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More than half of Canadians worry about sacrificing basic needs to pay for housing: Survey

A new survey suggests 60 per cent of residents in the GTA worry about sacrificing their basic needs to keep a roof over their head. Melissa Duggan discusses the recent survey with Habitat for Humanity Canada CEO, Julia Deans.

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Ryan Reynolds and Auston Matthews team up for SickKids holiday campaign

Ryan Reynolds and Auston Matthews team up for SickKids holiday campaign

Ryan Reynolds is back with his annual ugly sweater fundraiser for SickKids hospital, and this year the Canadian Actor is teaming up with the ever popular, Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Melissa Duggan speaks with Kate Torrance, a vice president with the SickKids foundation on the campaign..

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How much extra will you spend on groceries in 2024?

How much extra will you spend on groceries in 2024?

Canada’s Food Price Report is forecasting that grocery inflation will slow dramatically in 2024. Richard Southern with how much extra you’ll be paying for food in the new year.

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Menorah lighting ceremonies happening across the GTA to mark the first night of Hanukkah

Menorah lighting ceremonies happening across the GTA to mark the first night of Hanukkah

Several menorah lighting ceremonies are planned across the GTA to mark the first night of Hanukkah on Thursday. With more on the celebrations, Faiza Amin reports from Yorkville.

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Off-duty officer stabbed during brazen store robbery

Off-duty officer stabbed during brazen store robbery

An off-duty police officer is stabbed while trying to stop a brazen robbery at an east-end Best Buy outlet on Wednesday, the latest in a rash of retail robberies across the GTA. Erica Natividad has the latest.

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Off-duty officer stabbed during brazen store robbery

Off-duty officer stabbed during brazen store robbery

An off-duty police officer is stabbed while trying to stop a brazen robbery at an east-end Best Buy outlet on Wednesday, the latest in a rash of retail robberies across the GTA. Erica Natividad has the latest.

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Tenants urge province to pause demovictions

Tenants urge province to pause demovictions

Tenants at risk of being ‘demovicted’ in Toronto are calling for a moratorium on the practice at a time when many are struggling to find an affordable place to live. Caryn Ceolin with why the province isn’t likely to.

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City of Toronto plans to overcome previous snow-clearing problems

City of Toronto plans to overcome previous snow-clearing problems

Major issues with the city’s winter operations in recent years have raised questions about how prepared it is this season. Mark McAllister reports.

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Questions raised about the Ford government plan to move the Ontario Science Centre

Questions raised about the Ford government plan to move the Ontario Science Centre

The Auditor General’s annual report raises new questions about the provincial government’s plan to move the Science Centre to Ontario Place. Richard Southern with what the report found.

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Off-duty police officer stabbed during robbery attempt

Off-duty police officer stabbed during robbery attempt

An off-duty Toronto police officer was injured while trying to stop a Scarborough-area robbery. Shauna Hunt has the latest on the rash of retail robberies happening across the GTA.

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Ryan Reynolds and Auston Matthews team up for SickKids holiday campaign

Ryan Reynolds and Auston Matthews team up for SickKids holiday campaign

Ryan Reynolds is back with his annual ugly sweater fundraiser for SickKids hospital, and this year the Canadian Actor is teaming up with the ever popular, Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Melissa Duggan speaks with Kate Torrance, a vice president with the SickKids foundation on the campaign..

29m ago

How much extra will you spend on groceries in 2024?

How much extra will you spend on groceries in 2024?

Canada’s Food Price Report is forecasting that grocery inflation will slow dramatically in 2024. Richard Southern with how much extra you’ll be paying for food in the new year.

1h ago

Menorah lighting ceremonies happening across the GTA to mark the first night of Hanukkah

Menorah lighting ceremonies happening across the GTA to mark the first night of Hanukkah

Several menorah lighting ceremonies are planned across the GTA to mark the first night of Hanukkah on Thursday. With more on the celebrations, Faiza Amin reports from Yorkville.

50m ago

Off-duty officer stabbed during brazen store robbery

Off-duty officer stabbed during brazen store robbery

An off-duty police officer is stabbed while trying to stop a brazen robbery at an east-end Best Buy outlet on Wednesday, the latest in a rash of retail robberies across the GTA. Erica Natividad has the latest.

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How much extra will you spend on groceries in 2024?

How much extra will you spend on groceries in 2024?

Canada’s Food Price Report is forecasting that grocery inflation will slow dramatically in 2024. Richard Southern with how much extra you’ll be paying for food in the new year.

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“Significant increase” in rates of sex assault among regular Forces members

“Significant increase” in rates of sex assault among regular Forces members

The rate of Regular Forces members who experienced sex assault “significantly increased” from 2018, says StatsCan. While bystander intervention – those who step in when they see misconduct – increased, sex assault reporting is down.

Kangaroo strikes police officer triggering bodycam to record rescue

Kangaroo strikes police officer triggering bodycam to record rescue

Durham Regional Police have released footage of officers rescuing a run away kangaroo, who was loose for days in Oshawa. Faiza Amin reports on the incident that’s making international headlines and raising questions here at home.

Missing kangaroo caught by police in Oshawa

Missing kangaroo caught by police in Oshawa

After a four-day search, police have captured a lost kangaroo, but there are concerns about the zoo where the ‘roo is being held.

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Greece accuses UK of ‘lack of respect’ amid Parthenon sculpture feud

Greece accuses UK of ‘lack of respect’ amid Parthenon sculpture feud

Greece’s Prime Minister voicing his frustrations after he says Britain’s PM Rishi Sunak scrapped a meeting between the two leaders, as Greece continues to call on the UK to return the ancient sculptures it took from the Parthenon two centuries ago.

Vermont man charged with attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinian students

Vermont man charged with attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinian students

A 48-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after three Palestinian college students were shot in Vermont over the weekend. Brandon Choghri with reaction from family, and the latest on the investigation.

Sierra Leone president says calm restored after attack on barracks

Sierra Leone president says calm restored after attack on barracks

Armed clashes in Sierra Leone’s capital raised fears Sunday of another military coup in West Africa. As the government assured it remains in control, Caryn Ceolin with why the political situation in the country is tense.

Israel and Hamas open to extending 4-day truce with conditions

Israel and Hamas open to extending 4-day truce with conditions

Another group of hostages were freed from captivity in Gaza, as both Israel and Hamas expressed hope Sunday to extend their temporary truce. Caryn Ceolin with the conditions that could see a fragile pause in fighting prolonged.