What to do if your food spoiled during power outages caused by Ontario's storm
The violent storm that wreaked havoc in Ontario this weekend left thousands without power for days. Here's how long you should wait before throwing out your food.

The violent storm that wreaked havoc in Ontario this weekend left thousands without power for days. Here's how long you should wait before throwing out your food.
Three days after Uxbridge was hit by a powerful thunderstorm that reduced parts of the small Ontario town to rubble, Mayor Dave Barton says 'there's a lot of work to do.'
Health-care workers treating patients with monkeypox should use proper N95 masks, eye protection and isolation protocols similar to those of COVID-19, officials say.
CTVNewsToronto.ca has compiled a list of some of the major pledges made by the leaders of the province’s four major parties.
Doug Ford’s The provincial government’s decision to scrap vehicle registration renewal fees in Ontario while premier greatly benefits drivers living in ridings that mostly voted for the Progressive Conservatives in 2018, data suggests.
It's still unclear if Schreiner's growing presence on the campaign trail as a scrappy, sincere underdog will translate into more votes or seats for his party.
The leaders of Ontario's main political parties are highlighting their climate plans in wake of a deadly storm that ripped across the province over the weekend.
Three of Ontario's four main parties are pledging to reverse cuts to the province's student assistance program, but they've all attached different price tags to the promise.
Ontario's four main party leaders are reaffirming commitments to search for burial sites at the province's former residential schools for Indigenous students.
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Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie readily admits that her city was “built with a vision that land and gas is cheap,” a concept which for years meant “four-bedroom homes and large boulevards” to carry office workers to Toronto.
Various studies over the past two years have shown that there was a worldwide increase in alcohol consumption during the pandemic. But now, sales statistics show an increase in the popularity of alcohol-free beer, wine and spirits.
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There are benefits to living beside a golf course as you can enjoy the open green spaces, beautiful views and manicured landscaping.
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A power outage at Wonderland led to a scary situation after guests were trapped on rides for about 30 minutes during the severe Ontario storm this weekend.
Canada’s first “urban format” IKEA location is set to open in downtown Toronto next week. Here's what to expect.
After 12 years in office, Toronto City Councillor Ana Bailão will not be seeking re-election in October.
A retiree in Ontario has just purchased what is being called the 'cheapest home in the GTA'—a caboose located on a commercially zoned parking lot near Milton.
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Torontonians hoping to drink alcohol in public parks will have to wait another year.
Toronto homebuyers are being urged to put their best offer forward first in an effort to avoid disappointment during the bidding process.
A definitive list of the most mispronounced places in the city, and how to say them properly, has been released.
A 98-year-old Ontario woman says she received the best Mother’s Day present she could ever imagine after seeing her daughter again for the first time in eighty years.
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is taking the stand at his sexual assault trial today.
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A man says he is still in shock after his SUV was stolen from his Scarborough driveway in one of the three carjackings in Toronto that occurred in the span of two hours Wednesday.
Canada is sending an additional 20,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine for the Ukrainian military to use in its ongoing defence against the Russians. This ammunition—155mm calibre, as well as fuses and charge bags—is being donated, but comes at a cost of $98 million, according to the federal government.
Bill 96, the provincial government's controversial legislation aimed at protecting the French language in Quebec, has been adopted in the National Assembly.
Two people were dead after a shooting at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday, and more than two dozen children were injured, hospital officials said. Police have said the suspected shooter is in custody.
It takes some detective work to find Sherlock Holmes’ hidden study in downtown Toronto, but it’s a case certainly worth cracking.
Toronto’s Winter Garden Theatre feels like a scene from the pages of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer's Night Dream – a whimsical fairy-like space with hanging gardens.
The Monkey's Paw, a rare bookshop in Toronto, is home to the unusual "Biblio-Mat,” believed to be the world’s first random book vending machine.
Ice cream was a vehicle for confectioner Ed Wong to explore his identity as the son of Chinese immigrants. After a brief hiatus, his East and Southeast Asian flavours are returning to the city.
Susur Lee, the Iron Chef and Toronto-based restaurateur, is better known on TikTok as Jet Bent-Lee’s father – the one who turns junk food into gourmet meals.
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A new type of Timbit is stealing hearts in Vancouver as a local rescue centre introduces its first patient of the seal pupping season.
CTV News' Omar Sachedina sat down for an exclusive interview with Justice Mahmud Jamal, one year after being appointed to the Supreme Court.
Dave Phillips explains why so many large trees were brought down and how the time of year contributed to the damage.
Nicole and Teddy visit High Park during peak cherry blossom season.
Kerr + Field Interiors Principal Designer, Tamara Robbins Griffith, shares easy and affordable ideas to update your patio.
Nesto co-founder and CEO, Malik Yacoubi, discusses how their team can help you find the best rate.
Travel Expert Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington explains why Scottsdale could be the perfect vacation spot for you.
Lifestyle expert Richard Cazeau shares his top picks to upgrade your garage.
Nicole and Teddy find out what your go to dance moves are for Dance Like a Chicken Day.
Licensed Insolvency Trustee Andy Fisher of A. Fisher & Associates shares debt relief solutions.
Lifestyle Journalist Caleigh Alleyne shares her top eco-friendly products and services.