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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Hazel McCallion LRT struggled with liquidity, design and ‘quality of work performed’ -
Ford government defends forest fire spending as smoke covers Ontario -
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
Author Archives
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Ontario’s alcohol industry bracing for U.S. import ban after early trade war gainsOntario alcohol makers are now bracing for the impacts of a total ban on alcohol imports from Canada to the United States.CanadaSep 9
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Live Nation hands Toronto engineering report on Rogers Stadium damageA "100-year storm" battered Toronto last week, leaving bleachers strewn across Rogers Stadium, which, in the aftermath, also appeared to have partially collapsed grandstands.CanadaSep 9
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Olivia Chow maintains double-digit lead in Toronto mayoral race, new poll findsA new study from Liaison Strategies, conducted at the start of the Labour Day long weekend, puts Chow at 50 per cent among decided and leaning voters.CanadaSep 9
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Woman taken to hospital after Toronto crash involving cyclist and driverToronto police said they were called to the area of Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road around 9:20 a.m. to respond to the collision.CanadaSep 9
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Ontario hit 58% of 2025 housing goal, even after adding long-term care, student bedsA briefing note shows that, even by its own modified definition of new housing, the province only achieved 58 per cent of its 2025 target.PoliticsSep 9
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University of Toronto staff agree to tentative deal after strike voteStaff represented by the United Steelworkers had voted 96 per cent in favour of strike action as students returned to class and workers complained about growing demands on them.CanadaSep 8
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Teenager suffers second-degree burns in Toronto basement fireAround 3:20 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to an address near Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West for reports of a fire.FireSep 8
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Inside the Ford government’s pause on all freedom of information requestsThe Ford government made the unprecedented decision to pause all transparency requests for more than a week. Here's what happened behind the scenes.PoliticsSep 8
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Man charged with arson at Liberal MP’s Toronto home, 2nd suspect wantedSalma Zahid — who represents the riding of Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East — confirmed two cars at her home were destroyed during the overnight fire on Aug. 27.CrimeSep 4
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Toronto orders Live Nation to hire engineer, fix Rogers Stadium before AC/DC showImages from the venue, located near Downsview Park, show blue bleachers strewn around the site, while its grandstands appear to be partially collapsed.CanadaSep 4
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Ford tells ‘thin-skinned’ media news conference without reporters was ‘no big deal’On Thursday, the premier's office organized an announcement in Mississauga, Ont., styled to look like a news conference.PoliticsSep 4
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Police make 2 arrests in violent Brampton home invasionIn June, four were involved in the break-and-enter, which led to two people living in the house being shot. Police said they were still recovering.CrimeSep 4
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How Ford government staff crafted answers on Ontario Science Centre snowstorm survivalEmails show Ford government political staff helped shape public responses about the Ontario Science Centre roof after a major snowstorm.CanadaSep 4
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Ford says ‘beautiful’ Lake Ontario sign was worth $25K price tagLast week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford travelled to Winona to unveil a giant blue sign that reads "Lake Ontario now and always" in both English and French.PoliticsSep 3
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‘Thank God we don’t have the media’: Ford praises closed-door announcementThe joke was Doug Ford's last remark at an event which looked like a news conference but had no reporters in attendance, part of a recent trend for his government.CanadaSep 3
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Toronto begins recovery after ‘100-year storm’ leaves behind massive floodingA massive thunderstorm swept into Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, dropping two months of rain over the course of a few hours.CanadaSep 3
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Ontario police oversight report reveals major issues with handling of ‘silent’ 911 callIn August 2024, a Welland, Ont., man called 911 as he was having a heart attack. He couldn't speak and Niagara Regional Police failed to dispatch officers to check on him.CanadaSep 3
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Toronto councillor tried to cancel FordFest after resident raised concerns about eventFordFest is an annual barbecue and festival organized by Premier Doug Ford, which was held in Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough this year.PoliticsSep 2
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Toronto police deem fire at commercial building suspiciousJust after 3 a.m., firefighters and police were called to Finch Avenue East and Willowdale Avenue for reports of a fire at a commercial building.CanadaSep 2
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Progressive Conservative MPPs say they have repaid thousands in hotel room expensesHardeep Grewal and Charmaine Williams said they had repaid $27,275 and $15,865 respectively for Toronto hotel rooms after being ordered to do so by the premier.CanadaSep 2
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Transport minister says Metrolinx service cuts ‘temporary in nature’On Saturday, Metrolinx announced it would be reducing service on several of its routes until next spring, after offering enhanced service during the summer.CanadaSep 1
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Officer charged in Project South investigation trying to plead guilty since FebruarySpeaking in court on Tuesday, Peter Brauti said Const. Elias Mouawad had asked to plead guilty immediately after he was charged.CrimeSep 1
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Ford government announces plans to restart bike lane removals in TorontoThe Ontario Court of Appeal previously overturned a lower court's decision that removing bike lanes violated the Canadian Charter, allowing the government to proceed with its plan.CanadaSep 1
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Doug Ford’s giant Lake Ontario sign cost $25K, premier’s office confirmsThe sign, which reads Lake Ontario now and always in English and French, was unveiled just days after Trump signed an order declaring the body of water as Lake AmericaPoliticsSep 1
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Ontario city spent more than $1.7K on Ubers during 10-day trade trip to ItalyTwo councillors and several staff from the City of Vaughan headed to Italy in the summer of 2024 for a trade mission. Internal documents show how the trip played out.CanadaSep 1