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• Driver sped at TPS officers shutting down ‘drifting’ competition

  27-10-2018 23:36
  An 18-year-old Toronto man has been charged after a Corvette narrowly missed striking a police cruiser attempting to shut down an impromptu “drifting” competition in a North York intersection on Saturday morning.
  
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• #UPDATE: U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says feds will file hate crime and other charges against synagogue gun… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 23:20 via twitter.com
  #UPDATE: U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says feds will file hate crime and other charges against synagogue gun… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• #BREAKING: British media reports say a helicopter belonging to the owner of English Premier League club Leicester C… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 23:19 via twitter.com
  #BREAKING: British media reports say a helicopter belonging to the owner of English Premier League club Leicester C… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• An 18-year-old Toronto man is facing several charges in connection with a stunt driving incident early Saturday mor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 23:10 via twitter.com
  An 18-year-old Toronto man is facing several charges in connection with a stunt driving incident early Saturday mor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• 'We're hiring':Toronto police to hire 175 officers by year's end

  27-10-2018 22:11 via cbc.ca
  The Toronto Police Service says it’s on a drive to hire 175 people this year, but the union that represents police officers says that number does not match the number of people leaving the force.
  
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• 'We're hiring': Toronto police to hire 175 officers by year's end

  27-10-2018 22:11 via cbc.ca
  The Toronto Police Service says it’s on a drive to hire 175 people this year, but the union that represents police officers says that number does not match the number of people leaving the force.
  
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• #UPDATE: The Associated Press is quoting sources who say at least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a Pit… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 21:10 via twitter.com
  #UPDATE: The Associated Press is quoting sources who say at least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a Pit… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Toronto fire says the call came in at 1:30 pm. Fire was quickly knocked down on third floor of semi detached home.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 20:20 via twitter.com
  Toronto fire says the call came in at 1:30 pm. Fire was quickly knocked down on third floor of semi detached home.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Prairie ticket takes Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

  27-10-2018 18:50
  This should be a weekend to remember for a very lucky person, or persons, on the Prairies.
  
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• #BREAKING: Pittsburgh Public Safety officials say there is an active shooter situation ongoing. Multiple media repo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 16:56 via twitter.com
  #BREAKING: Pittsburgh Public Safety officials say there is an active shooter situation ongoing. Multiple media repo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Man stabbed multiple times in downtown core

  27-10-2018 16:40
  A male victim was rushed to hospital with critical injuries following an overnight stabbing in the downtown core Saturday.
  
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• Several GTA transit interruptions scheduled this weekend

  27-10-2018 16:36
  If you’re getting around the city this weekend, there are some transit interruptions to know about.
  
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• Early closures coming to some Line 1 subway stations next week

  27-10-2018 15:59 via cbc.ca
  The TTC says the stretch of Line 1 between St. Clair West and Sheppard West stations will close early on four nights next week.
  
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• ICYMI: You've heard of the iconic character 'Polkaroo.' How about the pro-pot parody 'Toke-A-Roo'? And you won't be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 15:05 via twitter.com
  ICYMI: You've heard of the iconic character 'Polkaroo.' How about the pro-pot parody 'Toke-A-Roo'? And you won't be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Two suspects are wanted after two overnight robberies at variety stores in Toronto believed to be connected. READ M… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 14:59 via twitter.com
  Two suspects are wanted after two overnight robberies at variety stores in Toronto believed to be connected. READ M… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The birth of the National Post and 'the impending newspaper war'

  27-10-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  
  In 1998, the birth of a new national newspaper made headlines.
  
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• One man is fighting for his life after being found suffering from stab wounds early this morning in downtown Toront… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 14:05 via twitter.com
  One man is fighting for his life after being found suffering from stab wounds early this morning in downtown Toront… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Janes chicken burgers recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. READ MORE: ow.ly/Vyk130moBmU

  27-10-2018 14:02 via twitter.com
  Janes chicken burgers recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. READ MORE: ow.ly/Vyk130moBmU
  
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• Man with life-threatening injuries after downtown stabbing

  27-10-2018 13:58
  Police are investigating after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in a parking area at Yonge and Charles.
  
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• 16-year-old boy critically injured after stabbing during fight in Brampton

  27-10-2018 13:57
  Paramedics say the boy was stabbed and critically injured during a 50-person fight.
  
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• “I think my beard got about 3 inches longer.” The @Dodgers beat the @RedSox last night (or early this morning) in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 13:33 via twitter.com
  “I think my beard got about 3 inches longer.” The @Dodgers beat the @RedSox last night (or early this morning) in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Man stabbed multiple times in midtown Toronto

  27-10-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  A man was stabbed multiple times in midtown Toronto overnight, according to police and paramedics.
  
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• Man stabbed multiple times in downtown Toronto

  27-10-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  A man was stabbed multiple times downtown overnight Saturday, according to Toronto police and paramedics.
  
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• Man in critical condition after Brampton stabbing

  27-10-2018 12:56
  A male victim was transported to hospital with critical stab wounds after a fight in Brampton late Friday night.
  
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• What's the dirtiest surface on an airplane? The result may surprise you

  27-10-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Marketplace's latest investigation reveals that the surfaces on a plane you're likely touching most often might not be as clean as you think, and some are contaminated with bacteria and other pathogens.
  
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• How to keep your debt down as interest rates go up

  27-10-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Interest rate are on the rise at a time when Canadians have piled up near-record levels of household debt. Financial experts offer advice on how to not let your debt get you down.
  
