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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A vehicle is stolen every 40 minutes in Toronto and it’s getting worse: police chiefMore than 12,000 vehicles were stolen in Toronto during 2023, Chief Myron Demkiw said. That number averages to 34 vehicles a day, or one vehicle stolen every 40 minutes.Crime7 hours
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Hate crimes rise again in Toronto, up 93% compared to past year: police chiefThe Toronto police chief said hate crimes rose again in February in the city, citing a spike in antisemitism. Reports of hate crimes in the city have been up since Oct. 7.Crime8 hours
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Ontario Liberals rule out carbon tax if they form government in 2026While Crombie was initially hesitant to clearly state her position on carbon pricing, her party issued a statement on Monday ruling out a carbon tax.Canada11 hours
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Mississauga pedestrian in life-threatening condition after being struck by carPeel Regional Police said they were called to the area of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Eglinton Avenue West for reports a pedestrian had been hit.TrafficMar 15
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Ford on Toronto police officer’s auto theft advice: ‘Might as well leave cookies and milk’Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked Friday about a Toronto police officer who told residents to leave their car keys by the door to avoid home invasions.CrimeMar 15
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Brother of Toronto Raptors player passes away, team confirmsNathan Tyler Barrett, brother of Toronto Raptors forward-guard RJ Barret, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, according to a statement issued on behalf of the family.CanadaMar 15
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Search in Ontario for Indian Residential School burial sites continuesThe province has spent more than $65 million on a search for burial sites since mid-2021, when the remains of 215 children were found in Kamloops, British Columbia.CanadaMar 14
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Toronto argument ‘turned physical,’ police say. Now, a man faces a murder chargeThe incident was reported on Jan. 11 after 8 p.m. in the area of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lower Spadina Avenue.CrimeMar 14
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Ford sends list of asks to Trudeau ahead of Ontario, federal budgetsIn a letter addressed on Thursday, Doug Ford listed his signature Highway 413 project, a recently announced Milton GO train expansion and carbon pricing as key priorities.PoliticsMar 14
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Metrolinx moves to ban some e-bikes from GO trains over battery-fire worriesThe provincial transit agency Metrolinx is preparing to ban certain e-bikes with non-certified batteries from the GO train network amidst safety concerns.CanadaMar 13
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Arrests made in Bowmanville homicide that killed husband, pregnant wifeNeighbours of a Bowmanville, Ont., couple who died in a double shooting describe the pair as 'the nicest people.' Police have arrested two men in connection with their deaths.CrimeMar 13
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Ford government prepares next round of legislation to build 1.5M homes by 2031Paul Calandra, who replaced Steve Clark as housing minister in 2023 after the Greenbelt scandal, said he expects to introduce his new bill “very soon.”PoliticsMar 12
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Ford promises ‘banner year’ for auto sector as focus shifts to EV spinoff jobsOntario Premier Doug Ford is promising a 'banner year' for the province's auto sector, which his economic development minister says will include a focus on spinoff EV sector jobs.PoliticsMar 11
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Most Ontarians don’t believe a long-term care bed should count as a home: new pollWhen asked whether governments should 'count new long-term care beds as new homes,' 63 per cent of respondents to a new poll said no, while just 23 per cent felt they should.CanadaMar 11
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Ontario Liberals strike committee to study carbon tax optionsOntario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says her party is studying climate change and carbon pricing as the Ford government tries to wedge her on the issue.PoliticsMar 8
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Humans remains found at scene of ‘extremely difficult’ Brampton firePeel Regional Police said officers and firefighters were called to the area of Van Kirk Drive and Mossgrove Crescent for reports of a house fire around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.CrimeMar 8
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Bonnie Crombie ‘very close’ to deciding if she’ll run in battleground Milton byelectionOntario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie does not hold a seat within the provincial legislature. An upcoming byelection in Milton would offer her a chance to nab one.PoliticsMar 8
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Peel Region is Ontario’s auto theft capital. Is new money helping the problem?Since the start of the year, 1,433 cars have been stolen in Brampton and Mississauga, according to Peel Regional Police, the force that patrols the two cities.CrimeMar 8
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Ford government ‘shamed’ into letting independent female MPPs speak: Ont. LiberalThe Ford government denied a request from independent female MPPs to speak on International Women's Day. The next day, as pressure built, it relented.PoliticsMar 7
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Ontario man guilty of manslaughter in death of long-time wifeJohn Sedo was on charged with the second-degree murder of his wife in the summer of 2020. The pair had been married for almost 35 years.CrimeMar 7
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Government considered Greenbelt ‘medium’ risk before summer of scandal: DocsAn internal document labelled the Greenbelt policy as 'medium' risk just a week before the scandal blew up. Government sources say the document was written by civil servants.PoliticsMar 7
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‘Quintupling down’: Ford shows no sign of backing away from ‘like-minded’ judges commentsFord, who has staunchly defended his position, showed no signs of backing down in the face of persistent pushback on Wednesday.CanadaMar 6
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Liberal MPP accuses Ontario government of ‘silencing’ female legislators ahead of Int’l Women’s DayA request by an Ontario Liberal MPP to speak about International Women's Day was rejected by the Ford government, although female MPPs were invited to take part in a photograph.PoliticsMar 6
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Ontario bracing for climate change to ‘express itself’ in ‘new and unique’ waysAfter a tough summer of forest fires and a mild winter, black bears are emerging from hibernation early. The Ontario government acknowledges climate change is 'expressing itself.'EnvironmentMar 6
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Backpay deals for defeated Bill 124 pushed Ford government to overspend in 2023The Ford government recorded $4.1 billion in “higher than planned” spending in the health and education sectors, in part, due to Bill 124.PoliticsMar 6