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Man flees downtown Toronto jewelry store without paying for watch worth $43,000: police
Published: July 27, 2024 00:59
Toronto police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a watch worth more than $40,000 from a downtown jewelry store this week. Police said they received a call for a theft in the area of Bay Street and Bloor Street West on Wednesday before 5:30 p.m.…
Celine Dion stages comeback with performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Published: July 26, 2024 21:30
Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris. The Quebecois vocal powerhouse performed publicly for the first time since revealing she was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, singing “L’Hymne à …
Toronto Zoo shares what led to 2-year-old giraffe’s death
https://www.cp24.com/news/toronto-zoo-shares-what-led-to-2-year-old-giraffe-s-death-1.6979294
Published: July 26, 2024 20:57
The Toronto Zoo has shared the cause of death for a young giraffe that passed away on Thursday. The zoo provided on Friday the preliminary results of a necropsy done on its youngest giraffe, Matu, who died on Thursday morning while under general…
Researchers heading to Ottawa area to document damage from tornado
Published: July 26, 2024 19:55
A team of researchers from Western University is heading to an area near Ottawa to document the damage caused by a tornado that touched down there earlier this week. David Sills, director of the Northern Tornadoes Project, says a storm survey team will…
Man charged with murder in shooting death of father of three in Hamilton
Published: July 26, 2024 19:05
A man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 37-year-old man in Hamilton last month. On Friday, Hamilton police provided an update on their investigation into the murder of Randy Peardon, confirming that the father of…
Charron, De Grasse lead Canada in rainy trip down the Seine as Paris Olympics open
Published: July 26, 2024 18:32
Olympic champions Maude Charron and Andre de Grasse held the Maple Leaf high as Canada's Olympic delegation sailed its way into the Paris Games. The flag-bearers led a delegation of nearly 200 athletes that represented Canada in a scenic, if rainy, trip…
TFC coach Herdman offers few answers but says he will co-operate with Canada Soccer probe
Published: July 26, 2024 18:12
TORONTO -- Former Canada coach John Herdman says he will co-operate with a Canada Soccer review into what CEO and general secretary Kevin Blue called what appears to be "a systemic ethical shortcoming" with the organization. But Herdman declined to…
Court sides with province on Ontario Place redevelopment
https://www.cp24.com/news/court-sides-with-province-on-ontario-place-redevelopment-1.6978968
Published: July 26, 2024 17:27
It appears construction at Ontario Place can now continue following a decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to uphold the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act. The decision, released Friday, dismissed a legal challenge by Ontario Place Protectors,…
Man wanted after allegedly attempting to grab child in Toronto
https://www.cp24.com/news/man-wanted-after-allegedly-attempting-to-grab-child-in-toronto-1.6978946
Published: July 26, 2024 16:39
Police are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to grab a child in east Toronto earlier this month. According to Toronto police, the incident happened at about 4 p.m. on July 11, near Taylor Creek Park and Lumsden Avenue in East York. It was…
Stabbing in North York stemmed from dispute over theft from vehicle: police
Published: July 26, 2024 16:35
Police say a man was stabbed in North York on Friday morning after he became involved in a dispute with a suspect who was stealing from his vehicle. According to police, a man returned to his vehicle in the area of Keele Street and St. Regis Crescent,…
Man who allegedly robbed three banks in one day was wanted in indecent act investigation: police
Published: July 26, 2024 15:59
A man wanted for exposing himself on a downtown streetcar platform last month has now been arrested in connection with a trio of bank robberies that took place over the span of a few hours on Thursday. Police say that the first robbery occurred at a…
Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women
Published: July 26, 2024 15:53
TORONTO - Ontario is doubling the number of children eligible for vaccination against a virus that can make young kids very sick. The province says infants and high-risk children up to two years old will have access to new immunization to protect against…
Scotiabank technical issues disrupting salary payments
