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WestJet begins grounding its planes ahead of a potential strike by flight attendants as the deadline for a deal approaches; police say they are confident that the Caribbean Carnival will be safe this weekend; and, more people are using AI tools to ask questions about their health, which has some experts warning that it could lead to problems.

The union representing more than 4,000 WestJet flight attendants issues a 72-hour strike notice; Toronto's mayor wants to make the island ferry free for children and seniors during the month of August; and, An Oshawa man says he's discovered the air cleaning system for his new furnace that he's been paying for over several months was never installed.

Councillors focus on the future of the island airport in the final City Council meeting before October's municipal election; thousands of people turn up for the CNE's annual job fair in the hopes of landing roughly 700 available positions; and, if you write a negative review online, you may be contacted by someone posing as a customer service agent offering refunds.

A child is rushed to hospital after being pulled from a backyard pool in Mississauga; bullets are fired into the back of an armoured vehicle manufacturer in North York; and, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow calls for the repeal of legislation giving the Ontario government control over part of Toronto's waterfront lands.

Bullets are fired into the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto for the second time this year; police investigate two attacks where shots were fired at two Jewish-owned businesses as customers line up outside to show their support; and, Toronto police identify two women murdered decades ago with the help of genetic genealogy.

A woman is dead and a man is in custody after what investigators describe as a 'targeted' shooting in Etobicoke; analyst say gas prices are expected to rise overnight and keep rising next week; and, Waterfront Toronto celebrates the new Biidaasige Park expansion, which includes a new launch point and event space.

New numbers from Toronto police suggest crime is down across the board in the city as a mayoral candidate calls for the hiring of 1,000 new officers; an 11-year-old local entrepreneur goes door-to-door to turn dirty garbage bins into a clean profit; and, Canada's Wonderland reveals the new and improved version of a beloved roller coaster.

Investigators are probing a suspicious fire at a Scarborough plaza that displaced 10 people from their homes; seven police officers charged in connection to Project South appear virtually in court; and, the cost of fare evasion was on the agenda as the TTC board met for the final time before the fall election.

City Hall looks to tackle surveillance pricing in Toronto to push back against companies charging local shoppers top dollar based on what they know about them; More concerns are raised about Ontario MPPs appearing to live large with lavish spending; and, Pearson Airport announces plans for the second phase of its modernization project.

Community members call for action after the deadly mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival; it could take time to get a full picture of the impact the 2026 FIFA World Cup has had on the city of Toronto; and, the province gives an update on the wildfire situation in northern Ontario.

An air quality warning remains in effect after a blanket of wildfire smoke descended on the city Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho resigns amid pressure over controversial hotel expenses; and, a man in his 20s is dead after a collision involving an e-scooter in the city's west end.

Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario blankets the city, leaving it with some of the worst air quality in the world; a couple who sold over $265K in fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024 pleads guilty in court; and, a 15-year-old boy who killed an elderly woman in Pickering is given a 10-year sentence for first-degree murder.

Residents try to find ways to stay cool as the city swelters under a heat warning; firefighters pull two people to safety while battling a house fire on Bathurst Street; and, Ontario's tourism minister faces scrutiny over thousands of dollars in city hotel expenses.

Toronto's police chief calls for tougher gun laws after the two young men fatally shot at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival are identified; beachgoers soak up the sun during the heat wave while experts warn of the health risks of the high temperatures; and, a U.K. family urges the Ukraine police to investigate a case involving a deadly chemical that echoes a case in Ontario.

New numbers show Metrolinx and TTC saw significantly increased ridership during Toronto World Cup matches; it's been 16 months since California wines and other American-made booze was boxed up at the LCBO; and, an exclusive survey found over one third of Canadians feel governments are doing a poor job protecting consumers from fraudulent companies.

An elderly hospital patient says she was pushed out of a hospital before she had fully recovered and left alone at a motel; residents near the Bloor-Lansdowne GO Station are calling for action from Metrolinx - saying the sound of trains is becoming unbearable; having a payment schedule and checking references can help protect homeowners from renovations that go wrong.

Durham Regional Police Service has identified the recruit killed in a collision on Tuesday; a Toronto woman labelled a 'belligerent female' by a police officer during a traffic stop last year has fought her tickets - and won; and, a new food safety investigation finds that some rice products can contain concerning levels of arsenic - a potential dangerous heavy metal.

Sentencing submissions were made in the case against Damian Hudson, the man convicted in the 2023 shooting death of bystander Karolina Huebner-Makurat; the local BIA put out an anonymous survey to find out if waterfront businesses met their financial goals during the World Cup; and, this summer many air conditioning systems are operating at full tilt - but it may need some attention to keep running smoothly.

