It is Friday, May 8. Here are the top stories we are following today.
Gavin McKenna's No. 72 Already Buzzing with Maple Leafs Fans
Before Gavin McKenna is selected at the NHL entry draft in June or plays a single game for the Toronto Maple Leafs, his projected new team, his No. 72 jersey is expected to be a hot seller. The young star, who played for Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, has already generated significant excitement among Leafs fans.
8 GTA Males Charged in Organized Smash and Grab Robberies
Six men and two male youths from the Greater Toronto Area face more than 50 charges in connection with a series of smash-and-grab robberies that occurred between January and March 2026. Halton police released video of one of the jewelry store heists. Police noted that four of the accused were out on forms of release at the time of their arrests.
Warmington: Another Day, Another Brazen Shooting Targeting Toronto's Jewish Community
A wild shooting of three people in front of a synagogue on Thursday night is being investigated as a hate crime. The incident has once again sent Toronto and its Jewish community into a state of terror and fear. Toronto Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old man has been arrested for Thursday's incident, as well as one on April 30.
Brockville Boy, 17, Charged After Woman and Two Daughters Murdered
A woman and her two daughters were killed in Brockville on Thursday in what police are calling a triple murder. Police arrested a 17-year-old boy and charged him in connection with the killings. The community is in shock following the tragic event.
Why the Futures of Canadiens, Sabres Represent Harsh Reality for Maple Leafs
One is up for the Norris Trophy. One is up for the Selke Trophy. One could be up for being traded. Look no further than what is happening with the captains of the Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, and Maple Leafs, respectively, to get a sense of the landscape that has shifted in the Atlantic Division. This analysis provides insight into the evolving dynamics among these teams.
