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A 29-year-old man is in custody after allegedly making death threats toward Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his family; Toronto rapper Top5 allegedly bribed a jail guard in order to release a music video from behind bars; and, a Toronto man says he shouldn't have to pay a false alarm fee after his smoke detector went off and is now pushing back against the fire department's charge.
Police are investigating after a man was found shot inside a vehicle in an Etobicoke parking lot; 'Project Ghost' leads to over 200 charges in organized crime probe in the GTA; and, fake ads using AI are luring Canadians into cryptocurrency scams, promising double the returns.
Environment Canada has downgraded its air quality warning to a special statement for Toronto and the GTA due to wildfire smoke; eight vehicles were set on fire at an auto body shop in Scarborough early Monday morning, Toronto police say; and, a couple is speaking out after they were denied a refund after they cancelled a hotel booking for their honeymoon trip on Expedia.
Toronto police say a homicide investigation is underway after a deceased person was found near the Pickering border overnight; an independent review found “significant shortcomings” in the city’s response to February’s major storm event that dumped more than 50 centimetres of snow; and, Coldplay returns for the third of four concerts in the city, and fans are hoping for a smooth experience getting to and from the show.
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Toronto's only two Ornge air ambulances are out of service until mid-July due to parts shortages as a result of auto sector tariffs; a 16-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed over the weekend in Toronto’s Beach area; and, plans for dedicated bus lanes proposed ahead of the 2026 World Cup could be scaled back amid opposition from local business owners.
Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: New Trump tariffs: 35% by August 1st if Canada can't reach a new deal with the United States. CTV's Jeremie Charron tracks down the latest developments. CTV News political commentator Scott Reid tackles the complex politics of trade negotiations. Sun Media columnist Brain Lilley delivers insights on Pierre Poilievre's political future after a busy week at the Calgary Stampede. There is a concerning lack of high school tech teachers and courses that are relevant to youth and trades in today’s education system. It’s a problem that the Canadian Tooling and Machining Association is trying to solve. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features public affairs advisor John Wright and Crestview Strategy Vice-President Deirdra Tindale. Topic 1: U.S. President Trump's latest trade threats. Topic 2: Pierre Poilievre's leadership with Canada's Conservatives could be in jeopardy. Topic 3: Ontario's Colleges are facing a financial crisis. Topic 4: TSA has axed the 'shoes off' rule! Are we finally returning to a state of reasonable airport security?
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Toronto police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in the city’s Mount Dennis neighbourhood last month; a funeral was held for 14-year-old Abdoul Aziz Sarr who was fatally stabbed outside of a McDonald’s in Toronto; and, after a 10-game winning streak, the Toronto Blue Jays have wrapped up the series against the White Sox with a disappointing loss.
New polling exclusively for CTV News, courtesy of Nanos Research, shows that 67 percent of Canadians are opposed to the government's plan to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Pollster Nik Nanos joins guest host Tim Powers to tackle the latest numbers. On today's show: Six lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota have written to Canada's Ambassador to the United States, calling on Canada to do something about the wildfire smoke that drifts across the border. Half of Canadians say they would fight to defend their country, according to new data from the Angus Reid Institute. The union representing faculty at Ontario's Public Colleges fear that budget shortfalls could lead to 10,000 job losses, as hundreds of programs are being suspended or cancelled. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Rob Benzie, and Mike Le Couteur. Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng from The Ottawa Hospital explains how you can keep your family healthy while maximizing your enjoyment of the Summer season. 17-year-old Seth Hyde has been hired as the full-time play-by-play voice of the Newfoundland Regiment. He explains how he got the gig.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News. Image: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
A teenage boy is dead following a late-night stabbing near Toronto’s Woodbine Park, police are still searching for suspects; Coldplay's first performance went off without a hitch on Monday night with fans saying they were able to make it into and out of the venue with fewer issues; and, attempted electricity fraud involving the credentials of a retired city worker nearly lost Toronto $2.5 million.
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Tens of thousands will be watching Coldplay perform after Rogers Stadium officials say new measures have been implemented; Five people have been taken to hospital after an alleged impaired driver crashed into several parked vehicles and a pedestrian in Scarborough; and, a Toronto couple are still in shock after being pressured into paying over $480,000 for incomplete renovations and unnecessary work.
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Pattie Lovett-Reid and Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Olivia Carone is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, she spoke to Ken Connors about ultra-processed foods.
A Hamilton, Ont. man at the centre of a widescale W5 investigation into an alleged sexual assault ring is now facing dozens of additional charges; A Canadian couple’s dream voyage of working remotely on a sailboat while showing their eight-year-old daughter the world came to a sudden end earlier this week when their vessel was blown off course and ran aground on a coral reef; and, contributions from all corners of the Toronto Blue Jays roster have played a massive role in their two-month ascension to the top spot in the American League East.
Police are searching for at least 10 suspects after a Muslim woman was violently swarmed in her Oshawa restaurant; a man is dead after a fire broke out at an encampment in the Don River valley; and, looking to start a new sport? There's a website that's pairing up students with instructors.
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Toronto police are investigating after they say a Chinese restaurant in The Annex was shot at Tuesday night; the speed camera at Parkside Drive is back up and running once again after being vandalized for a fifth time, this time with it's own surveillance camera to monitor it; and, an E. coli warning is in effect at one Etobicoke beach keeping many on dry land.
On July 1, 1985, Toronto’s mayor Art Eggleton used a 10‑pound car‑phone to make history and place Canada's first wireless call. Since then, mobile devices have evolved from bulky car-mounted systems to today’s pocket-sized “mini-computers.” To unpack that journey and what lies ahead, tech expert Carmi Levy spoke to Andrew Carter.
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Nobleton, Ont. is on high alert after a 12-year-old boy named Rocco was bitten by a coyote over the weekend; the new Rogers Stadium in Downsview Park is drawing harsh criticisms from concertgoers for its handling of crowd control after the event; and, around 250 full and part-time hospitality employees of the CN Tower has been locked out amid a labour dispute.
Masai Ujiri, the architect of Canada's first and only NBA championship team, has been let go by the Toronto Raptors; Ontario's education minister says the province has taken control of four school boards, three of which are in the GTA; and, tenants of a north Toronto apartment are speaking out after only having one working elevator for months, before it too stopped working in the middle of a record heat wave.
Two teenagers suffered serious injuries after they were shot in Toronto’s Flemingdon Park neighbourhood early Thursday morning; Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw renews a pledge to rebuild trust with the queer community as security ahead of Pride weekend ramps up; and, Toronto Police released a warning to the public about an uptick in pickpockets looking to snatch phones and they're targeting people in crowds.
The SIU and Peel police are conducting investigations into a police-involved shooting in a Brampton apartment building; Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she is bringing a motion to city council to fix some of the “gaps” that were exposed in the city’s response to a three-day heat wave this week; and, two Ontario homeowners contacted CTV News after their washing machines caught on fire, almost burning their homes down.
The Ontario government has unveiled the final designs for the new Ontario Place public space, marking a major milestone in the transformation of Toronto’s waterfront; for residents of one Toronto condo complex, a break from the heat can't come soon enough; and, two Ontario homeowners are speaking out after receiving water bills totaling $25,028.
