Isaac Callan
Online Digital Broadcast Journalist
Isaac Callan is an Online Digital Broadcast Journalist for Global News Toronto, specializing in provincial and municipal politics from Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau. His work spans daily news coverage, in-depth features and investigative reporting, leveraging freedom of information laws to uncover new stories.
Collaborating closely with Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello, Isaac has contributed to breaking stories, including articles about Bill 124, Premier Doug Ford’s daughter’s stag and doe fundraiser, Ford’s 2018 mandate letters and revelations about the premier’s use of his personal cellphone.
Prior to joining Global News, Isaac delved in-depth in the Region of Peel, establishing a firm foundation for both local and provincial politics. His commitment to reporting extends beyond the headlines, pushing for detailed and nuanced perspectives alongside new, untold stories.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Isaac is a keen soccer fan and history student. He also stays up to date with the occasional sporting achievements of his home country, Scotland.
You can connect with Isaac on X @isaaccallan or via email at isaac.callan@globalnews.ca. He welcomes story ideas, diverse viewpoints and is always looking for ideas for new investigations and features.
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Video Archives
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World Cup legacy: Inside Toronto’s transit preparations to host FIFA matches -
Ontario sets date to reveal companies breaking ticket reselling rules -
Ontario government releases details of $191K in extra private jet costs -
Ontario pledges municipal code of conduct changes will finally become law -
FOI request reveals school supervisor pay -
Ford government moves to next phase of fare integration ahead of Hurontario LRT opening -
Ontario will fall 100K housing starts short of goal annually until 2028: budget -
Ontario’s resale cap will apply to original price of World Cup tickets -
Ford government moves to limit transparency legislation -
Metrolinx sheds 400-plus consultants, some move to become VPs -
Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths -
Ontario MPPs head off for extended winter break after short fall sitting -
How the Ford government sped through the fall sitting -
Union concerned about contraband, overdoses in Ontario jails -
Ontario sets spending record on commercials that improve view of government -
Ontario plans to release delayed EQAO results next week, after ‘deep dive’ -
Metrolinx prepares to open long-delayed LRTs in winter -
Ontario government starts tentative use of AI -
Ontario Public Service has highest Copilot use in Canada, as Ford government rolls out AI -
Ontario school board supervisors eligible to charge $350K
Author Archives
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Public consultations on expanding Toronto Island airport beginThe federal government has launched public consultations on the future of the airport, including whether or not its runway should be expanded to allow larger planes to land there.Politics12 hours
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Ford says Washington trip ‘jammed’ with meetings despite chamber of commerce cancellationThe premier headed down to the Capitol on Monday and Tuesday for a series of meetings to promote his hopes of increased free trade between Canada and the United States.CanadaJun 9
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Downtown Toronto apartment fire leaves 1 with minor injuriesFirefighters were called to Bastion Street, near Bathurst Street and Fort York, around 2 a.m. to deal with smoke coming from the 20th floor of the building.FireJun 9
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Toronto hotels expecting ‘uneven’ bookings in June thanks to World CupToronto's tourism sector had at one point expected to see a major boost from the global soccer tournament driven by travelling fans and large-scale bookings made by FIFA itself.CanadaJun 9
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Toronto fire records 41% spike in call volume over 24 hoursIn a social media post, Toronto fire said its crews had been called to 622 emergency incidents in the city over the previous 24 hours.CanadaJun 8
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Police say 6 arrests made during Toronto’s Walk for IsraelThe charges against those who were arrested relate to allegedly attempting to provoke attendees, displaying 'anti-Israeli signage,' spitting on a police officer or flying a drone.CanadaJun 8
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3 die in hospital after Markham, Ont. house fireEarly on Friday morning, firefighters were dispatched to a home near Carleton and Kennedy roads for reports of a fire.CanadaJun 8
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World Cup legacy: Inside Toronto’s transit preparations to host FIFA matchesToronto is putting the finishing touches on its World Cup plan, a transit strategy it could continue after the games are over if it all goes well.CanadaJun 8