https://www.cp24.com/news/scotiabank-technical-issues-disrupting-salary-payments-1.6978868
Published: July 26, 2024 15:50
Scotiabank says some account holders aren't receiving direct deposits and cheque deposits that include salary payments. Customers have taken to social media to complain about the issue, noting it comes on a payday near the end of the month when many…
Suspect in fatal April shooting arrested
https://www.cp24.com/news/suspect-in-fatal-april-shooting-arrested-1.6978841
Published: July 26, 2024 15:41
A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man in the Weston area earlier this year has been arrested. The arrest comes about three months after gunfire rang out in the area of Lawrence Avenue West and Ralph Street April 14. …
Toronto condo sales were down nearly 20 per cent in second quarter as inventory levels continued to rise: TRREB
Published: July 26, 2024 14:42
Toronto condo sales were down nearly 20 per cent during the second quarter of the year as elevated interest rates continued to weigh on the market. New data released by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) shows that just 5,474 condos changed…
Temporary bus-only lane to be installed on stretch of Spadina Avenue amid surge in travel times
Published: July 26, 2024 14:20
The TTC says a dedicated bus-only lane will be temporarily added to a stretch of Spadina Avenue next week in an effort to reduce travel times for commuters as streetcar services continues to be suspended along the busy downtown route. Earlier this…
Scotiabank suffers direct deposit outage on pay day
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/scotiabank-suffers-direct-deposit-outage-on-pay-day-1.6978764
Published: July 26, 2024 14:17
Scotiabank has acknowledged technical difficulties affecting direct deposits as clients report missed payments Friday morning. “We are currently experiencing a technical issue where some of our clients’ inbound payments, including direct deposits and…
Video shows knifepoint carjacking in Richmond Hill
https://www.cp24.com/news/video-shows-knifepoint-carjacking-in-richmond-hill-1.6978611
Published: July 26, 2024 12:39
Police have released new video footage showing an armed carjacking in a Richmond Hill parking lot on Wednesday afternoon. The victim was parked outside a plaza in the area of Highway 7 East and Leslie Street at approximately 5 p.m. on July 24 when the…
1 in custody after man stabbed inside building in Scarborough: police
Published: July 26, 2024 12:24
One person is in custody after a daylight stabbing in Scarborough, Toronto police say. It happened in the area of Kennedy Road and Corvette Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue, at around 7:30 a.m. Police said a man was stabbed inside a building in the…
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Published: July 26, 2024 11:29
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The…
95 Libyan nationals arrested in South Africa at suspected secret military training camp
Published: July 26, 2024 11:24
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police arrested 95 Libyan nationals in a raid on a suspected secret military training camp on Friday and authorities said they were investigating whether there were more illegal bases in other parts of the country. The…
Search for missing vulnerable 3-year-old child in Mississauga continues
Published: July 26, 2024 10:48
Police say the search for a vulnerable child who went missing in Mississauga Thursday evening continues. Three-year-old Zaid, who is described as possibly non-verbal, was last seen at 6:20 p.m. in Mississauga’s Erindale Park, near Dundas Street West and…
Toronto saw a record amount of rainfall this July. One expert explains why
Published: July 26, 2024 10:46
Toronto has seen unprecedented amounts of rain this year and one weather specialist says it’s due to a number of factors, including everything from climate change to bad luck. David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, told CTV News…
'A cheap trick': Ontario man denied refund after opening act drops out of Toronto concert tour
Published: July 26, 2024 10:00
An Ontario man was shocked to be denied a refund after the opening act of the rock concert he planned to attend in Toronto next month had to drop out unexpectedly. The concert, a double bill featuring Def Leppard and Journey, with rockband Heart as the…
Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper National Park
Published: July 26, 2024 09:47
Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park. The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since midnight had led to minimal fire activity. The park says due to…
Supreme Court of Canada to issue decision in Robinson Treaties case this morning
