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A new report outlines the difficulties of selling newly built homes in the GTA; the Leafs returned to the ice for the first time since the Olympic break, as captain Auston Matthews made a stop at the White House; and, there are calls for an Auditor General inquiry into money Metrolinx has spent on SmartTrack stations which may never open to the public.

One day after violence erupted on the streets of Mexico, thousands of Canadians remain in the country with no clear picture how or when they’ll be able to leave; Calls continue for the provincial government to scrap their announced changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program, which critics say will leave many drowning in debt; and, a controversial drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer's has hit a roadblock in Canada.

There are more reports of travellers falling ill after staying at a Mexican resort, with some alleging the resort tried to get them to sign non-disclosure agreements in exchange for medical care; Canada's men's hockey team has advanced to the gold medal game at the Winter Olympics; and, there’s hope Taste of Danforth will return this summer after the premier indicated he’d provide support for the popular festival, contingent on aid from the city.

The federal government announced new measures it says will support law enforcement in ‘detecting and disrupting extortion’ across Canada; Dozens of Canadians returning from one hotel in Mexico are complaining of painful symptoms when they got back to Canada; and, a Toronto business executive has gifted $10M to Sunnybrook Health Sciences to expand treatment and research into obsessive compulsive disorder.

Wednesday's freezing rain was the first weather test for the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT; The third of seven complainants took the stand to testify about her alleged interactions with billionaire businessman Frank Stronach; and, sales staff can be aggressive, and you have to be careful you don't sign contracts for something you might not want or need.

Two people stabbed during an altercation inside a North York home on Monday night remain in critical condition, Toronto police say; Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited has announced a $141M investment into its facility in Brampton; and, fire services in the GTA are warning there's been an increase this year in the number of lithium-ion battery fires connected to e-bikes and e-scooters.

Canada's women's hockey team has their eyes on the road to gold after winning a semi-final matchup against Switzerland; actor Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95 after a career spent in front of and behind the camera, in some of the most iconic films of all time; and, Monday was the first full squad day at spring training for the Blue Jays and some of the team's newest additions are now on site.

Testimony continued Friday in the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach; Stellantis has offered workers from it's shuttered Brampton plant first choice of new shifts in Windsor, but it's unclear how many people will make the move; and, a classic video game has become a tool in the battle to overcome multiple sclerosis.

Metrolinx’s CEO acknowledged that the agency did not meet acceptable standards communicating with riders following a train derailment; the province has announced sweeping changes to support post-secondary institutions as they continue to face financial challenges; and, the Oshawa Generals have apologized to fans after asking them to bathe before coming to watch games.

Rahim Ladhani has more on how the city is showing its support after a deadly mass shooting in B.C.; The search continues for a 90-year-old man who went missing from his East end home nearly two weeks ago; and, Cuba continues to deal with a critical fuel shortage as Canadians there try to it home before the situation gets worse.

Councilors are putting their stamp of approval on Toronto's 2026 budget; the Gordie Howe International bridge has now become the centre of the latest dispute in the on-going trade war between the U.S. and Canada; and, at Holland Bloorview kids Rehabilitation Hospital - the Toronto Scepters are visiting but according to the players, the heroes are the kids.

After more than a decade of construction, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is officially open and faced its first weekday rush; BMO has partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada to expand access to trauma support for veterans and first responder families; and, After more than six decades in business Steve’s Music Store has announced a major restructuring, with several locations closing in order to ‘stay strong in a competitive market.’

The premier has ruled out the possibility of a public inquiry into the Eglinton Crosstown LRT delays, despite calls from the opposition; a Scarborough artist is making his debut at the Art Gallery of Ontario with a new large-scale exhibit highlighting Sikh history; and, most of us don't think twice about using shampoo, deodorants, or lotions, but some of them could have substances that may cause serious side effects.

Seven Toronto police officers are allegedly implicated in an investigation by York Regional Police dubbed 'Project South;' there are growing calls for an inquiry into the Toronto Police Service by Ontario politicians following allegations of corruption; and, Pat Foran examines people making money through private lending and the risks they face while loaning money to individuals who were most likely denied by banks.

Dozens of parents and students rallied outside Bowmore road junior and senior public school calling for their teachers to be reinstated; an open house held this morning outlining the future of a high-speed rail in the city; and, a Toronto Pearson baggage handler caught in the act of moving a bag of cocaine decided to try and run and the takedown was caught on camera.

A pedestrian struck by a tractor-trailer in North York on Tuesday morning has died in hospital; NDP MPP Doly Begum is set to run for the federal Liberals in a byelection to fill the seat recently vacated by Bill Blair; and, it's estimated there are 14 million dogs and cats in Canada - but only about three per cent of pet owners have invested in pet insurance.

GO Transit service was ‘significantly impacted’ on multiple lines after a trail derailed while departing Union Station; more than a week after a record-setting snowstorm, cyclists say they are still unable to use many of the city's bike lanes; and, Pat Foran has the story of a couple who were turned away while trying to travel to Jamaica for a wedding with their grandchildren without the proper documentation.

Premier Doug Ford says he's disappointed in GM's decision and says the province has a plan to support impacted workers; an Ontario charity tied to a scandal-plagued government fund is under investigation by the OPP after donated clothes didn’t go to local charities as expected; and, Pat Foran has the story of a CTV viewer who just set an impressive milestone with his van, putting more than one million kilometers on it.

Days after two women were attacked by a dog in Oshawa, another woman has come forward saying those same dogs attacked her last year; researchers in London, Ont. are using so called "poop pills" to help improve results for advanced cancer patients; and, beware a new scam involving criminals seemingly interested in buying your used car tampering with your vehicle to make you think it has serious problems.

