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Consumer Alert

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.

Ontario university student shocked laptop removed from box and replaced with books

An Ontario student starting her first week of university was shocked when a new laptop she ordered online turned out to have books inside instead of the MacBook she ordered.

'This is egregious': Sisters shocked when Toronto landlord raises rent to $9,500 a month

Two sisters were shocked when a Toronto landlord raised their rent by $7,000 per month.

Queen's Park

Ontario minister resigns from Ontario PC Party amid contradicting accounts of Las Vegas trip

Ontario’s minister of public and business service delivery has resigned from his cabinet position and the Progressive Conservative party.

Ontario extends funding that helps certain hospitals avoid temporary ER closures

Ontario is extending funding that helps rural and northern hospitals avoid temporary ER closures, after previously saying it would end after the summer.

RECAP: Anti-LGBTQ2S+ education demonstration met with counter protest in Toronto

More than 1,000 counter-protesters descended on Queen’s Park to combat anti-LGBTQ2S+ inclusive education demonstrations, one of the many planned across the country on Wednesday.

Crime & Courts

Three men charged after man kidnapped at Vaughan restaurant in case of mistaken identity

Three men are facing charges in connection with the armed kidnapping of a man at a Vaughan restaurant last month in what police believe is a case of mistaken identity.

'I just don't understand': Father of Mississauga hit-and-run victim urges driver to turn themself in

The father of a 58-year-old Mississauga man who died two-and-a-half weeks after an alleged hit-and-run in that city is urging the driver who struck his son and fled to turn themself in.

12-year-old facing weapon charges in Oshawa, Ont.

A 12-year-old is facing weapons charges after allegedly pointing a BB gun at someone at their home in Oshawa, Ont. over the weekend.

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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U.S. talking to India about Canada murder, no 'special exemption': Biden adviser

The U.S. is in touch with Indians at high levels after Ottawa said Indian government agents had links to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, and Washington is giving India no 'special exemption' in the matter, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday.