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Toronto Blue Jays send Anthony Bass packing after anti-LGBTQ2S+ controversy

Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass was demoted from the team’s roster on Friday afternoon after sharing an anti-LGBTQ2S+ video.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass speaks to gives a statement to media ahead of interleague baseball action against the Milwaukee Brewers in Toronto on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Chidley-Hill

Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam

An Ontario woman was surprised to find out her licence plate was duplicated by another driver after multiple Highway 407 bills landed in her mailbox.

The car tolled on Highway 407 (left) compared to Obioma Dike's car (right).

Corrections defends Bernardo's privacy, as it faces calls to detail transfer reason

The Correctional Service of Canada is defending Paul Bernardo's privacy rights after the public safety minister said they should be waived.

Mayoral Race

Toronto constable demoted for role in cheating promotions exam

An officer who admitted to playing a part in a scheme to cheat the Toronto Police Service promotions procedure has been temporarily demoted instead.

The Toronto Police Services emblem is photographed during a press conference at TPS headquarters, in Toronto on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Advance voting begins in the Toronto mayoral byelection today; Here's what you need to know

After weeks of hearing dozens of candidates make their pitches for why they think they should become Toronto’s next mayor, voters will finally have a chance to walk into a polling station and cast their ballots starting today.

Voters line up outside a voting station to cast their ballot in the Toronto's municipal election in Toronto on Monday, October 22 , 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Leading mayoral hopefuls to push for votes in another debate as byelection nears

The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral race are set to have another debate this morning, before advance voting opens on Thursday.

Toronto mayoral candidates Josh Matlow, left to right, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter, Brad Bradford, Mark Saunders and Ana Bailao take the stage at a mayoral debate in Scarborough, Ont. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Chow continues to grow commanding lead in polls three weeks before mayoral election

Olivia Chow has continued to grow her already commanding lead in the polls with just three weeks left before Toronto’s mayoral election.

Man accused of threatening to shoot Toronto mayoral candidates arrested

A man who allegedly threatened to shoot mayoral candidates that led to the cancellation of Thursday’s debate has been arrested.

Candidates take aim at front-runner Chow on taxes in wide-ranging debate

Olivia Chow once again took most of the firepower as the six leading candidates in Toronto’s race to become mayor squared off in a wide-ranging debate hosted by United Way Greater Toronto, The Toronto Star and Toronto Metropolitan University.

Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow maintains large lead in latest polls

Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow continues to lead the pack with less than a month until voters cast their ballot, according to two new polls released on Monday.

What are Toronto mayoral candidates promising this election?

Here are the key promises and policies from the leading candidates in Toronto's race for mayor.

Consumer Alert

Smoky air causes spike in sale of air purifiers in Ontario

As Toronto recorded some of the worst air quality readings in the world this week, many people decided to go to home improvement stores to purchase air purifiers to help them breathe easier.

Residual smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec is seen in the sky above Toronto on June 7, 2023.

Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam

An Ontario woman was surprised to find out her licence plate was duplicated by another driver after multiple Highway 407 bills landed in her mailbox.

Toronto woman 'horrified' after losing $95,000 to romance scam

Romance scams have always been around, but they got worse during the pandemic, and fraudsters continue to use social media and dating sites to find victims.

A computer keyboard is seen in this stock photo. (Alena Darmel/Pexels)

Ontario man says new truck had catalytic converter stolen at dealership

New insurance data shows catalytic converter theft continues to be a huge problem that is showing no signs of slowing down.

Ontario man says medication he's been taking for a decade just quadrupled in price

An Ontario man with a genetic disorder said he was shocked when he got his latest prescription filled for a medication he has been taking for the past ten years.

Instagram and Facebook to charge monthly fees for verified accounts

Meta is testing a verification program that will charge users on Facebook and Instagram monthly paid subscription fees to have verified accounts.

'I wanted to cry': Ontario woman to pay nearly $9,000 in damage to uninsured parked car

An Ontario woman is on the hook for nearly $9,000 in damages after her uninsured car was hit while stored in a parking lot.

How often should you wash your clothes? These are the top mistakes

Even though people may be doing five loads of laundry a week, there is a chance they are doing it wrong.

Queen's Park

Ontario MPPs wrap up work at Queen’s Park for the summer

Ontario politicians wrapped up their work on Thursday, adjourning the legislature for four months.

