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on today many speakers here at hotel x of prime minister was here independent. He spoke the mayor, she spoke as well as did that. The premier and we heard from the commissioner of the wnba, she was in town to make the announcement. And we heard from larry tanenbaum, he, of course, a minority owner in the toronto maple leafs and he is now the majority owner with this new wnba franchise. Here is remarks from the commissioner of the wnba and some of the larry tanenbaum. Smart as lets us >> The team will start play in our 2026 season. And we're just at such a pivotal pivotal moment. It for our league >> We have set viewership records sell out selling out season tickets growing the game and adding 14th team particularly significant milestone in the ongoing growth of the of the league. So this has been a major goal of mine. Certainly since I joined the league a few years ago. I'm here with my team who made this all and we know as we looked at the data around toronto, be a remarkably diversity and vibrant city. And we're so proud that the wnba is now part of this open and welcoming community. >> For years, young girls in basketball being inspired by some of the nba greats. Michael jordan, kobe bryant, demar derozan, kyle lowry who was with us here today tell. >> Jamal murray and sga. >> But these young women never saw someone like themselves on the big brightest stage playing the sport they love. The wnba has changed all that. And today we're changing that here in canada. >> O had a chance to ask the commissioner exactly what was it. A push toronto over the edge, she said was a lot of competition of the guards to another, a franchise in the wnba. And she said that not only was a very kind dedication to this cause. Also the diversity of toronto has and that was one of the big components when they considered adding reporting franchise. I keep trying to the that's about right? With all the excitement live at hotel x cp24 steve ryan, thank steve. >> Ontario tourism culture and sport minister new loves and says it having a wnba team in toronto is going to help inspire athletes all across the province. These are high performance athletes across the best. >> In the globe coming to play in the wnba and we're going to be right here in toronto. So young people that aspire to go to the next level. The inspiration doesn't just isn't about just to go perf play professional basketball, it's to get better because somebody else has got better and they've done it and they see themselves where they get their not isn't necessarily the point. It's inspiring about young athletes is the impact is going to have. Mayor chow's already declared today, wnba day right here in the city of toronto. >> Well, a man in his 40's is dead. This is after a double shooting outside of a mississauga school. Shots were fired in the parking lot of settlers. Green public school in montevideo road near winston churchill boulevard and that'll road just after 11 o'clock last night. This is a live look at the scene. You can still see the areas cordoned off. There's lots of evidence markers there. The 2 victims, they were taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, as were one of them later died. And police say that the victim and hospital as a male under the age of 20 remains in critical condition. >> We're not sure at the time right now at present that the vehicles on how they are related to the investigation. That is something that will be certain to to update. And we're looking into right now at the time, it was a it was pretty populated in the evening varying reports of anywhere from 10 to 20 people gathered in that lot reasons. We don't know yet the time of the shooting, there are reports of vehicles leaving the area but it's unfortunately, it's too early to tell at moments whether those witnesses or suspects or just individuals fleeing the sound of gunfire. >> Well, it's crazy. Like I never thought this area would because we moved to because it's like a really safe, like nice part of mississauga. So it's like a really scary. >> Well, investigators say that they don't have any suspect information just yet. But several vehicles left the area and some witnesses have come forward. Toronto city councillors are back at it again today, looking at dozens of items still on the agenda. Yesterday was dominated by discussions about a report that shows a 26 billion dollar shortfall in the calais cost of maintaining its infrastructure like transit, social housing and libraries over the next decade. Here's a live look at strength right now and also is hoping other levels of government. We'll throw the city financial lifeline. Councillors will also discuss the impact low-speed vehicles have onto the street electric scooters. They're still technically not allowed on city streets despite their popularity in

urban settings. But smaller cars with a maximum speed of 50 kilometres an hour. They are being recommended for use. And councillors. Brad bradford and jon burnside to putting forward a motion to speed up construction on the gardner. The proposal is to keep the rehabilitation. We're going around the clock in an effort to reduce three-year timeline for the project and save the city money. That's a discussion that's already happening behind the scenes at city hall. Mayor olivia chow second priority item. We'll also be discussed. Official plan amendment to allow townhouses in small-scale apartment buildings on major streets in the city staff recommends 6 or building so 3rd unit. But 60 unit buildings, those are also up for discussion. And the city is going to be celebrating its U.S. rivals. It is, it looks help them adjust to life in toronto. It's the 10th annual toronto newcomer day. Here's a live look at nathan phillips square. Swift to cities are going to be held until 3:00 this afternoon. Newcomers will be able to meet with representatives from local organizations learn about services at they can access to make getting settled easier. There will also be a showcase of cultural performances at a citizenship