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Voters across the GTA cast their ballots on election day as the race between the Liberals and Conservatives narrowed; the organizers of the Taste of Manila festival, which runs each August in Toronto, say the incident in Vancouver raises a number of questions about safety and security; and, the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking forward to a series clincher on home ice—something the franchise hasn’t done in 21 years.

The Conservatives won long-time Liberal stronghold Toronto-St. Paul's in a byelection last summer, but some electors say they may turn red for this year’s federal election; as Hudson's Bay starts liquidating its remaining stores, a judge granted the historic retailer permission to move forward with an auction sale of store artifacts; and, a week-long survey of the TTC’s subway system costs about US$250,000, as engineers determine the track’s wear and tear.

The Special Investigations Unit said the teen who was shot during a gunfire exchange with Toronto police, died in the hospital two days after the incident; hundreds of parishioners in Toronto gathered at its downtown cathedral to remember the late pontiff; and, Danielle Vanier says they purchased $300 worth of Sephora and Home Depot gift cards at Shoppers Drug Mart, but they were drained when they tried to use them.

Pope Francis has died at 88 of a stroke and irreversible heart failure on Easter Monday; the SIU is investigating after surveillance video emerged showing them moment a Toronto police officer opens fire at a driver during a traffic stop; and, have tattoo regret? It's getting easier to remove them.

One first responder described a fatal, fiery crash on Lakeshore Boulevard as one of the worst of his career after a vehicle hit a hydro pole that then fell, trapping the driver inside; opposition provincial parties want a further investigation done into the multi-million dollar deal to place a spa on the grounds of Ontario Place; and, an Ontario woman says squirrels have been building nests under the hood and chewing wires and other critical parts.

Two young men were gunned down by two suspects in a Riverdale neighbourhood, according to police, at around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday night; Premier Doug Ford says he’s considering options of lifting interprovincial trade barriers, ranging from alcohol sales to better access to specialized employment in light of U.S. tariffs; and, a New York Times investigation of the provincial government’s deal with Therme alleges the company provided inaccurate information during the bidding process to build at Ontario Place.

Toronto police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that injured four pedestrians in downtown Toronto in what is being described as a 'targeted' incident; Ontario's throne speech laid out the Ford government's plan to protect residents from the threat of U.S. tariffs; and, California's Governor Gavin Newsom is featured in a new ad campaign urging Canadians to visit his state despite tensions triggered by U.S. President Trump.

A viewer video shows Toronto police smashing a window and dragging two individuals out of the pickup truck before arresting a 42-year-old man; the Toronto Blue Jays and all-star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. held a press conference to celebrate the $500 million deal; and, some people say they had to have their taxes reassessed due to an alleged TurboTax 'glitch' relating to childcare credits.

A Toronto man is facing charges after driving away with gas nozzle still attached to car, seriously injuring a 63-year-old man; Toronto officials are touting a significant milestone in Eglinton LRT construction; and, CTV’s Pat Foran was the intended victim of one such call and decided to record it for Consumer Alert.

The driver of a Jaguar was allegedly seen speeding in Etobicoke, moments before they struck numerous vehicles, injuring three; York police released video showing the moment they chased down five suspects wanted in connection to an alleged home invasion in Richmond Hill; and, an Etobicoke family says a gap insurance policy they bought meant nothing when they were denied coverage after their car caught fire.

Police are searching for suspects after a pickup truck rammed into a Toronto jewelry store repeatedly in a brazen robbery attempt; General Motors announces plans to ramp up production at U.S. auto plants, prompting concerns for workers at GM’s Oshawa plant; and, the province is promising to help restore power to the more than 100,000 customers still without despite around the clock repair work following a major ice storm.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada's counter-tariff plan today, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wants to see the Canadian response go even further; Bayview Avenue has reopened after rainfall left large pools of water on the major arterial roadway; and, a Toronto woman who accidentally overpaid her electricity bill by over $8,000 struggled to get refund.

Canada is still working to unpack the announcement and figure out what exactly the country will be on the hook for; the weather, which transitioned from snow, to freezing rain, to rain, made for a messy day of driving; and, the iconic red canoe in Canoe Landing Park has been reduced to ashes after it was set on fire overnight.

Crews continue to clean up the damage from the weekend weather, bringing life for residents in parts of the GTA such as Barrie and Peterborough to a standstill; the man who spent over a week stabbing random people in Toronto was out on bail; and, police are warning of texting scams costing Canadians millions of dollars.

Mark Carney and Donald Trump say their first conversation over the phone was constructive, with U.S. President Donald Trump softening his tone in new comments about Canada; Video shows masked men breaking into a Vaughan home with hammers and a handgun, searching for car keys; and, the Toronto Blue Jays has apologized, and Premier Doug Ford called the fan whose ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hat lead to his removal from the home opener.

The Ontario premier spoke with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for upwards of 25 minutes on Wednesday night about the auto tariffs; Peel Regional Police are still working to identify suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that killed a man in his 20s; and, Blue Jays fans hit the Rogers Centre for the home opener game against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon.

