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Crews begin the demolition of a Mississauga home ravaged by fire where one body was discovered, despite all the home’s residents being accounted for; n ext week’s provincial budget includes the expansion of a tax break for home buyers to wake up the sleepy housing market; and, recent changes mean some pharmacies are now able to fill pet prescriptions for medications, possibly saving pe...

A late-night fire at a Mississauga home leaves one person dead; Toronto Police announce they’re deploying heavily armed officers to deter violence in key areas like tourist hubs and places of worship; and, deceptive job listings are rampant online and while they may appear convincing, victims have lost their personal information along with thousands of dollars.

Six suspects are facing a combined 30 charges after police say they busted a ‘violent’ criminal network targeting luxury vehicles across the Greater Toronto Area; MPPs returned to Queens Park for the first time since December, with the Ford government set to table it's budget on Thursday; and, a new survey finds the average household pays for nearly three streaming subscriptions each,...

Ontario moves to outlaw the resale of tickets for more than face value seven years after axing a cap on those prices; the price of gas is expected to rise and drag food prices up with it as the war in Iran drags on; and, the sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach will resume at the end of March.

Family and friends of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a GO train in Mississauga struggle to come to terms with their loss; Ontario works to update its medical records system as part of an effort to improve primary care; and, police issue a warning for homeowners to be cautious of aggressive door-to-door contractors.

Police charge a suspect in a home invasion in Vaughan who was shot by the homeowner as investigators search for three other suspects; calls for a provincial inquiry into an OPP probe that cleared three Toronto police officers accused of collusion in the Umar Zameer murder trial; and, statues on the grounds of the Ontario Legislature will soon be covered in protective wrapping.

The OPP clears three Toronto police officers accused of colluding to lie during the trial of Umar Zameer; renewed concerns about violence on the TTC after two men are sent to hospital following a stabbing inside the Bloor subway station; and, a 48-flurry of announcements from the Ford government on everything from bringing booze to street festivals to expending HOV lane use.

Fresh outrage over a convicted child killer getting two more passes for unescorted temporary absences from prison; Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils a list of changes he wants to see to crack down on crime in the province; and, drivers call for more action as potholes cause problems for motorists across the city.

Janice Golding reports on Ontario Premier Doug Ford calling for an injunction against the Al-Quds rally scheduled to take place in Toronto on Saturday; John Musselman examines Ottawa's 'Keeping Canadians Safe Act,' which aims to provide new tools for police services to investigate cybercrime; If you're planning to get away for the March Break or maybe this summer, there are certain things you alwa...

Gas prices are set to rise again in the GTA following a brief reprieve and one industry analyst says there may not be an end in sight to the “upward trajectory” amid the effective closure of the world’s busiest oil shipping channel.

The registered disability savings plan is a long-term savings plan designed to help those with disabilities save for the future, but some families say it could be improved; a new device being developed by Guelph University researchers is promising new hope for Lyme disease patients; and, a 102-year-old man won four races at Canadian Masters, still running long after most people expected him to han...

Premier Ford says the province will take control of Toronto's stake in the airport as part of a plan to expand runways to allow jets to operate; with the FIFA World Cup just months away Canada Men’s Soccer Coach Jesse Marsch is preparing for the biggest challenge of his career. But first, a very personal challenge is being highlighted; and, advances in vehicle technology come at a price, wit...

Torontonians have been given an early taste of spring, with unseasonably warm temperatures; a new pre-clearance facility at Billy Bishop Airport looks to speed things up for travellers heading to the U.S.; and, an agency that protects consumers in Ontario is warning some companies are accepting mortgage funds, despite not being licensed to do so.

More information is being revealed about the history of one of the higher-ranking officers charged in Project South. Jon Woodward reports; Mike Walker has more on how the Toronto Maple Leafs fared at this year's trade deadline, trading several players in exchange for future draft picks; Premier Doug Ford is considering a plan to fill in part of Lake Ontario to build a new convention centre. Siobha...

New disciplinary documents relating to Richard Black in the Project South investigation are expected to be released; Hamilton police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting in 2023 following a dispute outside a billiard hall; and, many new products contain technology that makes appliances smarter and more efficient, but that doesn't mean they'll last longer.

Two people were arrested after a student protest at Queen’s Park got heated Wednesday afternoon; one day after former Mayor John Tory announced he would not be running for his old job, the attention turns to who will; and, Men going door-to-door offered to clean out an Etobicoke woman’s eavestroughs for a low price, but once they got on the roof, she was told it needed to be replaced r...

Police are warning Oshawa residents about a convicted murderer released on a three-day unescorted temporary absence permit; many fraudulent texts and emails used to be easy to spot, but with the advent of 'AI' some scams can now look like the real thing; and, today marks 100 days until the FIFA World Cup arrives in Toronto, with the city hosting six games during the tournament.

A Mississauga woman’s disappearance nearly four years ago is now being investigated as a homicide; Around the clock construction is now underway at Bay and College, impacting traffic in the area for more than a month; and, the nearly year-long fight to save the ice at Weston Lions Arena has succeeded.

A construction worker was rescued more than four hours after being pinned by a piece of concrete at a construction site in the city’s west end on Friday; 27-year-old sentenced to nearly five years in prison after being found guilty of killing a York Regional Police officer in a head-on crash in 2022; Siobhan Morris looks at where things stand in the Legislature as Doug Ford marks one year si...

Ontario’s plan to give special constables powers to arrest and charge people caught using drugs in public places is drawing mixed reviews; Durham Regional Police are showcasing the drones which will be serving as first responders in a new pilot project; and, Marilyn Denis is signing off after 40 years on Toronto’s airwaves.

A mother is speaking out about alleged violence she says her son endured at a Mississauga Montessori school; more than five years after defying public health orders during the pandemic, a former Toronto restaurant owner is getting his day in court; and, a unique program aims to give budding young scientists the change to get some hands-on experience.

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 Alzhei...

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 provid...

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 obses...