CTV News Toronto at Six Podcast

An 18-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service is shot and killed while executing a search warrant in North York; excitement for a World Cup watch party turns to disappointment after the event is evacuated due to concerns over lightning; and, how to protect yourself when you search online to apply for a NEXUS card.

A solemn procession carrying the casket of Const. Tarun Bali is returned from Northern Ontario a day after he lost his life in the line of duty; Ontario Premier Doug Ford meets with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as he pushes his 'Fortress North America' plan; and, the Panamanian national team sets up base camp at a resort of Alliston to prepare for the World Cup.

Peel police say a former Air Canada pilot used a fake licence to misrepresent his qualifications for decades; the federal government launches consultations on the future of Billy Bishop airport as the province moves to expand the facility; and, teachers and parents rally against proposed cuts to the TDSB.

A Markham community is in mourning after the loss of three seniors who died after a blaze destroyed two homes just blocks from Unionville's historic downtown; the clock is ticking for the TTC to finish critical infrastructure work ahead of the FIFA World Cup; and, advocates for people with disabilities call for changes to the layout of Eglinton Crosstown LRT stations.

Three people are taken to hospital after two homes in Markham go up in flames; city officials detail final preparations with the FIFA World Cup just a week away; and, police in Durham Region say they've uncovered a network of what they describe as 'criminal tourists' who enter Canada legally to commit crimes.

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is looking into an interaction between a cyclist and Toronto police officers; officials offer a tour of Toronto Stadium as the final touches are made eight days ahead of the FIFA World Cup kicks off; and, critics hope the federal government will step in as the battle over the future of Billy Bishop airport continues.

The stage is set for contract negotiations between the Ontario government and the unions representing the province's education workers; the price of gas jumps once again as experts say the fluctuation at the pumps is expected to continue this summer; and, the City of Toronto launches its 2026 summer safety plan.

The TTC scrambles to complete 'critical infrastructure' work as the FIFA World Cup fast approaches; The Ontario legislature rises for a 21-week summer recess following a short session; and, auto thefts continue to drive up car insurance premiums despite a recent crackdown.

A 23-year-old woman faces a criminal charge after a newborn baby was found dead inside of a Brampton home; two men face a number of charges in connection to what's being called the largest seizure of counterfeit sports jerseys in Canadian history; and, a pair of goats take a trip up the CN Tower ahead of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Whether you take transit or plan to drive, the commute in and out of the city this weekend may take longer amid some significant closures; an update on a past Consumer Report on a man who was shocked he’d barely made a dent in a loan after paying monthly for years.

The search for a man who went missing Wednesday after a small inflatable boat capsized near Cherry Beach is now a recovery mission; a 98-year-old woman was excited to win a thousand dollars on a scratch off card, but she's unable to claim her prize because she doesn’t have valid photo ID; and, A groundbreaking gene therapy is now available for patients with Hemophilia B.

A pilot project will see barriers installed at one downtown subway station to prevent people from falling or jumping onto the tracks; videos are emerging of what appears to be a meteor streaking across Ontario’s skies early Wednesday morning; and, a man is shocked his payday loan still hasn't been paid off despite making regular payments for years.

Power has been fully restored after a widespread outage plunged parts of downtown Toronto into darkness; it’s now been 10 days since a 14-year-old girl named Esther went missing from Toronto’s north end; and, Thorold, Ont., retirees say $100,000 of ‘lodgements’ remain on their property years after contractors failed to replace their bathtub.

The missing notes of a retired senior B.C. Mountie that were supposed to be part of an OPP investigation into the behaviour of top RCMP brass in the wake of a tasering death at Vancouver’s airport years ago have turned up in the national police force’s B.C. headquarters; shovels are in the ground at the new Ontario Science Centre, which the province calls a ‘major milestone’ in its Ontario Place overhaul; and, the city of Toronto is digging through its vault for old parking tickets, and they want drivers to pay up.

Patio season is heating up after council voted to close a portion of Church Street to cars this summer; a new documentary is out about Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair called "Kind of a big deal"; and, there are increasing safety concerns after hundreds of oven glass doors have shattered for no apparent reason.

The battle over the future of Billy Bishop Airport reached new heights at City Hall; a new community soccer pitch opened today down at Harbourfront, with a promise to open more by the end of the year; and, drivers were shocked to find their seasonal car wash passes cancelled without warning.

Toronto’s police chief has broken his silence about three off-duty officers charged in Spain following a ‘serious’ incident; demand for hotels in Toronto during the World Cup continues to lag behind expectations; and, there are fire concerns as fires that are supposed to be recycled are pilling up at shops and dealers across the province.

