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jurisdictions across the country, most provinces. As you said, the federal government are getting in t minus. And that's because so many people are struggling. So we've looked at a number of different measures to create this report card. So we're grading them across, you know, people's experiences of poverty, material deprivation. And we're also looking at legislative progress. So I think this this report, quite frankly, as an offer to government or not just saying, hey, things are really bad. We're also laying policies that they can implement. >> Food banks canada says most governments poverty reduction efforts remain insufficient. Also, a new report suggests that international students are more likely to live in overcrowded homes than canadian students. The report released today by stats canada shows in the top 10 municipalities with the largest number of international students. 25 to 63% of them were living in unsuitable housing. The report also found that students from india specifically where most at risk with more than 60% of them living in unsuitable housing, particularly in brampton, ontario and surrey. Bc. 21 feel like 33. Now you're watching toronto's breaking news cp24. Some of the world's most iconic female athletes immortalized with their own barbie doll is part of the dolls. 65th birthday celebrations. We'll have more on that coming up. What keeps baby's skin healthy? A diaper that doesn't leave skin wet. That's why Pampers Swaddlers absorbs wetness better for up to 100% leakproof protection and 0% skin irritation. Pampers. For healthy baby skin. Did you know 80% of women struggle with hair damage? New Pantene Miracle Rescue Deep Conditioner with melting Pro-V pearls... Helps hair lock in moisture to repair up to 6 months of damage. Guaranteed or your money back! If you know, you know it's Pantene. Is your roof over 10 years old? I'm Mike Holmes here with Ivan from agm Renovations. Mike, roofs over 10 years old cause mold, and major water damage to a home's interior. Always. Many homeowners don't even think about the roof until it's too late. Damaged ceilings, walls, flooring, furniture, I've seen it all. These disasters can be easily avoided by just replacing your roof on time. Don't wait. Replace your roof now. AGMrenovations.com [announcer] Call now and get $3,000 off! (Epic Deep Music) The Polestar 2, featuring pure electric performance, ( ) a range of up to 515km. ( ) And distinct minimalist design ( ) that makes every drive feel like a scenic route. ( ) Experience powerful performance. ( ) View current offers at Pollster.com. ( ) tonight, concerns grow over an uptick in ticks. "Lying in bed, in the dark because i had a light sensitivity, sound sensitivity" parasitic bloodsuckers capable of spreading deadly disease. Tonight at 11 and at ctvnews.ca Closed captioning of this cp24 program is brought to you by Bloom Retirement Communities. Now open in Oshawa, Stouffville, Lindsay and soon London. BloomRetirement.ca. (Upbeat music) welcome back. Well, that was quick. Former toronto maple leafs head coach sheldon keefe, not a job for long. Tsn reported that keefe has signed on to become the next head coach of the new jersey devils. Keefe was like oh by the leafs after first-round playoff exit against the bruins this year, he spent the last 5 seasons in toronto putting up great regular season success. But only once advancing past the first round come playoff time. And barbie is 65. This year is marking a milestone by honouring some of the greatest female athletes of all time. Canadian soccer star christine sinclair is among 9 trailblazing women being honoured with their very own doll. She joins tennis champ venus williams. A boxer is still mostly and gymnast alexa marino. >> That's me, my face. Not they got the headband obviously. Sinclair, they got the gold most important right high socks, high socks because the cool kids wear high >> And then my little nike shoes. They're so cute. No it and say that's what mean. Like when I first saw it, I was like holy moly, that's me, that. >> Awesome stuff. All tune in to cp24 breakfast tomorrow morning for our full conversation christine sinclair. Well cars looking to be a solution to child traffic one day one day, a flying car

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the teenage boy is dead man facing charges after a crash in vaughan last night. People at the kammen holding an emergency rally tonight before they meet with administration officials tomorrow. City council had a busy day today. Plenty to talk about, including how to deal with a major shortfall when it comes to infrastructure spending. That's coming up. From 299 queen street west. You're watching toronto's breaking news cp24. Good evening. I'm phil perkins. Thanks for joining us. Our top story. We go out of the city to start a teenage boy is dead and a man is facing charges after a crash in vaughan. This happened around 10 45 last night in the area of martin grove and langstaff. Police say the 16 year-old boy who died was riding a mini bike when he was struck at a four-way stop near jackman crescent. 