CTV News Toronto at Six for Jan. 29, 2026

A pedestrian struck by a tractor-trailer in North York on Tuesday morning has died in hospital; NDP MPP Doly Begum is set to run for the federal Liberals in a byelection to fill the seat recently vacated by Bill Blair; and, it's estimated there are 14 million dogs and cats in Canada - but only about three per cent of pet owners have invested in pet insurance.

GO Transit service was ‘significantly impacted’ on multiple lines after a trail derailed while departing Union Station; more than a week after a record-setting snowstorm, cyclists say they are still unable to use many of the city's bike lanes; and,  Pat Foran has the story of a couple who were turned away while trying to travel to Jamaica for a wedding with their grandchildren without the proper documentation.

Premier Doug Ford says he's disappointed in GM's decision and says the province has a plan to support impacted workers; an Ontario charity tied to a scandal-plagued government fund is under investigation by the OPP after donated clothes didn’t go to local charities as expected; and,  Pat Foran has the story of a CTV viewer who just set an impressive milestone with his van, putting more than one million kilometers on it.

Days after two women were attacked by a dog in Oshawa, another woman has come forward saying those same dogs attacked her last year; researchers in London, Ont. are using so called "poop pills" to help improve results for advanced cancer patients; and, beware a new scam involving criminals seemingly interested in buying your used car tampering with your vehicle to make you think it has serious problems.

Two days after record setting snowfall, cleanup efforts continue around the GTHA; Two Oshawa moms are speaking out after a dog attack left them both bitten - and a four-year-old girl badly mauled; and, One of Canada's most popular loyalty programs is getting a new name - 'Blue Rewards.'

A group of cyclists are filing complaints against the Toronto Police after an officer charged two cyclists who were hit by a car on one of their rides; a man is dead after a targeted shooting in Vaughan on Monday afternoon, York police say; and, criminals are creating fake websites and forums using the logos of reputable companies for something called 'pump and dump' fraud.

The GTA braces for frigid temperatures as another winter storm blows into the region; former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding is arrested in Mexico City; and, Mitch Marner returns to Scotiabank Arena for the first time since leaving the Maple Leafs to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights.

A 25-year-old man faces charges following an altercation in a Brampton parking lot that left a 50-year-old man dead; a Toronto senior is able to return to her home at a community housing building after more than a month of waiting for new windows; and, tickets for the upcoming Toronto Blue Jays season go on sale.

Another blast of winter weather has GTA residents digging out of the snow once again; a man is in hospital and police are searching for suspects after a shooting in Woodbridge; and, the family of a young boy who was struck and killed by a city bus in Hamilton say his death could have been prevented. 

One person is unaccounted for after an early morning fire in Oshawa that sent three others to hospital; Toronto residents make their case at City Hall about where they want money in the proposed 2026 budget to be spent; and, support offices open at school boards under provincial supervision, but critics are questioning the move.