Published: July 26, 2024 09:42
Canada's top court is set to issue a decision this morning in a case about Crown payments under the Robinson Huron Treaties that have been frozen for almost 150 years. The treaties were signed in 1850, ceding a large swath of land to the Crown in return…
Saboteurs paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
Published: July 26, 2024 09:34
PARIS (AP) — France's high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe only hours before the grand opening ceremony of the…
Suspect sought after 2 people, including child, sexually assaulted on TTC bus
Published: July 26, 2024 02:41
Toronto police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted two people, including a child, on a TTC bus Thursday afternoon. Police said they received a call for a sexual assault at 2:30 p.m. in the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Orton Park…
Police ask for help finding missing vulnerable 3-year-old child in Mississauga
Published: July 26, 2024 02:02
Peel police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing three-year-old child who they say is possibly non-verbal. Police say Zaid was last seen at 6:20 p.m. in Erindale Park located in the area of Dundas Street West and Mississauga Road. …
Motorcyclist in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Scarborough collision
Published: July 26, 2024 00:22
A collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle in Scarborough has left one man with life-threatening injuries. Toronto police say they received a call for a crash near Sheppard Avenue East and Atrium Lane, north of Kingston Road, shortly before…
Jobs cut as HBC establishes Saks Global after Neiman Marcus acquisition
Published: July 26, 2024 00:05
Jobs are being cut as Hudson's Bay Co. spins out some of its brands into a new entity called Saks Global. A Saks Global spokesperson says operational functions from across the businesses are being brought under one leadership team. The spokesperson did…
Police say same suspects responsible for two shootings in Hamilton, video of suspect vehicle released
Published: July 25, 2024 23:42
Hamilton police have released videos of a vehicle believed to have been used by suspects in two shooting incidents 17 minutes apart on Wednesday evening. In the clip posted on Thursday, a dark grey Honda Civic can be seen pulling up to a home on…
COC removes women's soccer coach Bev Priestman amid spying scandal
Published: July 25, 2024 23:38
The Canadian Olympic Committee has removed women's soccer head coach Bev Priestman from her role at the Paris Games amid a drone spying scandal. More details to come.
Man in his 60s taken to hospital after stabbing in North York
https://www.cp24.com/news/man-in-his-60s-taken-to-hospital-after-stabbing-in-north-york-1.6977897
Published: July 25, 2024 21:09
A man in his 60s has been hospitalized following a stabbing in North York Thursday afternoon. Toronto police say they received a call for a stabbing in the area of Jane Street and Yorkwoods Gate, south of Finch Avenue West, shortly before 4:30 p.m. …
More than 1,700 reports to Toronto's 311 service during July's major storms
Published: July 25, 2024 20:59
The City of Toronto says it fielded more than 1,700 reports of power disruptions and flooding during the two major downpours in July. The first of two heavy storms in the city this month, on July 16, saw three thunderstorms roll through in a matter of…
3-vehicle collision in Etobicoke leaves man with life-threatening injuries
Published: July 25, 2024 20:27
A man has been critically injured in a three-vehicle collision in north Etobicoke. Toronto police say it happened at the intersection of Steeles Avenue West and Steinway Boulevard, west of Highway 27, at 3:30 p.m. A man in his 30s has been transported…
Toronto Zoo's youngest giraffe, Matu, dies during surgery
https://www.cp24.com/news/toronto-zoo-s-youngest-giraffe-matu-dies-during-surgery-1.6977749
Published: July 25, 2024 20:15
The youngest giraffe at the Toronto Zoo has died. Matumaini (Matu), which means hope in Swahili, was born at the zoo on Feb. 25, 2022. He died on Thursday morning while under general anesthesia for a castration procedure. “This is a very difficult…
Dump truck driver charged after dirt spilled all over Hwy. 410 in Brampton
Published: July 25, 2024 20:12
A dump truck driver is facing a charge under the Highway Traffic Act after a load of dirt gave way and ended up covering multiple lanes of traffic in Brampton on Thursday afternoon. It happened in the northbound lanes of Hwy. 410 near Sandalwood Parkway.…
Poilievre says Ontario teenager's killing shows Liberal, NDP policies have failed
Published: July 25, 2024 20:04
