Tragedies, Training Shortages & World Cup Woes — Your Toronto Tuesday

Why were cruise ship passengers sent home amid a deadly outbreak? Your hantavirus questions answered

TDSB to cut more than 200 administrative staff, board says

The Toronto District School Board says it will lay off 218 central administration staff people after enrolment has declined for years.

7 charged after investigation into bribes involving driver exams in GTA

Seven people are facing charges in relation to fraudulent activity involving driver examinations in the GTA, Ontario Provincial Police say.

Annual paddle through Toronto’s Don River may return after hiatus

Toronto is pushing to revive Paddle the Don, a long-running canoe and kayak event paused since 2020. Supporters say the transformed Don River mouth would offer paddlers a new way to see Toronto’s waterfront and restored nature in the Port Lands.

The cruise ship hantavirus outbreak offered a real-life simulation exercise. Did we pass?

Battle brewing between Ontario education minister, trustee over use of school portable

The Peel District School Board's government-appointed supervisor wrote to trustee and vice chair David Green telling him he must stop using a portable to store items.

Ontario auditor general to release report into government use of artificial intelligence

Auditor General Shelley Spence will present her reports at 11 a.m., according to her office, which is also when she will answer questions about them.

Atlético Ottawa's Ballou Tabla on beating TFC & wanting to make history

Atlético Ottawa forward Ballou Tabla joins CBC Sports to reflect on his historic performance against Toronto FC in the Canadian Championship. Tabla breaks down the night he scored a hat trick against TFC, what clicked in the second half, and what it meant to make history for both himself and the club.

Finch West LRT set for 3-day maintenance closure months after opening

Provincial transit agency Metrolinx announced the transit line would be closed from 2:30 a.m. on May 15 until 4 a.m. on May 18.

Deal reached with hackers after Canadian universities hit by security breach

The company that operates Canvas, a popular online learning system, has struck a deal with hackers to delete the data stolen in a cyberattack last week.

Motorcyclist dead after crash with vehicle in Vaughan: York police

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Vaughan Tuesday morning, said York police.

'A big shame': Toronto demolishes long-shuttered planetarium

The McLaughlin Planetarium is being demolished to make way for a new University of Toronto educational hub. While it's been shuttered for more than three decades, many still remember it fondly — and hope the city will eventually build a new centre for space exploration.

Teen accused of firing at 3 people outside synagogue with replica gun granted bail

Evidence heard in court Monday and reasons for Novruzov's release on bail are covered by a court-ordered publication ban. The teen will return to court next month.

Schools failing to ‘consistently’ meet requirements of special needs students: Ontario AG

Auditor general Shelley Spence found the growth of children with special education needs is outpacing enrolment and painted a picture of a poorly organized and struggling system.

Ontario private colleges not properly training truck drivers, AG finds

The watchdog found that truck drivers in Ontario may not be completing required training before obtaining their licences from private career colleges.

Bodies of child, adult pulled from Lake Erie after being reported overdue: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say the bodies of two boaters, including a child, were pulled from the waters of Lake Erie on Monday after being reported overdue.

Toronto is 'only city' that can host new international defence bank: Ford

Citing the city’s high concentration of bank headquarters and financial services, Ontario leaders are arguing that Toronto’s the only viable choice for the new multinational Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Toronto looks to partner with GTA paramedic services during World Cup

Toronto's executive committee passed a motion along to city council to potentially work together with Durham, York and Peel regions' paramedic services to support within two kilometers of the city's boundaries during the World Cup.

Undercover truck driving students weren't taught key maneuvers at private colleges: Ontario's auditor general

Ontario is not effectively monitoring commercial truck driver training and licensing regimes, leading to many unqualified drivers on the roads, the province's auditor general found in a special report released Tuesday.

Canvas hack: Company strikes deal with hackers after massive cyber breach hits universities

The parent company behind Canvas, a widely used learning management platform connecting students with their schools or universities, has struck a deal with the hacking group claiming responsibility for last week's massive cybersecurity breach.

Liberal MP challenges nomination loss for Scarborough Southwest byelection

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has filed a notice of appeal to the provincial Liberals, challenging the result of a nomination race that he lost.

Educational assistant shortages impacting support for special needs students, auditor general finds

The number of Ontario students with special education needs is growing faster than overall enrolment, and some schools do not have enough educational assistants either full-time or on a daily basis, the province's auditor general has found.

Woman struck, killed at Shops on Don Mills mall complex

A woman has died after she was struck by a driver in the CF Shops at Don Mills mall complex on Tuesday morning, Toronto police say.

Toronto risks ‘collapse’ if cars flood streets during World Cup games: planning expert

An urban planning expert says an increased use of public transit during World Cup matches is crucial to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Nate Erskine-Smith challenges Ontario Liberal nomination loss

Erskine-Smith was vying to represent the provincial party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection ahead of an intended bid for the leadership of the party.

Ford backs Toronto defence bank bid, disputes Quebec’s ‘fear campaign’ claim

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that while Toronto should be the host city for a new defence bank, he doesn’t believe in 'attacking' competing bids for it.

7 more in Ontario told to isolate, considered ‘low-risk’ hantavirus contacts

Another six are isolating in Alberta and British Columbia, and remain asymptomatic for hantavirus, according to provincial health officials.

1 man arrested in Ontario murder investigation, 2 charged may still be hiding in B.C.

The two men wanted for second-degree murder in the case have not been located, with OPP having said this weekend they may be hiding in B.C.

Video of execution-style shooting shown at trial for teen charged with 1st-degree murder

The identity of the accused, now 16, is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The suspect was14 when the shooting occurred.

Woman dead after being hit by car in Toronto parking lot on Tuesday morning

Around 10:40 a.m., Toronto police said they were called to the area of Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East for reports of someone had been hit by a car. 

TDSB cuts more than 200 admin staff, union says it will hurt students

The Toronto District School Board says while no in-classroom supports will be cut, things like outdoor education and cafeteria workers will be lost.