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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.

Bullets are fired into the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto for the second time this year; police investigate two attacks where shots were fired at two Jewish-owned businesses as customers line up outside to show their support; and, Toronto police identify two women murdered decades ago with the help of genetic genealogy.

A woman is dead and a man is in custody after what investigators describe as a 'targeted' shooting in Etobicoke; analyst say gas prices are expected to rise overnight and keep rising next week; and, Waterfront Toronto celebrates the new Biidaasige Park expansion, which includes a new launch point and event space.

New numbers from Toronto police suggest crime is down across the board in the city as a mayoral candidate calls for the hiring of 1,000 new officers; an 11-year-old local entrepreneur goes door-to-door to turn dirty garbage bins into a clean profit; and, Canada's Wonderland reveals the new and improved version of a beloved roller coaster.

Investigators are probing a suspicious fire at a Scarborough plaza that displaced 10 people from their homes; seven police officers charged in connection to Project South appear virtually in court; and, the cost of fare evasion was on the agenda as the TTC board met for the final time before the fall election.

City Hall looks to tackle surveillance pricing in Toronto to push back against companies charging local shoppers top dollar based on what they know about them; More concerns are raised about Ontario MPPs appearing to live large with lavish spending; and, Pearson Airport announces plans for the second phase of its modernization project.

Community members call for action after the deadly mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival; it could take time to get a full picture of the impact the 2026 FIFA World Cup has had on the city of Toronto; and, the province gives an update on the wildfire situation in northern Ontario.

An air quality warning remains in effect after a blanket of wildfire smoke descended on the city Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho resigns amid pressure over controversial hotel expenses; and, a man in his 20s is dead after a collision involving an e-scooter in the city's west end.

Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario blankets the city, leaving it with some of the worst air quality in the world; a couple who sold over $265K in fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024 pleads guilty in court; and, a 15-year-old boy who killed an elderly woman in Pickering is given a 10-year sentence for first-degree murder.

Residents try to find ways to stay cool as the city swelters under a heat warning; firefighters pull two people to safety while battling a house fire on Bathurst Street; and, Ontario's tourism minister faces scrutiny over thousands of dollars in city hotel expenses.

Toronto's police chief calls for tougher gun laws after the two young men fatally shot at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival are identified; beachgoers soak up the sun during the heat wave while experts warn of the health risks of the high temperatures; and, a U.K. family urges the Ukraine police to investigate a case involving a deadly chemical that echoes a case in Ontario.

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 running smoothly.

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.