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Mayoral candidates try to get voters motivated to head to the polls as data suggests turnout in Toronto municipal elections has been trending downward in recent races; the police investigation into the provincial government's handling of the Greenbelt shows no sign of a conclusion; and, a wild turkey struts around the city ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Explosions rock two separate homes in Hamilton, Ont., sending three people to hospital, one in critical condition; new numbers give insight into what's on the minds of Toronto voters as the two main candidates for mayor square off in another debate; and, Concerns are raised that Ontario’s already overcrowded prisons will normalize inhumane bunking practices.

Israeli flags are set alight outside a religious centre in North York on the three-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks; the top two candidates in the Toronto mayoral race shift the focus to Scarborough after facing off in the first debate since Chris Alexander dropped out; and, the Ford government freezes student aid at all career colleges, citing possible criminal activity.

Toronto's mayoral race is now down to two main candidates after Chris Alexander announces he is officially dropping out; an early morning fire that sent one person to hospital renews calls for changes to lithium-ion battery regulations; and, a Burlington woman who pleaded guilty to scamming Taylor Swift fans listens to her victims describe their heartbreak in court.

A senior Toronto police officer has been charged with impaired driving after allegedly falling asleep behind the wheel over the weekend; Toronto mayoral candidates are out pushing their platforms as Mississauga candidates face off in another debate; and, residents of a Toronto neighbourhood raise concerns over safety issues that arose after safe injection sites were shut down.

An artist is hoping someone will find a van full of Indigenous art that was stolen in Brampton on National Truth and Reconciliation Day; the candidates begin putting up election signs in the runup to the municipal election; and, the rising cost of diesel is having a big impact on some of Toronto's less fortunate.

The Toronto Maple Leafs begins their quest for the Stanley Cup with the help of a new superstar in the lineup; business owners and residents in Little Portugal say new parking restrictions meant to help traffic flow are hurting the neighbourhood; and, Bed Bath and Beyond is back in business as a Canadian company three years after closing 54 of its stores.

A 'critical infrastructure renewal project' on University Avenue between College and Armoury is expected to cause traffic headaches; residents of a Scarborough neighbourhood say a street design project costing more than $8 million isn't money well spent; and, a man struck by a bullet at a Toronto townhouse complex calls on the police and the city to act.

Police are investigating an anonymous email threatening violence that was sent to Islamic schools across the country; Premier Doug Ford convenes an all-day cabinet meeting on Ontario's response to ongoing trade challenges; and, The Ontario government ignores IPC orders to release SDF information about how a multi-billion-dollar fund was spending tax dollars.

Belleville's police chief confirms the shooting outside of the Sons of Jacob synagogue was a 'premeditated and targeted' attack on the Jewish community; relatives of some of the dozens of people who took their own lives using products purchased from Kenneth Law describe their devastating loss in court; and, the PWHL will host its first-ever all-star event in Toronto.

Friends and relatives of those who died after using products supplied to them by Kenneth Law tell heartbreaking stories at his sentencing hearing in Newmarket; the results of a new survey suggest most Ontarians believe municipalities should choose the location of bike lanes; and, The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario releases a series of reports on ministry spending plans.

Disturbing discoveries on opposite sides of the city as two bodies are found in two burned-out vehicles overnight; the suspected gunman involved in a shooting outside of a synagogue in Belleville has died; and, residents of a Scarborough neighborhood say they're not happy with how the city has reconfigured a stretch of road in their area.

Two people are killed in the parking lot of a Scarborough health-care facility in a brazen noon-hour shooting; Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is probing Sunday's shooting outside of a synagogue in Belleville; and, hundreds of real estate investors who've put their money in rental buildings across Ontario are told their expected rent payments are in limbo.

Business owners along the eastern stretch of Danforth Village say ongoing construction is causing them great distress; Toronto's police chief issues a stern warning in the wake of explosive allegations revealed by 'Project South'; and, the collective agreement between Stellantis and more than 9,000 Unifor members is set to expire at midnight on Sunday.

