CTV News Toronto at Six for April 24, 2026

The federal government is boosting funding for FIFA World Cup security by $145 million, including up to $45 million for Toronto; the building that once housed the historic Hudson’s Bay at the northeast corner of Bloor and Yonge may become a self-storage warehouse; and, the Toronto Tempo will tip off their first ever pre-season game, after months of planning and preparation.

The Ford government has passed a spring budget that includes provisions to let the premier and cabinet ministers keep their office records secret; Ontario introduced a bill which would allow the province to take over the City of Toronto's role in the island airport; Toronto soccer fans say they’re unhappy after finding out they’re unable to refund tickets purchased through the FIFA website.

An OPP officer who was killed in an on-duty motorcycle collision is being remembered as being dedicated to serving the community; a fire at a nightclub on Polson Pier is being investigated as a possible arson; and, a Mississauga man who is one of the oldest people in the province celebrated his 107th birthday today,

The driver who struck and killed an Ontario father of three last summer has pled guilty; a group of Whitby residents have filed an FOI request to find out exactly what some of the mayors of Canada's largest cities have discussed in a group chat; and, an Ontario woman told CTV News she’s paid over $13,000 for repairs to two of her vehicles after rodents caused damage to it.

Festivals, sporting events and road closures to make travelling around the city more challenging this weekend; Mayor Olivia Chow speaks out on the battle over the operation of Billy Bishop Airport; and, customers line up for hours to try to get their stored tires and rims from a business that shut its doors.

Police in Brampton are working to see if three overnight tow truck fires in the span of 30 minutes were connected; Doug Ford says he believes the government should have a jet but won't reconsider his decision to sell it after widespread backlash; and, Toronto Police warn of an increase in counterfeit money circulating in the GTA, especially hundred and fifty-dollar bills.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province has sold off a private jet it purchased for $28.9 million following public outcry; a jail guard will find himself behind bars after pleading guilty to smuggling thousands of dollars of drugs and weapons into the Toronto South Detention Centre; and, the City of Toronto will soon start replacing almost a half a million ‘water meter transmission units’ after they failed prematurely.

Premier Doug Ford discussed his government’s decision to change course on purchasing a private jet following backlash; first-degree murder charges against an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online are expected to be dropped if he pleads guilty to aiding suicide; and, a new survey finds many Canadians are counting on getting tax money back to help them with the rising cost of living.

Opposition leaders condemn the purchase of a $29-million private jet to fly Ontario Premier Doug Ford around for government business; the Toronto Police hate crimes unit is investigating an assault on a bus in Scarborough that was captured on camera; and, what happens if the shop storing your tires for the winter goes out of business?

The premier spoke out against calls for a pilot project looking to ban ‘surveillance pricing’ at grocery stores; TTC riders are expressing their frustration with the changes made to the Jane bus after the opening of the Eglinton LRT; and, chargebacks are an important way to protect yourself during credit card purchases, but they're also being used by criminals to get merchandise for free.