24 year old haar norwich is charged in the crash. It's sad to hear >> It said that this isn't, this is current problem along the street. Cars are just whizzing by the speed through that stop sign. We see it all the time because close enough to hear it's, it's something that should be monitored to that more are speeding. Know, absolutely has like guy I've got the video capture of that and that he was speeding. >> Police say that was out on bail on unrelated offences of the time of the crash. The 16 year-old boy who was killed has not been identified. Also, a man has been rushed to hospital after stabbing in the west end. Police have taped off a plaza parking lot in the area of jane and alliance avenue north of st. Clair. The stabbing happened around 5:00 this afternoon. Paramedics tell cp24 the man in his 20's has serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect information is available. Police are investigating a stabbing this time near dufferin mall. Officers responded to the park across the street from the mall shortly after 4.30 this afternoon. The man in his 20's taken to hospital. He's expected to be okay. Officers are searching the area for a suspect that they're describing as a man with dreadlocks wearing all black clothing. And a girls hockey coach in brampton has been charged for allegedly sexually exploiting 2 players on his team. 26-year-old joshua senate is facing 2 counts each of sexual exploitation and child luring peel. Police began investigating a little over a month ago after being given information about alleged inappropriate behaviour involving a coach. The ontario women's hockey association says sam, it is ineligible the coach in its sanctioned events pending the results of the charges and information are asked to contact peel police. And a man has been convicted of murdering his mother in leslieville in 2022. The jury ruled 23 year-old dallas lee is guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his mother. 56 year-old tn lee. Her body was found in several garbage bags and march of 2022 on eastern avenue after she was fatally stabbed in the apartment she shared with her son lee killing his mother was never in question during the trial, but the defence had argued that it was the result of years of abuse. He'll be sentenced at a later time. And a woman found dead in lake ontario almost 7 years ago, has been identified as a missing person from switzerland. Police released this trying of the woman after she was found dead in the humber bay in august of 2017 in january of last year, police used a woman's dna and determined that she had distant relatives. North america. What heritage that trace back to a specific region and switzerland, toronto police then got in contact us was police who tracked down the woman's family and confirm the dna match, bringing the cold case to a close. Now to the ongoing candidate u of t where tonight and there are holding a rally in advance of talks with the university administration tomorrow. For the latest, let's go to cp24 steve ryan. >> King's college circle is a location where this encampment has been set since may, the second and consists of both the university of toronto students and some outsiders there. Pro-palestinian demonstrators who have been here. As I said since may the 2nd and that they are vowing to remain here until 2 other main demands are that they're putting towards the university of toronto. And that is that the university of toronto disclose the relationship with israel and that the university of toronto divest and the investments that they have with israeli companies tonight at 6:00, this very large crowd gathered on the south side of king's college circle where many people addressed the crowd. Through a loud speaker reaffirmed their determination and their commitment to staying here. >> At this location until bows to demands are met. You're looking at a large crowd right now and they're going to continue their demonstration again until the u of t meets those 2 demands, which are to disclose and to divest. Earlier on, we heard from some of these speakers who addressed this very large crowd. Some of what was >> Banks we are weak that people not be able to maintain

this encampment, but they are look at the park been the student we ask everybody to please apply pressure admin evolves at phones at we are here that people not to leave that people not compromise again. People want the palestinian people. >> Some of the demonstrators here tonight have vow to participate in a hunger strike. Starting tonight. And they have said that they're committed to this hunger strike until such time, that u of t needs those to the man's which again are to divest and to disclose. And there is a meeting set up for tomorrow. >> All right, well from water to roads. Toronto is facing a budget shortfall when it comes to maintaining its infrastructure. At a council meeting today, city councillors were discussing how best to deal with the growing financial issues. Here's ctv's johnson says city hall with the latest. >> The fountain in the middle of mel lastman square pains. The perfect picture of the city's infrastructure issues when the waters on league's down into the parking lot below. And so with no money to fix it. The city has turned off the tops. It's a struggle. We can't keep up with the things that torontonians expect and weren't able to ever get out of that pool. >> Not without help from the other levels of government. The city staring down a 26 billion dollar shortfall when it comes to maintaining its roads, bridges, buildings and more. Nearly 40% of the city's capital assets. Grated is either poor or very poor. This isn't a surprise we have been pointing set for years. We need a new deal for city of toronto says the direct consequence of the penny-pinching budgets of the 2 previous mayors. >> Who wouldn't invest in keeping our infrastructure in good repair. Last 2 administrations. >> Starved the city of resourced. >> One of the city's most contentious infrastructure projects has also been added to the agenda. The three-year construction on the gardner that is cut capacity between dufferin and strachan by 30% and tied up traffic like never before. The idea that we're going to tie up a