A 15-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car while crossing in a crosswalk in Scarborough; a trial for two men accused of shooting and killing Toronto city worker is underway; and, the Toronto Blue Jays is hoping to carry over their winning record from spring training into the regular season.

Toronto city council is debating a 24 per cent hike, arguing that councillors haven’t had a raise in their base pay in nearly 20 years; a fire in Markham destroyed four townhouses under construction; and, the operators of a downtown Toronto coffee shop say their store was vandalized twice in the last couple of weeks, and they are concerned they’re being targeted because of their Jewish faith.

A 19-year-old man is in custody and police say he knew the 16-year-old victim he fatally shot in a Toronto condo building; all but six Hudson's Bay locations in Canada began selling off their inventory today; and, a group of Toronto kids are making their mark on the city with a mural.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election fresh off the heels of Ontario’s provincial election; investigators are working to determine cause of fatal apartment fire on the 21st floor, killing one woman; and, an Ontario woman punched in the faced while vacationing in Cuba is shocked no charges were laid.

Three weeks after Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives won their third consecutive majority government, the premier swore in his new cabinet; one woman is dead and a man is in hospital in critical condition following a highrise fire in North York; and, a senior with memory problems doesn’t remember signing a contract for furnace and air conditioner protection, despite not even having an air conditioner.

Premier Doug Ford pledges to protect against tariffs ahead of revealing who will play key roles in his cabinet; the city has revealed an action plan after a rash of coyote attacks in Fort York and Liberty Village; and, a Brampton, Ont. landlord says he’s tried three times over four years to have tenants who refuse to pay rent evicted, but each time they’ve appealed and now owe him $25,000.

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after the suspect of a fatal stabbing in Hamilton was shot by police; no ruling was made today, but if Hudson's Bay's liquidation moves forward, it could mean 9,000 people will be out of a job; and, an Ontario woman says she was scammed out of nearly $6,000 after she got a text message from someone claiming to be her son.

The site of a fatal house fire in Oshawa will be demolished as a father and daughter remain in the hospital in critical condition; more trade talks between bureaucrats – without Premier Doug Ford – will take place next week in Washington; and, a recent survey found 86 per cent of Canadians feel sleep deprived.

Doug Ford said although the U.S. did not agree to drop tariffs, another meeting is scheduled for next week after ‘productive conversations’; Canadian imams have launched a ‘Fast Feed’ campaign to tackle food insecurity in partnership with the North York Harvest Food Bank; and, fans of K-pop group BLACKPINK are angry after tickets to two Toronto shows were priced differently.

A mother and her nine-year-old daughter is dead after a fire engulfed an Oshawa, Ont. home; there are concerns in Hamilton that a 25% tariff on steel could devastate the industrial base of its economy; and, here's how an Ontario woman fought Enbridge on 7 years of overcharges on her gas bill, and won.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has suspended the surcharge on electricity sold to the U.S. and that he will meet with trade representatives in Washington; Peel police say a child called 911 after an incident inside an apartment unit in Brampton that left a woman dead and resulted in the arrest of a man; and, an Ontario man says he had 'no idea' he would be responsible for his friend's car loan—something he co-signed—after she quit making her monthly payments.

Ontario has imposes a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S. amid Trump tariff threats; three suspects remain at large after 12 people were injured in a mass shooting at a pub in Scarborough; and, here's how a Toronto man lost over $300 to a scammer offering a ‘free kitten’ on Facebook.

A Markham community is concerned the shooting that left a young woman and a dog dead inside a home could be connected to violence in the tow truck industry; Toronto police is offering cash rewards in hopes of nabbing more suspects accused of stealing jewelry, alcohol, meat, and other items that later get resold; and, more than 1.3 million people are expected to pass through Pearson airport in the next 10 days, but tourists should exercise caution in some destinations.

Despite the announcement that some tariffs will be delayed until April 2, Ontario’s premier won’t budge until tariffs are completely gone; the Yorkville fire that is believed to have started in a home under construction and destroyed six homes, is being investigated as suspicious; and, some Canadians say it’s not fair that people with hearing loss in other countries are cleared to use the technology.

The union representing thousands of workers say they are prepared to strike on Monday if a deal isn’t reached; CTV News Toronto has exclusive details about a pair of late-night shootings connected to the towing industry; and, some taxpayers say they’re still waiting for the $200 rebate cheques from the Ontario to come, while others say the ones they received bounced.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the trade war is Trump’s attempt at collapsing the Canadian economy; The LCBO has removed U.S. products from its shelves and online inventory; and, the debate over a housing project to help vulnerable men in York Region is dividing councillors and the community.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he'll cut off energy exports to the U.S. 'with a smile on my face' in response to U.S. President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports; tennis phenom Serena Williams announced her co-ownership of the Toronto Tempo, which also includes a role in jersey and merchandise design; and, the Better Business Bureau says people are losing thousands of dollars by clicking fake videos on social media.

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford will remain premier for the next few years, the NDPs continue to be the official opposition party and the Liberals regained official party status; PC candidate Silvia Gualtieri defeated Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie in the Mississauga-East Cooksville riding, while the Liberals took the seat of Toronto-St. Paul's from NDP incumbent Jill Andrew; and, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat looms, Gram's Pizza decided to remove all American-made ingredients and products from its kitchen.

