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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 runnin...

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pipeline corridor; Sneaky Dee's has been spared the wrecking ball and redevelopment plans for the property have been withdrawn following a lengthy battle; and, when you travel you can book guided tours, but what happens if a company cancels your tour at the last minute?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

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...

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.