Newly unsealed court documents in the 'Project South' shed more light on the explosive allegations made against several GTA police officers; the pressure is on to save jobs at Stellantis' Brampton assembly plant; and, Canadians cheering on the Buffalo Bills during the team’s home opener can expect to hear 'O Canada' before kickoff.

Torontonians react to the European Union opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the EU; an advocacy group calls for action on the dramatic rise in dangerous driving on Parkside Drive; and, Premier Doug Ford takes questions on the recent federal announcement on private investment in Canadian airports.

The investigation into the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in North York continues as those who knew him try to come to terms with the loss; recent statistics find there was a 40 per cent increase in hospitalizations for people using e-scooters; and, Raptors fans react to the news that Kawhi Leonard will officially be returning to the team.

The leading candidates to be the next mayor of Toronto get ready to take part in the first major mayoral debate of the municipal election campaign; complaints over classes crammed with kids and a strike vote on one school board's calendar causes unrest in the education system; and, a Toronto man takes Meta to court over the disabling of his social media accounts.

Torontonians gather at Woodbine Park to honour those who lost their lives in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001; screenings galore for film fans in search of famous faces on day 2 of the Toronto International Film Festival; and, new home appliances often come with smart features that can make life easier, but are they spying on you?

The curtain rises on the Toronto International Film Festival, rolling out a celebrity-filled 11 days across the city; Ontario Premier Doug Ford shuffles his cabinet in a move he says is in response to the Canada-U.S. trade war; and, Durham police make several arrests in a series of crimes targeting commercial businesses in the region.

Frustrated residents wait for city crews to respond to service requests a week after a powerful thunderstorm left damage and debris across the city; storm damage caused at Rogers Stadium puts an AC/DC concert in jeopardy; and, sentencing submissions begin for a couple found guilty of killing their neighbour in Liberty Village.

Police will have an enhanced presence throughout the city as the Jewish community prepares to observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; a Toronto-area widow is speaking out, two weeks after her husband was killed in an industrial accident in Richmond Hill; and, an Ontario family that flies to the west coast yearly with their mountain bike helmets say they were shocked to face $358 carry on fees on their return flight.

The cleanup continues at Rogers Stadium after it was damaged by an intense thunderstorm earlier this week; voters select three new MPPs to represent them, but the balance of power in the Ontario legislature remains the same; and, planes taking part in the Canadian International Air Show get into position at Billy Bishop Airport.

Heavy rainfall and high winds from Wednesday's powerful summer thunderstorm leave considerable damage across the GTA; Ontario voters in three ridings head to the polls to vote in three provincial byelections; and, a Leaside mom is calling for safer roads after she was hit by a speeding car that drove through a stop sign.

A severe weather system unleashes damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain across the GTA and southern Ontario; people living in three Ontario ridings will soon be selecting a new MPP in provincial byelections; and, a Toronto carpenter speaks out after learning he could be deported after living in Canada for decades.

As September marks back-to-school and the return to routine for many, the TTC's monthly fare capping takes effect; the Ontario Government moves ahead with the removal of bike lanes along Bloor Street; and, Unifor begins contract talks with Stellantis to mark the final round of negotiations with the 'Detroit Three' automakers.

Questions are being raised about a barrier along the edges of a platform at TMU Station that's part of the TTC's new enhanced safety initiatives; Canada's AI minister announces additional support for businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs as the trade war rages on; and, a judge's ruling puts Ontario's new cash bail rules on hold.

Torontonians share their thoughts on U.S. President Donald Trump signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' a group of cyclists plan a rally to fight for bike safety in the wake of a court decision to allow the removal of some bike lanes; and, Air Canada and Brink's settle their lawsuit over who should pay for the heist of gold and cash at Pearson Airport three years ago.

