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This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament and there are some big changes to the front bench.

Premier Doug Ford and his wife Karla Ford arrive to announce his new cabinet at the swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on June 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Toronto Police pitch license plate scanners as a way to close parking ticket "loophole"

The Toronto Police Service are eyeing ways to add more technology to the city’s parking system in a way that could give drivers more options to avoid tickets — and close what one self-styled parking vigilante calls a “loophole.”

A license plate scanners takes a pictures of a license plate and scans it into a database.

TTC facing nearly $3M in lawsuits filed by former employees over vaccine policies

The Toronto Transit Commission is facing nearly $3 million worth of wrongful dismissal lawsuits filed by former employees in conjunction with its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy implemented late last year.

TTC employees attempt to use an interactive art installation at the new Pioneer Village subways station, in Toronto on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Consumer Alert

Is Canada heading into a recession? This is what you need to know

As gas prices and food costs continue to escalate and another interest rate hike is expected next month, many Canadians are wondering if a recession is coming and how to prepare for a possible economic downturn.

FILE- With more data suggesting Canada's economy is slipping into a recession, Finance Minister Joe Oliver is preparing to warn businesses that Canada could well be vulnerable to the 'fragility of the global economy.' (Marcos Mesa Sam Wordley/shutterstock.com)

This is how much the 'Eco Mode' button actually saves you on gas

Experts are divided on whether the 'Eco Mode' button will save drivers money on gas.

A vehicle with an "Eco On" option is seen in this photograph provided by Oshawa Honda.

Swimming pool owners facing chlorine shortages and higher prices this summer

Supply chain issues are leading to shortages of some pool chemicals, including liquid chorine, that many people rely on to kill germs and bacteria and to keep water sparkling clean.

A woman enjoys a swimming pool in this file photo. (Pixabay / Pexels)

Toronto driver questions parking ticket appeal system after 'nonsense' fine

A Toronto driver is questioning the fairness of the city's administrative penalty system for appealing traffic disputes after he raised concerns about his bogus ticket for months — but was left spinning his wheels.

New survey reveals how many Ontarians can't afford a house in their own city

The dream of home ownership for many Ontarians may never become a reality, according to a new survey.

Ontario student warns about losing debit card after $14,000 lands on RBC account

An Ontario student is warning people of the risk that comes with failing to report a lost debit card after $14,000 in fraudulent deposits landed in her RBC account.

Will Ontario's right to disconnect law actually help improve work-life balance?

Lise Jasmin appreciates the flexibility of her job as a community health nurse in Ottawa, but the mix of at-home and in-office work as well as varied scheduling makes it tough to fully disconnect when she's off the clock.

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This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament and there are some big changes to the front bench.

Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced his new, 30-person cabinet, including Sylvia Jones as deputy premier and health minister.

Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health shakes hands with Premier Doug Ford as she takes her oath at the swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on June 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet to be sworn in Friday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cabinet will be sworn in on Friday, as he gets set to name an executive council out of his new and larger Progressive Conservative caucus.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford leaves a news conference in Toronto, on Friday, June 3, 2022, after winning the provincial election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Crime & Courts

Years-long OPP investigation reveals leaked government documents

A Toronto resident is facing criminal charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said they discovered leaked government documents in an investigation that began three years ago.

An Ontario Provincial Police crest is displayed on the arm of an officer during a press conference in Vaughan, Ont., on Thursday, June 20, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

Toronto police investigating after armed carjacking in North York

Toronto police are investigating an armed carjacking in North York Tuesday night.

A Toronto police cruiser is seen in North York on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. (Simon Sheehan/CP24)

Seven surviving victims of Father's Day Sunday shootings in Toronto will recover, police say

Police say they believe all seven surviving people shot across Toronto on Sunday in four separate incidents spanning six hours will likely recover from their injuries.

Police are on the scene of a shooting on Lotherton Pathway, in the Caledonia Road and Lawrence Avenue West area, on Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Simon Sheehan/CP24)

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This is where Toronto landed on the world's most livable cities list

A new survey shows where Toronto ranks on the list of the most livable cities in the world.

People eat lunch on a hot day in Toronto on Thursday, June 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Toronto's Taste of the Danforth festival cancelled for 2022

Toronto's Taste of the Danforth festival has been called off.

Visitors of Toronto's Taste of the Danforth festival are seen here in this undated photo. (CTV News Toronto)

Toronto Pearson using new eGates to help battle delays

New technology has been installed at Toronto Pearson to try and help move people 'better and faster' through the airport.

Airlines are bringing back flights to Muskoka for the summer. Here’s what you need to know

Those heading to the cottage from Toronto this summer will soon be able to fly to their destination rather than make the roughly three-hour drive.

Summer starts this Tuesday. Here are 12 major events set to return to Toronto

After two long years without some of the biggest summer festivities in Toronto, this season is sure to be a memorable one with a number of festivals and celebrations returning to the city for in-person events.

Toronto selected as host site for 2026 FIFA World Cup

One of the biggest sporting events on the planet is coming to Toronto.

Toronto approves 8 pedal pubs downtown but no alcohol will be allowed onboard

Toronto is joining the list of cities to approve pedal pubs—but alcohol won’t be consumed on the road.

Former Toronto mayor's personal items up for auction

The personal items of Toronto’s first 'megacity' mayor are up for auction and bidding is open to members of the public.

Two new observatory domes installed at Toronto university

Two new observatory domes have been replaced in Toronto for the first time in more than 50 years, allowing researchers and stargazers a clearer view of the night sky.

TABLE TALK

TABLE TALK | Ontario cheese maker ready to downsize and return to the glory days of crafting every batch

An Ontario woman says she’s ready to sell her farm and get back into the business of making each and every batch of cheese her company produces.

Monforte Dairy cheese on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 (CTV News Toronto/ Hannah Alberga).

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TABLE TALK | Butter tart adored bakery manages balancing act for next steps

After two years of handing gooey butter tarts over a window counter, a Bloorcourt bakery owner is reshaping his original plan for the storefront.

Ba Noi (CTV News Toronto/ Hannah Alberga)

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TABLE TALK | This bulk food shop brings chocolate from Beirut to Toronto

A Lebanese-owned bulk food shop in Toronto is home to heaps of chocolate studded with pistachios and packed with halva.

Lebanese Nuts and Chocolate (CTV News Toronto/ Hannah Alberga).

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WATCH LIVE | U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions

The U.S. Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Veteran Pink House defender Derenda Hancock stares at anti-abortion opponents protesting outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic, on June 24, 2022. (Rogelio V. Solis / AP)

'Devastating setback': Trudeau, politicians react to overturning of Roe v. Wade

Canadian politicians are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling the news 'horrific.'

Abortion-rights protesters regroup and protest following U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, federally protected right to abortion, in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

'A terrible setback': Roe v. Wade abortion ruling raising alarms among Canadian advocates

Canadian advocates are cautioning against complacency regarding abortions protections in place in Canada, after the U.S. Supreme court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday.