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From the World Series to the Paralympics, here's a look at some of the more famous sports cheating scandals in history.

Memorable Toronto playoff runs
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These are the Ontario scams to be on alert for

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive time, facing the Boston Bruins in the first round. The Leafs have their eyes on the Stanley Cup, which they have not won since 1967. CP24 is looking back at some of the memorable Toronto sports playoff runs. (Photos by The Canadian Press and The Associated Press)

Consumer Alert

'Wallet-bursting' housing costs have some Torontonians ditching the city for cheaper pastures

Mauro Quattrochi is facing a decision shared by many in Toronto: commit to a “wallet-bursting life in the city, or a car-bound, almost-as-expensive life outside it?”

'I was scared': Ontario man's car repossessed after missing two repair loan payments

An Ontario man who took out a loan to pay for auto repairs said his car was repossessed after he missed two payments.

Some Canadian cottage owners upset after Ottawa increases capital gains tax

The federal government says new capital gains tax changes will only affect the rich, but some realtors say they are hearing from 'middle-class' cottage owners who worry they may have to sell before the rules come into effect on June 25.

An Ontario senior thought he called Geek Squad for help with his printer. Instead, he got scammed out of $25,000

An Ontario senior’s attempt to get technical help online led him into a spoofing scam where he lost $25,000. Now, he’s sharing his story to warn others.

Less than half of Canadians say they will buy an electric vehicle as their next car: survey

A recent survey shows not all Canadians are ready to make the switch to an electric vehicle as they have concerns about charging stations, cold weather and battery life.

'It was all my savings': Ontario woman loses $15K to fake Walmart job scam

A woman who recently moved to Canada from India was searching for a job when she got caught in an online job scam and lost $15,000.

Ontario woman out $30K after investing in mortgage company accused of being unlicensed

An Ontario nurse is fighting to recover tens of thousands of dollars in savings she invested in a mortgage company that has since been accused of operating without a licence.

'I'm crying with the bank': Ontario woman loses $86K to CRA scam

An Ontario woman is out $86,000 after receiving a call from a fraudster claiming to be a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) investigator. They told her that her bank accounts were involved in a money laundering operation.

Ontario couple missed 2 days of their week-long vacation due to a flight delay and cancellation. Here's why they were denied compensation

An Ontario couple planned to celebrate their anniversary at a resort in Jamaica in February. Despite meticulously planning the trip, their WestJet flight out of Toronto Pearson International Airport had been abruptly cancelled.

Queen's Park

Ontario to ban cellphones in schools starting in September

Ontario is introducing a suite of measures that will crack down on cellphone use and vaping in schools.
It could take years to catch up on child vaccinations in Ontario post-pandemic

Ontario is still playing catch up on routine vaccinations that many children missed during the pandemic and public health officials are warning that it could take years to solve the problem.
Ontario launching AI program to help reduce doctor paperwork

The Ontario government is launching an artificial intelligence program they say will help reduce the paperwork burden on family doctors while also removing a requirement that employees provide a doctor's note when off sick.
Teacher shortages see some Ontario high school students awarded perfect grades on midterm exams

Students at a high school in York Region have been awarded perfect marks on their midterm exams in three subjects – not because of their academic performances however, but because they had no teacher.

Crime & Courts

Murder charge laid after man falls to death from Toronto apartment balcony

One person has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man who fell from a balcony following an altercation inside a Toronto apartment building.
Toronto resident scammed out of more than $200K in alleged investment fraud; suspect charged

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a Toronto resident lost over $200,000 in an alleged investment scam that impersonated a global investment company.
Toronto cop accused of lying to investigators in case involving person he had 'inappropriate' relationship with

A Toronto police officer has been charged for allegedly lying to investigators amid a criminal case involving an individual he had a relationship with.
Oshawa man, 24, arrested after allegedly luring children using Snapchat

Toronto police have arrested a man in his 20s after he allegedly lured children over the internet using the social media platform Snapchat.