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Consumer Alert

Ontario businessman loses $38K in cheque-cashing scam

An Ontario businessman says he has to pay about $38,000 after he was the victim of a cheque-cashing scam and failed to immediately report the fraudulent activity to his bank.

Ontario woman issues warning about scam involving fake Service Canada employee that cost her $50K

An Ontario woman is warning others after a fraudster impersonating a Service Canada employee convinced her to empty out $50,000 from her bank account.

Small recruiting agencies worry new Ontario rules could put them out of business

New legislation has some smaller recruiting firms in Ontario concerned they could be driven out of business. smaller recruiting firms in Ontario concerned they could be driven out of business.

Ontario woman seeking part-time work 'living in a nightmare' after losing $395,000 to job scam

An Ontario woman looking for a part-time job is devastated after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to an employment scam.

Expert tips to get your laundry clean: Consumer Reports

Many laundry hacks shared online are promising cleaner clothes, but some of these tips and tricks could actually ruin your clothes or wreck your washer and dryer.

Family loses $7K Europe trip due to passport issues

A Canadian family was 'devastated' to miss a trip to Europe and lose more than $7,000 last month because of a passport problem.

Ontario woman has 'no idea' why 1,000 condoms were shipped to her house

A woman from northern Ontario was surprised to find an Amazon box containing more than 1,000 Trojan condoms had been delivered to her home.

'Trudeau said that he invested in the same thing:' How a deepfake video cost an Ontario man $11K US

An Ontario man who was persuaded to invest $11,000 USD in a platform after seeing a video of what appeared to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Elon Musk endorsing the platform said he was shocked to find it was all a scam — and that the video had been a deepfake.

Owning a car in Canada is getting more expensive. A new survey reveals how much it's costing you

Owning a car is more of a luxury for most these days as the price tags of vehicles and associated costs have soared. Here's how much it's costing you, according to a new survey.

Queen's Park

'Greenbelt just the tip of the iceberg': Scrutiny turns to boundary changes benefiting developer who bought tickets to Ford stag party

The scandal over the removal of land from the protected Greenbelt for a connected few could be just "the tip of the iceberg" as opposition parties called for a new investigation of a different set of land changes that may prove to be another type of headache for Ontario's beleaguered government.

Ontario proposes new way of funding GO Transit stations, spurring nearby development

Ontario's minister of infrastructure is proposing a new way of funding GO Transit stations that she says will both increase transit service and housing nearby.

Ontario reaches tentative deal with elementary education workers

Ontario has reached a tentative agreement with the 3,500 education workers represented by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).

Crime & Courts

SIU clears officer in connection with shooting death of Stoney Creek, Ont. landlord

Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared a Hamilton police officer who was involved in the shooting death of a landlord who fatally shot two of his tenants in May.

Police identify stabbing victim found near Finch Station

Toronto police have now identified the 23-year-old man fatally stabbed near Finch Station Sunday.

2 teenage girls face assault charges after stabbing at Whitby high school

Two teenage girls are facing assault charges after allegedly assaulting a fellow student at a Whitby high school.

Totally Toronto

These Toronto restaurants were just added to the 2023 Michelin guide

Four restaurants were just added to Michelin’s Toronto guide for their exceptional – and more affordable – food.

WATCH

WATCH Prominent businessman calls Toronto a ‘declining city’

A prominent businessman took out a full-page advertisement in a national newspaper calling Toronto a 'declining city.'

Olivia Rodrigo announces Toronto stop on upcoming 'Guts' tour

Pop rock artist Olivia Rodrigo will be making a stop in Toronto as part of her upcoming “Guts” world tour.

Toronto councillor wants city to build more off-leash dog parks

A Toronto councillor wants the city to adopt a new approach to off-leash dog parks, including more areas for pet owners in dense urban centres.

All Ubers, Lyfts and taxis should be zero emissions by 2031, city recommends

A new report has recommended that all Ubers, Lyfts, taxis and other vehicles for hire should be zero-emissions by 2031.

House from 2010 cult film for sale in Toronto

A house featured in the 2010 cult hit film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is for sale in Toronto.

The TTC is changing how long you'll have to wait for the subway at night

Wait times for subways on the TTC’s Bloor-Danforth Line and Yonge-University line have changed.

'A dream come true': Max Domi follows in father's footsteps, joins Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Max Domi to a one-year, US$3-million contract on Monday.

Maple Leafs announce upcoming season schedule, highlighted by two games in Sweden

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their 2023-24 schedule, and for the first time ever, they’ll be playing a regular season game outside of North America when they visit Sweden in November.

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Speaker's Nazi veteran invite 'profoundly embarrassing' Trudeau says, as Rota faces calls to resign

Tensions flared in the Commons on Monday over opposition calls for House Speaker Anthony Rota to resign after apologizing to Parliament for inviting, recognizing and leading the chamber in a standing ovation for a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.

Poster advertising 'whites-only' children's playtime sparks outrage in B.C. community

Police have launched an investigation into a poster inviting "proud parents of European children" to participate in racially segregated playtime in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.

Developer says it's moving to build 5,000 rental units because of Liberals' GST break

A Toronto-based real estate company says it is planning to build 5,000 new rental units in urban centres across the country as a result of the federal government's decision to eliminate GST charges on rental developments.

Unifor contract talks with General Motors begin after workers ratify Ford deal

Contract talks between Unifor and General Motors Canada begin today. The negotiations cover about 4,300 workers at the automaker's St. Catharines Powertrain Plant, the Oshawa Assembly Complex and the Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre.

No new oil, coal projects needed as fossil fuel demand to peak this decade: IEA

Even if no new government climate policies are introduced before 2030, global demand for fossil fuels will still peak before the end of the decade, a new report by the International Energy Agency states.

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House Speaker Anthony Rota is facing calls to resign, U.K. police announce an investigation into Russell Brand, and a new report says the world doesn't need any new oil and gas projects.

Canadian study links food insecurity to muscle dysmorphia in adolescent and young adults

A peer-reviewed study from University of Toronto researchers has found that adolescents and young adults who experienced food insecurity exhibited greater symptoms of muscle dysmorphia, marked by a significant desire for increased muscularity and heightened muscle dissatisfaction.