CTV News Toronto at Six for May 1, 2026

Toronto stabbing suspect dies after being involved in accident while attempting to flee scene; staff at St. Mike’s Hospital perform a pioneering neurovascular surgery to treat hydrocephalus; and, &Juliet brings Shakespeare’s Juliet’s new life through a playlist of pop anthems.

Police say one man is dead following a shooting in midtown Toronto on Thursday afternoon and a suspect is in custody; an arson investigation is underway after a tow truck burst into flames in the driveway of a Brampton home; and, Ontario is considering a ban on cellphones in school, but studies show it's not just young people scrolling for hours on end.

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.