Two days after record setting snowfall, cleanup efforts continue around the GTHA; Two Oshawa moms are speaking out after a dog attack left them both bitten - and a four-year-old girl badly mauled; and, One of Canada's most popular loyalty programs is getting a new name - 'Blue Rewards.'

A group of cyclists are filing complaints against the Toronto Police after an officer charged two cyclists who were hit by a car on one of their rides; a man is dead after a targeted shooting in Vaughan on Monday afternoon, York police say; and, criminals are creating fake websites and forums using the logos of reputable companies for something called 'pump and dump' fraud.

The GTA braces for frigid temperatures as another winter storm blows into the region; former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding is arrested in Mexico City; and, Mitch Marner returns to Scotiabank Arena for the first time since leaving the Maple Leafs to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights.

A 25-year-old man faces charges following an altercation in a Brampton parking lot that left a 50-year-old man dead; a Toronto senior is able to return to her home at a community housing building after more than a month of waiting for new windows; and, tickets for the upcoming Toronto Blue Jays season go on sale.

Another blast of winter weather has GTA residents digging out of the snow once again; a man is in hospital and police are searching for suspects after a shooting in Woodbridge; and, the family of a young boy who was struck and killed by a city bus in Hamilton say his death could have been prevented.

One person is unaccounted for after an early morning fire in Oshawa that sent three others to hospital; Toronto residents make their case at City Hall about where they want money in the proposed 2026 budget to be spent; and, support offices open at school boards under provincial supervision, but critics are questioning the move.

The search is on for two suspects after an early morning shooting at a North York townhouse complex that left a man with life-threatening injuries; Health-care workers sound the alarm that a sudden surge during the 2026 World Cup could cause the health-care system to buckle; and, Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks out on concerns he has with Chinese-made electric vehicles.

Snow-clearing efforts continue across the GTA from the first major storm of the season; commuters are once again left scrambling after service is shut down for the second morning in a row for Line 6 Finch West; and, all-star shortstop Bo Bichette ends his seven-year stretch with the Blue Jays after deciding to sign with the New York Mets.

Residents across the GTA are forced to dig themselves out of the snow after being walloped by a major winter storm; crews work hard to keep the runways at Pearson Airport clear after the storm causes delays and cancellations; and, the snowfall makes getting around the city on foot a treacherous ordeal.

A Toronto senior braces for the temperature to drop while waiting for the windows of her home to be replaced; charges are dropped against a teenager accused of harming raccoons and killing a cat in a Toronto neighbourhood; and, new statistics show there were major increases in home and auto insurance last year, a trend that's expected to continue in 2026.

Police are investigating after surveillance video captures two tow trucks being set on fire in Brampton; a community in York Region is shaken after a home is shot up twice in two days; and, representatives from all levels of government meet in Peel Region for a summit to address the growing problem of extortion crimes in southern Ontario.

Nearly $2 million worth of high-end vehicles are stolen during a brazen theft at a car dealership in Oakville; new numbers suggests that last year, Toronto experienced its fewest traffic-related deaths in a decade; and, another morning of delays for riders of Line 6 Finch West after service came to a stop during the morning commute.

A Mississauga man says he's been waiting for years to be compensated after his house was mistakenly demolished while he was on vacation with his family; Toronto's police chief responds to the recent rash of violence in the city, including two random stabbings; and, Toronto's new traffic czar speaks about his first week on the job.

A woman in her 30s is struck and killed by a truck in Etobicoke on Thursday morning; the hunt is on for an 18-year-old suspect in connection to a pair of random stabbing attacks; and, the city unveils its 2026 budget as Mayor Olivia Chow defends her decision to endorse a 2.2 per cent property tax hike.

A 28-year-old man faces a murder charge in connection to the death of a University of Toronto student who was shot and killed on campus just before Christmas; a gunman is recorded firing into a Brampton home in an alleged extortion attempt; and, the city's 2026 budget will come with a proposed 2.2 per cent tax bump for property owners.

Toronto police are investigating after a series of homes were shot at Monday night in Scarborough; an indoor zip line in pulled out of operation after a boy's terrifying fall at a Scarborough trampoline park; and, the Toronto Blue Jays introduce newly acquired Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto who they hope will help the team build on last season's World Series appearance.

A suspect is arrested after a man is gunned down on board a GO bus at the busy Yorkdale GO bus terminal in the city's first homicide of 2026; a boy is injured after a frightening fall from a zip line at a trampoline park in Scarborough; and, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he plans to go ahead with plans to pull Crown Royal from store shelves across the province.

Patient Ombudsman is calling for changes to a Toronto hospital after a senior with dementia was allegedly assaulted by a security guard. Jon Woodward reports; A nine-year-old child is in critical condition after being pulled from a house fire in Markham, Ont. on Friday, fire officials say. Janice Golding reports.

Janice Golding reports the latest on the fatal hit-and-run in Toronto's midtown that claimed the life of a 70-year-old woman; Patients in the Peterborough area have a brand-new, state-of-the-art centre to call upon in the new. Pauline Chan has the details.

Toronto police are renewing their call to the public to help identify a man who allegedly distributed sexual messages to children. Beth Macdonell reports; A significant water main break is impacting Cooksville section of Mississauga and affecting numerous businesses. Janice Golding reports; Toronto Public Health is issuing a warning after an increase in drug overdoses. Pauline Chan reports.

An elderly man has died in hospital after a fire at a retirement home in North York, Toronto police say. Janice Golding reports.; Experts warn about the misinformation commonly shared on social media regarding sleep advice to help babies for new parents.Pat Foran reports.

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.