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blamed a national rise in crime and the recent killing of an Ontario teenager on what he calls failed Liberal and NDP policies. Poilievre delivered a stump speech in London, Ont., Thursday, just one day after the…
City council approves designation of downtown Toronto route as 'Taylor Swift Way' during 'Eras Tour'
Published: July 25, 2024 19:46
A downtown Toronto route will be named after Taylor Swift for the whole month of November when her "Eras Tour" stops in the city for six sold-out nights. During Thursday's city council meeting, Coun. Jennifer McKelvie's motion to designate the route from…
Has Liberty Village traffic reached a 'crisis point?' Here is what residents have to say
Published: July 25, 2024 19:03
A pair of downtown city councillors are calling for a new “action plan” to address gridlock concerns in Liberty Village. Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik and Coun. Gord Perks have put forward a motion that will be considered at this week’s city council meeting.…
Loblaw boycott had 'minor' impact as company says lawsuit settlement hit profits
Published: July 25, 2024 18:43
Loblaw said a boycott of its stores during its latest quarter had a minimal impact, as the company attributed lower profits to a settlement over an alleged bread price-fixing scheme. "The overall financial impact was minor," president and CEO Per Bank…
Police identify man and woman killed in quadruple shooting in Scarborough
Published: July 25, 2024 18:07
Toronto police have now identified the two victims killed in a quadruple shooting in Scarborough early Wednesday morning. Police said 22-year-old Braydon McCann and 23-year-old Sarah Prehay, both of Toronto, were killed after numerous shots rang out in…
Police arrest three members of Bacchus Motorcycle Club, execute search warrant at Oakville clubhouse
Published: July 25, 2024 17:56
Ontario Provincial Police have arrested three members of the Bacchus Motorcycle Club in connection with a year-long investigation into auto theft that also saw the group’s Oakville clubhouse raided. OPP say that the investigation, dubbed Project…
Toronto-area dentist charged with sexual assault
https://www.cp24.com/news/toronto-area-dentist-charged-with-sexual-assault-1.6977530
Published: July 25, 2024 17:38
Police say a Toronto-area dentist has been charged with sexual assault after he allegedly touched a patient inappropriately on two occasions. In a news release issued Thursday, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) said the female victim attended KC…
OPP officers ratify four-year deal to become highest paid cops in Ontario
Published: July 25, 2024 17:33
Ontario Provincial Police officers are now the highest paid in the province, their union says, after they ratified a four-year deal last week. The contract covers 2023 to 2026 and the officers will see raises of 4.75 per cent retroactive to the first…
Vast majority of Greater Toronto new condo investors losing money every month: report
Published: July 25, 2024 17:15
A new report says Canada's largest condo market is facing its biggest test in decades as the number of investors losing money every month, and the amount they're losing, has ballooned. The report by CIBC and Urbanation says rising costs have left 82 per…
New details emerge in wrong-way crash on Hwy. 401 that killed baby and grandparents
Published: July 25, 2024 16:00
Durham Regional Police have confirmed new details about a deadly wrong-way crash on Highway 401 which claimed the lives of a baby and his grandparents following a police chase in April. The chase began with a robbery at an LCBO store near Green Road and…
Ford offers support to Alberta as raging wildfire rips through Jasper
Published: July 25, 2024 14:57
Premier Doug Ford is pledging his support to help Alberta deal with a fast-moving wildfire in Jasper that has forced residents to flee from their homes with little notice following an evacuation order on Monday. In a post on social media, Ford said he is…
Ryan Reynolds pens love letter to Toronto ahead of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' release
Published: July 25, 2024 14:49
Ryan Reynolds may be from Vancouver, but the “Deadpool & Wolverine” star is making no secret of his love for Toronto. “Goddamn I miss being in Toronto. What a spot,” the movie star professed in an Instagram post Wednesday following a press stop in the…
Police search for man wanted for multiple Toronto retail thefts totaling $25K
Published: July 25, 2024 14:40
Toronto police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a man who is alleged to have repeatedly stolen from three downtown retailers, making off with an estimated $25,000 in goods in the process. Police stated that the incidents happened between…
