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geography. >> As a retailer well and you're suppressing competition access access to food, affordable food becomes an issue for a lot of people. Sobeys owner empire called the investigation unlawful. And one of the allegations sobeys are making against this process. >> Is that it presents? Take the competition bureau a biased way. Millions of canadian shoppers are struggling with skyrocketing grocery prices. Tara. >> You know, just don't up to what paying that much. It doesn't surprise me. Competition would be great. Dalhousie university law professor wayne mackay says the competition bureau will be challenged to to note public emotion. They have to come do it independently. They're not be overly influenced by political or public opinion. Wayne mackay does not want to predict an outcome, but he does think the competition bureau has enough to pursue this case going forward, which means he says it's possible this case could lead to more competition and more affordable groceries. Paul hollingsworth, ctv news, halifax. >> Those who were forced from their homes amid ongoing wildfires in fort nelson. >> Are being warned against coming home early for. Nelson's mayor told evacuees that conditions are still on safe to come back. Warning those returning early could cause congestion on highways and prevent health care workers from getting through almost 4700 residents were evacuated from the area on may, 10th officials are hoping evacuees can return early next week. Experts in health care and climate adaptation are calling on canada to disaster proof its hospitals. It comes as an increasing number of extreme weather events threaten the country's health systems. The canadian climate institute says disasters that bring people to the emergency room also strike the hospitals themselves. Hospitals across the country have had to stop operations because of extreme weather over the last several years. Experts say the fixes are often simple, like adding air conditioning or upgrading ventilation systems. So they aren't overpowered by wildfire. Smoke. The nationwide black business summit is underway in vancouver, where 5 finalists will be competing for $25,000 in business funding. Black entrepreneurs and businesses of canada. Society executive director jackie can sandy joined us live with more on the summit. >> To bring us face the biggest challenges in terms of accessing funding. And so what this speech does is allow a stress-free body of free entry into the pitch any black into. You could be a startup today, you could be 12 60 doesn't mata, you get a chance to enter body of free and win $25,000 that is going to change your business help you your business or just help transform your business and make it even bigger so that able to get some for businesses because it's really, really challenging to access funding. And right now with I can do that, I want to be the way it is right now even more difficult. >> To follow along and hear the pitches from the 5 finalists had 2 black entrepreneurs, bc dot org. The winner of the $25,000 prize will be announced tonight in vancouver. This is toronto's breaking news cp24. The blue jays bats gold dry against the tigers game highlights and some low lights. After the break. (Upbeat music) Is it time to renew your mortgage? Struggling with credit card debt? Owe money to the cra? Have difficulty paying your mortgage? Or need cash for any reason? Northwood Mortgage can help. Northwood is more flexible and has access to better rates than the banks. Approval is based on equity in your home and not just your income. And Northwood provides fast closing turnaround with a payment plan that suits your budget. For an easy home equity loan visit NorthwoodMortgage.com We're working harder for you If you've received a traffic ticket, been charged with stunt or impaired driving or any criminal offence, the lawyers at x Copper will fight for you. Our team can protect your driving record, keep your insurance rates low and save you from criminal conviction. Contact us for your free consultation today. (Upbeat summer music) (Male vo) Power through your to do list. (Upbeat summer music) And create a space that makes a splash. Find steel tools starting at $179.99.

