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Global News
4 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Ford considering Hwy. 401 tunnel as special economic zone where laws could be bypassed
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is indicating that Highway 401 could be designated as a special economic zone, allowing the province to fast-track its plans to construct a transit and traffic tunnel beneath it, while sidestepping a raft of environmental and municipal laws. The province is currently in the process of passing Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, legislation it introduced to speed up mining projects in the north. Part of the legislation allows for the creation of special economic zones, areas where cabinet will be able to suspend provincial and municipal laws for certain projects. The projects that would qualify for the wide-ranging powers were not made public when the bill was tabled. On Friday, Ford suggested that a list of priority plans he sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney at the beginning of the month would all get the exception status. Story continues below advertisement Those projects are: developing the resource-rich Ring of Fire in Thunder Bay; expanding Ontario's nuclear power generating stations; building a deep-sea port in James Bay; massive expansion to the GO Train system; and building a tunnelled expressway under Highway 401. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Yes, we will, as we move forward,' Ford said, after being asked if he would designate all five projects as special economic zones. 'But that only goes, again, with the cooperation of the 444 municipalities, always with the First Nations communities across our province as well, especially when it comes to critical minerals.' Ford's office stressed consultation on the creation of special economic zones would continue over the summer — pointing out they will be created in regulation and not automatically land when the legislation passes. 'We want to get going on nation-building projects and will make sure it's done right,' a spokesperson said. Of the five projects, the government's Highway 401 tunnel project has received the most pushback from opposition politicians. The plan is in its infancy and has been decried by opponents as a 'half-baked, back-of-the-napkin scheme.' It would involve constructing an expressway beneath Highway 401 from Mississauga to Markham and could cost tens of billions of dollars. If it were designated as a special economic zone — as the premier suggested on Friday — the route's builders could be allowed to bypass municipal bylaws and provincial laws that govern construction projects or permitting, for example. Story continues below advertisement The government recently issued a request for bidders to study how to build the route — a process which would currently take two years. Opposition politicians have raised concerns about the scope of power special economic zones will give the government, calling the move a 'power grab' that lacks transparency. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles said she feared the zones would not be limited to nation-building projects and would extend beyond without limits. 'We're not just talking about mining, we're talking about access to everyone — so every farmer, every Ontarian should be concerned about this,' she said on Wednesday. 'What this government is doing is passing legislation to give them unfettered access to power. 'It's a power grab, creating no-law zones.' The legislation that will allow for the creation of special economic zones is expected to pass sometime next week at the Ontario legislature.
Toronto Sun
27-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Halton cops seeking man accused of indecent acts on GO trains
Halton Police are seeking this male suspect in connection with two alleged indecent acts on GO Trains in May. Photo by Halton Regional Police Halton Regional Police continue to seek the public's help in identifying a man accused of committing indecent acts aboard GO trains. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Cops said a male suspect on two separate occasions allegedly performed sex acts in the presence of females while aboard a GO Train. He is a Black male with a large to medium build and about 6-foot-2 to 6-foot-4. The first incident took place May 7 at about 9:30 p.m. on the Lakeshore West GO Train travelling from Union Station to Hamilton West Harbour Station (train 1733, coach 2317). The suspect allegedly performed a sex act while staring at a female passenger. He was wearing a blue V-neck T-shirt, grey jacket, dark shorts, black crocs and a beige baseball cap. The second incident took place May 10 at about 11:15 p.m. on the Lakeshore West GO Train travelling from Union Station to Aldershot Station (train 1739, coach 2227). The suspect allegedly exposed his genitals to a female passenger and performed a sex act in her presence. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He was wearing a black T-shirt, shorts, black crocs, a beige baseball cap and headphones. Neither of the victims sustained physical injuries. Anyone with information can contact police at 905-825-4777, Ext. 2216, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Adnan Menderes Obuz, 61, of Toronto has been charged with sexual assault. (Toronto Police) Photo by Toronto Police TORONTO MAN ACCUSED OF SEX ASSAULT Toronto Police has charged a 61-year-old Toronto man with sexual assault. Police said a male suspect was allegedly misrepresenting himself on the Hinge dating site and Telegram social media platform and met a victim before they agreed to meet in person. Police said the suspect brought the victim to his apartment, where he allegedly sexually assaulted them. The suspect is known to use the names 'Zane' and 'Call me Zane Edward Adnan the Buzz' Adnan Menderes Obuz has been arrested and charged. Investigators believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or at RECOMMENDED VIDEO This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Peel Regional Police are requesting the public's help after a shooting in Brampton. Cops said that on May 18 at about 2 a.m., a business in the Rutherford Rd. S.