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• Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere: 2018 Pumpkinfest rolls into town

  07-10-2018 23:55 via cbc.ca
  Orange you glad it's almost Thanksgiving? The three-day 2018 Pumpkin Fest at Downsview Park offered a full weekend full of of Thanksgiving fun and plenty of pumpkin photo-ops.
  
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• Peel Regional Police are investigating after a man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries for “reasons… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 23:41 via twitter.com
  Peel Regional Police are investigating after a man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries for “reasons… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Death deemed suspicious as police identify man’s body found behind Riverside library

  07-10-2018 23:41
  Police said the body had been there fore several days and the man’s death was deemed suspicious.
  
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• Councillors @norm and @jimkarygiannis will face off for the Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt seat in this upcoming mun… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 23:33 via twitter.com
  Councillors @norm and @jimkarygiannis will face off for the Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt seat in this upcoming mun… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Death of man found in Riverside alley now a homicide, police say

  07-10-2018 23:11
  Toronto police say a man whose body was found behind a community centre in Riverside on Friday morning was murdered.
  
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• Police identify man, 67, as Toronto's 84th homicide victim of 2018

  07-10-2018 22:46 via cbc.ca
  Toronto police have identified Clark Sissons, 67, of Toronto as the city's 84th homicide victim of 2018.
  
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• Death of man found in Riverside alley deemed a homicide. READ MORE: ow.ly/nUHz30m8ojS

  07-10-2018 22:32 via twitter.com
  Death of man found in Riverside alley deemed a homicide. READ MORE: ow.ly/nUHz30m8ojS
  
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• #ICYMI: With city council slashed to 25 seats, some ward boundaries have merged and there are now 11 wards in which… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 21:59 via twitter.com
  #ICYMI: With city council slashed to 25 seats, some ward boundaries have merged and there are now 11 wards in which… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Llamas in costume compete for prize money at Norfolk County Fair

  07-10-2018 21:16 via cbc.ca
  Clothes make the llama, as they say, and a number of nattily dressed llamas took part in a colourful costume competition this weekend at the Norfolk County Fair.
  
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• Man struck in Scarborough hit and run in late September dies in hospital

  07-10-2018 21:05
  Police are still looking for the driver who struck the 79-year-old while he was crossing the street.
  
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• Caledon candidate cries foul over rival’s distribution of free fall fair coupons

  07-10-2018 21:03
  Complaint that stapling the pass to campaign literature is illegal has been forwarded to the OPP for investigation.
  
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• Police say elderly man dies in hospital nearly 2 weeks after hit-and-run

  07-10-2018 20:53 via cbc.ca
  Toronto police say an elderly man has died in hospital nearly two weeks after an alleged hit-and-run.
  
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• What is open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday

  07-10-2018 20:40
  If you are planning a Thanksgiving feast for the holiday monday, you might want to stock up on the stuffing and cranberry sauce in advance.
  
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• A 79-year-old man has died in hospital after an alleged hit-and-run in Scarborough late last month. ow.ly/8Ybm30m8lQ9

  07-10-2018 20:36 via twitter.com
  A 79-year-old man has died in hospital after an alleged hit-and-run in Scarborough late last month. ow.ly/8Ybm30m8lQ9
  
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• Hit-and-run victim dies in hospital, suspect still outstanding

  07-10-2018 20:13
  An elderly man who was the victim of a hit-and-run in Scarborough nearly two weeks ago has succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
  
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• A man in his 70s has died in hospital several weeks after he was hit by a vehicle while cycling in Scarborough. ow.ly/jNvM30m8kLx

  07-10-2018 19:48 via twitter.com
  A man in his 70s has died in hospital several weeks after he was hit by a vehicle while cycling in Scarborough. ow.ly/jNvM30m8kLx
  
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• CAMH reaches settlement with former head of gender identity clinic. READ MORE: ow.ly/oRKd30m8jCT

  07-10-2018 19:02 via twitter.com
  CAMH reaches settlement with former head of gender identity clinic. READ MORE: ow.ly/oRKd30m8jCT
  
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• Man filmed allegedly kicking anti-abortion protester arrested

  07-10-2018 18:11
  The man surrendered to police on Saturday and is facing multiple charges.
  
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• Man, 26, charged with 9 counts of assault following incident involving anti-abortion protestors

  07-10-2018 18:02 via cbc.ca
  Toronto police have charged a man with assault after an investigation into two reports of assault in August and September.
  
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• CAMH reaches settlement with former head of gender identity clinic

  07-10-2018 18:01 via cbc.ca
  Canada's largest mental health centre has apologized to its former psychologist and is paying him more than half a million dollars after publishing a report that erroneously described his interactions with patients.
  
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• #BREAKING: New York State police say 20 people died in a crash in upstate New York that local officials say involve… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 17:58 via twitter.com
  #BREAKING: New York State police say 20 people died in a crash in upstate New York that local officials say involve… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Why are cannabis regulations so different from province to province? ow.ly/YQAe30m8hJD via @macleans

  07-10-2018 17:56 via twitter.com
  Why are cannabis regulations so different from province to province?ow.ly/YQAe30m8hJD via @macleans
  
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• Police are looking for a driver who allegedly fled after hitting a bus shelter, hydro pole and mailbox on South Kin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 17:49 via twitter.com
  Police are looking for a driver who allegedly fled after hitting a bus shelter, hydro pole and mailbox on South Kin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• One person has been arrested for impaired driving after a single vehicle rollover on Adelaide Street near the DVP.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 17:28 via twitter.com
  One person has been arrested for impaired driving after a single vehicle rollover on Adelaide Street near the DVP.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Suspect in custody after stabbing in North York

  07-10-2018 16:38
  One man is in custody and another is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a stabbing in North York early Sunday morning.
  