This is a special episode featuring highlights from the inaugural Ottawa Innovation Week, with seven insightful interviews from some of the most inspiring leaders in technology and innovation, many of whom were speakers and organizers during the week's events. Ottawa Innovation Week is a celebration of bold ideas, creative minds, and the changemakers driving the future of technology, business, arts, entertainment, and social impact—right here in Canada's capital. The initiative was led by Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, in collaboration with the Ottawa Board of Trade, Ottawa Tourism, and numerous partner organizations. My interview with Sonya can be found in Episode 118 of The Art & Science of Learning podcast. Designed to showcase the strength, diversity, and growing momentum of Ottawa's innovation ecosystem, this first-of-its-kind event brought together leading voices from across technology, entrepreneurship, investment, and research. Throughout the week, I had the privilege of speaking with seven influential figures who are shaping the future of innovation both locally and globally. From startup founders and global corporate leaders to investors and ecosystem architects, each guest shares unique insights into their field, along with personal reflections on growth, leadership, and opportunity. Featured interviews (with timestamps) include: • Veronica Farmer (11:50) – Chief Marketing Officer at Wesley Clover International and a widely respected community builder in Ottawa's business and tech landscape • Dr. Lindy Ledohowski (37:20) – Vice President at RBCx, supporting leading tech companies with insights drawn from her background as both founder and academic • Julia Elvidge (46:20)– Co-founder of SheBoot, a trailblazer in intellectual property strategy and a champion of women's entrepreneurship in tech • Nick Quain (59:10) – Vice President of Venture & Entrepreneurship at Invest Ottawa and a driving force behind the city's startup ecosystem • Erin Kelly (1:07:20) – Co-founder and CEO of askpolly.ai, an AI-powered platform transforming predictive analysis in public affairs and beyond • Jonathan Lowenhar (1:14:50) – Founder & Managing Partner at Enjoy The Work, a global advisory firm helping startup founders become exceptional CEOs • Andrew Holmes (1:23:20) – Founder of Sleep Efficiency Inc., and a national expert in the science and impact of sleep health From venture capital and AI innovation to women-led tech startups and the future of sleep science, this episode presents a compelling cross-section of ideas and expertise. Whether you're a founder, investor, policymaker, or simply curious about Ottawa's role in shaping the innovation economy, there's something here for you. ---- Links and Guest Biographies: Ottawa Innovation Week: https://www.investottawa.ca/innovation-week/ Invest Ottawa: https://www.investottawa.ca Interview with Sonya Shorey about Ottawa Innovation Week: https://www.theartandscienceoflearning.com/e101-jan-present/e118-launching-ottawa-innovation-week-sonya-shorey Veronica Farmer Veronica Farmer is Chief Marketing Officer at Wesley Clover International where she oversees all aspects of its promotion and management, collaborating closely with portfolio companies and affiliates such as L-SPARK, Alacrity Global, and WCS Global. Recognized as one of Ottawa's foremost community builders, Veronica holds leadership and board roles in numerous business and non-profit organizations. As the Founder and former CEO of TrueCourse Communications, a full-service marketing and communications agency, Veronica guided numerous tech, B2B, and B2C clients in Ottawa and beyond toward market success. TrueCourse was acquired in December 2024, marking a milestone in her entrepreneurial journey. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicafarmer/ TechTuesday: https://www.wesleyclover.com/events/techtuesday/ Dr. Lindy Ledohowski Dr. Lindy Ledohowski is VP at RBCx, where she supports some of the Ottawa region's biggest and best tech companies on behalf of RBCx. Prior to her work in banking, she was a professor and founder of EssayJack, an academic writing platform. EssayJack was acquired in 2021 by Wizeprep, and Lindy joined Wizeprep first as a VP and then as Chief Operating Officer. She is also an active Board member in the not-for-profit space LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindy-ledohowski/ Julia Elvidge Julia Elvidge is co-founder of SheBoot, a bootcamp for women entrepreneurs of scalable tech and tech-enabled businesses. Julia has been recognized as one of the world's foremost IP strategists by Intellectual Property Magazine (IAM). Trained as an electrical engineer, Julia designed microchip circuits and analyzed semiconductors before moving into the business side of technology. As co-founder and President, Julia helped