ceremony for new canadians. The union representing striking s a workers in toronto. They held a rally in support of those on the picket line today, unifor members demonstrated outside of the company's manufacturing plant on sterling road happened this morning as a show of solidarity. Hundreds of employees walked off the job about 3 weeks ago begins. Key demand include pension plan improvement says that no progress has been made at the bargaining table so far. >> People's expectations are high and you know what, rightly so in in this climate. So the end goal here is to get it fair collective agreement that everybody's happy with and everybody can return to work >> Nestle has a record of not being fair to the workers. They're always pushing a right to the end. They're not. And you know what, unfortunate, very unfortunate that the members have to take this action. Workers don't take strike lightly. It puts a lot of stress on the workers, their families, but and it's unfortunate nestle has pushed him to this point where they have to take the stand. >> Unifor says that there are currently no negotiated dates. Plan right now. It's 11:30 22 degrees. This is toronto's breaking news cp24 westjet says that passengers will soon be able to fly for ultra low fare, so long as they're willing to travel without a we'll explain after the break. Derek. Meredith. with the brightest smile You're my person. take me where I've never been before on a cloud above So who wants to make history? A new episode of grey's anatomy thursday at 9/10 mountain on ctv. Catch up on ctv.ca and the ctv app Hello! Now that I am in Yorkville... I am the Class-man. Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Tiffany, Rolex... You name it we've got it! Look rich, stay rich! 88 Yorkville baby. Ooh Yeaaahhh!!! Look rich, stay rich! 88 Yorkville baby. Ooh Yeaaahhh!!! Canada has one of the best backyards in the world. Don't let allergies prevent you from breathing it all in. (Sneeze, birds squawking) Get relief fast. Reactine acts fast to relieve allergy symptoms and lasts 24 hours. I'm playing Blackjack in Belleville I'm playing slots in Sarnia. I'm playing Bingo... in a cave. It's Casino Time where you are. Ontario only. Must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Hello! Now that I am in Yorkville... I am the Class-man. Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Tiffany, Rolex... You name it we've got it! Look rich, stay rich! 88 Yorkville baby. Ooh Yeaaahhh!!! Look rich, stay rich! 88 Yorkville baby. Ooh Yeaaahhh!!! (Dynamic instrumental music) >> So a last check. I was showing you some issues on the eastbound side of the 401 of those issues now blocking more lanes of 2 left lanes are blocked. This is east 401 collectors past leslie heading towards of the dvp emergency crews mto everyone's on scene. Hopefully this will wrap up sooner rather than later. Stick with the express, though, if you're heading out this way, a much better alternative. All sorts of delays. South parkway heading towards the bottom end near richmond and eastern where the left lane was reportedly a with a maintenance crew with a star kind of close to the right lane. East gardner near jameson already busy through here because of long-term roadwork. And then just a side note if your travels take you out of stoney creek, a west qew was to 50 wrote a stall in the left lane. Party. >> Okay. Thanks a lot, lisa. Let's go right now to louisville, kentucky. This is where police are speaking after scottie scheffler's arrests. That's fashion

golfer. >> In the golfing community and throughout the city. Regarding the results of our internal investigation. Detective gillis did have an encounter, as we know, with mister scottie scheffler. Detective. Gill, as should have turned on his body worn camera, but did not. His failure to do so is a violation of the lmpd policy on uniforms and equipment subject category, body-worn camera. And he was the same for validation of the policy. 4.3, 1.6 procedures and 4.3, 1.7 operation. Detective gillis did not have his body worn camera operate or operationally ready as required by our policy. He was performing a law enforcement action as the find in our policy. In section 4.3, 1.7 states members will maintain their b w see any constant state of operational readiness. Detective gillis was council by his supervisor. We understand the seriousness of the failed to capture this interaction, which is why our officer has received corrective action for this policy violation. This corrective action. What has been no, take it on a performance observation form. Which is in line with our disciplinary protocol and practices. We respect the judicial process and we will allow the courts to proceed accordingly. We will not be able to make any further statements as it relates to this matter. At the conclusion of this press conference, as you've already heard, will release the documents as follows. You will find be investigated. Findings memorandum by the commander of the unit. You also see the to activate completed by detective gillis. You also find our policy located as well. As well as the 2. Aforementioned video footage that the mayor has mention. All this information will be uploaded to our youtube page. Let's take a point of privilege to thank again near greenberg. Local media and the national media for making every effort to provide fair reporting. But also want to take a moment to thank all law enforcement officials around the nation for the work that you do every day. And I'm truly grateful for lmpd is dedication to keeping this community safe here in louisville. We thank you and we appreciate your support as we navigate through this process. Mayor. Thank you. Chief. In louisville around the country. But especially here in louisville. After the recent past. Activating body-worn cameras. It's critically important. For our police department. To have evidence to maintain the communities trust to be transparent. To chief. I appreciate the speed at which with you have conducted investigation. Into the situation. You've dealt with it transparently