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>>> The U.S. justice department today filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against ticket master and its parent company live nation. Accusing the entertainment giant of running an illegal monopoly over live events in the united states. Ctv's joy malbon reports. >> Reporter: call it the taylor swift effect. If it weren't for the eras ticket molt down in 2022 leaving customers fuming over botched ticket sales, perhaps the U.S. government never would have investigated. Two years later, the U.S. justice department is now suing the company that owns ticket master. Accusing live nation of illegally abusing its monopoly power and leaving fans frustrated. >> We allege that live nation has illegally monopolized the had a market for far too long t is time to break it up. >> Reporter: it won't be easy. Live nation is a ticketing giant with a lock on venues and says the attorney-general, an endless list of fees. >> Ticketing fees. Service fees. Convenience fees. >> Reporter: and that, he says translate that is higher prices for fans. Just ask theresa caldwell, a swiftie. >> Toronto prices are insane! Owe she and her friends flew to sweden to see had their idol because it was cheaper. >> The tickets in the nose bleeds was three grand. In sweden we got tickets, we got floor seats for $500 canadian. >> Reporter: fans and politicians have been calling for a crack down for years. Congress grilled live nations president just last year. >> This is all a definition of monopoly. >> If you care about the consumer, cap the price! >> Part of this action is by the D.O.J. to force the industry to show its cards. Shine a light on how they operate. >> Reporter: live nation in a statement pushed back, calling the accusations absurd and nothing more than a P.R. win for the justice department and they intend to fight back. Flash joy malbon, ctv news, washington. >> Catalina: a warning about our next story. The video may be difficult to watch. At least nine people, including a child have died after a stage collapsed in mexico. It happened during an election rally for presidential candidate jorge alvarez meinez. He was giving a speech when a strong gust of wind toppled the stage more than 650 people were injured. A lightning structure caused the structure to be blown by the wind.

>>> Israel says a two-day operation in the occupied west bank is now complete. Israel's military launched a rayed in the city of jenin on thursday. The palestinian health ministry says at least 12 opinion -- 12 palestinians were killed and several injured. Militants climate least eight were fight others. Islamic jihad militants said an unspecified number of their fighters were killed. >>> In ukraine, six civilians were killed when missiles struck kharkiv today. Ukian president still still called the attack extremely cruel and expressed frustration from not getting enough defence from western partners. The ukrainian army is labouring in the area to hold off an intense cross-border russian offensive. The U.S. is expected to announce an additional $275 million in aid tomorrow. >>> The federal government is introducing legislation that would extend canadian citizen ship by descent beyond the first generation. >> The proposed legislation will extend citizenship beyond the first generation. >> Catalina: bill c-71 would automatically confer citizenship to persons born abroad to a canadian parent also born abroad brier to the legislation coming into force. It would also restore citizenship to the so-called lost canadians. Individuals who lost or never acquired citizenship as a result of previous legislation. >>> Still to come tonight on ctv news: it's back, bigger and faster than ever before. How you can actually take a ride on the wild side at the upcoming georgian auto show. Stay with us. Real life romance farming for love on ctv Save up to 50% on a hot tub or swim spa at the Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo this weekend only at the Sadlon Arena! Browse the largest display of hot tubs and swim spas in the region from 5 major brands at up to 50% off! See swim spas in action offering exercise, therapy and fun all year long. Over 30 spas will be on display and every floor model must go! Financing is available and show admission is free! That's the Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo this weekend only at the at the Sadlon Arena in Barrie! Visit SpaExpo.com. Thats SpaExpo.com! Relaxation / adventureMusic track ( ) ( ) ( ) When we work to end inequity... ( ) we help start something better. ( ) Support Even the Odds. Hello I'm Simon from the local Heart to home Meals team. Simply call heart to home meals and, quote, yummy. When you place your first order of $60 or more, we will add a free meal of your choice. Get yours today. Spring is in the air and the deals are heating up. Hi, Im Christy Fines from 400 Chrysler and Barrie chrysler dodge jeep ram. We havent seen offers this strong since 2019. All 24 jeep Wranglers have msrp discounts up to $8,000 off all 2023 ram classics have msrp discounts up to $14,000 off all 2024 ram DTs have msrp discounts up to $10,000 All 2024 Heavy duties have no charge Diesel a value of $9450 off. 400 Chrysler right off the highway at Innisfil Beach Road or Barrie Chrysler right up the highway at Dunlop Street. We will see you therWe offer 24hour emergency service, providedthat the sto Did you know that if you're injured on private property by falling on snow and ice, you must provide written notice within 60 days? What? That's right. And time is not on your side. Call Preszler Law. We can help. Because what you don't know can really cost you. Call Preszler Law now. 1-800-justice. One call. That's all.

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>>> Start your engines. Some of the hottest vehicles will be on display at the 36th annual georgian college auto show. Whether you're if a fan of exotic hoping to learn about E.V. technology, exploring careers in the industry or just looking to have have fun with the family in the bouncy house or dirt bikes the show has it all and this year, there's more. >> The new and unique part is on sunday. We have over 50 soup her cars coming to the show which is awesome. The rotary club is actually paired up with us and they're bringing a bunch of these super car owners down to the auto show on sunday and last year we did electric porsches and it was more of an auto cross track but this year we're hoping to get a little more fun with it, side ways scare the passengers which is fun. >> Catalina: the georgian college ought show show runs from june 7th to june 9th. >>> The a severn woman is hoping to keep kids and adults protected from the sun with her clothing brand. >> This is the most popular colour, the sas pink. >> Catalina: after growing up on the lakes of muskoka and now a woman mom of two. Jen wanted to create clothing and swim wear that would protect her kids from U.V. rays. Two years ago, sun safe on the lake was born. The canadian made clothing is made with special material that is ups 50-plus. The clothing is made in fluorescent colours so kids can be visible from far away. >> Especially with the weather getting warmer, it you don't realize how quickly you can burn and you can use sun screen. But I wouldn't use sun screen as the number one defence. Start with sun safe clothing. So upf-50-plus. Start with a hat. Start with sun glasses and then go sun screen, what's left. >> Catalina: the clothing can be purchased online. She will also be selling her products at a market held every two weeks throughout the summer at raw lee resort starting june 15th.

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