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program. The news conference comes after the provincial government told childcare centres that it will implement a new way of funding the program, the $10 day program starting in 2025. Now many daycares are warning a bout. Risk of closure if a funding formula is an updated soon to cover the actual cost of providing care. Ndp mpp due to their chase spoke about the impact these funding delays are having and acres. >> Sunnyside is a not-for-profit centre. And the whole aim is to not make a profit to be able to provide this service for families in the community. Just up the street. We had only daycare, a for-profit centre withdraw from the 10 dollar-a-day childcare program because of the implementation problems, the lack of funding and the uncertainty around the funding formula. The ymca, one of the largest child care providers in the province is also experiencing the same challenges they're losing $13,000 per child for infant care. >> 92% of licensed childcare providers have out that into ontario's 10 dollar-a-day program. Moving on now, the annual alzheimer society walk was held earlier today. And for york ig wealth management walk for alzheimer's was underway in 150 communities across the country. Last year's event raised 6.2 million dollars by canadians participating in the walk and has raised nearly 50 million dollars since 2015. The funds will go towards local programs and services that improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their families as well as raising awareness and education about the disease. Karishma gabriel a lost her father due to the disease and speaks of the devastating impacts dementia can have on people. >> I was a little tough, I like to think I'm my fave, his being sort of a daddy's but I took a little comfort that he thought I was one of his favourite siblings for a while. And whenever he had his moments of lucidity in recognition, really cherish those when you remember who I was remembered my name, he remembered my daughter. Those are special moment. It's it's a hard thing to go through someone that you've been around your whole life doesn't remember you by when they do, you just sort of just embrace those those moments as as soon as they come in, you hold on to >> The alzheimer society of canada says by 2030, nearly 1 million people in canada will be living with dementia state health. A new wing in north york general hospital designed to give patients a faster, more private way to get mental health assistance. Here's ctv health reporter pauline chan. Introducing us to the purple zone. >> 12 years ago, north york general played a key role andrew burtynsky's life. I was dealing with a diagnosis of what appeared to be depression. And turned out to be complex post-traumatic stress disorder. And the emergency department was a noisy, busy place because very obvious that the room, the space is built for physical ailments here in a room with a little. >> You know, like a barrier there and a person says ok, we're going conversation, don't worry, it's confidential. Now can please tell me about the most traumatic and worst thing that you've been experiencing. The lack of privacy and need for a calm, secure place devoted to mental health. >> Prompted the creation of north york general's new purple zone. The goal is to improve patient experience is the staff that are here are trained both as medical nurses and his mental health nurses. Our patients come directly from tree eyes. So before they would have had to go to triage. >> Wait in an area. Wait for the emerged act to see them be seen by an emerging ers who doesn't have the mental health background. Then wait hours upon hours upon hours. We do see from like we'd be feeling a little bit of grief and depression. >> 2 patients, me who may be a danger to themselves or to others. Nurse mark on says people coming into the er can be quickly diverted to the purple zone. It streamlines or access to specialized mental health care. The unit features individual secure rooms with soothing surroundings have coming in crisis myself and like extreme crisis. >> And the lack of noise in the purple the privacy. The fact there's kind of individual attention >> Those are really big things. Andrew now works as a peer counsellor outside the hospital or at cooler is a peer support navigator with the purple zone. The emergency department at north york general see some 300 patients a day with about 4% of those dealing with mental health problems. So that 4% of say keeps growing every year because the merge volumes grow. >> Every year, sandy borrego says immediate plans include hiring more staff and building more connections with community mental health organizations. >> Pauline chan, ctv news. >> Happening live right now. Toronto's beach road is being transformed into the world's longest rainbow road as part of the massive art installation. Recognizing the

history at hanlan's point mayor olivia chow is speaking. Let's see if we see here she is back live like all of this crazy supple. Take a listen. I want to also acknowledge to issue of local councillor and deputy mayor. >> Awesome, right. Thank she's been tireless advocate for a toronto. I wasn't to point helping to spearhead this project and and just making this happen. >> Yeah, 1971. >> First. First. >> Gay day picnic. >> Aukus first right here at how those point. That's history is oldest surviving choir space canada and one of the oldest in the entire world. That's what hanlan's point is a global trash or. Yes, andrea, protecting it off course. Now. Yes, I have some time on campus. So in 1999, we have a pilot project for closing optional beach. And then in 2022, we made it permanent. Some of you may remember, such costs not mayo. >> Haha. Took off his everywhere cover may >> There's so much more work to do. Absolutely. Yes. We celebrate, walk with pride this wrong. But >> We need to do so much more. It is dangerous sometimes for some of the people. And stairs. Hate. And not just in canada. Is outside and those to seek refuge here in toronto. Because of their home country because of the persecution. Case we need to do everything we can to welcome down to make sure shelters and housing. And settled. Yes, lots more work. But as walk rainbow. >> Crosswalk. Remember all possible history. Now victory. Freedom to be who we are recognize equal family, those 2 campaigns. And that because love happens, which is equal marriage have been goes of the slogans. All the victory. We have to power when we act together. >> So that's a celebrate together act together it's just an honour for me to be here celebrating this moment with you. >> Now it's my pleasure to deputy mayor ausma it's >> As mayor olivia chow hanlan's point on the island, still a nude beach and it's also going to be the home of the world's longest rainbow road. That could be a massive art installation. Put into place. All right, stay tuned here on cp24. You're watching toronto's breaking news. We come back. She'll never bend the knee. The greens are coming for you, Rhaenyra, and for your children. (Dramatic music) Otto: It is your great privilege to witness this, a new day for our realm! (Cheering) (Roar) Rhaenyra: We don't choose our destiny. It chooses us. Back by popular demand. Welcome to McDadi's open house with George St-Pierre. Welcome back, gsp. How did you acquire your mental strength? Focusing on the objective. How do you stay fit? Healthy lifestyle my friend, The best advice you've received. In life when the door opens, get in. Ideal home features for relaxation. A very comfortable bed. Winning title is hard, but the real challenge is to remain champion. We are the number one team in the gta for 12 years in a row. When buying or selling Team McDadi is here for the knockout visit McDadi.com. [Ambient noise] Wow. Look at that! Lotto max has draws on Tuesdays and Fridays. If I won that, Id get the best barbecue in the neighbourhood. Not bad. I'd get personalized designer hedges. Ohh. Are we having a dream-off? Yeah. How about a full-time grounds crew?

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