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Male suspect dead following interaction with officers in Aurora: YRP
Police say a suspect in a break-and-enter in Aurora is dead following an interaction with officers Wednesday night.
'Hands up!': Video shows moments after break-and-enter in Brampton
Video circulating online shows the tense moments after officers arrived at the scene of a mid-day break-and-enter in Brampton on Tuesday.
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Alpacas ride the GO Train to Union Station as The Royal readies to roll into town for another year
Two cute, fluffy alpacas brought a smile to commuters’ faces Wednesday morning as they rode the GO Train from Scarborough to Union Station in advance of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, which kicks off this weekend.
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TTC considering new ‘Baby on Board’ badge program for pregnant riders and those with young kids
Taking a cue from London, U.K., Toronto’s transit system is considering a program that would distribute pins to people expecting a baby or those with young children in the hopes that other riders might give up their seat for them.
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Ontario deficit has shrunk by $3.3 billion, but return to balance still two years away
Ontario’s deficit for 2024-25 has shrunk by $3.3 billion since the Ford government released the provincial budget earlier this year, and the province says it expects that deficit to flip to a larger-than-expected surplus within the next two years.
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Maple Leafs deal Timothy Liljegren to Sharks for Matt Benning, draft picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt defenceman Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks for defenceman Matt Benning, a third-round draft pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026.
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Markham resident recounts home invasion that was caught on camera; 3 teens in custody
Three teens are in custody and two other suspects are wanted in connection with a home invasion caught on camera in Markham this week, York Regional Police say.
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Ontario Costco locations get licence to sell beer, wine
Costco locations in Ontario will join hundreds of other grocery and big-box stores that can start selling wine and beer as soon as this Thursday.
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Tre Mann scores 27, Hornets get 72 points from their bench to beat Raptors 138-133 for 1st home win
Tre Mann scored 27 points off the bench, Nick Richards had 24 points and 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Toronto Raptors 138-133 on Wednesday night for their first home win of the season.
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Etobicoke park stands to lose FIFA funding, training facility in bid to contain World Cup costs
Etobicoke’s Centennial Park will get half the world-class soccer training facilities it was first promised as part of Toronto’s FIFA World Cup plans, under a staff proposal to pull funding from the site to offset growing capital costs at BMO Field.
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Toronto driver dead after SUV hit by wheel on Highway 401
A Toronto driver is dead after her vehicle was hit by a wheel on Highway 401 in Cambridge.
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Santa Claus Parade coming to Toronto on Nov. 24
The Original Santa Claus Parade will be making its way through downtown Toronto on Nov. 24.
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'I side with nurses and docs': Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on hospital parking fees
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he doesn't "think it's fair" nurses and doctors have to pay for parking at the hospitals and health-care facilities that they work at, after CTV News Toronto highlighted the issue earlier this week
Here's why a mortgage broker thinks a 30-year amortization is a 'trap'
The federal government allowed 30-year mortgage amortizations for first-time homebuyers purchasing new builds in August, and the new rules are set to expand in December to everyone looking to buy a newly-constructed home.
Ontario family loses dream home after $38K deposit falls through
It's a dream for many Canadians, trying to save up enough money for a down payment on their very first home. That was also the dream for the Esmeralda family, a family of five with two dogs who currently live in a Scarborough apartment building.
Monthly parking pass at a Greater Toronto Area hospital costs around $400: Ontario Nurses' Association
The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) and opposition leaders at Queen's Park are calling on the government to reduce, or eliminate, parking fees at hospitals for staff, patients and visitors.
Toronto woman spends nearly $2K on parking to visit mom in health-care facilities
A Toronto woman said the cost of parking to visit her mother in hospital, and later in long term care, for 15 months was a financial burden she feels she shouldn’t have had to pay.
What ergonomic upgrades can you do for your home office
While many Canadians created home offices at the height of the pandemic, recent Statistics Canada data reveal the number of people who work from home is about 18 per cent.
Toronto senior caught in $27K roofing scam gets new roof from Good Samaritan company
A Toronto senior who paid $27,000 for a shoddy roofing job is relieved that more than 10 roof companies offered to help after seeing her story on CTV News Toronto.
'It was very unnerving': Ontario woman receives sextortion email demanding Bitcoin or have compromising photos leaked
An Ontario woman is feeling uneasy after she received a sextortion email demanding she pay the fraudster US$1,900 in Bitcoin or risk having compromising photographs of herself shared with her loved ones.
Canadians plan to spend more on holiday shopping this year: survey
Canadians are planning to spend more than they did last year on holiday shopping, according to a new survey.
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Ontario lowers projections for how many new homes will be built
Ontario has lowered projections for how many new homes will get built in the province over the next few years, putting the government further off the pace needed to meet its target.
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Ontario deficit has shrunk by $3.3 billion, but return to balance still two years away
Ontario’s deficit for 2024-25 has shrunk by $3.3 billion since the Ford government released the provincial budget earlier this year, and the province says it expects that deficit to flip to a larger-than-expected surplus within the next two years.
