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Poilievre-Carney: Conservative concern for finance watchdog Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he has “serious” reservations about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s suggestion for a new Parliamentary Budget Officer and is calling for the latest interim watchdog to get the job.

Poilievre says he has reservations about Carney's suggested fiscal watchdog

Pet prescriptions can now be filed at Ontario pharmacies A shift in how pet prescriptions are filled is opening the door for community pharmacies to dispense medications for animals, a change some pharmacists say could lower rising costs for pet owners.

Ontario pharmacies filling pet prescriptions, sparks debate among veterinarians

Here's Toronto's proposed new on-street parking rates It could cost more to park on the streets of Toronto later this year. The Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) is proposing an increase of 25 cents per hour for 20,768 on-street spaces.

Toronto on-street parking rates could increase again this year

Carney accused of flip-flopping on Iran military campaign The Conservatives are calling for a parliamentary debate before any sort of Canadian military deployment to the ongoing war in Iran, a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada could get involved if allies asked it for help.

Conservatives urge vote on any military role in Iran, accuse Carney of flip-flopping

Gas prices in Toronto are expected to go up again Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, says gas prices could jump two cents a litre on Friday to $1.489. He predicts another six-cent hike on Saturday, pushing the cost to over $1.56 a litre.

Gas prices in Toronto are expected to go up again. Here’s by how much

Jahkai Jack murder: third suspect arrested in Calgary A man wanted in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack has been arrested, Toronto police say.

Toronto man wanted for second-degree murder in shooting death of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack arrested, police say

Benzo-dope now top drug found in Toronto’s opioid supply, amid rise in ODs Benzo-dope has re-emerged as the dominant drug being detected in Toronto’s highly volatile unregulated supply, as overdoses rise in the region.

‘Sharp increase’: Benzo-dope takes over as top drug found in Toronto’s opioid supply, amid rise in ODs

Stabbing outside Union Station sends man to hospital Toronto police are investigating a stabbing outside Union Station that injured one man on Thursday night.

Toronto police investigating after man stabbed outside Union Station

18-year-old charged after shots fired at Newmarket home An 18-year-old man is facing nearly two dozen charges after shots were fired at a home in Newmarket on two occasions in October of last year.

18-year-old accused of firing shots at Newmarket home twice in a month

Nancy Grewal: LaSalle police respond to inquiries about homicide LaSalle police are responding to inquiries about narratives on social media and possible motives of the recent homicide on Todd Lane.

LaSalle police investigate ‘intentional’ murder, address social media narratives

Doug Ford: Person allegedly threatened premier, police say Police have charged a 20-year-old from Alliston in connection with allegedly making a threat against Premier Doug Ford.

Man charged in connection with threat made against Premier Doug Ford: OPP

UP Express service resumes to Pearson airport Metrolinx says Union Pearson Express service has resumed after being taken offline Thursday morning due to 'unplanned track work.'

UP Express resumes regular operations following ‘unplanned track work’

Privacy Commissioner probe finds Loblaw took too long to delete PC Optimum accounts An investigation by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that Loblaw took too long to address requests from customers who wanted to delete their PC Optimum accounts.

Privacy Commissioner probe finds Loblaw took too long to delete PC Optimum accounts

Earnings: Maple Leaf Foods reports $391.2M Q4 Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $391.2 million, up from $53.5 million a year earlier, boosted by the spinoff of its pork business.

Maple Leaf Foods reports $391.2M Q4 profit boosted by spinoff of pork business

Britney Spears arrested and released in California Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s office, which didn’t say what charge she faces.

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear

Project Fletcher: Durham police uncover complex fraud ring in GTA Thirteen people are accused of defrauding a Durham Region business out of more than $3 million over a 15-year period, Durham police announced Thursday.

8 arrested, 5 more wanted in connection with $3M, 15-year-long fraud of Durham Region business

Costco Canada recalls: Chocolate mousse may contain allergen A chocolate mousse product sold at Canadian Costco locations is being recalled, a post on the store's customer service website says.

Chocolate product sold at Costco recalled in Canada

Convicted murderer Darren Scott Ray returned to prison A convicted murderer who was released in Oshawa earlier this week on a three-day pass as part of his parole process has been returned to custody.

Convicted murderer back in custody after being released temporarily in Oshawa

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How to set CP24 as your preferred source on Google

Peel, York Catholic school boards placed under supervisors Ontario Education Minister Paula Calandra has named supervisors to run both the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) in response to “serious concerns” about their operations.

#BREAKING: Ontario appoints supervisors at Peel and York Catholic school boards

TTC service resumes on Line 2 Regular subway service has resumed on Line 2 after an injury at track level stopped trains during the morning rush hour Thursday.

TTC service resumes on Line 2 after morning rush hour shut down

Benzo-dope now top drug found in Toronto’s opioid supply, as ODs rise in area: checking service Benzo-dope has re-emerged as the dominant drug being detected in Toronto’s highly volatile unregulated supply, as overdoses rise in the region.

Benzo-dope reemerges as top drug found in Toronto’s volatile opioid supply, says checking service, as ODs rise in region

Benzo-dope now top drug found in Toronto’s opioid supply, as ODs rise in area: checking service Benzo-dope has re-emerged as the dominant drug being detected in Toronto’s highly volatile unregulated supply, as overdoses rise in the region.

Benzo-dope reemerges as top substance found in Toronto’s drug supply, says checking service, as overdoses rise in region

Windsor NextStar Energy battery plant grand opening Next Star Energy Inc. and the Ontario government joined on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the battery plant in Windsor.

NextStar officially opens electric battery plant in Windsor, Ont. with 2,500 jobs

Doug Ford visits Don Cherry Ontario Premier Doug Ford congratulated Don Cherry in-person after it was announced that the former hockey commentator would be given the province’s highest honour.

‘No one’s more deserving’: Doug Ford visits Don Cherry to congratulate him on Order of Ontario honour

Here’s where these well-known Torontonians like to eat in the city – CP24 Several well-known Torontonians share their favourite places to grab a bite in the city.

IN PHOTOS: Here’s where these well-known Torontonians like to eat in the city

Iran news: Ayatollah calls for Trump's blood. Follow for live updates. Iran launched a new wave of counterattacks Thursday toward Israel and American bases across the Middle East, as Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to stand with its allies and didn’t rule out Canadian military involvement in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

Iran calls for Trump’s blood, says U.S. will ‘bitterly regret’ sinking warship. Follow for live updates.

Toronto police investigating shooting at North York business Toronto police say a business in North York was shot at for the second time this week.

North York business shot at a second time this week, Toronto police investigating

Toronto real estate: Home sales, average price down Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell last month, along with new listings and selling prices, as the city’s real estate board believes potential buyers are waiting for the market to bottom out before making a move.

New data shows Greater Toronto home sales fell in February. Here's by how much.

Hamilton police lay murder charge in deadly 2023 Hamilton shooting A 29-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of a stranger outside a Hamilton billiards hall in 2023.

Police lay first-degree murder charge in deadly 2023 Hamilton shooting