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• Eglinton Crosstown LRT finishes testing, will open in ‘coming weeks’

  05-12-2025 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  The province said the 25-stop light-rail line had successfully graduated from its final testing phase and was being handed over from Metrolinx to the Toronto Transit Commission. 
  
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• Finch West LRT will be free to ride when it opens on Sunday

  05-12-2025 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Finch West LRT, which will begin running before 8 a.m. Sunday, won't charge riders to use it on opening day, with activities planned to celebrate its launch.
  
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• Supreme Court restores woman’s conviction for attempted murder of her mother

  05-12-2025 17:43 via globalnews.ca
  The Supreme Court of Canada has restored a woman's conviction for attempting to kill her mother by injecting her with insulin.
  
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• OPP arrest allegedly impaired Brampton driver accused of going almost 200km/h

  05-12-2025 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  OPP say a 22-year-old Brampton man was arrested after allegedly driving 193 km/h on Highway 410 while impaired. The driver is facing 10 charges, police say.
  
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• OPP arrest allegedly impaired Brampton driver accused of going almost 200 km/h

  05-12-2025 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  OPP say a 22-year-old Brampton man was arrested after allegedly driving 193 km/h on Highway 410 while impaired. The driver is facing 10 charges, police say.
  
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• ‘Cocaine lawyer’ for Ryan Wedding has legal licence suspended in Ontario

  05-12-2025 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  An Ontario lawyer accused by American authorities of advising a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged-cocaine kingpin has had his licence to practice law suspended.
  
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• Police investigating after man killed in Brampton stabbing

  05-12-2025 13:17 via globalnews.ca
  Peel Regional Police say they are investigating a fatal stabbing in Brampton that happened Thursday night.
  
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• TTC maintenance, asbestos cleanup delaying parts of Rogers’ 5G subway network build

  05-12-2025 12:14 via globalnews.ca
  Asbestos cleanup, tight work windows and other TTC delays have slowed the build out of 5G cellular service in Toronto's subway system.
  
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• Raptors refuse to make excuses with packed week

  05-12-2025 11:01 via globalnews.ca
  Darko Rajakovic is making no excuses for the Toronto Raptors, even as they have to play six games in a nine-day span, including two sets of back-to-backs.
  
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• LeBron James’s historic scoring streak ends

  05-12-2025 05:19 via globalnews.ca
  LeBron James was unmoved when his historic scoring streak that spanned nearly two decades ended.
  
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• Hachimura’s three lifts Lakers over Raptors

  05-12-2025 04:14 via globalnews.ca
  Austin Reaves scored 44 points and Rui Hachimura hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 123-120 on Thursday.
  
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• Key ministers address Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa after Hodgson is bumped

  05-12-2025 00:29 via globalnews.ca
  Several key federal cabinet ministers addressed the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa Thursday, including Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
  
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• Ottawa serving Stellantis with default notice over Brampton cuts: Joly

  04-12-2025 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  Industry Minister Melanie Joly told the House of Commons committee on international trade the move breaches federal contracts tied to manufacturing in Brampton and Windsor, Ont.
  
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• Toronto police ask for public’s help after targeted home invasion, kidnapping

  04-12-2025 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  A targeted home invasion and kidnapping led to a gunpoint standoff with police and an overnight chase across Toronto. Two suspects remain at large, investigators say.
  
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• TTC unveils opening day timetable for new Finch West LRT

  04-12-2025 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  It will be the first time the new line operates officially in Toronto, the first major expansion to the city's system since 2017.
  
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• Kidnapping and ransom attempt in Ontario leads to 4 arrests

  04-12-2025 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  York Regional Police say two men and two teenagers have been charged in connection with a kidnapping in Vaughan, Ont., last month.
  
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• Man critically injured after daytime shooting in Mississauga

  04-12-2025 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  Peel Regional Police are investigating after a man was sent to hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Mississauga Thursday.
  