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Ontario proposes new tax credit that could cover up to 25 per cent of eligible fertility treatment expenses
The Ontario government is proposing a new tax credit that could cover up to 25 per cent of eligible fertility expenses for up to $5,000 each year.
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Toronto city staff dismissed idea of tracking work trucks ahead of damning parks audit
Toronto city staff opted not to install GPS devices on untracked parks maintenance vehicles even though they only cost $200 apiece, the audit committee heard Tuesday, in the fallout of a damning investigation that revealed field crews systemically parked at plazas and restaurants while logging on their timesheets that they were on the job.
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'Hands up!': Video shows moments after break-and-enter in Brampton
Video circulating online shows the tense moments after officers arrived at the scene of a mid-day break-and-enter in Brampton on Tuesday.
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Brampton teen facing charges after allegedly stealing several phones through Facebook Marketplace
A 15-year-old boy from Brampton is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing several cell phones during Facebook Marketplace exchanges.
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Employees tied up in string of 'co-ordinated' bank robberies across Ontario: police
Four suspects are in custody and one other man is wanted in connection with series of 'co-ordinated' bank robberies across Ontario over a 16-month period, Ontario Provincial Police say.
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2 more incidents of rocks being thrown at moving vehicles reported in Markham
Police are investigating two more incidents of rocks being thrown at moving vehicles in Markham.
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'It's pretty cool': 7-year-old Leafs fan's Halloween costume gets Auston Matthews shoutout
A young Toronto Maple Leafs fan's Auston Matthews Halloween costume is going viral and, if he plays his cards right, he could meet the newly-minted captain face-to-face.
Toronto Zoo’s snow leopard cubs ready to meet the public this weekend
The Toronto Zoo’s newest snow leopard cubs will make their grand entrance to the public this weekend as they explore their new outdoor habitat.
'Imagine a world without their song': Toronto photographer wins international award for picture of 4,000 dead birds
Thousands of dead birds, from kingfishers to blue jays, encircle a wild turkey to illustrate in one snapshot a mere fragment of how many die from colliding into glass windows – a death that can be easily prevented, the Torontonian photographer says.
Plan for 'new space for play' beneath Gardiner Expressway unveiled
The next steps of what will eventually pop up in the space under the Gardiner Expressway were unveiled on Thursday – and it's being touted as a 'new space for play, shared experiences and regenerative landscape.'
New owners of Toronto's beloved 'Leslieville dollhouse' give back
A large crowd of people hoping to collect a piece of Toronto history gathered outside the ;Leslieville dollhouse' Sunday, as the new owners of the beloved east-end home gave away the dolls, toys, knick-knacks, and teddy bears that covered the property.
'Let's fix the runway now': Changes could be coming to Billy Bishop Airport
Mayor Olivia Chow’s Executive Committee has adopted a report about extending the runway at Billy Bishop Airport.
Streetcar service resuming along King St. W months ahead of schedule: TTC
Streetcar service will soon be back up and running along a busy stretch of King Street after the TTC says track work was completed months ahead of schedule.
The TTC says ridership reached a post-pandemic high
If it's been feeling busier during your commutes on the TTC, it's because there has been an uptick in ridership.
Toronto Maple Leafs unveil new logo on helmets
The Maple Leafs unveiled their new helmet partner that really puts the 'o' in Toronto.
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Federal government to stop paying B.C. woman for job she doesn’t have
There appears to be an end in sight for the strange predicament of a B.C. woman who was being paid by the federal government for a job she was hired for but never actually did.
The loonie is trading at lows not seen in years. Here's what it means for Canadians
The Canadian dollar is trading against the U.S. dollar at levels not seen since 2020 as the combined pressures of economic outlooks, elections, and energy prices weigh. Here's what you need to know.
Mother of teen victim in mass killing suing Manitoba's child welfare agency
The mother of a 17-year-old victim in a mass slaying in Manitoba is suing a child welfare agency for allegedly failing to protect the girl.
Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, beat Yankees 7-6
Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6
Canada's Halloween forecast: Record-setting sweet weather for some, frighteningly frigid conditions for others
Trick-or-treaters will flock to streets across the country Thursday night with the Canadian staple, the parka, covering costumes for some, while others will be treated to mild conditions.
Trudeau's Liberals launching new ads, MPs told in caucus meeting
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced his caucus for the first time Wednesday since rebuffing calls from two dozen Liberals to resign. He seemed to satiate some MPs’ concerns, with a presentation on party campaign strategy that includes rolling out new ads.
'Nature is just amazing': Manitoba dog seen nursing kitten
A long-time animal foster said the recent behaviour of her dog and cat is something she had never witnessed.
Starbucks is making a popular add-on free of charge
Starting next week, Starbucks customers will no longer pay more for this add-on for their orders.
'Not going to play their games,' Singh won't help Tories, Bloc topple the Liberals
Jagmeet Singh says the NDP will not support the Bloc Québécois and Conservative leaders to help them bring down the Liberal government.
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