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Rodger Kotanko and his wife Xueqin Mai are shown in a family handout photo. The family of Kotanko, a gunsmith who was shot and killed by Toronto police in southwestern Ontario, has sued the force for $23-million for wrongful death. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Kotanko Family

Mystery customer present during police killing of Ontario gunsmith files $2.6M lawsuit against TPS, family estate

An unidentified customer who was present during the fatal shooting of a Port Dover, Ont. gunsmith by Toronto police has launched a $2 million lawsuit against the service and the slain man’s estate, claiming he was placed in unnecessary danger during the November 2021 raid. 2

Fashion mogul Peter Nygard is shown during a bail hearing in Winnipeg on January 19, 2021, in this courtroom sketch. THE CANADIAN PRESS/La Liberte Manitoba, Tadens Mpwene - POOL

Nygard used secret bedroom in his company's Toronto HQ for sexual assaults: Crown

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard had a private bedroom constructed within the walls of the Toronto headquarters of his fashion empire, where he sexually assaulted five women starting in the 1980s, prosecutors said in their opening statement in a Toronto courtroom Tuesday. 6

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

Man in hospital with life-threatening injuries after North York shooting

A man in his 20s is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in North York.

Fire crews are on the scene of house blaze in North York.

Firefighter seriously injured while battling three-alarm house blaze in North York

A firefighter has been seriously injured while responding to a three-alarm blaze in North York.

New York Yankees' Austin Wells (right) celebrates with teammate Gleyber Torres after hitting a two run home run off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano during ninth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Wells hits two-run homer in ninth inning to lead Yankees over Blue Jays 2-0

Austin Wells smashed a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Tuesday. 2

Someone paying for parking in Toronto using a parking machine. (CTV News Toronto)

Toronto is looking to more than double parking lot tickets. Here's why

The City of Toronto is looking at more than doubling the fines for parking lot violations, noting it currently costs drivers less to pay the penalty than to pay for parking. 2

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. watches his home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

The Toronto Blue Jays need this many wins to clinch a playoff spot

The Blue Jays are back home for their final homestand of the season and all signs point to Toronto playing baseball beyond the end of the regular season on Oct. 1. 4

Actors Bob Odenkirk, left, and Jack Black join demonstrators outside the Paramount Pictures Studio in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Hollywood writers strike declared over after boards vote to approve contract with studios

Hollywood's writers strike was declared over after nearly five months Tuesday night when board members from their union approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing the industry at least partly back from a historic halt in production.

Durham College’s Whitby campus is under lockdown following a Sept. 25 stabbing.

18-year-old man charged in stabbing at Durham College in Whitby

An 18-year-old man has been charged following a stabbing at Durham College in Whitby Monday afternoon that prompted the school to be put briefly in lockdown. 1

An artist's rendering of redeveloped space under the Gardiner Expressway is shown. (Handout / The Bentway)

New plan looks to build on success of The Bentway to rejuvenate more urban space under the Gardiner

A new plan to guide and expand the rejuvenation of spaces under the Gardiner Expressway in the coming decades is being touted as '6.5 kilometres of opportunity.'

Upcoming Lt. Governor Edith Dumont, Ontario's first francophone, is seen in this undated photo.

Ontario's next lieutenant-governor, Edith Dumont, to be installed in November

A date has been announced for the installation of Ontario’s 30th lieutenant-governor.

A Hamilton Police officer is seen in this undated photo. (Twitter/@HamiltonPolice)

Police arrest 13-year-old for allegedly calling bomb threat at Hamilton elementary school

Police arrested a 13-year-old for allegedly calling in a bomb threat at a Hamilton elementary school, which is one of more than a dozen school threats throughout the city since last week.

A York Regional Police patch is shown Dec, 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Police launch new campaign after vehicle thefts almost double in York Region in just one year

Police in York Region have launched a new crime prevention campaign after vehicle thefts almost doubled in the region in just one year.

Several motorcycles are seen speeding along Highway 400 in this video shared by Ontario Provincial Police on social media.

New video shows motorcycles speeding along Hwy. 400 prior to crash

Police have released new video footage which shows several motorcycles speeding along Highway 400 moments prior to a crash involving one of the bikes. 3

Metrolinx to give an update on construction of Eglinton Crosstown LRT tomorrow

Metrolinx will provide an update on the construction of the much-delayed Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit tomorrow. 3

An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle sits idle in downtown Toronto, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tammy Hoy

Suspected impaired driver had 2 kids, open liquor in vehicle when stopped in Niagara Falls: police

A man suspected of driving impaired had two young children and an open bottle of alcohol in his vehicle when he was stopped in Niagara Falls, Ontario Provincial Police say.

House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota leaves Parliament Hill after announcing his resignation as Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Anthony Rota resigns as House Speaker amid condemnation for inviting Nazi veteran to Parliament

Anthony Rota has resigned from his prestigious position as Speaker of the House of Commons over his invitation to, and the House's subsequent recognition of, a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. Now, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing calls to apologize, and investigate. 19

Ontario businessman loses over $38,000 in cheque-cashing scam.

Ontario businessman loses $38K in cheque-cashing scam

An Ontario businessman says he has to pay about $38,000 after he was the victim of a cheque-cashing scam and failed to immediately report the fraudulent activity to his bank. The businessman says that the reason for the delay is because he doesn't use online banking. 1

Police set up at Queen's Park in Toronto ahead of planned demonstrations on Sept. 26, 2023 (CTV News Toronto)

Roads reopen around Queen's Park, hospital row after possible 'vehicle convoy' prompts closures

Roads around Queen's Park and hospital row have now reopened after police closed the streets in response to a possible “vehicle convoy” arriving in Toronto. 6

A Scarborough RT train is shown following a derailment on Monday night. Multiple people were injured as a result. (Corey Baird)

TTC head confirms cause of Scarborough RT derailment

The Scarborough RT derailed this past summer after bolts holding down power rails came loose, TTC CEO Rick Leary says. 4

The province’s Special Investigations Unit. (File photo)

SIU investigating death of 88-year-old man in Mississauga

Ontario’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into the death of an 88-year-old man who was injured during an arrest in Mississauga earlier this month.

A York Regional Police officer can be seen in Newmarket, Ontario on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Police warn residents to lock doors after armed home invasion in York Region

Police are warning residents to keep their homes secure after an armed home invasion in Newmarket early Tuesday morning. 1

Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival. Underwood performs at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Humphrey

Carrie Underwood to perform during Grey Cup week in Hamilton

Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival, the Hamilton organizing committee announced Tuesday. 1

Anthony Rota resigns as House Speaker amid condemnation for inviting Nazi veteran to Parliament

Anthony Rota has resigned from his prestigious position as Speaker of the House of Commons over his invitation to, and the House's subsequent recognition of, a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. Now, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing calls to apologize, and investigate. 19

Hamilton police on scene after a landlord-tenant dispute left three dead in a residence in Stoney Creek. (Simon Sheehan/CP24)

SIU clears officer in connection with shooting death of Stoney Creek, Ont. landlord

Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared a Hamilton police officer who was involved in the shooting death of a landlord who fatally shot two of his tenants in May. 6