build Chipworks into an industry leader, delivering patent analytics and technology intelligence services to intellectual property and R&D groups in electronics companies across Asia, North America and Europe. Recipient of the Canadian Women in Communications Trailblazer of the Year Award (2008) and CATA WIT (Women in Technology) Sara Kirke Award for Woman Entrepreneurship (2007). LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaelvidge/ SheBoot: https://sheboot.ca Nick Quain Nick Quain is Vice President of Venture & Entrepreneurship at Invest Ottawa, he spearheads support for Ottawa's tech and entrepreneurial sectors while championing the local business ecosystem as a whole. Previously he served as co-founder and CEO at CellWand. They pioneered the use of abbreviated dialing codes in North America with their award-winning #TAXI (Pound Taxi) service and later in the mobile transportation space with The Ride app. CellWand earned numerous business and innovation awards, including the 2010 Canada's Top 10 Competition for Technology, recognition as one of Canada's Hottest Innovation Companies, and being named one of the top 10 Wireless Companies to Watch by IDC. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-quain/ Erin Kelly Erin Kelly is co-founder and CEO of askpolly.ai, the venture-backed AI company that has cracked the code for predicting human reaction to a future scenario. askpolly has successfully predicted the outcome of over 30 elections and referendums, assisted with frundraising, forecast disease spread and helped hundreds of executives hone their messages through very difficult PR situations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinottawa/ askpolly: https://www.askpolly.ai Jonathan Lowenhar Jonathan Lowenhar is Founder & Managing Partner at Enjoy The Work. Founded in 2015, Enjoy The Work is a San Francisco-based startup advisory firm that helps founders transform into master operators and become great CEOs. Enjoy The Work has supported more than 125 startups, representing more than $13B in combined market value. Among their global client list are notable success stories such as Tipalti, Paper.co, inDinero, RealtyMogul and Honeybook. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlowenhar/ Enjoy The Work: https://enjoythework.com Andrew Holmes Andrew Holmes is Founder of Sleep Efficiency Inc. Before founding Sleep Efficiency, Andrew served as Senior of Cardiopulmonary labs at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, where he led the team responsible for a full-service out-patient cardiopulmonary department and sleep clinic. Andrew is routinely featured as the sleep subject matter expert on CTV News and CBC's The National, offering insights into the critical role of sleep health. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-holmes-rpsgt-49961951/ Sleep Efficiency: https://www.sleepefficiency.ca
Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake has been at the center of headlines in the past few days, both for his musical achievements and his personal life. Over the weekend, Timberlake delivered a standout performance as one of the headliners at the Isle of Wight Festival, where, according to Rolling Stone UK, he wowed the crowd with a set packed with hits like Mirrors, Rock Your Body, SexyBack, and Can't Stop the Feeling. Timberlake told the crowd it was his first time on the island and expressed a special fondness for his UK fans, capping off a memorable night with fireworks and rave reviews for his stage presence and energy. This performance is part of a larger world tour, with Timberlake set to headline Belsonic 2025 in Northern Ireland later this week, marking his first major show there since 2007, according to Cool FM.However, it has not been all positive press. Last week, major headlines broke when Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, after a night out with friends in the Hamptons. ABC News, CTV News, and other outlets reported that he was charged with driving while intoxicated. According to court documents referenced by CTV News, police observed Timberlake driving through a stop sign, swerving between lanes, and displaying signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, slowed speech, and the odor of alcohol. Timberlake pleaded not guilty and was seen leaving the Hamptons police station the following day, as widely shared on social media and covered in news reels. The incident brings renewed attention to Timberlake's struggles with alcohol, a topic he previously discussed on Oprah's Master Class, and has generated significant discussion online as fans and critics weigh in.Despite these challenges, Timberlake remains busy with international tour dates throughout 2025, including multiple major festival appearances across South America and Europe, as detailed by his official fan site. On social media, Timberlake recently shared a heartfelt post on Instagram about personal responsibility and fatherhood, just days before his arrest, drawing hundreds of thousands of likes and comments.While Timberlake's arrest is likely to have some impact on his public image in the near term, his musical achievements and ongoing global tour suggest that his career momentum remains strong. Major media continue to monitor developments, and both his legal proceedings and public appearances will be closely watched for further updates.