Woman struck and killed by tow truck in downtown Toronto
Police say a woman was struck and killed in downtown Toronto Tuesday morning.

Police say a woman was struck and killed in downtown Toronto Tuesday morning.
A grieving widow whose husband was run over and killed by a speeding OPP officer can't believe the force told her it won't hold a public hearing into the case because it decided the misconduct was 'not serious.'
A man who allegedly made threats against two east-end Toronto daycare centres on Monday has been arrested.
The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral race are set to have another debate this morning, before advance voting opens on Thursday.
Olivia Chow has continued to grow her already commanding lead in the polls with just three weeks left before Toronto’s mayoral election.
A man who allegedly threatened to shoot mayoral candidates that led to the cancellation of Thursday’s debate has been arrested.
Olivia Chow once again took most of the firepower as the six leading candidates in Toronto’s race to become mayor squared off in a wide-ranging debate hosted by United Way Greater Toronto, The Toronto Star and Toronto Metropolitan University.
Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow continues to lead the pack with less than a month until voters cast their ballot, according to two new polls released on Monday.
Here are the key promises and policies from the leading candidates in Toronto's race for mayor.
The latest poll in the Toronto mayoral race suggests Olivia Chow is continuing to make gains as roughly half a dozen other trailing candidates fight for second place.
Toronto’s leading mayoral candidates squared off Thursday night in a debate that saw some lively exchanges around congestion, safety, local democracy and the fate of the Gardiner Expressway.
An Ontario man with a genetic disorder said he was shocked when he got his latest prescription filled for a medication he has been taking for the past ten years.
Meta is testing a verification program that will charge users on Facebook and Instagram monthly paid subscription fees to have verified accounts.
An Ontario woman is on the hook for nearly $9,000 in damages after her uninsured car was hit while stored in a parking lot.
Even though people may be doing five loads of laundry a week, there is a chance they are doing it wrong.
An Ontario woman was hoping to earn extra money working a side hustle to help her deal with the rising costs of living, but ended up getting caught in an online employment scam.
Drivers can expect to pay more at the pumps this summer as gas prices reach levels not seen since November 2022.
An Ontario student paid nearly $3K for an extended warranty on a used luxury car, only to be told an emissions repair was not covered.
An Ontario woman was hoping to get some money by selling a smartphone she had through a classified website, but says she ended up being scammed out of $12,000.
Ontario could be at risk of energy shortfalls this summer if heat waves continue to strike, according to a report by a North American electricity regulator.
It’s been one year since Ontario Premier Doug Ford was re-elected with a majority government and while his party appears to be still doing well in the polls, at least one expert says trouble could be on the horizon.
Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services, a charity that supports internationally trained engineers like Zaitsev, said the dropping of the Canadian experience requirement is a welcome development.
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in Scarborough on Monday afternoon.
A U.S. driver has been arrested by the RCMP after making a wrong turn and ending up in a line to cross the Canada border while in possession of more than $815,000 in cash and a large amount of cannabis.
The Correctional Service of Canada has released a statement about serial killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison.
A 98-year-old woman made yet another record-breaking walk across the CN Tower.
Ontarians could be looking at a 'love it or leave it' kind of summer this year with below normal temperatures forecast, The Weather Network says.
Pickleball, a paddle sport that includes elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, could soon be played at more City of Toronto-run courts.
The Philadelphia 76ers went all-in with their NBA championship pursuit on Monday, selecting veteran Nick Nurse as their new coach to try to win the franchise's first title since 1983.
Canada Day celebrations will be held at Nathan Phillips Square, after all.
Four reimagined takes on classic plays will anchor the lineup for the 2023-24 Off-Mirvish season at Canada's largest theatre company.
There's a strong showing of Toronto restaurants in this year’s Canada's 100 Best Restaurants List, including a second-place finish for a well-known culinary favourite.
Aaron Judge said he was trying to identify which of his Yankees teammates was yelling at plate umpire Clint Vondrak when he peeked into his own dugout before hitting a 462-foot home run in Toronto on Monday night.
A new bus service will take Torontonians to see the fireworks in Niagara Falls and back in the same night.
Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston is being questioned by MPs at committee about his role, his report into election meddling, his decision against a public inquiry, and allegations of a conflict of interest.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should see to it that mass murderers serve their entire sentences in maximum-security prison.
The number of interactions between killer whales and humans has increased alarmingly in recent years. CTVNews.ca asked an expert to explain the reasons behind the increase in interactions, explore the types of encounters, and examine the implications for both humans and killer whales.
The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia's golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund and the European tour.
An internal document suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants China kept out of a Pacific Rim trade bloc, despite the Liberals publicly insisting it would welcome anyone who meets the trade deal's standards.
The federal government has given an updated deal to a public-service union that signed its collective agreement in the fall in order to match deals reached with the Public Service Alliance of Canada during a strike this spring.
Prince Harry entered a courtroom witness box Tuesday, swearing to tell the truth in testimony against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping.
Flying with a pet takes extra planning, including vaccination records, size and weight requirements, international regulations and costs.
Judy Trinh reports on the push from opposition parties to have David Johnston step down and for a public inquiry to happen.
Women's Health Expert, Dr. Jennifer Wider, discusses the new probiotic Culturelle Women's Healthy Balance.
Lifestyle Expert Niki Anastasakis shares her list of Spring & Summer must-have items.
Travel and Lifestyle Expert, Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington, highlights Quebec City as an epic summer vacation destination.
BNN Bloomberg's Iva Poshnjari on navigating your finances during a job loss.
Prep Doctors show how they are helping address the dentist shortage we have in Canada.