-Clarence St. area was shot at multiple times with a male occupant suffering multiple gunshot wounds in what they believe was a targeted incident. Police said the victim was hospitalized and later released with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information or video footage of the area or incident can contact police at 905-453-2121, Ext. 2233. Information may also be left anonymously with Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Weapons and ammunition seized by Toronto Police. Photo by Toronto Police FIREARM FOUND AFTER VEHICLE SALE Toronto Police have charged a Woodbridge man with firearm-related offences after cops found a weapon in a sold vehicle in the Finch Ave. W.-Weston Rd. area on May 10. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Police said the accused sold a vehicle that allegedly had a satchel inside containing a fully loaded firearm and ammunition, leading officers to execute a search warrant on another vehicle and at a residence, where a second firearm was allegedly found. Dondre Wilson, 32, faces two counts each of unauthorized possession of a firearm and careless storage of ammunition. Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or HAMILTON DRUG BUST LEADS TO SHOOTING ARREST Hamilton Police have charged a man after a Sept. 21, 2024, shooting outside Coolers Bar at Upper Gage Ave. and Fennell Ave E. Cops said one person suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and nearby businesses sustained damage from the gunfire. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Police said they executed a search warrant Friday at a Hamilton Mountain residence as part of a separate drug-trafficking investigation and arrested a suspect in the Coolers Bar shooting. The search resulted in the seizure of a large sum of cash, a 9mm handgun, 272 g of cocaine, 53 g of fentanyl and oxycodone pills. Connor Duncan, 20, of Hamilton, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, and seven firearm-related offences. Kandice Kuhn, 34, of Hamilton, was charged with the same drug-related offences. Anyone with information can contact police at 905-546-4883, shootingresponseteam@ or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Read More World Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs World Columnists
CBC
17-02-2025
- General
- CBC
Barrie woman says GO Train spots reserved for people with disabilities are misused daily
Disability advocates say accessible GO Train spots are misused daily 4 minutes ago Duration 3:30 Social Sharing Heather Morgan says she's missed trains and almost had her wheelchair ramp swiped by vehicles multiple times at the Allandale Waterfront GO Station in Barrie, Ont., because people without permits are constantly parking in the accessible spots. "What people do is they come and drop off their fully able-bodied passengers using the accessible spots." Morgan said, adding there's been many times when all six spots are occupied and she's left with nowhere to go. "I've sat on my horn for five minutes straight and not had any response." It's an issue she says has been ongoing for the last couple of years, and one she's tried to bring to the attention of Metrolinx. Metrolinx says there are multiple measures in place to ensure the spaces are not misused and encourages customers to contact support. But Morgan says she has contacted the transit agency multiple times and hasn't seen anything change. Morgan uses a wheelchair and her van deploys a ramp on the passenger side. She says she needs enough space to deploy the ramp and exit the vehicle safely. But another issue that arises is people who don't have permits aren't expecting to see the ramp and have come within inches of hitting it — and her. "I'm just waiting for the horrible day when somebody takes my ramp off," she said. "I would say 80 per cent of the people seem to know that they're not supposed to be there, and that doesn't bother them." Morgan would like to see better enforcement to discourage this, including clear signage indicating the accessible spots are not a drop off zone, more fines being handed out and more options for places to tap on and off at the drop off and pick up zone. Sherry Caldwell, director of the Ontario Disability Coalition, says she wants to see more enforcement, but she also wants drivers to understand how their actions impact others. "I think they probably don't understand that someone that is using a wheelchair van doesn't have the luxury of just choosing another spot, literally they have to cancel their trip and go home," said Caldwell. She says her organization hears about this issue at public places across the province. Metrolinx response In a statement, Metrolinx said customers looking to drop off or pick up passengers must use the designated areas available to them. "Clear signage indicates how to access the appropriate pick-up and drop-off areas to ensure pedestrians can safely get in and out of their vehicles during busy times at the station," the statement says. The transit agency said customers will be fined $300 if they park, stand or stop in an accessible parking spot, including the access aisle, without a valid accessible parking permit. CBC News asked Metrolinx how many fines have been given out in the last year in the GTA, but the transit agency didn't respond. Metrolinx said it encourages customers to report incidents. Morgan says she feels that approach hasn't been working for her, but she hopes speaking out about the issue provokes change. In her experience, Morgan says, GO Transit is otherwise one of the most accessible public transit options in Ontario, but not being able to park changes the entire experience and the course of her day.