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Send us a textOn this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Jessica Moorhouse, author, money expert and podcast host about changing the way we think about money and happiness.In this episode we discussed:How money and happiness are interrelated.Personal finance isn't just about the money, it's about the story. Everyone can be good with money. Things happen when they're supposed to.Always a solution out there, we have to find it. Be kind to yourself about money. Money is not the point, you need to find your purpose. Connect with Jessica Moorhouse:Website (here) LinkedIn (here)Facebook (here) Instagram (here)Threads (here)YouTube (here)Books:Book: Everything but Money : The Hidden Barriers Between You and Financial Freedom (Bookshop) Podcast:Podcast: More Money Podcast (here) Resources mentioned:Canadian Revenue Agency (here)Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School by Andrew Hallam (Bookshop)Wealth Simple TLDR newsletter (here)Bio:Jessica Moorhouse is a sought-after money expert, TV personality and speaker. She is an Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, an award-winning financial content creator and the host of the chart-topping More Money Podcast (4+ million downloads). As a personal finance educator for over 13 years, she has given presentations throughout North America and is regularly featured by major Canadian and US media including CBC News, CTV News, BNN Bloomberg, the Toronto Star, Forbes and USA Today. Her debut book Everything but Money: The Hidden Barriers Between You and Financial Freedom came out December 31, 2024 (HarperCollins Canada) and instantly became Indigo's Non-Fiction Staff Pick of the Month and a Globe and Mail Bestseller.Support the showThe Get Ready Money Podcast and its guests do not provide investment advice. All content is for educational purposes. Guest opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Get Ready Money Podcast and Tony Steuer.
Toronto’s heat wave is now in its second day and the temperature in the city could reach a high unseen in 10 years; Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says health and safety regulations related to the heat caused the closure of some pools; and, police are searching for at least one suspect after a man was fatally shot outside the Ajax GO Station on Sunday night.
Police say the suspect of a fatal stabbing in Toronto is armed and dangerous and are asking for the public's help finding him; a new air quality study reports an increasing number of microplastics nar major roadways; and, summer camps across Ontario are requiring parents to provide proof of vaccinations for campers amid a major measles outbreak.
A Toronto police officer is in hospital after colliding with a tractor-trailer while riding his motorcycle on Highway 403 in Mississauga; Toronto police say hundreds of people were defrauded out of more than half a million dollars as part of a large-scale “taxi scam”; and, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued an apology for comments that were slammed as “racist” by First Nations leaders.
A man is dead and a suspect is being sought by police after a stabbing near Danforth and Coxwell; Ont. Premier Doug Ford said tow truck drivers and companies need to ‘be held accountable’ if they commit crimes and ‘go to jail'; and, a Toronto police officer convicted in the 2021 assault of Chadd Facey, a 19-year-old man who later died, has avoided jail time and has instead been given a suspended sentence of 12 months probation.
Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Maura Healey, Massachusetts Governor; Jody Thomas, Former National Security Advisor to PM Trudeau; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Rona Ambrose, Tom Mulcair and Colton Praill.
The Gardiner Expressway has fully reopened in the city’s downtown core this morning after investigators say a carjacking suspect fell 17 metres while fleeing from officers on the elevated portion of the highway; concerns are being raised about renovations at Weston Lions Arena that could leave local team without a place to play; and, Ontario Premier Ford reiterated calls for a less-lenient bail system in Canada after he says four ‘thugs’ tried to steal a car from his Etobicoke home.