Residents are casting their ballot across Ontario to select the next provincial government in a snap election; and, two more fraud victims have come forward to reveal they lost $900,000 and $233,000 to an online fake bank GIC scam.

A “major” water main break was reported on Pelmo Crescent, near Jane Street and Black Creek Drive, early Wednesday morning; after a month of shaking hands, hugs, and pitching to Ontarians, voters will have their say on Thursday; and, nationwide, about a quarter of mortgage holders saw their monthly payment increase by more than $150 at renewal in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is speaking out over the efficiency of snow removal across the city; the Ontario election is in the final stretch as residents prepare to cast their vote in days; and, investigators say it could take several weeks to search a landfill for clues related to the disappearance of Shalini Singh.

Roshel Smart Armoured Vehicles in Brampton, Ontario has sent 1,600 personnel carriers to the frontlines since the war in Ukraine began three years ago and is employing some Ukrainians refugees to help; breaking down Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives $40 billion promise of new spending; and, qhile looking for a better interest rate on his GICs, an Oakville man was fooled by a “look-alike” website, losing $750,000.

For many Toronto hockey fans, Canada's 4 Nations Face-off championship was about more than hockey; the patience of many Toronto residents is waning over the speed of snow removal in some neighbourhoods; and, new payment options for travelling can include a ‘buy now, pay later’ prompt, but with it, comes risks.

One woman says she feels traumatized after a three-day ordeal trying to get home from her Sunwing vacation; York Regional Police say they dismantled a break-in ring involving almost 50 separate incidents; and, some post-secondary students with dietary restrictions say they shouldn’t be forced to pay for food they can’t eat while living on university residences.

Frustrations are mounting for travellers at Toronto Pearson amid massive delays and cancellations; TTC service has experienced several delays since last weekend’s snowstorm, adding to a list of recent operational issues; and, a Burlington family is speaking out after they feel their claims were brushed off after a 16-year-old was allegedly assaulted by an employee of a resort in Cuba.

An investigation is underway into what caused a Delta plane to crash and flip over during landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, leaving more than 20 passengers injured; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. now says he will test free agency when the season ends after the two sides failed to get close to a deal; and, Apple’s AirPod Pros are being touted as an alternative for those living with mild to moderate hearing loss.

A Delta commuter aircraft carrying 80 passengers crash landed upside down on the tarmac at Pearson airport; Toronto officials say it could take up to three weeks to clear the snow left by two recent snowstorms; and, here's what you need to know about the upcoming Ontario leaders' debate.

Ontario's Four main party leaders square off in the first Ontario election debate; Toronto police say a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the suspect in the deadly Moss Park shooting; Toronto’s Distillery District, typically famed for its outdoor Christmas market, is hoping to make ‘sparks fly’ this Valentines weekend.

Canada Post has suspended mail delivery for the day due to weather creating unsafe conditions for workers; Doug Ford’s mid-election trip to Washington is causing controversy on Ontario’s campaign trail; A Toronto cardiologist has issued a friendly challenge to actor Ben Stiller to draw attention to cardiovascular disease.

Travel advisories are in effect as a major snowstorm descends upon the GTA; A new auditor report found that work orders were not created promptly, or at all, for at least 19 per cent of deficiencies identified by park inspections; One Toronto student who sold tickets for thousands of dollars says he has not been given his money by StubHub yet.

The SIU has laid criminal charges against two Durham officers for a wrong way police chase on Highway 401, leading to a crash that killed four people; the Toronto police union says George Sault had 75 convictions prior to being taken in after allegedly ramming police cars in a stolen white Hummer; and, qs Ontario begins sending out $200 rebate cheques to residents, the Opposition continues to dismiss the move as a pre-ballot box bribe.

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says the service's budget increase to $1.2 billion is about hiring more officers to better attend to community safety needs; investigators are alleging a male youth is responsible for injuring the dog found inside a burning Mississauga home he allegedly ignited; and, two Swifties were stunned to find out that the $1,800 Hotels.com booking they made for the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto was not for a hotel room.

Here's what Canadians had to say about a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas; a woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a security video showed a speeding car strike her, throwing him more than 30 metres; and, a Scarborough family says a copy of their loved one's obituary was posted on a website to solicit donations without their knowledge or consent.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued a dire warning about the potential economic impact of tariffs, stating it could lead to 500,000 job losses across Canada; police and emergency crews are on the scene at Golden Mile Plaza in Scarborough following a smash-and-grab robbery involving hammers at a jewelry store; and, a number of travellers who booked tickets with Play are worried after the ultra-low cost airline announced it is pulling service out of Canada.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is touting the 6.9 per cent property tax increase in the 2025 budget will go towards creating a safer city; Toronto police say seven out of 10 shooting and firearm discharge incidents in the city are connected to the tow truck industry; and, here's how Pat Foran helped an Ontario man get his $620,000 Florida hospital bill paid off after his travel insurance denied coverage.