Cyclist dead after being struck by dump truck in downtown Toronto: police
Published: July 25, 2024 13:20
A cyclist is dead after being struck by a dump truck in downtown Toronto on Thursday morning, police say. It happened near Bloor Street West and Avenue Road just before 9 a.m. Police say that the female cyclist was pronounced dead on scene. Bloor…
City of Lights becomes city of barricades ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Published: July 25, 2024 12:35
The Eiffel Tower, now fitted with 43-foot tall Olympic rings remains as much a draw for tourists as ever -- as long as they can find their way to it. The Paris Olympics committee has promised to bring "sport throughout the city" by converting some of its…
Prosecutor says the New Jersey man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa
Published: July 25, 2024 12:00
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York was motivated by a Hezbollah leader's endorsement of a fatwa calling for Rushdie's death, prosecutors said Wednesday in announcing new…
Loblaw and parent company agree to pay $500 million in bread price-fixing lawsuit
Published: July 25, 2024 10:51
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. say they have agreed to pay $500-million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding their involvement in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme. The class-action case was brought against a group of…
Two Toronto women speak out after losing $76,000 in romance scam
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/two-toronto-women-speak-out-after-losing-76-000-in-romance-scam-1.6976663
Published: July 25, 2024 10:00
Two women from the Toronto area are speaking out after losing thousands of dollars to a romance scam, including a single mother who lost $62,000. Download our app to get alerts on your device Get the latest local updates right to your inbox “He…
Canada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters
Published: July 25, 2024 09:27
As Canada’s premiers reckoned with housing, health care and their contentious relationship with Ottawa during meetings last week in Halifax, many of them remained consumed by climate change-related natural disasters that have only escalated since they…
Jasper wildfire burns buildings, while poor air quality forces some fire crews out
Published: July 25, 2024 09:17
A fast-moving wildfire has hit Jasper, Alberta, destroying buildings and chasing some wildland firefighters away with dangerously poor air quality. The social media account for Jasper National Park says the fire has caused significant loss within the…
Sentencing hearing set to continue for former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard
Published: July 25, 2024 09:08
The lawyer representing former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard is set to continue her submissions at his sentencing hearing in Toronto today. Gerri Wiebe stressed the importance of factoring in her client's age and health as she began her arguments…
Hamilton police investigating after shots fired in two incidents 17 minutes apart
Published: July 25, 2024 02:45
Hamilton police are asking for the public to be on the lookout for a person wearing a blue medical mask driving a dark/grey four-door Honda after two separate gunfire incidents 17 minutes apart Wednesday night. Police said they received a call for a…
Mississauga collision leaves one person dead
https://www.cp24.com/news/mississauga-collision-leaves-one-person-dead-1.6976812
Published: July 25, 2024 01:16
One person is dead after a collision in Mississauga Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of McLaughlin Road and Britannia Road West around 3:30 p.m. Const. Nikhil Chakravarthy said officers arrived to find a vehicle that…
Ontario Science Centre hosted a wedding the day after its dramatic shutdown
Published: July 25, 2024 00:31
The day after the doors of the Ontario Science Centre closed to the public on the grounds that its roof was failing and unsafe, the centre’s management made an exception to allow a wedding and reception on its grounds. Groom James Hewson told CTV News…
Man wanted for allegedly exposing himself on downtown Toronto streetcar
Published: July 24, 2024 23:42
Toronto police are looking for a man they say exposed himself on a downtown streetcar earlier this month. A release issued by the Toronto Police Service said the incident happened on June 19 at approximately 11:30 a.m. It was reported to police that a…
Man charged for allegedly sexually assaulting woman during tattoo session in Toronto home
Published: July 24, 2024 23:31