City officials outline how they plan to support local businesses amid the ongoing trade war with the U.S.; multiple vehicles were destroyed in an act of suspected arson outside a Scarborough MP’s home; and, a judge upholds the bail of one of the men accused in a shooting at the U.S. Consulate back in March on the same day Ontario's new law on cash bail is challenged.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford takes a more measured approach in the trade war with the U.S. as he makes an announcement in Vaughan; an 18-year-old is dead after being struck by a train in the city's east end; and, the husband of an Ontario MPP is under scrutiny for connections to an airline carrying out flights for the Trump administration.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes the case for Canada to Americans on network television a day after trading insults with U.S. President Donald Trump; Canadians react to Trump's latest threat to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'; and, Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher Dylan Cease teams up with the Art Gallery of Ontario to put his artwork on display.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford gets into a war of words with U.S. President Donald Trump after Canada-U.S. trade talks fell apart; municipalities say they're still waiting for hundreds of thousands of dollars the say was promised to them by the Ontario government; and, a large tree falls across a roadway and causes major disruptions downtown.

More than 350 people have registered to run in October's municipal election as last-minute entries are submitted just before today's deadline; the 147th edition of the Canadian National Exhibition opens its gates with the help of an out-of-this-world special guest; and, Ed Sheeran takes the stage at Rogers Centre for his first of three shows in the city.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is remarkably silent as some of his fellow premiers speak out on the contentious U.S. alcohol ban; transit officials say they're ready for a busy weekend of big concerts and the opening of the CNE; and, just days after Ontario implemented a new law requiring cash bail up front, one judge appears to want no part of it.

A longtime city councillor announces her retirement just two days after registering to run again in the upcoming municipal election; the upcoming expiration of labour contracts for Ontario teacher's unions leads to uncertainty for teachers and students; and, the Canadian National Exhibition is set to officially open its gates on Friday.

The clock is ticking toward a midnight deadline for the possible implementation of punishing U.S. tariffs that could have a major impact on a number of Ontario industries; thousands of people in Brampton were left without power after a vehicle knocked down several hydro poles; and, the deadline for candidates to register in the upcoming municipal elections approaches.

Police investigate after a disturbing discovery is made at a Scarborough industrial plaza over the weekend; the search is on for a 73-year-old pilot after debris from his home-built plane is found in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park; and, Ontario's big city mayors call on the province to address the homelessness and addiction crisis.

The Ontario Court of Appeal grants the provincial government the authority to proceed with the removal of bike lanes along three Toronto arteries; Unifor warns that Stellantis is considering closing and selling its assembly plant in Brampton; and, the eyes of the auto racing world turn to Markham for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy.

A Toronto police officer is recovering in hospital after being shot in an attempted robbery; the provincial government is having to answer to reports they send someone to spy on former Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie during a trip to Jamaica; and, Toronto police are trying to connect more than 2,500 stolen items with their rightful owners.

Toronto's fire chief voices his concerns after firefighters respond to another blaze sparked by lithium-ion batteries; family members of a woman killed inside a Whitby home in 2023 speak at the sentencing hearing for the man convicted of killing her; and, the Blue Jays keep hope alive in their push for the final American League wild card spot with a win over the Red Sox.

The cost of Toronto's newest subway line is now projected to be triple what was originally planned; the city's Colombian community reacts after a powerful earthquake wreaks havoc on the country and sparks a search for survivors; and, a new report suggests vehicle thefts are down across Canada this year.

Taste of the Danforth organizers say as many as two million people may have visited the city during the weekend festival; Markham raises the Indy flag as it celebrates its first time hosting the international event; and, a company has a contest to find the oldest working air conditioner.

Two 18-year-olds face dozens of charges in connection with the deadly mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival; Greek culture and food will be on full display as the Taste of the Danforth returns this weekend; and, Ontario Premier Ford adds his voice to those calling for Prime Minister Carney to extend the gas tax suspension.

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after an interaction with police ends with the death of a 19-year-old man in Mississauga; Toronto police announce two arrests in connection to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate; and, the residents of a home in the Christie Pits area get a visit from an unwanted guest.

The city's fire chief sounds the alarm over the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after two fires are sparked in the past two days; the family of an Etobicoke woman who has been missing for nearly five months offers a $10,000 reward for information that leads to her discovery; and, Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls provincial byelections in three ridings.

A woman dies after an early morning fire breaks out on the 16th floor of a Scarborough highrise; the cleanup continues in St. Catharines after flooding caused by back-to-back rainstorms; and, the union representing staff at Scarborough Health Network is calling on the Ontario government to pump $5 billion into hospitals.

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.