major artery like the gardiner for 3 plus years with no end in sight. That's unacceptable. Should be getting that work done. 24/7 give them the noise exemptions, they need to get the job done. Someone who previously lived in asia. >> 24/7 is definitely something that should be normal. We have to find ways obviously to mitigate sound. >> The mayor says the city is now working with the current contractor to develop a plan for expediting the work. And the contractor is testing the noise levels that would be created by overnight demolition. It's not a repair work. >> Literally of to shore it up. >> On one side, so we can all ish the other side. Wow, using their garner, really quite difficult. >> Aging infrastructure that continues to cost money. The city doesn't have from gardiner gridlock to the fountain that's dried up like the capital budget. >> Also, the city has created a new report aiming at changing the way homeless encampments are dealt with. Officials are moving away from an enforcement model and are focusing preventative and supportive measures to get people into permanent homes. City hall has faced pushback from unhoused people and advocates for clearing camps from parks and public spaces. As toronto's shelter system is at capacity. >> In april of >> This past we had an average everyday of 225 people that call the centre central intake phone service. >> They were unable to get matched with that by the end of the day. As of may 5th, there were 256 encampments at 131 city-owned properties in toronto. But this work is about people. That's why we've evolved our strategic approach to encampments. Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. And this report and the accompanying protocols are just one piece of the measures we're taking to offer certainty help indignity to people experiencing homelessness and surrounding communities. >> Town I have written to economic and community development committee with the motion to direct city staff to develop and implement key actions to increase access to safe. >> Secure housing and shelter for people who who living outdoors respond to the unique housing these of shelter seekers. And I particularly want to highlight recommendation for a pilot program of enhanced multi-sectoral case management support for people living those people who have complex mental and physical health needs and that this would be done in partnership with community serving and health care experts. >> The report will go before the city's economic community development committee on may. 29th. Well, police in hamilton are looking for help from the

public after the number of shootings in the city, more than doubled over the past year. Among those incidents, a day like gunfight that occurred just moments after kids walk through the scene. Here's ctv sean leathong. >> There have been brazen daylight shootings, buildings indiscriminately shot under cover of darkness. >> And several suspects at large hamilton is experiencing a steep increase in gun violence. That this point we're running a record a record pace in 2024. There have been 22 shootings more than double last year and on pace to beat their record year in 2019. The most recent just this past weekend, 3 suspects seen fleeing after shooting at apartment building in many of the shootings. Police say they're encountering big obstacles. Their too many instances of refusal to help us. So they're appealing to the public for help. This video taken on may 13th shows a little girl walking down an alley in the area of barton street and ken rate, just moments before shot was fired. The beginning of what police say was a daylight gunfight vehicle that you see driving off in the lane way. >> Well, then circled a particular block fire buck in the neighbourhood. Many residents heard the shots. We here. >> Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang. >> And it's that doesn't sound like fireworks or anything like there were no reported injuries in this incident, but with homes lining the alley, there is fear that someone could be hurt or killed. Getting to where the neighbourhoods no longer safe and it doesn't feel comfortable to live around anymore when it comes to the shooting that happened in this alleyway. Police say they have received help from the public. And that is making all the difference. There are a number of cameras in the area and police say the community here refused to put up with the violence, much securing evidence at the scene. Providing us with statements offering video to appoint ron down the road. We are going to make some arrests, especially in cases like this is be the best time to tell tell the police that they can get the best information to get those guns off the streets. However, they say that other incidents have created some fear of retribution. But the street cold coming into effect where it's just to talk to police. There been 3 homicides this year and a number of shootings have resulted in injuries. Some of innocent bystanders. Hamill to police say anyone can anonymously help by calling the shooting response unit. Sean leathong, ctv news. Breaking news cp24 israel recalling its ambassador from spain, ireland and norway after 3 countries announced. >> That and tend to recognize a palestinian state next week. We'll have the latest after the break. 