Police have charged a Toronto man after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman while giving her a tattoo in a downtown residence. According to Toronto police, a suspect met a woman at her residence, near Spadina Avenue and Bremner Boulevard, on the…
'It's in the bag': Toronto to break July rainfall record
https://www.cp24.com/news/it-s-in-the-bag-toronto-to-break-july-rainfall-record-1.6976614
Published: July 24, 2024 23:18
Toronto has already had the "wettest July on record," according to climatologist Dave Phillips Heading into the week, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) had recorded 186 millimetres of rain in the city since the beginning of July – more than…
Barrie-Innisfil MPP 'blacked-out' and crashed car into window of child care centre
Published: July 24, 2024 21:39
Staff at a Barrie child care centre say they are frustrated by what they call a local MPP's inadequate response after a car crashed through a window in one of the toddler rooms. On Friday morning, Barrie-Innisfil MPP and Environment Minister Andrea…
Biden will make a case for his legacy - and for Harris to continue it - in his Oval Office address
Published: July 24, 2024 21:08
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though President Joe Biden won't be on the ballot in November, voters still will be weighing his legacy. As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden’s accomplishments remain very…
Milton woman allegedly posed as licenced massage therapist and acupuncturist, obtained $37,000 over 4 years
Published: July 24, 2024 20:31
A woman is accused of posing as a licenced massage therapist and acupuncturist and collected $37,000 over four years from unsuspecting clients. Halton Regional Police said they began an identity fraud investigation in January and learned that the woman…
Here's what the Bank of Canada's rate drop means for the loonie
https://www.cp24.com/news/here-s-what-the-bank-of-canada-s-rate-drop-means-for-the-loonie-1.6976233
Published: July 24, 2024 19:46
The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate for the second time this year to 4.5 per cent. Here's what the decision means for the Canadian dollar. How has the decision affected the Canada-U.S. dollar exchange rate? The loonie didn't react much to…
Check your tickets: Four lottery prizes unclaimed in Ontario
https://www.cp24.com/news/check-your-tickets-four-lottery-prizes-unclaimed-in-ontario-1.6976140
Published: July 24, 2024 18:38
Ontarians are being asked to check their lottery tickets to see if they've won one of four unclaimed prizes. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said the winner of a Maxmillions draw, whose ticket was…
Suspect sought after rideshare driver stabbed in Scarborough: TPS
https://www.cp24.com/news/suspect-sought-after-rideshare-driver-stabbed-in-scarborough-tps-1.6976125
Published: July 24, 2024 18:26
Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a rideshare driver was stabbed in Scarborough on Wednesday afternoon. The Toronto Police Service (TPS) said it received a report that a passenger in a rideshare vehicle had stabbed a driver near Kingston…
Cause of crash that killed NY couple at Niagara Falls border crossing still a mystery 8 months later
Published: July 24, 2024 17:45
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) -- A police investigation into the crash and explosion that killed two people in a high-powered luxury car at a Niagara Falls border crossing last year has concluded with the crash's cause still a mystery, authorities said. The…
De Grasse, Charron named Canada's Olympic flag-bearers in Paris
https://www.cp24.com/sports/de-grasse-charron-named-canada-s-olympic-flag-bearers-in-paris-1.6976043
Published: July 24, 2024 17:32
Decorated sprinter Andre De Grasse and weightlifting champion Maude Charron couldn't resist the chance to carry Canada's flag into such a unique opening ceremonies of an Olympic Games. De Grasse of Markham, Ont., and Charron of Rimouski, Que., will bear…
Toronto man charged after allegedly committing indecent act while peering into East York home: TPS
Published: July 24, 2024 17:31
A Toronto man is facing charges after police say he was caught on video committing an indecent act while peering into an East York residence. Police say the “suspicious” incident happened on June 22, just after 9 p.m., near Mortimer and Woodycrest…
Ontario starting consultations on adding lice, insomnia and more to list of ailments patients can get treatment for at pharmacies
Published: July 24, 2024 17:00
The Ontario government says it is starting consultations on adding 14 more common ailments to the list of health issues that Ontarians can get treatment for at a pharmacy. "Starting today, our government is beginning consultations with partners such as…
