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Ontario municipal candidate nominations close ahead of fall elections

The registration deadline for those seeking to run in Ontario's fall municipal elections has passed.

A person casts their ballot on Saturday, April 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Man dead, woman injured in targeted shooting in Oakville, police say

Police are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Oakville.

A man is dead and a woman has serious injuries after a shooting in Oakville on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.

Scotiabank refuses to buy back Ontario woman's gold and silver

When an Ontario woman bought gold and silver from Scotiabank nine years ago she always assumed she would be able to sell it back when she was ready.

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Scotiabank refuses to buy back Ontario woman's gold and silver

When an Ontario woman bought gold and silver from Scotiabank nine years ago she always assumed she would be able to sell it back when she was ready.

This is where home prices are holding steady or still going up in Ontario

House prices in sought-after areas in Ontario continue to hold steady and even increase, according to a new report.

'Novelty' screwdriver that looks like replica handgun raising concerns

Concerns are being raised about the sale of a screwdriver that looks like a replica handgun available at a popular auto retailer across Canada.

A screwdriver shaped like a handgun sold at auto shops across Canada.

Huge country music festival cancelled for third time and fans want refunds, answers

One of the largest music festivals in Canada was scheduled to be this weekend. But instead, it was cancelled for the third year in a row.

Parents may need a prescription for some children's liquid medication, SickKids warns

Parents of young children may need a prescription for over-the-counter fever and pain medication due to a shortage at some pharmacies, Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is warning.

Airbnb rentals almost as expensive as hotels bookings, new data finds

When Airbnb first launched 14 years ago, it changed the way many people book their vacations as they travel locally and around the world.

Ontario condo owners furious after being hit with $20,000 special assessment

A community of about 200 townhouse condominium units has been told that $3.5 million is needed for renovations and individual unit owners will have to pay their share.

New tax credits being introduced in Ontario. Check to see if you're eligible

The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits that could provide hundreds of dollars per year to residents.

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Here's the reaction to Ontario's health-care system changes

Ontario health-care workers, advocates and politicians say they are "deeply troubled" by the slew of health-care and long-term care announcements released Thursday.

Ontario releases plan to stabilize health-care system amid bed and staffing shortages

The next phase of Ontario's 'Plan to Stay Open' involves transferring of seniors from hospital to alternative long-term care homes, the hiring of thousands of health-care workers and a pledge to reduce surgical backlog.

Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, at the time Ontario's Solicitor General, answers questions at Queen's Park in Toronto on Monday, June 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Daycares have two weeks left to opt into $10 a day program. Here is where things stand

About 60 per cent of Toronto’s non-profit childcare centres have opted into the federal government’s $10 a day program ahead of a Sept. 1 deadline but the uptake among for-profit centres has lagged behind.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, visits a daycare centre after reaching and agreement with the federal government in $10-a-day child-care program deal in Brampton, Ont., on Monday, March 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Crime & Courts

Off-duty Niagara police officer charged after alleged road rage incident

A Niagara police officer has been charged after an alleged road rage incident while he was off-duty.

A Niagara Regional Police officer is seen in an undated file photo. (The Canadian Press/Francis Vachon)

Ontario police warn fraudsters are posing as fire personnel, selling fake 'safety kits'

An Ontario police force is warning of a new scam in which fraudsters are allegedly posing as fire officials and attempting to sell fake “safety kits.”

A Halton Regional Police cruiser is seen in this undated image. (Twitter/Halton Regional Police)

Two teens injured after accidental shooting in Ajax home: police

Two teens are recovering from gunshot wounds after an accidental shooting in an Ajax home, Durham Regional Police say.

A Durham police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. (CP24/Simon Sheehan)

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Wild food on the menu at this year's CNE

The CNE returns this Friday in full force and with it, a slate of carnival-worthy foods sure to shock and amaze your taste buds. Here’s a rundown of some of the offerings this year.

Famous musician touched by stranger's act of kindness while visiting Toronto

A famous frontman was the recipient of an act of kindness while trying to rent a bike in Toronto Monday.

REO Speedwagon vocalist Kevin Cronan can be seen with a Bike Share Toronto kiosk above. (REOSpeedwagonofficial/Instagram)

Toronto man wins $20M with lottery numbers used for 36 years

A Toronto man has won $20 million in the Lotto 649 jackpot using the same numbers he played for more than three decades.

Wonderland reveals plan for new 'one of a kind' ride coming next year

Canada's Wonderland has announced two new rides that will be available for guests next year, one of which the amusement park says is 'the only one of its kind in the world.'

Stories about youth, queer culture, romance dominate Canadian TIFF lineup

Stories of youth and queer culture are being elevated in the Canadian lineup at this year's Toronto International Film Festival and some filmmakers say the uplifting themes come at a much-needed time.

Toronto is hiring 15,000 people to work the 2022 municipal election

The City of Toronto is looking to hire 15,000 people to work the 2022 municipal election.

Toronto Zoo welcomes three bison calves using 'innovative' reproductive method

The Toronto Zoo has welcomed three wood bison calves, two females and one male, to their menagerie this summer.

This is Toronto Pearson's new tip on how to save time at the airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport took to social media to share a new tip on how to “save time” when travelling back into the country.

This is what Rogers Centre will look like after it undergoes a $300-million renovation

For the first time in 33 years, the home of the Toronto Blue Jays will undergo a massive $300-million renovation that will see the city’s stadium transformed into a world-class ballpark.

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'So much happier': Ontario coffee roaster ditches academia to launch small batch roastery

Writing a dissertation on meme culture may seem like an obscure path to becoming the coffee roaster for 30 cafes across Canada. But for the owner of Quietly Coffee, that’s what happened.

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TABLE TALK | New Brazilian restaurant aims to create a home for 'forgotten' neighbourhood in Toronto

Opening a new Brazilian restaurant in a Toronto neighbourhood where locals have felt 'forgotten' was about creating a home for customers seeking one, the owner says.

A brigadeiro and berry jam laced cake with a Rio cappuccino at Girl from Ipanema (CTV News Toronto/ Hannah Alberga).

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TABLE TALK | This Toronto restaurant owner wants you to see the work that goes into every dish

The owner of a Toronto Vietnamese restaurant wanted to make a change in the industry. He noticed cooks and chefs were departing or pivoting to front-of-house, not because they wanted to leave the kitchen, but because they were poorly treated.

Cauliflower covered with a fried egg at Vit Beo (Hannah Alberga/ CTV News Toronto).

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Ontario doctor alleged to have killed 4 people around same date in 2021: documents

Court documents allege an eastern Ontario doctor killed four people around the same date in 2021.

Dr. Brian Nadler, 35, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of an 89-year-old Quebec man at the hospital in Hawkesbury, Ont.

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WATCH LIVE | Transport minister says COVID-19 to blame for airport delays, flight cancellations

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra told the House of Commons transport committee the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting labour shortages are to blame for the significant wait times at Canadian airports, and said the ArriveCAN app is here to stay.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, June 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Pfizer booster approved for children aged 5-11 by Health Canada

Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Health Canada is authorizing a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between five and 11 years old.