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• TTC makes changes to King streetcar, discontinues service on 514 Cherry route

  07-10-2018 16:12
  The TTC is discontinuing service along one streetcar route and splitting another into two new routes.
  
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• Service on 514 Cherry streetcar discontinued as of today

  07-10-2018 16:12
  The TTC is discontinuing service along one streetcar route and splitting another into two new routes.
  
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• Three people dead after Guelph, Ont., area crash

  07-10-2018 15:21
  It was the second highway tragedy in southern Ontario in less than 24 hours, the other happening northeast of Toronto.
  
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• Toronto's sailing toward a fiscal iceberg — so why aren't mayoral frontrunners talking about it?

  07-10-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  When you add up unfunded costs related to transit, housing and meeting provincial accessibility requirements, the city needs to find some $30 billion.
  
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• 2 men were stabbed during an attempted robbery near Finch and Islington last night, police say. ow.ly/V41C30m8cVO

  07-10-2018 14:22 via twitter.com
  2 men were stabbed during an attempted robbery near Finch and Islington last night, police say. ow.ly/V41C30m8cVO
  
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• 1 person is dead and 2 others are being treated for life-threatening injuries after a crash yesterday evening in t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 13:58 via twitter.com
  1 person is dead and 2 others are being treated for life-threatening injuries after acrash yesterday evening in t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• TTC splits King Street streetcar service into 2 routes

  07-10-2018 13:41 via cbc.ca
  The TTC says riders can expect major route changes on King Street starting Sunday to improve streetcar service.
  
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• Three dead in collision near Guelph as dangerous weekend on roads continues

  07-10-2018 13:38
  It's been a deadly Thanksgiving weekend on the roads in southern Ontario.
  
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• One dead in collision near Guelph as dangerous weekend on roads continues

  07-10-2018 13:38
  It's been a deadly Thanksgiving weekend on the roads in southern Ontario.
  
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• 3 people dead in crash near Guelph

  07-10-2018 12:56 via cbc.ca
  Three people have died following a crash on Saturday evening near Guelph, Ontario Provincial Police say.
  
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• 1 dead, 2 critically injured in crash near Guelph

  07-10-2018 12:56 via cbc.ca
  One person is dead and two others suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on Saturday evening near Guelph, Ont.
  
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• Tackling food waste: Local organization opens community fridges in the GTA

  07-10-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Restaurants and households can donate untouched food that would normally go to waste to a community fridge, and anybody in need can take what they want.
  
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• Tory vs. Keesmaat: The high-profile endorsements fuelling the mayoral election this year

  07-10-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  With advanced voting for the city's election just three days away, John Tory and Jennifer Keesmaat are eager to flaunt the names backing their campaigns.
  
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• Police and fire services are on scene of a two-alarm fire in Rexdale where a house fire has spread to a neighbourin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 05:55 via twitter.com
  Police and fire services are on scene of a two-alarm fire in Rexdale where a house fire has spread to a neighbourin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• It’s been a dangerous and deadly week for pedestrians in Toronto. @TheSeanCowan asks some jaywalkers why they take… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 05:38 via twitter.com
  It’s been a dangerous and deadly week for pedestrians in Toronto. @TheSeanCowan asks some jaywalkers why they take… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• President Trump was at a rally in Kansas hours after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Suprem… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 05:35 via twitter.com
  President Trump was at a rally in Kansas hours after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Suprem… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Lions tame Argos to keep playoff hopes alive

  07-10-2018 04:42 via cbc.ca
  The B.C. Lions held off a late push by the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday night to claw out a crucial 26-23 victory. The Lions drew first blood and never gave up the lead, but were tested late in the game by the Argos.
  
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• Man stabbed in apparent attempted robbery in North York

  07-10-2018 04:20
  Toronto police say two men were injured in the incident, with one sent to hospital.
  
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• Senators top Leafs behind Chabot's big night

  07-10-2018 04:16 via cbc.ca
  Thomas Chabot had two goals and an assist, Craig Anderson made 34 saves, and the Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Saturday.
  
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• Two people injured after stabbing in Emery

  07-10-2018 04:15
  Two people have been injured in a reported stabbing in the city’s Emery neighbourhood.
  
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• A Banksy painting spontaneously shred itself moments after being sold at auction for $1.4 million and the head of I… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 04:00 via twitter.com
  A Banksy painting spontaneously shred itself moments after being sold at auction for $1.4 million and the head of I… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• President Donald Trump took a swipe at Sen. Elizabeth Warren during a rally in Kansas, again referring to her as "P… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-10-2018 03:44 via twitter.com
  President Donald Trump took a swipe at Sen. Elizabeth Warren during a rally in Kansas, again referring to her as "P… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• A man faces charges that include kidnapping with a firearm following an Amber Alert that was issued in Edmonton. ow.ly/fAP530m854n

  07-10-2018 03:11 via twitter.com
  A man faces charges that include kidnapping with a firearm following an Amber Alert that was issued in Edmonton. ow.ly/fAP530m854n
  
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• 'Our government sold us out': Critics at Ontario agricultural fair fearful of USMCA

  07-10-2018 03:06 via cbc.ca
  With major concessions from Canada on dairy, some Ontario critics say they’re concerned about what NAFTA’s proposed replacement means for the industry.
  
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