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'I felt like crying': Ontario family loses $17,500 to online flight ticket scam

Published: October 03, 2024 at 5:34AM EDT

Family loses thousands in fake airline ticket scam A family trip for 10 to Saudi Arabia turned into a nightmare after discovering five of the discounted plane tickets bought online were fake.

TTC suspends service along stretch of Line 1 amid bitterly cold weather

TTC suspends service along stretch of Line 1 amid bitterly cold weather

Winning $60M Lotto Max ticket sold in Toronto

Winning $60M Lotto Max ticket sold in Toronto

B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

B.C. could halt the selling of American liquor following Trump tariffs

B.C. could halt the selling of American liquor following Trump tariffs

New program aims to tackle substance use in Calgary construction industry

New program aims to tackle substance use in Calgary construction industry

Calgary woman sentenced to 4 1/2 years in death of her abusive boyfriend

Calgary woman sentenced to 4 1/2 years in death of her abusive boyfriend

Ride-share driver stopped for watching YouTube while transporting passenger on Ottawa’s Highway 417

Ride-share driver stopped for watching YouTube while transporting passenger on Ottawa’s Highway 417

Driver ‘borrowing dad’s car’ stopped for speeding on Ottawa road

Driver ‘borrowing dad’s car’ stopped for speeding on Ottawa road

Risk of frostbite as frigid weather continues in Montreal

Risk of frostbite as frigid weather continues in Montreal

As in-person sales decline, SAQ prepares to close stores, change opening hours

As in-person sales decline, SAQ prepares to close stores, change opening hours

Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister

Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister

Dubois paces hot Capitals to 3-2 road win over Oilers

Dubois paces hot Capitals to 3-2 road win over Oilers

Mother tells Halifax courtroom her life lost meaning after son was stabbed to death

Mother tells Halifax courtroom her life lost meaning after son was stabbed to death

‘They were all amazing kids’: Funeral held for three children killed in N.S. house fire

‘They were all amazing kids’: Funeral held for three children killed in N.S. house fire

‘It’s so vital’: Manitoba businesses raise red flag over Ottawa’s immigration cut back

‘It’s so vital’: Manitoba businesses raise red flag over Ottawa’s immigration cut back

What consumers need to know about the new rules for alternative lending

What consumers need to know about the new rules for alternative lending

One hurt in Regina apartment fire

One hurt in Regina apartment fire

Snowfall warning, blowing snow advisory in effect for parts of southern Sask.

Snowfall warning, blowing snow advisory in effect for parts of southern Sask.

Cambridge man connected with multiple vehicle thefts after arrest: WRPS

Cambridge man connected with multiple vehicle thefts after arrest: WRPS

Three more suspicious fires in Norfolk County, 12 total since November

Three more suspicious fires in Norfolk County, 12 total since November

Man charged with murder after stabbing in north Saskatoon

Man charged with murder after stabbing in north Saskatoon

Man arrested after failed carjacking on USask campus

Man arrested after failed carjacking on USask campus

Here’s when Ontario is expected to get relief from the deep freeze

Here’s when Ontario is expected to get relief from the deep freeze

Northern Ont. police cleared in case in which officer fired 6 gunshots at fleeing suspect

Northern Ont. police cleared in case in which officer fired 6 gunshots at fleeing suspect

Three more suspicious fires in Norfolk County, 12 total since November

Three more suspicious fires in Norfolk County, 12 total since November

‘Certainly a blessing’: Homeless Londoner at new overnight warming centre grateful to escape frigid temperature

‘Certainly a blessing’: Homeless Londoner at new overnight warming centre grateful to escape frigid temperature

Early morning house fire in Midland “causes significant damage,” displaces three residents

Early morning house fire in Midland “causes significant damage,” displaces three residents

Fatality on Innisfil’s GO train line

Fatality on Innisfil’s GO train line

Pedestrian receives life-threatening injuries in Twin Oaks Drive collision

Pedestrian receives life-threatening injuries in Twin Oaks Drive collision

Erie Shores Health Foundation trying to raise $1M in one week

Erie Shores Health Foundation trying to raise $1M in one week

B.C. could halt the selling of American liquor following Trump tariffs

B.C. could halt the selling of American liquor following Trump tariffs

BC Parks offers booking tips after instant May long-weekend camping site sellout

BC Parks offers booking tips after instant May long-weekend camping site sellout

Calgary woman sentenced to 4 1/2 years in death of her abusive boyfriend

Calgary woman sentenced to 4 1/2 years in death of her abusive boyfriend

Winning $60M Lotto Max ticket sold in Toronto

Winning $60M Lotto Max ticket sold in Toronto

‘Monumental victory’: U.K. tabloids apologize to Prince Harry and admit intruding on the late Princess Diana

‘Monumental victory’: U.K. tabloids apologize to Prince Harry and admit intruding on the late Princess Diana

Trump stirs tariff pot with fresh threats on EU, Feb 1 China deadline

Trump stirs tariff pot with fresh threats on EU, Feb 1 China deadline

Ottawa should compensate Afghan interpreters, ombudsperson says

Canada’s new top soldier says ‘absolutely possible’ to accelerate defence spending timeline

Trudeau’s environment minister endorses Carney, vows to work with him on carbon tax replacement

Restaurant company MTY Food Group raising quarterly dividend by 18 per cent

Canadian farmers fear Trump’s beef with dairy

Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

Canadian doc says WHO headquarters 'stressed, devastated' as Trump orders U.S. exit

Tons of ‘aphrodisiac honey’ seized in France as officials issue health warning

Trump wants to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next

Netflix says it’s raising its prices. Here’s how much more Canadian subscribers will have to pay

The Razzies announce this year’s nominations, with ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ in the lead

A$AP Rocky turns down plea deal as trial opens on charges he fired a gun at a former friend

Canadian women's hockey team roster named to close out Rivalry Series with U.S.

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in ‘epic’ Australian Open quarterfinal

Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama

Mittens the cat becomes an accidental frequent flyer after getting mistakenly left on a plane

Melania Trump’s boater-style hat and other key inauguration looks

Mel Robbins says two words freed her from taking care of everyone else

Climate & Environment

Firefighters help rescue 10-foot alligator from Florida storm drain

Trump says he’s withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement again

-50 wind chill values, strong winds up to 100 km/h: Here’s Canada’s weather forecast for this week

Earth’s magnetic north pole is on the move, and scientists just updated its position

Japanese aquarium cheers up lonely sunfish with cardboard cutouts of people

What’s next for TikTok in Canada after app temporarily went dark stateside?

U.S. upgrades probe into 129,000 Ford vehicles over hands-free tech

From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES

U.S. probing about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over 'Actually Smart Summon' feature

Rare winter storm dumps snow on Houston, Texas

U.S. first lady fashion throughout the decades

Ceasefire declared in Gaza after more than 460 days of war

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