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Police investigate after fatal shooting in Brampton on Thursday eveningAround 7:10 p.m., officers with the Peel Regional Police were called to Sandalwood Parkway and Crown Victoria Drive to respond to a shooting.CrimeJun 5
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Police confirm no charges laid in investigation into missing 14-year-old Toronto girlToronto police say its investigation into the disappearance of a teen who was missing for almost two weeks is complete and no criminal charges are being laid.CanadaJun 5
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Toronto spent tax dollars on World Cup tickets. The city says it’s almost sold them allOfficials put a plan into action last year to use host city privileges to buy more than 3,500 tickets to the six international soccer matches taking place in Toronto.CanadaJun 5
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Toronto’s waterfront shuttle pilot unveils prices ahead of launchThe new service is being organized by Waterfront Toronto, the city and the Toronto Port Authority, which jointly selected York Bay Marine Services to operate the route.CanadaJun 4
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War in Iran will add $650 in extra fuel costs for average Ontario household: reportA new report from the FAO modelled the extra cost of oil after United States President Donald Trump began a military campaign in the Middle East.EconomyJun 4
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Ford government will officially take control of DVP, Gardiner in 2027In 2023, the provincial and municipal governments signed a landmark deal to upload the costs of the two highways, as well as funding for homelessness, subways and light rail.CanadaJun 4
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Ford charged more than $140K in private plane charters last year, records showRecords show Ford's penchant for private travel took off immediately after winning the 2025 provincial election campaign, during which his party chartered planes to Washington D.C.CanadaJun 4
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Ontario records steepest drop in labour force since 1976, excluding pandemicA new report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario said the number of people in work dropped by 71,300 between January and March, a decline of 0.8 per cent.CanadaJun 3
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Ontario’s teaching unions serve bargaining notice to kick off contract talksThe notices mean the province will now need to prepare to enter potentially bruising talks with the unions within the next 15 days.CanadaJun 3
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Shooting injures 15-year-old boy in TorontoToronto police said they were called to Cherokee Boulevard and Shawnee Circle, near Finch Avenue and Highway 404 in North York, for reports of a shooting.CrimeJun 3
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Here’s how many days Doug Ford attended question period during a shortened spring sittingData tracked by the NDP shows the premier skipped roughly one in three sessions of question period during the spring sitting, avoiding a key parliamentary accountability mechanism.CanadaJun 3
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Doug Ford denies dissension in PC party after firing of caucus chair over pensions, jet fiascoAfter firing the PC caucus chair, Ford stressed he has a "tight team" and suggested he isn't worried about internal support from the party.PoliticsJun 3
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TTC unveils last major subway closure to accommodate World Cup preparationsThe TTC confirmed Tuesday it will close a key portion of Line 1 early for several days, including entirely on Sunday, and then run only partial service one day next week.CanadaJun 2
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Doug Ford receives gag gift from Ontario Liberals after private jet fiascoThe gag gift was intended to poke fun at Premier Doug Ford's purchase of a $28.9 million Challenger 650 private airplane for travel across North America.PoliticsJun 2
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Ford government embarks on extended 21-week break, won’t return until late OctoberGovernment House Leader Steve Clark confirmed politicians won't return to Queen's Park until Oct. 27, suggesting he didn't want to 'interfere' with municipal elections.CanadaJun 2
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Police tackle Toronto cyclist after he allegedly blew through stop signA video posted to social media appears to show a cyclist being tackled to the ground by multiple police officers who were stopping and ticketing people failing to obey a stop sign.CanadaJun 2
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Police still looking for suspect 2 weeks after unprovoked Toronto streetcar assaultOfficers said they were called to the area of Coxwell Avenue and Queen Street East around 8 p.m. on May 17 for reports of the assault.CrimeJun 2