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• Doug Ford's government could delay Canada's first 'pay transparency' legislation

  27-10-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A new law passed intended to lessen the gender wage gap is due to take effect in Ontario in just two months, but Doug Ford's government is not committing to that timeline.
  
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• While it will be a mostly windy and wet weekend, some parts of the GTA could experience some snow showers on Sunday… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 05:44 via twitter.com
  While it will be a mostly windy and wet weekend, some parts of the GTA could experience some snow showers on Sunday… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Peel paramedics say a male victim has been transported to a trauma centre in critical condition following a stabbin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 05:31 via twitter.com
  Peel paramedics say a male victim has been transported to a trauma centre in critical condition following a stabbin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The Sherman family are offering a $10 million reward for anyone with information about their parent’s murder while… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 05:15 via twitter.com
  The Sherman family are offering a $10 million reward for anyone with information about their parent’s murder while… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Two people have been taken to a trauma centre, one in critical condition, following a two vehicle crash in York Reg… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 04:53 via twitter.com
  Two people have been taken to a trauma centre, one in critical condition, following a two vehicle crash in York Reg… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Raptors win 116-107 against Mavericks

  27-10-2018 04:26
  Kawhi Leonard had 21 points and Kyle Lowry had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise-best six games with a 116-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
  
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• Raptors set new franchise mark with 6th straight win to open season

  27-10-2018 04:07 via cbc.ca
  Kawhi Leonard had 21 points and Kyle Lowry had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise-best six games with a 116-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
  
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• 2 men seriously injured in crash near Newmarket

  27-10-2018 03:33 via cbc.ca
  Two males are seriously injured following a crash near Newmarket, Ont., on Friday evening.
  
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• 2 males seriously injured in crash near Newmarket

  27-10-2018 03:33 via cbc.ca
  Two males are seriously injured following a crash near Newmarket, Ont., on Friday evening.
  
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• York Regional Police say two people have been taken to a trauma centre, one in critical condition, following a cras… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 03:27 via twitter.com
  York Regional Police say two people have been taken to a trauma centre, one in critical condition, following a cras… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Canadian IndyCar driver @robertwickens has clarified he is paralyzed from the chest down but is hopeful he will w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 03:21 via twitter.com
  Canadian IndyCar driver@robertwickenshas clarified he is paralyzed from the chest down but is hopeful he will w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The presidents of York University and Seneca College say they hope to see the Markham campus project through to com… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 02:52 via twitter.com
  The presidents of York University and Seneca College say they hope to see the Markham campus project through to com… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Could we see our first snowfall this weekend? While it will be a mostly windy and wet weekend, some parts of the GT… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 02:46 via twitter.com
  Could we see our first snowfall this weekend? While it will be a mostly windy and wet weekend, some parts of the GT… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• A GTA woman put her money up for grabs on the Ellen show and came away with more than she expected - a lunch date w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 02:35 via twitter.com
  A GTA woman put her money up for grabs on the Ellen show and came away with more than she expected - a lunch date w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Judge rules there’s no evidence Your Ward News publisher threatened political strategists with death

  27-10-2018 02:26
  An Ontario court justice found no evidence that LeRoy St. Germaine was guilty of uttering death threats against political consultants Warren and Lisa Kinsella. James Sears, a second man involved with the publication of the east-end Toronto newsletter, is still facing the charge.
  
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• York U, Seneca looking at 'other means' to build Markham campus after PCs slash funding

  27-10-2018 02:16 via cbc.ca
  The partners behind one of three university campuses in the Toronto area that have had their provincial funding pulled say they hope to see the project through to completion.
  
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• Partners behind Markham university campus vow to continue despite provincial funding cuts

  27-10-2018 02:12
  The partners behind one of three university campuses in the Toronto area that have had their provincial funding pulled say they hope to see the project through to completion.
  
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• Ontario township makes history by electing all-female council

  27-10-2018 02:03 via cbc.ca
  Two Ontario municipalities elected all-female councils in local elections this week. On CBC Radio's Ontario Morning, the mayor of the Township of Algonquin Highlands, talked about what it means for her community.
  
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• Every night, an army of workers descends on the subway lines. It’s dangerous work that’s claimed 3 lives since 2007

  27-10-2018 02:00
  Ministry of labour and TTC investigations have found a lack of data on near miss incidents as well as a “code of silence” among workers, who are hard-pressed to finish work during the tight off-service window. The TTC said it does everything possible to protect employees and does not believe there is a culture of secrecy in its workforce.
  
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• York police seized largest amount of fentanyl in region's history this summer, Health Canada reveals

  27-10-2018 01:07 via cbc.ca
  York Regional Police seized the largest quantity of fentanyl in the area's history while executing a search warrant in Vaughan, Ont., two months ago.
  
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• ‘He has tremendous spirit’: Three-legged dog brings comfort to those in distress

  27-10-2018 00:59
  An Australian Red Heeler Cattle dog who lost his leg in a cattle herding accident when he was just four months old is now offering comfort to others as a therapy dog.
  
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• A small but mighty group marched on Queen’s Park Friday evening to protest the changes to sex-ed curriculum.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 00:57 via twitter.com
  A small but mighty group marched on Queen’s Park Friday evening to protest the changes to sex-ed curriculum.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Flu season is upon us & @ericaracheltv has what you need to know this year – from a new medication in the U.S., to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-10-2018 00:56 via twitter.com
  Flu season is upon us & @ericaracheltv has what you need to know this year – from a new medication in the U.S., to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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