Premier Ford and Alta. Premier Smith unveil plans for a proposed cross-Canada oil pipeline corridor; Sneaky Dee's has been spared the wrecking ball and redevelopment plans for the property have been withdrawn following a lengthy battle; and, when you travel you can book guided tours, but what happens if a company cancels your tour at the last minute?

John Tory Jr., the son of former mayor John Tory, is planning to run for the federal Liberals; Reports show high demand for GLP-1 medications since generic versions were approved, but when will Ontarians have access to them?; and, World Cup ticket sales have not gone smoothly for all fans, with some launching a class action lawsuit against StubHub in the U.S.

People have been marking Canada Day across the city amid the ongoing heat wave; the right portable speaker can set the mood, but you also want one that can survive splashes, sand, and travel.

The city is implementing measures to keep sun seekers and vulnerable people safe as Toronto remains under a heat warning; Toronto’s Moroccan community prepares for the Round of 16 match vs. Canada and the balancing of pride in two countries they call home; and, new changes to Ontario’s auto insurance could mean less expensive premiums for drivers, but also more risks.

Temperatures may hit 37 Celsius this week as Toronto faces an orange heat alert from Environment Canada; Toronto’s Portuguese and Croatian communities are eagerly preparing for the Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium; and, more than 100 thousand Canadians own property in Mexico, but if you plan to buy real estate you have to be careful.

Soccer fans cheer on Senegal and Iraq as they clash in the final group stage game in Toronto at the FIFA World Cup; the Toronto Maple Leafs faithful eagerly await the team's number one overall selection at the NHL Draft; and, what you need to know before renting an electric vehicle over the summer.

The Office of the Fire Marshal will be investigating a blaze at a Brampton home that left one man dead; a local pharmacist concerned over the amount of medicine on backorder is calling for action from the Ontario and federal governments; and, dozens of OPP officers who are injured and on leave are challenging a new way their benefits are being determined.

Spirits remain high at Canada House as Team Canada falls just short against Switzerland but still advances to the knockout round; hundreds attend the funeral of Const. Marc Pinizzotto to pay tribute and remember his life; and, the hunt for a man accused of killing his parents in Mississauga turns to High Park.

Fans of Panama and Croatia march through the streets of Toronto ahead of their match at the FIFA World Cup; growing concerns about the price of merchandise and food at Toronto Stadium compared to other World Cup host cities; and, A coalition of nearly a dozen organizations push for a maximum indoor temperature bylaw.

Officials outline details of Canada's sweeping bail and sentencing reforms, which will become law next month; The Toronto Marlies bask in the glow of their Calder Cup victory at a championship rally at Real Sports; and, Ontario's education minister launches a new digital learning platform set to be used in the province's classrooms this fall.

Police search for a 46-year-old Mississauga man wanted in connection with the killing of his parents; billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is found guilty of two charges out of a dozen in his trial involving decades-old sexual assault allegations; and, new polling finds the Ontario Liberals are building momentum.

A small boy is airlifted to hospital after a tree falls and strikes a young boy in south Oshawa; OPP officers gather in Mississauga to bid farewell to Const. Tarun Bali, who was killed in the line of duty; and, soccer fans get ready to cheer on Team Canada as they take on Qatar in Vancouver.

Soccer fans party through city streets as they flock to Toronto Stadium as Panama takes on Ghana at the FIFA World Cup; former Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie is considering a run to get her old job back; and, the Toronto Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller to be the 41st head coach in franchise history.

An investigation into a 'gun-for-hire' network leads to the arrest of several people in connection with a series of shootings across the GTA including that of a Toronto Police officer; soccer fans pack Celebration Square in Mississauga for a World Cup watch party; and, Toronto's mayor says one of the agencies involved in the future of Billy Bishop airport is trying to keep preliminary plans a secret.

A 32-year-old Toronto man killed in the city’s latest murder has been identified as police continue working to locate those responsible for his death; about four thousand community service workers remain on the picket lines forcing schools and therapy centres to shut their doors; and, a man was recently defrauded when he took a call from someone who sounded exactly like his son - because the voice had been cloned using AI.

Canada earns its first-ever World Cup point after playing Bosnia and Herzegovina to a 1-1 draw at Toronto Stadium; FIFA Fan Festival brings thousands of soccer fans together to cheer on Team Canada in its first World Cup home game; and, investigators comb the scene inside a North York residential tower a day after Const. Marc Pinizzotto was shot and killed in the line of duty.

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.