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York Regional Police seized 15 firearms and more than 1,400 grams of raw fentanyl following a months-long investigation into a drug trafficking ring in Georgina, Ont. Speaking at a news conference on Monday morning, police say they launched their investigation, dubbed Project Madruga, in February. Six adults were arrested after search warrants were conducted in April and May in Toronto and York Region. In addition to the fentanyl, police say they seized 400 grams of cocaine, 70 grams of methamphetamines, 360 suspected opioid pills, more than 260 grams of illicit cannabis and more than $7,000 in Canadian cash. In total, police say the monetary value of all the drugs seized is estimated at $215,000.

Toronto police say a new text-back feature for disconnected 911 calls could significantly reduce wait times for people in real emergencies — especially as accidental pocket dials accounted for nearly one-third of all calls last year. In a news release issued Thursday, officials say the technology, dubbed “Next Generation 911 (NG9-1-1),” will “reduce wait times” and save operators “an estimated 30 hours per day.” The feature, will automatically remove misdialed or dropped calls from a queue and send a text to the caller to confirm if they’re experiencing an real emergency. Previously, police say call-takers had to manually call back to confirm.

For hockey players, it usually happens at the worst time. Sticks breaking when a big play is about to be made. Luckily, there’s an equipment manager on the bench to provide them with a new one. But for families and recreational players, broken sticks are a major expense as new ones can cost hundreds of dollars. In one Ontario family’s case, they were shocked when a brand new hockey stick broke just ten days after the warranty had expired.

Some people believe in the power of psychics and visit with them for palm readings and spiritual guidance. But anyone interested in doing so should be wary of unrealistic promises for large financial sums. “Once you start it’s a trap,” said Joanne Whalen of Whitby when she shared her story of giving a psychic more than $50,000 with CTV News in February. Whalen said she went to a psychic who promised her she could make a man who went to the same fitness club as Whalen fall in love with her. She eventually handed over $50,232 but the love connection never happened. Following Whalen’s story, CTV News was contacted by other viewers who said they also gave large amounts of money to psychics.

Ontario hospitals spent more than $9 billion on nurses and other staff from for-profit agencies in a 10-year period, a new study concludes. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives study, released Monday, examined financial statements for 134 Ontario hospital corporations as well as data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information. It found that from 2013-14 to 2022-23 public hospital spending on staff increased six per cent, but their spending on private agencies increased 98 per cent.

A hovercraft company that claims it can transport passengers from Toronto to Niagara Region in 30 minutes has announced it’s closer to launch after cruising past a “key milestone.” In a news release, Hoverlink Ontario Inc. says following three years of consultation, it’s finalized an agreement to secure a landing in the western gap of the Toronto Harbour. “With its Niagara site already shovel-ready, this milestone clears a major hurdle for launching North America’s first large-scale hovercraft transit route,” the company said in a news release.

Tiny home project cancellation cost woman $54,000 deposit With the average price of a home in the Greater Toronto Area topping one million dollars the thought of owning a tiny home may be appealing for some buyers. But when it comes to tiny homes there are rules and regulations around zoning and in some municipalities tiny homes and cottages may not be allowed.

18 people charged, $4M in cash and tow trucks recovered after major Peel police investigation Peel police charge 18 people after the dismantling of a violent criminal extortion. John Musselman has the details.

CFTO - vaughan Shooting finslPolice say a Vaughan homeowner who fired a gun to stop an auto theft that was taking place Thursday morning has been charged along with four suspects. York Regional Police previously told CP24 that a group of suspects was allegedly trying to break into homes and steal vehicles northwest of Major MacKenzie Drive and Highway 400 at approximately 4 a.m. before they were “interrupted” by a homeowner. In an update, police said the homeowner discharged a firearm in the course of an attempted vehicle theft. No injuries were reported. “He has been charged, as well as the four suspects we arrested – three adults and one youth,” a police spokesperson said. Nothing was stolen over the course of the alleged break-and-enter or auto theft attempts. Police have not identified the homeowner or the suspects and it’s not clear which charges either party is facing. Police said there is no threat to public safety.

CFTO TORONTO PRIDE FinalPride Toronto organizers still dealing with roughly $900K funding shortfall Amid the financial challenges facing Pride Toronto, organizers have announced new funding sources. Mike Walker reports.

cfto- drug bust peel region finalPeel Regional Police seize $50M worth of cocaine in historic transnational drug seizure Peel Regional Police hold a press conference on ‘project pelican’ that led to nine arrests and the seizure of nearly 500 kilograms of cocaine.

Toronto’s Summer McIntosh breaks world record for 400m freestyle Eighteen-year-old Summer McIntosh has now attained her fourth world record after she ‘demolished’ the previous 400m freestyle record.

Canadians lose $47 million to fake job scams in 2024 Canadians lost $47 million to employment fraud last year and nearly $15 million was lost to job scams in Ontario which is why Ontario’s Labour Minister is vowing a crack down on fraudulent job postings. CTV's Pat Foran reports.

Residents speak out over construction of bike lanes on the Esplanade Construction has started on a portion of the Esplanade has begun and so has the concerns being raised by residents and businesses. Allison Hurst has the details.