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Ontario gas prices about to take massive drop. This is when that will happen

Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.

A man pumps gas in Montreal, March 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

List of road closures in Toronto this Canada Day long weekend

If you are staying in the city for the Canada Day long weekend, there are several road closures to keep in mind.

Boaters head out to open water on Lake Ontario on Canada Day in Toronto, Monday, July 1, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

Ford says wage increase for Ontario public school teachers will be 'more than 1 per cent'

Public-sector teachers in Ontario will see their wages increase by more than one per cent as legislation aimed at capping compensation for those workers is set to expire later this year.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks alongside Toronto Mayor John Tory during a joint press conference inside Queen’s Park in Toronto, Monday, June 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

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Ontario gas prices about to take massive drop. This is when that will happen

Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.

Ontario man frustrated after 500,000 in credit card points disappears

An Ontario man says he's frustrated with his bank after almost 500,000 of his travel points disappeared.

James Carr and his partner are seen in this image. (Supplied)

Ontario increases amount landlords can raise rent by highest level in a decade

Ontario is more than doubling the maximum rate a landlord can raise a tenant's rent next year – marking the highest rent increase guideline in the province in a decade.

Sun sets on the Toronto skyline seen from the Gardiner Expressway. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it

A Nexus card is supposed to help put low-risk Canadians on the fast track when crossing the U.S. border, but at least 330,000 Canadians aren’t sure when their applications will be processed.

New tunnel and platform provides unprecedented view of Niagara Falls

A recently opened tunnel is offering visitors a brand new view of Niagara Falls.

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.

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.

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Ford says wage increase for Ontario public school teachers will be 'more than 1 per cent'

Public-sector teachers in Ontario will see their wages increase by more than one per cent as legislation aimed at capping compensation for those workers is set to expire later this year.

Ontario NDP names Toronto caucus member Peter Tabuns as interim leader

A longtime Toronto legislator has been named interim leader of Ontario's New Democrats as the Official Opposition party gears up for a leadership contest.

New Democratic Party MPP Peter Tabuns answers questions from the media following the announcement that additional documents were uncovered by the OPA related to the controversial cancellation of gas plants in Toronto on Thursday, February 21, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu

Ford defends decision to name nephew minister of multiculturalism

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision Monday to name his nephew minister of citizenship and multiculturalism, saying the newly elected legislator has spent years representing one of the most diverse communities in the province.

Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Michael Ford shakes hands with Premier Doug Ford as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell looks on, at the swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on June 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Crime & Courts

Police release new details in stabbing of teller at Toronto bank

Police have released new details about the stabbing of a teller at a Toronto bank earlier this week.

Six people injured after shooting and robbery in Scarborough

Multiple people have been injured after an early morning shooting in Scarborough.

Police cruisers are shown at the scene of a commercial robbery investigation in Scarborough on Tuesday morning.

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

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This train service from Toronto will bring you right to NYC

Railroad company Amtrak has announced that its Maple Leaf Train, in conjunction with VIA Rail, is back in business.

A conductor makes sure all is clear as the Amtrak Downeaster passenger train pulls out of the station, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Freeport, Maine.

This is what's open and closed on Canada Day 2022

What's open and closed on Canada Day 2022? Here's the list.

Toronto rent prices rose 20 per cent over the last year

Toronto rent prices have risen by 20 per cent over the last year and are now approaching where they were prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Toronto's Taste of the Danforth festival cancelled for 2022

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

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.

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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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Soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates completes march in Ottawa ahead of Canada Day

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp marched through Ottawa on Thursday on the final leg of his cross-country march, and was joined by Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre for part of the walk.

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp drops to one knee at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after completing his cross-Canada march to protest vaccine mandates. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)

Approximately 675K eligible to vote in Conservative leadership race: party

The Conservative Party of Canada says approximately 675,000 members will be eligible to vote in this year's leadership race.

Conservative leadership hopeful Jean Charest, second right, speaks as Pierre Poilievre, left to right, Patrick Brown, Scott Aitchison, Leslyn Lewis, and Roman Baber look on during the Conservative Party of Canada French-language leadership debate in Laval, Quebec on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Omicron cousin BA.5 predicted to cause nearly 70 per cent of COVID-19 cases by Canada Day

Researchers examining the threat of emerging COVID-19 strains predict Omicron BA.5 will account for nearly 70 per cent of cases in much of the country by Canada Day.