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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.

A small boy is airlifted to hospital after a tree falls and strikes a young boy in south Oshawa; OPP officers gather in Mississauga to bid farewell to Const. Tarun Bali, who was killed in the line of duty; and, soccer fans get ready to cheer on Team Canada as they take on Qatar in Vancouver.