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. Dana: Do you have questions about your employment rights? Ask a Lawyer is here for you. Each week, experts from employmentlawyer.ca answer your questions. Visit cp24.com/askalawyer and watch Wednesdays at 9:30pm on cp24. The next lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot is a big one. It's a massive $52 million! Imagine the possibilities Plus, the Classic $5 million jackpot. That's two jackpots on every ticket: the lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot and the growing Gold Ball Jackpot. Two chances to find your possible. [olg Sting] Dana: Do you have questions about your employment rights? Ask a Lawyer is here for you. Each week, experts from employmentlawyer.ca answer your questions. Visit cp24.com/askalawyer and watch Wednesdays at 9:30pm on cp24. (Dynamic music) welcome back. A warning that some viewers may find the next story and the image are about to show you disturbing. The families of 5 female israeli soldiers abducted by hamas on october 7th have released graphic footage of the kidnapping itself that we can show you an image from the video that shows a terrorist holding one woman captive and tying her hands. Well, another injured woman is held against the wall. The hostages families say they got the video from the idf and that it was originally released by hamas. The group is hoping to pressure the israeli government to secure the hostages release. And with that, 3 european countries have announced today that they will recognize a palestinian state. The move led by ireland, norway and spain is seen as symbolic, but it sends another message to israel. Israeli foreign minister responding saying that the message is that quote, terrorism pays. Here's ctv's

annie bergeron-oliver. >> Humanitarian aid groups in gaza are issuing a dire warning. Supplies and personnel are running so low. The un agency for palestinian refugees has suspended food aid operations in the situation is absolutely catastrophic. Children who were. >> At the very brink of famine are now closer than probably ever to this catastrophic situation. Worsening humanitarian crisis in gaza comes more than 7 months since the war began after hamas attacked israel, taking more than 200 hostages today. A heartbreaking new video shows the moments after 5 young women were taken hostage or legal boat was 19 year-old daughter daniela is one of them. >> It's not a things, too, to see to seal the said terrified >> The ongoing conflict in the devastation it caused has prompted spain, norway and ireland to recognize a palestinian state. Our decision to recognize palestine should indefinitely. >> Especially when you the right thing to do. >> Already do the decision has sparked a swift condemnation from israel, which has ordered the immediate recalled its ambassadors from those 3 countries. Israel claims that this is a reward to hamas. And I suggested it is not a reward who has no interest in 2 states, has no interest >> The continuation of israel's existence. It's, it's a reward to moderates in the palestinian authority. >> The move comes after 143 countries voted in support of palestinian membership at the united nations. Something only states are granted. Canada abstained from that vote. Canada has maintained its support for a two-state solution where the palestinian state is only recognized as part of a long-term political solution. >> Canada's long-standing position has seen 2 supports to call for a two-state. >> Solution. That's the path to lasting peace in the middle east. The recognition by the 3 european countries is historic, but largely symbolic. Their formal declarations will happen next tuesday. >> Annie bergeron-oliver, ctv news, ottawa. >> Well, those in the U.K. will head to the polls for a snap general election on july 4th, british prime minister rishi sunak made the announcement earlier today after holding a meeting of his cabinet, where he informed them of his plans to dissolve parliament, sending brits and poles under british law. A general election needed to be held by the end of the year. However, it was at the back to choose the date. I spoke to reporters about his decision. >> Today I spoke with his majesty the king to request the dissolution of parliament. The king has grown to this request and we will have a general election on the 4th of july. This election will take place at a time when the world is more dangerous than it's been since the end of the cold. >> Now party leader of the labour party, keir starmer says that his team will provide a much-needed changes to the country if elected. >> We offer free reasons why you should change britain with labour. Because we will stop the chaos. Look around the whole country. The sewage in our rivers, people waiting on trolleys in iowa. Crime virtually on polish mortgages and food prices through the roof. It's every bit of it. A direct result. The tory chaos in westminster. >> So next, conservatives, they're widely expected to lose to the opposition labour party after 14 years in power. The families of the uvalde school shooting victims now that they're suing police officers over their response or lack thereof of the 2022 school shooting. >> There will be lawsuits forthcoming most immediately. Against the state of texas, which has done nothing. But bird in this town. Before the shooting, but not giving them the resources they need. These families from getting the information they need. And then blaming. Blaming the city. >> The lawsuit comes after a previous lawsuit was settled with the city paying the families a total of 2 million dollars. The families are suing nearly 100 officers for their alleged failures. Responding to the shooting, police failed to reach the classroom during the shooting for over an hour. And that time the gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers. Russia breaking news, cp24. Well for blue jays fan, they got be lined by a foul ball on the weekend. We're going to a doctor. Here's just say.

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