A man is dead following a stabbing in Mississauga on Tuesday afternoon; several people are facing charges after shooting fireworks at each other during Victoria Day celebrations; and, an investigation is underway after an 80-year-old man was maimed in a gruesome assault in the Toronto South Detention Centre.

Three TPS officers are facing serious allegations, including one officer facing charges of sexual assault, while on vacation in Barcelona.

Highways are busy and the city is bustling with activity as Torontonians prepare for the long weekend; the cousin and friend of a man who was murdered outside of an Oshawa Tim Hortons try to make sense of the violence; and, a group calls on the Ontario government to protect fund for the TDSB's Model Schools for Inner Cities program.

A Scarborough woman makes her first court appearance after being charged with the murder of her own daughter; the union representing TTC maintenance workers gives an update on contract negotiations with the transit agency; and, the Ontario government lays out the receipts for the purchase and sale of a private jet for the premier's use.

A mother is charged with first-degree murder is found without vital signs inside of a Scarborough home; video shows a pit bull with no leash kill a small dog and injure a woman in the west end; and, the Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube after two seasons behind the bench.

A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot at the Shops at Don Mills; the Toronto District School Board announces it is cutting more than 200 administrative jobs as part of a plan to modernize; and, new reports from Ontario's auditor general raises troubling findings on trucking schools and special education.

One person is dead after an overnight fire at a supportive housing building at Yonge and Carlton Streets; an investigation is underway after a toddler's fatal fall from a North York high-rise; and, a third person now in isolation in Ontario because of the hantavirus is in Peel Region.

Canada is preparing as more than 140 people ready to disembark a ship where a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed three people; history will be made tonight when the Toronto Tempo host the Washington Mystics in their first-ever regular-season game; and, Sarah McLachlan and the National Ballet ‘s Noah Parets are among the Canadian performers taking the stage at The Glenn Gould Prize Gala.

Two Ontario residents who were on a cruise ship that’s been hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are currently in isolation back at home; Ontario’s Fire Marshal is investigating after a Wednesday night house fire left a Vaughan man critically injured; the Toronto Tempo hit the practice court for the final time today ahead of Friday’s season opener.

The Ontario government reacts to Honda’s plans to stop building an EV plant in Canada; the Leafs won the league’s draft lottery Tuesday, dropping a franchise-altering decision onto a newly minted front office; and, with the cost of owning a vehicle now the third largest expense for Canadians, buying a new car is big decision.

Marit Stiles is facing criticism after suggesting Premier Doug Ford could be behind bars before the next provincial election; a facility in Milton which cares for children with complex medical need is expanding their services; and, how stores using algorithms and dynamic pricing is affecting the cost pricing of various items.

The Ontario legislature is back in session and the premier is trying to refocus on the economy after a string of controversies; mourners gather in Cobourg to pay respects to the family of OPP sergeant Brandon Malcolm; and, energy drinks have been around for decades, but many drinks can contain a ‘jolt’ of caffeine which could do more harm than good

Toronto stabbing suspect dies after being involved in accident while attempting to flee scene; staff at St. Mike’s Hospital perform a pioneering neurovascular surgery to treat hydrocephalus; and, &Juliet brings Shakespeare’s Juliet’s new life through a playlist of pop anthems.

Police say one man is dead following a shooting in midtown Toronto on Thursday afternoon and a suspect is in custody; an arson investigation is underway after a tow truck burst into flames in the driveway of a Brampton home; and, Ontario is considering a ban on cellphones in school, but studies show it's not just young people scrolling for hours on end.

The federal government is boosting funding for FIFA World Cup security by $145 million, including up to $45 million for Toronto; the building that once housed the historic Hudson’s Bay at the northeast corner of Bloor and Yonge may become a self-storage warehouse; and, the Toronto Tempo will tip off their first ever pre-season game, after months of planning and preparation.

The Ford government has passed a spring budget that includes provisions to let the premier and cabinet ministers keep their office records secret; Ontario introduced a bill which would allow the province to take over the City of Toronto's role in the island airport; Toronto soccer fans say they’re unhappy after finding out they’re unable to refund tickets purchased through the FIFA website.

An OPP officer who was killed in an on-duty motorcycle collision is being remembered as being dedicated to serving the community; a fire at a nightclub on Polson Pier is being investigated as a possible arson; and, a Mississauga man who is one of the oldest people in the province celebrated his 107th birthday today,

The driver who struck and killed an Ontario father of three last summer has pled guilty; a group of Whitby residents have filed an FOI request to find out exactly what some of the mayors of Canada's largest cities have discussed in a group chat; and, an Ontario woman told CTV News she’s paid over $13,000 for repairs to two of her vehicles after rodents caused damage to it.

