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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Ontario offering RSV vaccines to more young children and to pregnant womenOntario is expanding its respiratory virus vaccination program this year for infants, high-risk children and pregnant women ahead of the fall flu season.Canada4 hours
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Ontario firefighters sent to help battle out-of-control Alberta forest blazesThe Ontario government said almost 200 firefighters, along with two helicopters, have been sent to Alberta as it struggles with a brutal forest fire season.FireJul 26
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Giraffe at Toronto Zoo dies under anesthesia during castration procedureThe Toronto Zoo said staff were heartbroken to announce that two-year-old Matu, a Masai giraffe, had stopped breathing while under general anesthesia for a castration procedure.CanadaJul 25
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Victims of Toronto ‘gun battle’ where more than 50 bullets flew identifiedToronto police said they were called to a plaza parking lot near Ellesmere Road and Midland Avenue for reports of a shooting. Four people were shot, including two who died.CrimeJul 25
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Ontario cabinet minister apologizes after crashing vehicle into child care centreAndrea Khanjin, who is 31 weeks pregnant, says she suffered a medical emergency while trying to park her car at her office and crashed into the side of a local business.PoliticsJul 25
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‘Downtown has not kept up at all’: Pressure on Toronto parks grows as population climbsAs Toronto grows upwards, hundreds of thousands of people have come to call the city home. But as the population increases, the amount of green space has failed to keep pace.CanadaJul 25
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More rain in Toronto floods DVP, subway station and causes sewage bypassOn Wednesday afternoon, a period of heavy rain fell across Toronto, leading to some localized flooding in areas still recovering from a major flood the week before.WeatherJul 24
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‘They freaked out’: How a deal to end the LCBO strike almost fell apart at the last minuteA last-minute argument over backpay and how staff should return to work put a deal to end the LCBO strike in jeopardy. The two sides say cooler heads prevailed.CanadaJul 23
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Fire at Hamilton transitional housing sends 13 to hospital, 2 in critical conditionHamilton police closed roads in the centre of the city around 12:30 p.m. on Monday to help firefighters tackle a blaze at the YMCA Men's Residence.CanadaJul 22
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Ford wants Ontario Place to be top tourist spot, says science centre location is ‘sleepy’The premier said he planned to make Ontario Place the country’s best tourist attraction and claimed the science centre’s current location is “a sleepy little neighbourhood.”CanadaJul 22
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LCBO deal: Promise made to keep all stores open even if revenues flatlineA copy of the agreement between the LCBO and OPSEU obtained by Global News reveals an alcohol modernization taskforce will be established, along with a promise on store closures.CanadaJul 22
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‘We must take action’: Ontario storm spurs calls to better equip cities for extreme weatherOn Tuesday, Toronto and the surrounding area were bombarded by a historic rainstorm that lashed near-record water levels upon the city.EnvironmentJul 21
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LCBO strike: Tentative agreement in danger of collapse, union says ‘we do not have a deal’The union representing the workers and the LCBO both told Global News on Friday they had reached an agreement after some 9,000 workers walk off the job July 5.PoliticsJul 19
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Ford gives Ontario ministers new marching orders: ‘Move the province forward’Ontario Premier Doug Ford has given his ministers new mandate letters, laying out his expectations for them and what they will achieve in their portfolios.PoliticsJul 19
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Ontario Science Centre survives severe rainstorm despite fears over roofThe Ontario Science Centre was abruptly closed at the beginning of summer, with engineering citing fears heavy rain or snow could result in the roof collapsing.PoliticsJul 18
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Ontario insists EV subsidies not wasted as Ford Motor Co. plans gas trucks for OakvilleThe Ford Motors plant in Oakville, Ont., was meant to retool for electric vehicles and batteries. Now, the auto giant plans to make 100,000 gas-powered trucks there first.PoliticsJul 18
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Ontario’s strongest mayors? These leaders are making the most of Ford’s enhanced powersThe mayors of Brampton, Caledon and Brampton have all used strong mayor powers to make major staffing decisions. Internal documents show the provincial government is watching.PoliticsJul 18
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‘Throwaway cost’: Doug Ford ordered Highway 413 signs, then replaced them weeks laterDocuments obtained by Global News show the government rushed promotional signs for Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, before ripping them out because the font wasn't big enough.PoliticsJul 17
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Opposition pushing to remove former Ontario PC MPP from committee chair roleOttawa-area MPP Goldie Ghamari was removed from the PC caucus at the end of June after she met with far-right English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson.CanadaJul 16
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LCBO strike latest: Tourism industry struggling as convenience store applications pour inOntario's tourism industry is starting to feel the crunch of an LCBO strike that shows no signs of ending. Talks between the Ford government and OPSEU are yet to restart.CanadaJul 16
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‘He’s running’: Police video captures dramatic high-speed Lamborghini chase near TorontoFootage from a police helicopter shows officers pursing and eventually arresting the driver of a Lamborghini that lost a tire on Highway 407 during a high-speed chase.CrimeJul 12
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Doug Ford still using personal phone as transparency battle over call log continuesThe Ford government has been locked in a battle with Global News over the premier’s personal cellphone for more than a year.PoliticsJul 10
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‘We’re not going to turn back’: Ontario finance minister rejects LCBO union proposalIn an interview with Global News, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy ruled out walking back any part of the alcohol liberalization policy.PoliticsJul 9
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‘Scared to take the TTC’: Widow speaks out after husband dies in subway station stabbingThe widow of a man who died after a stabbing at Jane Subway Station says she is learning to drive because she fears riding the TTC or letting her children use it.CrimeJul 5
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LCBO stores closed as Ontario-wide strike beginsA breakdown in talks means no deal could be reached between the LCBO and its union, with some 9,000 workers walking off the job after the 12:01 a.m. deadline on Friday.CanadaJul 5