Man arrested for trafficking 21-year-old woman throughout GTA, southwestern Ontario: police
Published: July 24, 2024 16:59
Toronto police say they have arrested a man accused of recruiting a 21-year-old woman into the sex trade and trafficking her throughout the Greater Toronto Area and southwestern Ontario. According to police, in May 2024, the service launched an…
Spirits suppliers double-down in fight with LCBO, file lawsuit
https://www.cp24.com/news/spirits-suppliers-double-down-in-fight-with-lcbo-file-lawsuit-1.6975842
Published: July 24, 2024 16:26
A day after LCBO stores reopened following a two-week strike, the provincial liquor distributor is now facing a lawsuit from some of the biggest distillers in Canada, over what they call “contradictory pricing policies.” Spirits Canada represents 70 per…
Toronto under severe thunderstorm watch, downpours of 50 mm per hour possible
Published: July 24, 2024 15:54
Toronto and much of the surrounding area are under a severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday. Environment Canada issued the alert just after 10 a.m. and said conditions are favourable for storms that could produce torrential downpours of 50 millimetres per…
Plane crashes just after takeoff from Nepal's capital, killing 18 people. Pilot is lone survivor
Published: July 24, 2024 14:56
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A plane crashed Wednesday just after taking off from Nepal’s capital, killing 18 people and injuring a pilot who was the lone survivor. All the people aboard the Saurya Airlines flight including the co-pilot were Nepali except for…
Privacy commissioner probing customers' claims they can't delete PC Optimum accounts
Published: July 24, 2024 14:37
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada says it’s opened an investigation into allegations that some Loblaw customers have been unable to delete their PC Optimum accounts. Spokesman Vito Pilieci said in an email that the office has received…
Toronto man who allegedly hid dead body in east-end apartment wanted on additional charges
Published: July 24, 2024 13:13
A convicted sex offender who allegedly hid the body of a vulnerable individual in a Toronto apartment is now wanted on additional charges, police announced on Wednesday. Rejean Hermel Perron, 52, is still at large after investigators identified him as a…
Latest phase of Gardiner Expressway construction being moved up by a year
Published: July 24, 2024 12:16
The provincial government says it is giving Toronto $73 million in order to speed up rehabilitation work on the latest stretch of the Gardiner Expressway by a year. Work on the expressway between Dufferin and Strachan was scheduled to be complete by…
Canadian Olympic soccer coach Priestman to miss opener, two staffers sent home after drone incidents
Published: July 24, 2024 11:59
The Canadian Olympic Committee says women's soccer assistant coach Jasmine Mander and Canada Soccer analyst Joseph Lombardi have been removed from the Canadian Olympic team and sent home after two drone incidents at the Paris Games. The COC also says it…
Two-vehicle crash in Hamilton leaves 1 dead, 3 injured: police
https://www.cp24.com/news/two-vehicle-crash-in-hamilton-leaves-1-dead-3-injured-police-1.6975454
Published: July 24, 2024 11:36
A two-vehicle crash in Hamilton Tuesday night has left one person dead and three others injured, police say. Emergency crews were called to the area of Dundas Street East and Avonsyde Boulevard, near the city’s Burlington border, just after 11 p.m. for…
Wildfire evacuees ordered to leave Jasper find relief after long journey to safety
Published: July 24, 2024 10:10
Some wildfire evacuees who were trapped in traffic for hours while leaving Jasper National Park say they are feeling relieved to have found safety. Addison McNeill, who is 24, says she felt stressed when she got an alert on Monday night to evacuate…
Sentencing hearing set to begin in Nygard sexual assault case
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Published: July 24, 2024 09:53
A sentencing hearing is expected to begin today in Toronto for former fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault last fall. The sentencing process has been delayed in part because Nygard's two previous defence…
Bank of Canada expected to deliver second consecutive rate cut today
Published: July 24, 2024 09:44
The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as economists widely expect a rate cut. Forecasters say slowing inflation and a weak economy justify a second consecutive cut by the central bank. After a historic run-up,…
Triple shooting in Scarborough leaves 1 critically injured, 2 others wounded
Published: July 24, 2024 09:33
