR-V was Canada's most stolen vehicle last year

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The Honda CR-V was the most stolen car in Ontario and across Canada last year, according to a new report by Équité Association. The annual report released Tuesday found 2,137 CR-Vs were stolen nationwide in 2025, including 1,598 in Ontario, out of 550,586 insured in Canada that year. The SUV was also the most targeted vehicle in Ontario in 2024 and across Canada in 2021 and 2022.

The Honda Civic and Toyota RAV4 placed second and third nationally. In Quebec, the Civic saw the highest number of thefts at 487. In Alberta, 313 Ram 1500 Series trucks were reported stolen out of 94,621 insured, while in Atlantic Canada the Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Series had 120 thefts out of 68,117 insured vehicles.

Équité cites ongoing security weaknesses in globally serviceable vehicles, including the CR-V. "We must make vehicles harder to steal," said president and CEO Heather Masterson, noting auto theft remains a low-risk, high-reward crime in which organized networks exploit vulnerabilities. She said enforcement alone won't solve it and called for updated Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The report also found an 18 per cent year-over-year national decrease in auto theft compared with 2024, and that 72 per cent of Canadians believe anti-theft technology should be mandatory rather than an optional add-on.

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