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A report from the city of Toronto finds that in 2024 rideshare drivers earned a median hourly wage of $6 after expenses when accounting for time spent on the platform. Michelle Mackey has how the city hopes to boost earnings.
8h ago
Snow in the forecast has the potential to slow down the morning and evening commute. Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your forecast.
10h ago
The TTC board voted unanimously to extend the deadline to use legacy fare like tokens, tickets and day passes. Dilshad Burman with further details about the new deadline.
12h ago
Mayor Olivia Chow campaigned on opposing the development of Ontario Place and then muted her criticism in return for a massive funding deal from the province. Alan Carter gets reaction from City Hall to the scathing Auditor General report.
YRP officers were notified of a robbery at around 4 p.m. on Monday at Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill. Video obtained by CityNews shows several suspects stealing items from the jewellery store.
20h ago
Gravenhurst officials say efforts are underway to get roadways cleared and all power restored after the town was hit with a massive weekend winter storm. Afua Baah reports.
The Ontario government says Metrolinx President and CEO Phil Verster has accepted another position and will step down as soon as December 16th.
New data shows 14 per cent of vehicles downtown Toronto are being operated by ride hail drivers from apps like Uber and Lyft. That is one reason staff say the number of licenses should be capped at the current amount.
13h ago
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities a new report suggests organizations are not doing enough to close the employment gap for Canadians with disabilities. This report reveals that doing so could add $50 billion to Canada’s GDP.
15h ago
Its a global generosity movement that has raised millions of dollars for charity. This week we mark Giving Tuesday. Faiza Amin speaks with the Canadian co-founder of the initiative on how you can help.
The Canada Post strike has been going on for over two weeks, putting some holiday deliveries in jeopardy. Melanie Ng hears from the union and speaks with the Crown Corporation on what it will take to get negotiations back on track.
It’s less than a month until the ball drops on 2025, and we’re getting a better idea of what’s top of mind for Canadians, with Youtube Canada releasing its year in review. Melanie Ng speaks with Zaitoon Murj on what has been trending this year.
Many residents in the Great Lakes and northeast regions of the United States are digging out from under several feet of lake-effect snow. Laura Aguirre looks at how neighbours are helping each other get the upper hand before the next wave arrives.
14h ago
More than five feet has fallen in parts of the U.S. Great Lakes. And as Ivan Rodriguez explains, there could be more on the way.
Smoke was seen billowing over southern Lebanon Sunday — days after Israel and Hezbollah signed a ceasefire agreement,. Karling Donoghue takes a look and details the latest Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pleading with U.S. officials to convince ‘skeptics’ that his country joining NATO is a positive step forward. Karling Donoghue explains, and takes a look at the latest deadly Russian strike on Ukraine.