Three people have been injured, including one critically, following a shooting in Scarborough, Toronto paramedics say. It happened near Ellesmere Road and Oakley Boulevard. Paramedics said they responded to a shooting call in the area and three people…
New Zealand man says Canadian regulators, e-commerce platforms should have protected his late brother
Published: July 24, 2024 02:54
The brother of a New Zealand man who died after ordering a product from an accused Canadian suicide salesman says it shouldn’t be so easy for vulnerable people to get dangerous substances online. Sean Plunket says he’s shocked at how easily his brother,…
Suspect caught on surveillance camera committing indecent act: Toronto police
Published: July 24, 2024 02:28
Toronto police have released a photo of a suspect who was allegedly caught on camera committing an indecent act at a residence in East York on Monday night. Police said they were called to a home near Woodycrest and Mortimer Avenues, east of Pape Avenue,…
Why Toronto is a special place for 'Deadpool & Wolverine' star Hugh Jackman
Published: July 24, 2024 01:12
Toronto has a special place in Hugh Jackman's heart. During an exclusive interview with eTalk in front of dozens of fans gathered in the parking lot of 299 Queen Street West on Tuesday, the Australian actor shared that the city was where his Wolverine…
Man armed with knife shot by officer in Cabbagetown: Toronto police
Published: July 23, 2024 23:54
Toronto police say an officer shot a man armed with a knife in Cabbagetown. The incident happened in the area of Carlton and Parliament Streets at around 7:14 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say the man has been taken to the hospital. The extent of his…
'Heartbreaking': Bike used for cancer fundraising stolen from Toronto woman's basement
Published: July 23, 2024 23:33
A Toronto woman is looking to recover the specialized bicycle used to raise money for cancer research after it was stolen from her Etobicoke home over the weekend. Monica Doedens said she returned home on Saturday to find the lock on her door broken, her…
Police ID 81-year-old woman killed in North York stabbing
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Published: July 23, 2024 23:30
Police have identified a woman in her 80s as the victim of a North York stabbing on Sunday. Toronto police said they were called to a residence near Cherrystone Drive and Cliffwood Road for a person with a knife just before 2:45 p.m. When officers…
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle on Gardiner Expressway
Published: July 23, 2024 23:23
A pedestrian has been critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on the Gardiner Expressway on Tuesday evening. Emergency crews responded to a collision on the westbound lanes of the highway east of Jameson Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. Toronto…
Sexual assault charge against former pastor of GTA megachurch stayed due to trial delays
Published: July 23, 2024 23:14
An Ontario court stayed a sexual assault charge against a former pastor of a GTA megachurch on Monday due to trial delays. Bruxy Cavey, who was the primary teaching pastor at The Meeting House Church between 1991 and 2021, was charged with sexual assault…
Man charged after allegedly stealing more than $60K in clothing from downtown Toronto retailers
Published: July 23, 2024 21:47
A Toronto man is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in clothing from downtown retail stores in recent months. On Friday, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) was called to a clothing store near Peter and Queen streets for reports of a…
Doug Ford once again calls on Bank of Canada to lower interest rates
Published: July 23, 2024 20:48
Premier Doug Ford is once again calling on the Bank of Canada to lower interest rates. Ford took to social media on Tuesday to make his case that the central bank should cut its key lending rate for a second consecutive meeting tomorrow, arguing that…
City and province to give update on speeding up Gardiner construction
Published: July 23, 2024 20:28
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria will provide an update Wednesday on "a partnership" aimed at speeding up construction work on the Gardiner Expressway. Chow's office said Tuesday that the two will speak with…
Police make second arrest in fatal stabbing of 62-year-old man in Oshawa
Published: July 23, 2024 19:38
Police have made a second arrest in connection with the stabbing death of a 62-year-old man in Oshawa earlier this year. Police were initially dispatched to a home near Dean Avenue and Ritson Road South for reports of a disturbance on the night of Jan.…
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