Festivals, sporting events and road closures to make travelling around the city more challenging this weekend; Mayor Olivia Chow speaks out on the battle over the operation of Billy Bishop Airport; and, customers line up for hours to try to get their stored tires and rims from a business that shut its doors.

Police in Brampton are working to see if three overnight tow truck fires in the span of 30 minutes were connected; Doug Ford says he believes the government should have a jet but won't reconsider his decision to sell it after widespread backlash; and, Toronto Police warn of an increase in counterfeit money circulating in the GTA, especially hundred and fifty-dollar bills.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province has sold off a private jet it purchased for $28.9 million following public outcry; a jail guard will find himself behind bars after pleading guilty to smuggling thousands of dollars of drugs and weapons into the Toronto South Detention Centre; and, the City of Toronto will soon start replacing almost a half a million ‘water meter transmission units’ after they failed prematurely.

Premier Doug Ford discussed his government’s decision to change course on purchasing a private jet following backlash; first-degree murder charges against an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online are expected to be dropped if he pleads guilty to aiding suicide; and, a new survey finds many Canadians are counting on getting tax money back to help them with the rising cost of living.

Opposition leaders condemn the purchase of a $29-million private jet to fly Ontario Premier Doug Ford around for government business; the Toronto Police hate crimes unit is investigating an assault on a bus in Scarborough that was captured on camera; and, what happens if the shop storing your tires for the winter goes out of business?

The premier spoke out against calls for a pilot project looking to ban ‘surveillance pricing’ at grocery stores; TTC riders are expressing their frustration with the changes made to the Jane bus after the opening of the Eglinton LRT; and, chargebacks are an important way to protect yourself during credit card purchases, but they're also being used by criminals to get merchandise for free.

Toronto city council is working to reassess a proposal to charge admission for World Cup Fan Fest; one day after announcing plans to increase jail capacity, the government is trying to explain why dozens of prisoners were mistakenly let out; and, airbags can deploy due to rough road conditions or some other incident triggering airbag sensors and cost drivers big.

The federal government is set to temporarily suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gas and diesel starting next week; documents obtained by CTV News show the Ontario government rejected a program to help 21 high school graduates learn trades at Toronto's transit system; and, a petition is calling on council to move forward with a pilot project to make part of Church Street a pedestrian-only area this summer.

Ontario will cut the number of trustees at the Toronto District School Board nearly in half and create new non-elected executive roles; the mayor's office is pushing back against driverless taxis on city streets amid reports that Waymo is working to bring its vehicles to Toronto; and, fourth year students at Ontario Tech University showcased some of what they've learned at their annual design exhibition.

Police say five people charged in connection to the fatal 2025 shooting of a teenage boy in Stoney Creek had ties to towing company; the province is putting forward legislation to reduce how long prospective teachers are in school; and, golf season is underway in the city, with Toronto's five public courses officially opening this morning.

Mayoral hopeful Brad Bradford says Olivia Chow is leaving Scarborough behind as he pushed for updates on the Scarborough East LRT plan; the latest incident at an east end waste facility in the past few months is being investigated as arson; Closing arguments resumed today in the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach.

Police say a 30-year-old Brampton man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Jewish-owned restaurant in North York; Peel police are investigating a suspicious tow truck fire in the driveway of a Brampton home last night; and, A collation of cancer clinicians is calling on provincial and federal authorities to make three key changes to speed up Canadians' access to care.

TTC officials have apologized after a hydraulic oil spill caused lengthy closures on Line 2; the city is turning to AI to unclog congested streets starting this spring; and, some residents of Rosedale are investing in increased security and private patrols following a rash of break-ins.

Major Canadian airlines announce they'll be adding a fuel surcharge to some holidays as oil prices are driven up by the war in Iran; the Toronto Blue Jays hope to put an end to their losing streak as they play host to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time since last year's World Series; and, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT runs later as the service works to get to full capacity.

The gas price roller coaster continues for drivers in the GTA, with prices up seven cents over the past two days; a 60-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after hitting a curb while driving an electric scooter in Brampton; and, Canada's Competition Bureau is warning of criminals creating fake contests to get your personal information.

People across the country gathered for launch parties as Artemis II prepared to blast off on a lunar mission; There is anger over the province's decision to end an international languages program at the Toronto Catholic District School Board; and, as the war continues in the Middle East, the travel sector is warning holiday plans are about to cost you a lot more.