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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Ontario woman pleads guilty to defrauding Taylor Swift fans out of $265K in ticket scamAn agreed statement of facts says the couple spent almost $140,000 of the money on online gambling, resulting in a loss of roughly $56,000.Crime5 hours
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Ford government taps Canadian military for help with massive Ontario wildfiresCritics say the government has entered the wildfire season unprepared and without setting aside enough money up front to plan for the summer.Canada7 hours
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‘They’re paying back the money’: Ford breaks silence on hotel expense scandalThe premier also defended his government when asked whether the hotel expenses violated his 2018 election promise that the party with the taxpayer dollar is over.CanadaJul 16
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TTC prepares to install automatic train signalling, promises more frequent serviceThe new deal will see Hitachi Rail Canada install a communications-based train control (CBTC) system for the Toronto Transit Commission.CanadaJul 15
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2 dead, 3 injured after crash on Hwy. 401 in MississaugaAround 9 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police said they were called to a crash on the eastbound express lanes of the artery near Dixie Road, which led to the road being entirely closed.TrafficJul 15
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Ontario looks to axe rules Progressive Conservative MPPs used to claim hotel staysGlobal News was first to report on the hotel room expenses incurred by members of the Progressive Conservative government who live within driving distance of Queen's Park.CanadaJul 15
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Man dropped at Toronto hospital with gunshot woundAround 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, the man was left at a hospital in the city after being shot, according to Toronto police.CrimeJul 15
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Transparency law changes block release of Ford government speed cameras studiesAs Premier Doug Ford railed against automated speed cameras and called them a 'cash grab,' Global News sought to understand what information the government had considered.CanadaJul 15
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Progressive Conservative MPPs living in Peel Region bill thousands for hotels in TorontoThe trio represent ridings in Brampton and Mississauga, but filed 30 expense claims asking the legislature to refund the costs of special accommodations in Toronto.PoliticsJul 15
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Ontario Liberal Leadership candidate gains another caucus endorsementEtobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Lee Fairclough, who launched her leadership bid in May, has steadily racked up endorsements from elected MPPs.PoliticsJul 15
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Toronto firefighters report longer travel times navigating gridlock and increased callsSpeaking to a Toronto committee, fire Chief Jim Jessop said the service faced an 'ongoing challenge' when it comes to how quickly trucks are able to get to the scene of a fire.CanadaJul 14
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Ford cabinet minister agrees to repay cost of all hotel stays in Toronto, where he livesThe pledge to repay the full amount comes only hours after Stan Cho’s office indicated he would only repay some of the costs, as the minister faces internal and external pressure.PoliticsJul 14
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Man walks himself into hospital after Toronto shootingToronto police said they were called to the area of Tapscott Road and Blackwell Avenue around 2:30 a.m. for reports of gunshots.CrimeJul 14
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Ford government minister bills taxpayers $16K for Toronto hotels despite living in cityBetween 2023 and 2026, Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho charged the Ontario Legislative Assembly $16,203 for 'Toronto accommodation.'CanadaJul 14
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Ford government preparing to update ticket resale law months after passing itMultiple industry sources told Global News that the premier's office instructed the minister prepare regulations to fix the new law, with options still to be determined.PoliticsJul 14
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Toronto’s top doctor to study impacts of expanding Billy Bishop airportAt the board meeting, experts, residents and others weighed in on the potentially major change, insisting the health effects of an expanded airport need to be studied in depth.CanadaJul 13
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New trail opens in midtown Toronto ravinePhase one of the East Don Trail opened Monday, connecting the Lower Don Trail around Don Mills Road just above St. Clair Avenue northeast to just below Eglinton Avenue.CanadaJul 13
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Police identify victims in Toronto street festival shooting, no word on suspectsIt was just after 8 p.m. on Saturday when gunshots rang out in the middle of the Salsa on St. Clair festival, leaving two people dead and four others with injuries.CrimeJul 13
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Ontario says naming ministers whose vehicles sped would reveal ‘travel habits’Documents obtained by Global News revealed vehicles registered to Doug Ford's cabinet were clocked speeding 23 times over three years, racking up more than $3,300 in fines.CanadaJul 13
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Bonnie Crombie prepares bid to re-take Mississauga mayoraltyIn a message sent to some supporters, former mayor Bonnie Crombie said she would officially register to enter the race at Mississauga's civic centre on Tuesday morning.CanadaJul 12
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Toronto man flees shootout in stolen rideshare with customer still inside: policeToronto police responded to the area of Polson Street and Cherry Street around 3:30 a.m. Sunday after gunshots were heard. The suspect attempted to flee in a rideshare vehicle.CrimeJul 12
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More tornadoes recorded in Canada’s Prairies amid humid heat waveA red tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada around 5:30 p.m. Saturday for the County of Vermilion River, Alta., but was cancelled roughly 30 minutes later.CanadaJul 12
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More heat and air quality warnings issued across Canada as baking temperatures continueHeat warnings and air quality alerts from Environment Canada stretched on Sunday from Regina through Winnipeg, across northern and southern Ontario, and into Quebec.WeatherJul 12
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Salsa on St. Clair festival cancelled in aftermath of deadly shootingsToronto police say the fatal shooting Saturday night at the Salsa on St. Clair festival appears to have been from two men in the crowd firing at each other, not a random shooter.CrimeJul 12
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2 dead, 4 injured after ‘exchange of gunfire’ in the middle of Toronto street festivalPolice had initially warned of an active shooter on St. Clair Avenue West, but later decided the shooting was two people firing at each other in the crowd.CrimeJul 11