Queen’s Park in Toronto, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. The Ontario Legislative Assembly resumes sitting tomorrow. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario government passes bill to dissolve Peel Region

The Ontario government has passed a bill that will dissolve the Region of Peel by 2025.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford attends a news conference at Bramalea GO Station, in Brampton, on Thursday May 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ontario could be at risk of energy shortfall this summer, report finds

Ontario could be at risk of energy shortfalls this summer if heat waves continue to strike, according to a report by a North American electricity regulator.

Manitoba Hydro power lines are photographed just outside Winnipeg, Monday, May 1, 2018. Canada's electricity providers say they need to appeal to a younger and more diverse workforce in order to keep the country's lights on. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Crime & Courts

2 arrests made in distraction-style thefts involving elderly people in Vaughan

Two people have been arrested in connection with several distraction-style thefts targeting elderly people in Vaughan.

Alleged road rage incident in Toronto caught on camera

Toronto police are investigating an incident of alleged road rage against a cyclist that was caught on camera.

A driver of a red vehicle is seen on video cutting off a cyclist and yelling homophobic slurs.

Man seriously injured in Scarborough shooting

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in Scarborough on Monday afternoon.

Police are shown at the scene of a shooting investigation in Scarborough on Monday afternoon.

Totally Toronto

98-year-old makes history as oldest person to walk across CN Tower

A 98-year-old woman made yet another record-breaking walk across the CN Tower.

What you need to know about Ontario's summer weather forecast

Ontarians could be looking at a 'love it or leave it' kind of summer this year with below normal temperatures forecast, The Weather Network says.

People enjoy Westboro Beach as temperatures hit 31C in Ottawa on Friday, May 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Toronto exploring adding more pickleball courts

Pickleball, a paddle sport that includes elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, could soon be played at more City of Toronto-run courts.

People play pickleball at a public court in Brooklyn, New York in September 2022. (Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images)

76ers hire former Raptors coach Nick Nurse, AP source says

The Philadelphia 76ers went all-in with their NBA championship pursuit on Monday, selecting veteran Nick Nurse as their new coach to try to win the franchise's first title since 1983.

Toronto reverses decision, says Canada Day festivities will be held at Nathan Phillips Square

Canada Day celebrations will be held at Nathan Phillips Square, after all.

'To Kill a Mockingbird' among offerings for Off-Mirvish season lineup

Four reimagined takes on classic plays will anchor the lineup for the 2023-24 Off-Mirvish season at Canada's largest theatre company.

Full list of Ontario restaurants that made Canada's top 100 list

There's a strong showing of Toronto restaurants in this year’s Canada's 100 Best Restaurants List, including a second-place finish for a well-known culinary favourite.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge sparks controversy with glance at bench in Toronto

Aaron Judge said he was trying to identify which of his Yankees teammates was yelling at plate umpire Clint Vondrak when he peeked into his own dugout before hitting a 462-foot home run in Toronto on Monday night.

New bus service will take Torontonians roundtrip to see Niagara Falls fireworks

A new bus service will take Torontonians to see the fireworks in Niagara Falls and back in the same night.

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Here's how some of Canada's wildfires compare in size to cities, lakes

Fires across the country are burning millions of hectares of land but what does that really look like? CTVNews.ca compared the blazes to some cities and lakes in the country showing just how big they have gotten.

Buffalo Narrows fire outline seen overtop of the Greater Toronto Area. (Jesse Tahirali)

Donald Trump described Pentagon plan of attack and shared classified map, indictment says

Former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents, according to an indictment unsealed Friday that alleges that he described a Pentagon 'plan of attack' and shared a classified map related to a military operation.

Former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks with supporters at the Westside Conservative Breakfast, June 1, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

BREAKING

BREAKING | Boris Johnson quits as U.K. lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

Former U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson looks on ahead of addresses by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, MPs and peers in the Royal Gallery at the Palace of Westminster in London, Nov. 22, 2022. (Toby Melville/Pool photo via AP)

Reactive to proactive: A push for a national campaign on wildfire education in Canada

Despite the alarming facts and figures, experts say Canada is far more reactive than it is proactive when it comes to wildfires and they’re calling for a national campaign on wildfire education to better prepare for the future.

Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued

Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say three people are facing charges following the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl.

Eyes on the weather as residents pack and flee from fierce wildfire in northeast B.C.

Showers are predicted Saturday over the aggressive wildfire threatening Tumbler Ridge, but forecasters say thunderstorms could sweep through the parched region without bringing any rain.

Air Canada walks back compensation denials after thousands delayed due to tech issues

Air Canada says it made a mistake in rejecting some compensation claims from the thousands of travellers affected by delayed flights due to computer malfunctions.