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Opposition parties are hoping the investigation by an ethics watchdog will shed some light on the fund and the minister who oversees it; A Pickering woman is turning a tragic loss into hope for others as she urges Canadians to consider giving blood during the holidays; Students at a Toronto Catholic school are working hard to help people in need this holiday season; If you're looking for some outdoor fun over the holiday season, look no further, as Winterfest kicks off at Toronto's Harbourfront.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford boasted about his government's anti-tariff ad that ran south of the border briefly this fall, saying, 'it's the best ad that's ever been run.'; Jury deliberations get underway for the second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Karolina Huebner-Makurat in July 2023; All the details for those looking to experience a true winter wonderland this holiday season at the Distillery District's Winter Village.

An increase in the land transfer tax was a hot topic, prompting a clash in council; More on Ontario's tire recycling program and the growing dispute over how millions of dollars in consumer recycling fees should be allocated; The city and the province are throwing their weight behind a formal bid to make Toronto home to the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Toronto City Council passes a motion to boost the slow-moving speed of the Finch LRT by giving it signal priority; Collectible store owners across the GTA say there's a growing issue of thefts involving valuable Pokémon trading cards; Five friends from the GTA have gone viral for embarking on ultra-long walks to explore the area.

Hanukkah celebrations in Toronto are going ahead with security and police presence being ramped up; Durham police is offering a new reward for the suspect in the 2023 shooting death of a casino guard; With the high cost of living, many people are taking out loans to deal with financial pressures. Pat Foran on what you need to know.

A 7-year-old is struck and killed by a city bus in downtown Hamilton; Toronto police say they have identified a serial killer responsible for the decades-old murders of three women; and, the Finch West LRT trains are shut down twice just four days after rolling into service.

A mix of rain and snow makes for a messy commute for GTA residents as dozens of collisions are reported across the region; the new Finch West LRT is up and running but there is uncertainty as to who has the authority to make it run faster; and, the Ontario Liberals call on the Ford government to put U.S. liquor back on the shelves and donate the proceeds of sales to local food banks.

Peel police search for a suspect after a deadly shooting outside of a shopping mall in Brampton; Toronto's homicide unit investigates after the body of a senior if found inside a home near Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue West; and, tempers flare at Queen’s Park as the controversial Skills Development Fund takes centre stage.

OPP announce they will launch an investigation into a company connected with Ontario's controversial skills development fund; More than a dozen arrests are made in connection with a string of violent crimes across Ontario as part of 'Project Wrangler'; and, Air Transat passengers brace for turbulence with the airline's pilots ready to walk off the job.

A man is rushed to hospital after a brazen daylight shooting in Mississauga that police believe may have been the result of an attempted robbery; two people are arrested after a chain of events that began with an home invasion in Etobicoke and ended with a crash involving a police vehicle; and, the Ford government is grilled over its response to the Algoma Steel layoffs.

The residents of two high-rise condo buildings in Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood will be out of their homes 'until further notice' because of an 'unprecedented fire; a shipping container full of hurricane relief supplies destined for Jamaica is stolen; and, a housing bill that passed at Queen's Park last week is raising concerns it could make it easier for landlords to evict tenants.

A garbage truck driver is struck and killed by the truck he was operating on a Scarborough street; a woman is fighting for her life in hospital after the tent she was in at an encampment in south Etobicoke; and, Ontario's transportation minister provides an update on the potential opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

Hundreds of residents at an East York high-rise remain displaced as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that's been burning since last Thursday; Ontario's transportation minister says the Eglinton Crosstown is on its last day of a final testing stage and is getting closer to opening; and, a proposal could see 20 kilometres of new bike lanes installed across the city.

Ontario is appointing an administrator to assume control of the province’s real estate regulator in the wake of its handling of the iPro Realty scandal; thousands of shoppers descend on malls in search of Black Friday deals; and, The family of an 8-year-old girl is on a quest to fund research into a treatment for her rare medical condition.

A Brampton city councillor says speeding incidents more than doubled in her community the week after the Ontario government ended speed camera ticketing; Premier Ford says his government has signed a deal to allow a road that will provide eventual access to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire area; and, why you should be careful if you get a call from someone claiming there are false charges on your credit card.

Toronto police are investigating two early morning shooting incidents, one of which resulting in a man dying after walking into a local hospital; the Ford government tables a sweeping justice bill that includes tougher penalties for dangerous drivers and tighter bail rules; and, Mayor Chow announces the expansion of the city's youth employment program.

The search of a Brampton home destroyed by fire concludes with the grim discovery of more human remains; a controversial piece of housing legislation passes at Queen's Park despite vocal opposition from the gallery; and, a man is shocked to find the brand-new truck he was trying to trade in had an accident claim of more than $13,000.

