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streets up to speed to 50 kilometres an hour. However, they kept the ban on scooters in play. City staff admitted there was little police enforcement when it comes to the e-scooter ban. Toronto centre councillor chris moise says e-scooters are already here in the city and the city needs to catch up. The I would is toronto and I see e-scooters all the time everywhere we have young a teenager who's writing them. I've seen seniors old as 75 right at them. >> You're not going away anytime soon. And for the mayor of fact, because of a liability reasons, we choose not make them legal. I think it's kind of ridiculous is here to stay. As for this afternoon inside council chambers. We're still awaiting the debate over the gardiner expressway project and around the clock construction. So phil, we'll keep you updated once council gets I thanks so much. Appreciate the update. >> Well, toronto has been awarded the wnba first franchise outside the united states for the expansion team set to start playing in 2026 cp24 tons of scares live downtown with the latest lindsay. >> Yes, so this is such a big day for not only toronto, but really canada, when you think about it, because this is going to be canada's women's basketball team for the time being. And this team will also be playing in vancouver and in montreal. So a really, really big day, this is going to be the 14th team in the franchise. And it's really when you think about it on a bigger scale. This is about empowering women. This is about empowering women in and bring equality to support something that we obviously have made progress and especially over the last couple of years, especially here in toronto and in canada. But we also have a long way to go still. So this larry tanenbaum like group is paying 115 million dollars for this team. And as I said, I'll be the nba's 14th franchise team. That's an exciting start. We've had so much reaction today from the mayor of toronto from the premier and even the prime minister about this new wnba canadian team. What it means for canada, what it means for the city of toronto. Here's more. Have a listen. >> Wnba team, those sports hero is going to mean a whole lot. >> To a whole lot of teenage kids, especially ones that are not so sure. You know, when you're going up. >> That is the power of sports sports have to you need power to draw us together to unite U.S. >> 2 blurred divisions and build bridges across all the different communities that call toronto home. >> All united in the common love. Off our city, our province and our country. Yes, this an historic moment in toronto sports. >> 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 jamal murray and sga. >> But these young women never saw someone like themselves on the stage playing the sport they love. >> The wnba has changed all that. And today we're changing that here in canada. >> This team will start playing fell and 2026, they'll start playing at the coca cola coliseum at exhibition place. And then on occasion, a potentially move out to scotiabank arena. Also important to note fell before as back to you, that there's no need, no name yet for this team. Saw the team starts be names pretty just seeing this all starting. But still, we've got a little ways to go until 2026, back to alright way for the name speculations to begin. Thank you. Lindsay. >> Well, that is 40's is dead after a double shooting outside a mississauga school. Shots were fired in the parking lot of settlers. Green public school on video road near winston churchill boulevard in battleford road, just after 11 last night, the 2 victims were taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. One later died. Police say the victim in hospital is a male under the age of 20, who remains in critical condition. >> The way to call came in and informed us that there was some form of gathering here at the lot sides on the east side of the school. The nature of that gathering is is unknown at this time. But there was some sort of altercation that that occurred between the 2 victims and either a suspect or suspects. The number right now were unclear. >> Investigators say they don't have any suspect information, but several vehicles fled the area after it happened in. Some witnesses have come forward. Well, the gta police well, they've launched a campaign to combat street racing project erase, which stands for eliminate racing activity on streets everywhere kickoff at

exhibition place this morning. Police from toronto, york peel halton hamilton and the opp, they were all they're coming together for this campaign because they say street racing has no jurisdictional boundaries. >> The reality is and street racing. And dangerous driving is illegal and it has no place on our roadways or highways or our parking lots. Recently, york regional police and other gta police services have been dealing with an increase of organized groups of drivers gathering in large numbers for car meets. And when some instances they engage in illegal activities, hazardous actions such as racing, drifting and burnouts. >> Stunt driving and street racing carry possible fines up to $10,000 as well as a 30 day license suspension at roadside and a 14 day vehicle. Impoundment. The university of toronto has made an offer to the representatives of a pro-palestinian encampment in response to demands from the protesters. That includes a review of their request to divest from companies with ties to israel and the israeli government u of t also offers to strike and expert working group too. Consider options for disclosure increase transparency related to its investments university say that it will not terminate any partnerships with israeli universities. The protesters have demanded that ties become with israeli academic institutions that operate in the occupied territories or support israel's military efforts. Now that some jewish student at u of t say they're not comfortable on campus since the encampment was set up and they're delivering a letter highlighting their concerns. School's president. >> There's this surveying feeling that there's no dialogue to be had. And that's what universities for us for facilitating conversations for facilitating the ease peaceful, productive spread of ideas and thoughts. And that is not what this this is not what the situation has has resulted in. There is no dialogue. You need to have a partner. To talk to and quite frankly, our community is at least lacking that partner. I came here and turned on other universities because they thought this will be a safe place for me as a jew. >> The fact that I'm here today to that this is not true. >> The students say they've seen an extreme rising antisemitism on campus since october 7th say that the school's administration isn't doing anything to address it. Well, it was a great turnout at nathan phillips square today for newcomers day. It is the 10th annual toronto newcomer day, which celebrates those new to the names that help them adjust to life in toronto. Got to meet with representatives of local organizations to learn about services that they can access to make getting settled easier. The event also featured a showcase of culture performances and a citizenship ceremony for new canadians. >> I guarantee immigrated to canada more than 50 years ago, 5 decades ago. >> As newcomers and my mom my mom and dad now their first home together and demonstrated to my siblings and I that belonging and citizenship is about what each of us does together to make our neighbourhoods and our city and our country a better place. How many of you are with them on that? Yes, sir. >> The celebration also featured a tour of city hall and boost for new canadians can learn about voting in this province. It is 4:41 25 degrees. You're watching toronto's breaking news cp24. A new study finds it increased levels of mercury in the waters near grassy narrows. First nation will have the details next. (School bell rings) ( ) ( ) (Crowd cheering on tv) ( ) No amount of studying can guarantee a gambling win. Find tips for safer play at gamblingisrandom.ca. ( ) Our Enercare technicians are experts at heating and cooling. Water heating and water purification. We can help you with a range of affordable solutions to help your home run smoothly. Enercare Experts at home Did you know there's another form of debt consolidation? It's called a consumer proposal. This government regulated alternative to bankruptcy helps you repay a smaller portion of your debt based on what you can afford. Simply make one monthly payment and put an end to both interest charges

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