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• Here’s how traffic in Canadian cities fared against the world’s worst

  04-12-2025 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  Some of Canada's biggest cities are among the world's worst for traffic congestion, according to a new report. Though none cracked the top 10 or even the top 20.
  
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• Jury deliberating in Puddicombe faint hope hearing, lawyer for former lover speaks out

  04-12-2025 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  The jury has begun deliberating whether Nicola Puddicombe, convicted of the first-degree axe murder of her boyfriend, should have her period of parole ineligibility reduced.
  
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• Children’s hospitals seeing more flu cases as earlier season takes a toll

  04-12-2025 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  Flu season has arrived early, with CHEO reporting eight times more cases than last year as hospitals warn of rising infections among children and seniors.
  
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• ‘Guardian angel’: Good Samaritan recalls giving first aid to Ontario shooting victim

  04-12-2025 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  The victim of a shooting in Brampton, Ont., called the man who rushed to his aid his 'guardian angel,' the Good Samaritan who helped him that day recalled.
  
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• Toronto mayor weighs raising tax on home sales over $3M as budget season begins

  04-12-2025 17:22 via globalnews.ca
  Chow's office said this week she was targeting an incremental increase to her so-called luxury homes tax to try and raise $152 million for city hall's coffers.
  
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• Ryan Wedding’s ‘cocaine lawyer’ facing licence suspension, restriction in Ontario

  04-12-2025 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  An Ontario lawyer accused by American authorities of advising a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged-cocaine kingpin may have his licence to practice law restricted or suspended.
  
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• ‘I’m going to die’: Man who stabbed TTC rider in 2023 awaits sentencing

  04-12-2025 00:57 via globalnews.ca
  A 27-year-old man who stabbed a stranger on the TTC in Toronto awaits sentencing as court hears he refused mental health treatment.
  
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• 69-year-old Canadian bikes around the world, raises $50K for cancer research

  03-12-2025 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  A 69-year-old Ontario man has returned this week from a journey around the world on his bicycle. He took on the challenge to raise funds for cancer research.
  
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• ‘Fantastic news’: Ford welcomes ICE plan to order Ontario armoured vehicles

  03-12-2025 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  Reports emerged this week of U.S. government procurement plans to order 20 Senator vehicles for its ICE officers, a move worth roughly $10 million.
  
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• Ajax man arrested in Cobourg following early morning vehicle break-ins - 93.3 myFM

  03-12-2025 22:16 via news.google.com
  Ajax man arrested in Cobourg following early morning vehicle break-ins  93.3 myFM
  
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• York Regional Police officer charged with dangerous driving during Santa Claus parade

  03-12-2025 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  A York Regional Police staff sergeant has been charged with dangerous operation after a vehicle drove through a pedestrian trail during the Innisfil Santa Claus parade.
  
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• Poeltl keeping Raps competitive with Barrett out

  03-12-2025 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  As a centre, Jakob Poeltl isn't usually expected to pick up the slack when a wing is hurt. But with Canadian swingman RJ Barrett still out for the Toronto Raptors, Poeltl is finding his role expanding.
  
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• Education minister says school governance overhaul will come in New Year

  03-12-2025 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  Education Minister Paul Calandra has mused about the future of trustees, as he announced the takeover of several major school boards by Queen's Park, citing mismanagement.
  
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• Notice of Service Disruption - Family Public Change Room - Town of Ajax

  03-12-2025 20:39 via news.google.com
  Notice of Service Disruption - Family Public Change Room  Town of Ajax
  
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• New online mapping tool shows Ajax homeowners potential for Additional Dwelling Units - Town of Ajax

  03-12-2025 20:38 via news.google.com
  New online mapping tool shows Ajax homeowners potential for Additional Dwelling Units  Town of Ajax
  
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• Efforts to extinguish historic fire at 2 Toronto buildings to go ‘into next week’

  03-12-2025 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  Toronto's fire chief says work on extinguishing a fire at two highrise buildings will continue 'into next week,' meaning those evacuated won't be returning home yet.
  