straightforwardly. >> We're all. Looking to move forward. I know there are a lot of questions right now from every member of the media here and people across the entire city. We have to respect the legal process. And that's what we're going to do. And we're going to let that play out. We want to move forward. Mister scheffler has made it clear that he wants to be move forward. And I know that everyone else involved an lmpd once the move forward. Lmpd needs to be focused and reducing the amount of violent crime in our city, reducing the amount of gun violence protecting, keeping people safe. That is what they do every day. That's what they've done since last friday, when they are working with the detail out. Hollen on shelbyville road. And that's what they will continue to do. So again, we understand there are a lot of questions. We are going to respect the legal process. I'm very hopeful. That june 3rd, the next. Step in the legal process that all parties are in a position to move forward. Thank you all very much. >> Okay, so we just heard from the police chief along with the mayor of the city of louisville, kentucky. Give an update into the arrest of american golfer scottie scheffler. This is last week. Apparently the detective who was involved in this situation who had the encounter was not a rather did not have his body camera on at the time. Well,

airlines across canada, they're facing pressure for high plane ticket cost. Westjet says it, it's looking at ways to reduce fly cars, but is calling on the government to cut the fees that it imposes on airlines in order to do so. Will ctv's. Kathy le explains. >> The high cost of flying in canada isn't sitting well with passengers saying it since westjet says it's trying to make it more affordable. Announcing future plans to add more seats in the back of some of its bigger to pencil the country to half 174 at seats. So it takes this to 180. They have to have. >> The space that you can take little away. Compared with the most seats and that's it at big guys. So anything about smaller seats is not very appealing to me for me like that when the emotional problems. But westjet claims more seats means cheaper airfare, one chief flight comes of sacrifice of some comfort. The airline's strategy is just one of the measures to address high airline tickets. >> The company is also asking the federal government to review the current way airport maintenance and projects are paid for. >> Which is by the passengers through fees, then tacked onto airfares. Westjet wants a freeze to the fees until the review is complete. That fees that are being to the passenger committee for the ticket. >> That are. Not just paying the interest talks about that. Also funding the federal budget. Well, this aviation expert believes the user pay model should be overhauled. Somebody is going to pay for the year summer is going pay for the runway. Summer's rfa for >> Parking lots and expansion of terminal for that canadian airports also pay about half a billion dollars in rent to transport canada every year. A bill westjet says should stop and be redirected. >> Everything to get down under control sustainability. Quality improvements like the list goes on and on as to how to change the user pay model. >> Westjet says there are many options, but doesn't have concrete ideas yet, but says it has to work for canadians. Kathy le ctv news, calgary. >> Immigration minister marc miller tabled legislation today aimed at extending citizenship to children born outside of the country. The proposed bill would extend citizenship by descent beyond the first generation born outside of canada. Up airborne outside the country. We'll need to have this meant a minimum of 3 years in canada before the birth or adoption of their child in order to pass on their canadian citizenship. And again, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. Canada mark miller says that it's important to create a diverse community throughout the country. >> As canadians were a diverse group, but we all share common set of values, take pride in who we are and what our country stands for were country that supports human rights equality respect for all people. There's no doubt that canadian citizenship is highly valued and recognized around the world. We want to citizenship to be fair, accessible with clear and transparent rules. Not everyone is entitled to it. But for those who are, it needs to be fair. >> The conservative government changed the law in 2009 to prevent canadian parents born abroad from passing down their citizenship unless their child was born in canada. Well, at least 9 people are dead after strong winds knocked over a stage. This isn't a political rally in northern mexico. One of the country's presidential candidates was delivering a speech in the city of monterrey. >> When a powerful gust it causing the stage to collapse. Witnesses say lighting structure was also blown up. A child is among the dead at 63 other people. >> Or injured. >> It's 22 degrees. This is toronto's breaking news cp24. Well, it didn't take long former leafs bench boss sheldon keefe to find a new job. More on this in moments. Do you wish you had a larger home with more living space? Finishing your basement is the solution. I'm Mike Holmes here with Ivan from agm Renovations Canada's Basement Renovators Thanks Mike! For over 20 years, we have turned thousands of basements into home theatres man caves kids' playrooms anything you can think of, whatever you can imagine. [Mike] agm is the only basement renovation specialist I recommend. AGMrenovations.com [announcer] Get $5,000 off your new basement! There's so much pressure these days. Work doesn't seem to stop. And parenting never does. So when my time comes, I want to make things as stress free as possible for my family. Welcome to Seniors Choice. How can I help? I'd like to get a quote please. If you're a Canadian Resident aged 50-80, you can choose the right amount of coverage for you and your family up to $250,000. Okay. You can choose to apply

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