LD NEWSBRIEF ~ 06/17/2025 Host Andrew DeBartolo brings you a weekly summary of Canadian News from a Conservative Christian perspective. Liberty Dispatch Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber: ldcanada.substack.com; CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening 00:57 SalesNexus AD 01:43 Segment 1 - The Lab Leak confirmed, 5 years too late 04:48 Segment 2 - Czar Tam steps down from Medical Dictatorship 07:00 Rocklinc AD 07:51 Segment 3 - Ineffective Jabs and Scary Variants 11:38 Segment 4 - World Boxing Fails at Failing 14:35 Conclusion 15:07 Outro Segment 1 - The Lab Leak confirmed, 5 years too late: “COVID‑19 lab‑leak origin ‘most likely,' says Matt Ridley” | The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/covid-19-lab-leak-origin-most-likely-matt-ridley; Segment 2 - Czar Tam steps down from Medical Dictatorship: “Theresa Tam to step down as Canada's Chief Public Health Officer” | The Counter Signal: https://www.thecountersignal.com/p/theresa-tam-to-step-down-as-chief; Segment 3 - Ineffective Jabs and Scary Variants: “Coincidence? Top two MMR‑vaccinated states lead U.S. measles cases in 2025” | ZeroHedge: https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/coincidence-top-two-mmr-vaccinated-states-lead-2025-measles-cases; “New COVID variant NB.181: symptoms identified by CDC” | Today: https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/new-covid-variant-nb181-symptoms-rcna208189; Segment 4 - World Boxing Fails at Failing: “World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex‑test policy” | CTV News: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/world-boxing-apologizes-for-naming-olympic-champion-imane-khelif-in-sex-test-policy. SHOW SPONSORS: Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMs by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!
Peel police say they have dismantled a violent criminal organization that attempted to extort hundreds of thousands of dollars from members of the community and defraud insurance companies by staging collisions across GTA roadways; Bus stops, bike zones and other spots will be the centre of a blitz aimed at preventing people building up traffic congestion; and, Canadians lost $638 million dollars to scams last year, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and many of the victims were seniors.
Over 6,000 troops, tanks and helicopters paraded down the streets of Washington D.C. in celebration of 250 years of the US Army, and the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump. Meanwhile there were widespread protests across the country. CTV News' Eric Ham speaks to This Week.
A dentist from Toronto is the sole Canadian victim of a Boeing plane crash in India that killed more than 200 passengers; a tenant of a Vaughan, Ont. home has been charged for firing a gun while allegedly attempting to stop a group of suspected car thieves stealing a Lamborghini; and, more ride-sharing options are coming to Toronto.
Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Sukh Dhaliwal, Liberal – British Columbia; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
York police are on the hunt for multiple suspects following the stabbing of a young person in Vaughan; a review is underway over emergency response times in Toronto after a teenager was shot and later died while a caller waited on hold with 911; and, the countdown is underwayfor the start of the FIFA World Cup.
A review is underway after a caller was forced to wait on hold with 911 after a teenager was shot and then later died in hospital; police have identified the man shot and killed in Scarborough as 33-year-old Jordan Thompson; and, three victims share their story of how they lost over $67,000 to the 'bank investigator' scam.
Vic Fedelli, Ontario Economic Development & Trade Minister; Don Davies, Interim NDP Leader; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Robert Benzie; Kathy Le, CTV News.
This week we are joined by comedian, TikTok star, and our hilarious friend Grace O'Malley! Grace spills the tea on her time at acting camp (including a twist she did not see coming). Plus we chat about the Navy boys flooding New York City for Fleet Week, the politics of clam chowder in the Delta Sky Lounge (but never at a concert), and so much more!Get tickets to see Grace O'Malley's Down For Anything TourWant BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Sponsors:➜ This episode is sponsored in-part by Boll & Branch.➜ This episode is sponsored in-part by Liquid IV. ➜ This episode is sponsored in-part by Progressive Insurance.➜ This episode is sponsored in-part by Rocket Money.➜ This episode is sponsored in-part by Tropical Smoothie Cafe.Works Cited:➜ Mary Jane Belleza. “Rent a Grandma Provides Service and Purpose for Clients, Employees across Las Vegas, Owner Says.” KLAS, 19 Mar. 2025.➜ Daniel Halmarson & Danton Unger. “After Winning a $5M Lottery, This Winnipeg Man Says His Ex-Girlfriend ‘Ghosted Him.'” CTVNews, 27 May 2025. Camp Songs:Spotify PlaylistYouTube PlaylistSammich's Secret MixtapeSocial Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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