Efforts continue to find two people missing after a house fire in Brampton that has now claimed three lives; Ontario's education minister faces criticism for withholding the results of the province's standardized testing; and, Toronto's Habitat for Humanity becomes the victim of theft after someone takes building materials destined for a family's home.

Two people are killed and four others are sent to hospital after a devastating house fire in Brampton; the Ford government tables the 'Buy Ontario Act' at Queen's Park to prioritize Ontario-made goods and services; and, homeowners wonder when they'll get everything they were promised as housing projects delayed by COVID-19 get back on track.

A GTA lawyer faces charges from the FBI for allegedly providing illegal services to one of the bureau's 10 most wanted fugitives; Hamilton police say they have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection to the shooting death of an innocent bystander; and, the Ontario government passes a controversial piece of legislation that makes changes to education in the province.

Peel police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who was spotted on surveillance video removing their licence plate after striking and killing a pedestrian in Mississauga; a controversial education bill that gives Ontario more control over school boards raises concerns over how its being fast-tracked; and, a new report finds that carbon emissions are up in the GTHA.

Two people face hundreds of charges in connection to a rash of thefts at GTA mausoleums and cemeteries after thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry and other stolen property were recovered; the Ford government considering changes that would make some information from Ontario's sex offender registry public; and, the Palestinian flag is raised outside of Toronto City Hall for the first time.

New legislation forcing Ontario municipalities to shut down their speed cameras goes into effect despite pleas from some to keep them operational; Ontario's opposition party raises concerns over changes it says would allow the Ford government to take over Exhibition Place; and, Canadian soccer legends lead youth soccer clinics ahead of the Northern Super League final.

Peel Reginal Police show off the results of a major drug trafficking investigation dubbed 'Project Winner,' including $1 million-worth of drugs meant for the streets; a Toronto city councillor pitches a plan to make playgrounds, daycares and schools no-go zones for encampments; and, the future of the 75-year-old Weston Lions Arena is on thin ice.

York Regional Police say they've made multiple arrests in connection with the fatal Vaughan home invasion that killed a father of four; a man faces charges after allegedly stealing a public transit bus and taking it on a joy ride in Hamilton; and, Toronto City Council pledges a more proactive response to clearing snow this winter.

Hundreds gathered outside Old City Hall on Remembrance Day to pay tribute to those who fought for Canada and made the ultimate sacrifice; one person is dead and four others are hospitalized after a fire at an apartment complex in Mississauga; and, a Newmarket man and his wife are shocked that the high cost to repair and replace their vehicle's sunroof.

A senior is recovering in hospital after being found with injuries to her limbs in a Mississauga park; nearly 10 centimetres falls on the city, breaking records and created a tricky morning commute on Monday; and, Halton Police use a new AI system to help answer non-emergency calls and prevent 911 operators from getting bogged down.

The City of Toronto announces new measures to address ongoing safety concerns from TTC riders; staff at Toronto Community Housing votes overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate; and, flight reductions due to the U.S. government shutdown have Canadian travellers concerned about possible delays with connecting flights south of the border.

Two Toronto residents face several charges including murder in connection to a deadly house fire in Richmond Hill; the Ford government releases Ontario's fall economic statement which includes money to help businesses and improve the province's infrastructure; and, five demonstrators are arrested after allegedly disrupting a student-led pro-Israel event.

Priority streetcar lanes are about to be installed along a section of Bathurst Street to speed up transit service ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; a man is fighting for his life after being hit by a pickup truck near Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue West; and, the Ford government prepares to release the province's fall economic statement.

The Carney government unveils the details of its first federal budget as some are wondering about a lack of measures to deal with the affordability crisis; City officials discuss preparations for winter weather and the new plan for clearing snow; and, the labour minister faces more questions about the province's controversial Skills Development Fund.

Disturbing video appears to show a woman being run over twice during an arrest at a plaza south of Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue West; The TTC and Metrolinx face criticism over their levels of service following the Toronto Blue Jays' loss in Game 7 of the World Series; and, World Series merchandise continues to sell despite the team's heartbreaking World Series defeat.

Toronto Blue Jays fans are hoping for a Halloween treat as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 1993; Toronto police say there is extensive security planning in place in the event of a World Series celebration in the streets; and, Toronto children try to get as much Halloween candy as possible before watching the Blue Jays play the Dodgers in Game 6.

The Toronto Blue Jays are just one win away from a World Series victory as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6; Ontario's SIU is called in after a Toronto police officer fires his gun during a carjacking investigation in Mississauga; and, the Ford government's legislation banning municipalities from installing speed cameras passes.

