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York Regional Police are pictured at Bayview Park in Keswick Wednesday September 18, 2024.

Victims identified, suspects charged with first-degree murder in double homicide north of Toronto

Police have identified the two men killed in an early Wednesday morning shooting at a park north of Toronto. York Regional Police (YRP) say officers were called to Bayview Park, near Bayview and Lowndes avenues in Keswick, Ont., just before 7:30 a.m. for a report of shots fired. 2

People walk past Edwards Gardens in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 3 2024 . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paige Taylor White

Toronto's dry September continues. Here's when the rain will return

Toronto saw a record-breaking wet summer, but September has proven to be anything but, with less than five millimetres of rain recorded this month. 1

A new home is displayed for sale in a housing development in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Statistics Canada says the first increase in annual inflation since its June 2022 peak was driven by higher mortgage interest costs.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

'A stark picture:' GTA home sales in August hit historic low, new report finds

A homebuilding industry association says new home sales in August were at a historic low in the GTA with the data painting a “stark picture of a housing market that is struggling with deep structural issues.”

The Ontario legislature's front entrance at Queen's Park is seen in Toronto, Friday, June 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ontario ends 2023-24 with nearly balanced budget, partly due to international tuition

Ontario ended the 2023-24 fiscal year with a nearly balanced budget, in part due to higher-than-expected revenue from international student tuition at colleges.

The CN Tower is shown in the background of rides at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paige Taylor White

Nearly 1.5 million people visited the CNE this year

Nearly 1.5 million people visited the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) this year, not quite hitting the record-breaking numbers the fair reported in 2023.

Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour, June 21, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

Ontario mother scammed out of $1,800 in Taylor Swift ticket scam

An Ontario mother lost $1,800 hoping to get Taylor Swift tickets for her seven-year-old daughter. 'I don't understand how someone could just take advantage of someone and their hard-earned money, and it was a gift for a seven-year-old girl,' Dana Caputo, of Tottenham, Ont., told CTV News Toronto. 1

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

Hamilton youth worker charged with sexual exploitation, sexual assault

Hamilton police are concerned that there could be additional victims after a youth worker in the city allegedly sexually exploited and sexually assaulted a young person.

Pablo Rodriguez announces his resignation as transport minister during a press conference in Gatineau, on Thursday September 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

PM Justin Trudeau to adjust cabinet roles today, as Pablo Rodriguez quits

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be making adjustments to his cabinet today, CTV News has confirmed. The small shuffle is the result of longtime cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez quitting. 1

Restaurant Pearl Morissette is one of the four new restaurants added in the Michelin Guide Toronto & Region. (Supplied/Michelin Guide)

Here are the restaurants in the 2024 Michelin Guide Toronto & Region

The Michelin Guide released its 2024 restaurant selection for the Toronto region Wednesday night. Here are the four new establishments getting a Michelin star: 1

Winston Churchill, 1941, by Yousuf Karsh. (NOTE: The above image may only be used for articles related to this incident. No other rights are granted.)

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Stolen Winston Churchill 'Roaring Lion' portrait returned after ceremony in Italy

A special ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Rome marked the successful recovery of an iconic portrait of Winston Churchill after a two-year search by Ottawa police. 12

Police are investigating after a woman was struck by a GO train at Long Branch Station on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Traffic services investigating after woman struck by GO train at Long Branch Station

Officers with the Toronto police’s traffic services unit are investigating after a 46-year-old woman was struck by a GO train at Long Branch Station on Tuesday.

Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole a luxury SUV in Mississauga that was listed for sale on Auto Trader. (Peel Regional Police)

Woman steals Porsche, runs over owner after responding to Mississauga Auto Trader ad

Video of a brazen daylight auto theft which shows a suspect running over a victim in a stolen luxury SUV has been released by police west of Toronto. 2

Two people dead after shooting at park north of Toronto: YRP

Two people are dead following an early-morning shooting at a park in a quiet neighbourhood in Keswick, York Regional Police say. Police confirmed just before 11 a.m. that they were investigating a double homicide at Bayview Park. YRP said they responded to the sounds of gunshots at the park just before 7:30 a.m. 2

Fans celebrate a Toronto Maple Leafs win outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Thursday, May 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Rogers Communications to buy out Bell's share of MLSE for $4.7 billion

Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell's 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate. 4

A Toronto Transit Commission sign is shown at a downtown Toronto subway stop Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Subway service resumes on Line 2 after 'oil-like substance' on tracks: TTC

There is no subway service along a section of Line 2 this morning due to an 'oil-like substance' on the tracks, the TTC says.

Police are on the scene of a double shooting in North York that left two men dead on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (Chopper 24)

Police identify two men gunned down in North York shooting

Toronto police have identified two men who were fatally shot in North York yesterday. 2

Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien, left, and Adolis Garcia walk off the field after their team's win against the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Adolis García's home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Adolis García hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday night.

22 bus shelters in Brampton damaged: police

Twenty-two bus shelters throughout Brampton have been damaged, police say.

Toronto FC forward Lorenzo Insigne (24) is defended by Columbus Crew defender Andres Herrera, during first half MLS soccer action, in Toronto on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Katsarov

Second-half goals lift defending MLS champion Columbus past Toronto FC

After a first half that saw Toronto FC on the front foot, it took Columbus Crew star Cucho Hernandez just six minutes to spoil the show for the locals.

People are shown at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Friday, March 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Toronto Pearson ranked second-worst among 'mega' airports for customer satisfaction: survey

Toronto Pearson International Airport has among the lowest customer satisfaction rankings among North America’s biggest airports once again, a new survey has found.

18-year-old Toronto man accused of sending explicit photos to minor

Toronto police have charged an 18-year-old man who allegedly sent explicit photos to a minor he was communicating with online.

The Crosses for Change site in downtown, a memorial to victims of the opioid crisis, is shown in Sudbury, Ont., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. (The Canadian Press/Gino Donato)

As losses mount in toxic opioid crisis, Ontario cities memorialize overdose victims

There is less and less space on the lawn for the dozens upon dozens of bright white crosses. The grass between the fire station and the sidewalks on a downtown corner in Sudbury, Ont., is crowded with markers bearing the names of people lost to the opioid overdose crisis.

From left: Anas Ayyoub, Muhammad Wasiq Afzal, and Muhammad Waqar Afzal are wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with an OPP fraud investigation. (OPP)