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Memorable Toronto playoff runs
These are some of Canada's most popular camping spots
These are the Ontario scams to be on alert for

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive time, facing the Boston Bruins in the first round. The Leafs have their eyes on the Stanley Cup, which they have not won since 1967. CP24 is looking back at some of the memorable Toronto sports playoff runs. (Photos by The Canadian Press and The Associated Press)

Consumer Alert

'Wallet-bursting' housing costs have some Torontonians ditching the city for cheaper pastures

Mauro Quattrochi is facing a decision shared by many in Toronto: commit to a “wallet-bursting life in the city, or a car-bound, almost-as-expensive life outside it?”

'I was scared': Ontario man's car repossessed after missing two repair loan payments

An Ontario man who took out a loan to pay for auto repairs said his car was repossessed after he missed two payments.

Some Canadian cottage owners upset after Ottawa increases capital gains tax

The federal government says new capital gains tax changes will only affect the rich, but some realtors say they are hearing from 'middle-class' cottage owners who worry they may have to sell before the rules come into effect on June 25.

An Ontario senior thought he called Geek Squad for help with his printer. Instead, he got scammed out of $25,000

An Ontario senior’s attempt to get technical help online led him into a spoofing scam where he lost $25,000. Now, he’s sharing his story to warn others.

Less than half of Canadians say they will buy an electric vehicle as their next car: survey

A recent survey shows not all Canadians are ready to make the switch to an electric vehicle as they have concerns about charging stations, cold weather and battery life.

'It was all my savings': Ontario woman loses $15K to fake Walmart job scam

A woman who recently moved to Canada from India was searching for a job when she got caught in an online job scam and lost $15,000.

Ontario woman out $30K after investing in mortgage company accused of being unlicensed

An Ontario nurse is fighting to recover tens of thousands of dollars in savings she invested in a mortgage company that has since been accused of operating without a licence.

'I'm crying with the bank': Ontario woman loses $86K to CRA scam

An Ontario woman is out $86,000 after receiving a call from a fraudster claiming to be a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) investigator. They told her that her bank accounts were involved in a money laundering operation.

Ontario couple missed 2 days of their week-long vacation due to a flight delay and cancellation. Here's why they were denied compensation

An Ontario couple planned to celebrate their anniversary at a resort in Jamaica in February. Despite meticulously planning the trip, their WestJet flight out of Toronto Pearson International Airport had been abruptly cancelled.

Queen's Park

It could take years to catch up on child vaccinations in Ontario post-pandemic

Ontario is still playing catch up on routine vaccinations that many children missed during the pandemic and public health officials are warning that it could take years to solve the problem.
Ontario launching AI program to help reduce doctor paperwork

The Ontario government is launching an artificial intelligence program they say will help reduce the paperwork burden on family doctors while also removing a requirement that employees provide a doctor's note when off sick.
Teacher shortages see some Ontario high school students awarded perfect grades on midterm exams

Students at a high school in York Region have been awarded perfect marks on their midterm exams in three subjects – not because of their academic performances however, but because they had no teacher.
'It's discriminatory': Individuals refused entry to Ontario legislature for wearing keffiyeh

Individuals being barred from entering Ontario’s legislature while wearing a keffiyeh say the garment is part of their cultural identity— and the only ones making it political are the politicians banning it.

Crime & Courts

Oshawa man, 24, arrested after allegedly luring children using Snapchat

Toronto police have arrested a man in his 20s after he allegedly lured children over the internet using the social media platform Snapchat.
Images of suspect, vehicle released in North York sex assault investigation

Police have released photos of a suspect and their vehicle in an investigation into a sexual assault reported in North York earlier this month.
Police search for suspect caught on video setting tow truck on fire in Markham

York Regional Police have released a video of a suspect setting a tow truck on fire in Markham early Thursday morning as they appeal for information about the incident.
Toronto police release videos of suspect who allegedly bumped into stranger, stabbed them

Toronto police have released videos of a suspect who allegedly stabbed a stranger he bumped into in the city’s Mount Dennis neighbourhood earlier this week.