The Blue Jays are guaranteed to return to Toronto to finish off the World Series after tying up their series with the Dodgers 2-2; a 27-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a 'weapons incident' is arrested after police maintained a large presence in Port Colborne all day; and, members of Toronto's Jamaican community wait for word on their families back home following Hurricane Melissa.

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time in 32 years to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1; city officials are confident they are prepared to keep people safe as they converge on the Rogers Centre for the World Series; and, Ontario Premier Doug Ford's anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan causes U.S. President Donald Trump to cut off trade talks.

Baseball fans are ready for the Toronto Blue Jays to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series; a major fire breaks out at a waste transfer station in Etobicoke drawing more than 100 firefighters to the scene; and, Prime Minister Mark Carney joins Ontario Premier Doug Ford to announce a $3-billion investment for four small nuclear plants.

The grieving family of a 29-year-old mother of four who was fatally shot in a plaza parking lot in Brampton say they feared for her safety; Ontario's SIU is called in to examine the police-involved shooting of the man at the centre of a Brampton Amber Alert; and, Ontario Premier Doug Ford considers possible legislation to crack down on Blue Jays World Series ticket resellers.

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS with a trip to the World Series on the line; Ontario MPPs demand answers from the labour minister on the controversial Skills Development Fund at Queen's Park; and, the Ford government tables a bill to turn off the province's speed cameras, but it faces stiff opposition.

A portion of the Gardiner Expressway originally scheduled to be closed until 2027 could be open by the end of the month; The Toronto Blue Jays hope to take the lead in the ALCS as they face the Mariners in Seattle in Game 5; and, the 80-year-old man killed steps away from the Oshawa mosque he was attending is identified by police.

A multi-billion-dollar provincial government fund sparks allegations that an enormous sum of taxpayer dollars went to friends of the governing PC party; The Toronto Blue Jays look to tie up the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners; and, a new survey shows concerns about excessive fees and a lack of customer service at Canadian banks.

Devastating news for thousands of auto workers as automaker Stellantis announces it is shifting production of the Jeep Compass from Ontario to the U.S.; Toronto Blue Jays fans cheer on the team in Seattle as they prepare to take on the Mariners in Game 3 of the ALCS; and, York Regional Police are investigating a serious crash that happened after an early morning home invasion.

Seven workers are injured after an explosion at a North York condo building that is currently under construction; Blue Jays fans hope the team can turn the ALCS around as they head to Seattle to take on the Mariners in Game 3; and, the Ontario government launches a new ad aimed at convincing Americans that tariffs are a bad idea.

The Toronto Blue Jays are the hottest tickets in town and fans are getting serious sticker shock when trying to purchase a seat to the first two games of the upcoming ALCS; a pedestrian is critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Lansdowne Ave.; and, questions are being asked about millions of dollars handed out under a provincial skills development fund.

The Blue Jays reach the next step in their playoff journey after knocking off the New York Yankees and punching their ticket to the ALCS; a 23-year-old man is facing murder charges and a man in his 50s is dead after what police are describing as an unprovoked attack in Richmond Hill; and, a Toronto man loses $80K after falling for a romance scam linked to a cryptocurrency scam.

The Toronto Blue Jays fail to sweep the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS but hope to eliminate them in Game 4; five teens are arrested after a brazen smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store inside the Oshawa Centre; and, a Toronto hospital performs the transplant of a heart that was revived after the donor died.

Blue Jays and Yankees fans are both feeling the pressure as the teams prepare to square off in Game 3 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium; a sombre day of reflection on the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack in Israel; and, Premier Doug Ford says he won't change his position on removing speed enforcement cameras from Ontario streets.

Blue Jays fans are buzzing as the team prepares to try to sweep the Yankees in New York in Game 3 of the ALDS; Premier Doug Ford threatens to pull one of the most popular liquor brands off LCBO shelves over Diageo's plans to close an Ontario bottling plant; and, the Ontario NDP calls for change after hundreds of thousands of Highway Traffic Act charges never made it to trial.

The Blue Jays welcome the New York Yankees to Toronto as they prepare to square off in Game 1 of the ALDS; residents of a neighbourhood in the west end are displaced after a fire broke out in a vacant home and spread to other buildings; and, a 19-year-old who was shot and killed inside of Scarborough Town Centre is honoured at a vigil.

A Mississauga family speaks out after video captures masked men breaking in their door in broad daylight; a joint forces investigation dubbed 'Project Road King' seizes guns, drugs, cash and dozens of stolen vehicles; and, thousands of striking college support workers are joined by students, faculty and other unions at rallies across several campuses.

Ontario’s environment ministry says it will miss its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target but the auditor general says even that admission of failure is downplayed.