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• Canada puts new restrictions on pistachios from Iran amid salmonella outbreak

  03-12-2025 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  The outbreak of salmonella linked to pistachio and pistachio-containing products continues with more than 150 confirmed illnesses now reported.
  
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• New online property mapping tool could bring more housing to Ajax - Durham Radio News

  03-12-2025 18:58 via news.google.com
  New online property mapping tool could bring more housing to Ajax  Durham Radio News
  
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• Temperatures to nosedive in northern Ontario as cold front moves in

  03-12-2025 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  Parts of northeastern Ontario should brace for the next blast of wintry weather as the area expects to see a near-20-degree drop in temperature over the next 24 hours. 
  
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• Ford says he knew layoffs were coming before loaning Algoma Steel $100M

  03-12-2025 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  The steel giant announced Monday it would lay off roughly 1,000 workers as a Sault Ste. Marie plant closure is being made to adapt to a “fundamentally altered” landscape.
  
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• Ontario city to fine residents for ‘excessive’ construction dust starting next spring

  03-12-2025 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  Mississauga will start issuing $305 fines for residential construction dust next March, after council approved updates to its decades-old debris bylaw.
  
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• Low EQAO test results trigger system-wide review of Ontario curriculum

  03-12-2025 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  While the results represent a slight improvement from the previous school year, the government said the test scores are 'not enough' progress.
  
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• $1.3M in liquor stolen from LCBO linked to alcohol trafficking operation

  03-12-2025 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  Police say three people are facing charges after $1.3 million worth of liquor allegedly stolen from the LCBO was being sold in a trafficking operation.
  
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• Air Transat pilots vote overwhelmingly for strike mandate

  03-12-2025 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  The Air Line Pilots Association, which represents Air Transat pilots, opened voting last month on a strike mandate. On Wednesday, 99 per cent voted in favour of a strike.
  
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• Carter Hart ‘so happy to be playing the game again,’ logs win in NHL return

  03-12-2025 14:23 via globalnews.ca
  Some fans brought signs supporting Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, and the Vegas crowd generally welcomed him from the moment he skated onto the ice.
  
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• Ajax AFV labelled “utter shambles” as MP asks Pollard, “are you ashamed?” - Army Technology

  03-12-2025 13:59 via news.google.com
  Ajax AFV labelled “utter shambles” as MP asks Pollard, “are you ashamed?”  Army Technology
  
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• Head of the Army told me Ajax was safe to operate, Pollard tells Defence Committee - Forces News

  03-12-2025 13:47 via news.google.com
  Head of the Army told me Ajax was safe to operate, Pollard tells Defence Committee  Forces News
  
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• Ajax will finish suspended match with only one fan in attendance – and he has a good reason for it - Tribuna.com

  03-12-2025 12:17 via news.google.com
  Ajax will finish suspended match with only one fan in attendance – and he has a good reason for it  Tribuna.com
  
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• Greater Toronto home sales fall in November as prices, new listings decline: board

  03-12-2025 12:16 via globalnews.ca
  Toronto's real estate board says activity, new listings and average selling prices were down last month as potential homebuyers stayed on the sidelines.
  
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• Raptors avoid extending losing skid

  03-12-2025 12:07 via globalnews.ca
  Back-to-back losses aren't the end of the world, but the Toronto Raptors weren't going to let their skid stretch to three games.
  
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• Minister responds to case of border officer targeted by Indian ‘disinformation’

  03-12-2025 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  Canada's public safety minister said government employees were being 'defamed by a range of actors.'
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt, Newcastle and Ajax showed interest in Bayern wonderkid - Bulinews

  03-12-2025 10:14 via news.google.com
  Eintracht Frankfurt, Newcastle and Ajax showed interest in Bayern wonderkid  Bulinews
  
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• Defence Minister received ‘assurances’ from chiefs Ajax was safe - UK Defence Journal

  03-12-2025 09:59 via news.google.com
  Defence Minister received ‘assurances’ from chiefs Ajax was safe  UK Defence Journal
  
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