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• Ontario will give municipalities $15M in January to deal with legal pot, Fedeli says

  20-11-2018 23:25 via cbc.ca
  The Ontario government will start distributing millions in funding in January to help municipalities cover costs associated with legalizing recreational cannabis.
  
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• Local artist Voidz Toronto is giving the city a surrealist makeover

  20-11-2018 22:52
  “We live in a very unique time where we are on the cusp of not being to distinguish real images from digitally fabricated ones,” says the artist.
  
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• .@CityCristinaH has the exclusive story on CityNews at 6. twitter.com/CityCristinaH/…

  20-11-2018 22:49 via twitter.com
  .@CityCristinaH has the exclusive story on CityNews at 6.twitter.com/CityCristinaH/…
  
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• A deer walking on the tracks of the TTC is causing up to 15-minute delays on Line 2 between Warden and Victoria Park. @TTCnotices

  20-11-2018 22:36 via twitter.com
  A deer walking on the tracks of the TTC is causing up to 15-minute delays on Line 2between Warden and Victoria Park. @TTCnotices
  
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• Former Maple Leafs player, coach Dan Maloney dies at age 68

  20-11-2018 22:09 via cbc.ca
  Former Maple Leafs player and coach Dan Maloney has died at age 68. He played 11 seasons with four teams before stepping behind Toronto's bench in the 1980s.
  
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• Why is there no romaine lettuce recall after E. coli outbreak 2 years in a row, expert asks

  20-11-2018 21:54 via cbc.ca
  The E. coli strain currently suspected of making people sick in both Canada and the U.S. is the same one that caused a similar outbreak last year, prompting questions about why regulators aren't issuing a mandatory recall.
  
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• New Brunswick joins provinces affected by E. coli linked to romaine lettuce

  20-11-2018 21:54 via cbc.ca
  The E. coli strain currently suspected of making people sick in both Canada and the U.S. is the same that caused a similar outbreak last year, prompting questions about why regulators aren't issuing a mandatory recall.
  
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• Expert asks: Why no romaine recall after E. coli outbreak 2 years in a row?

  20-11-2018 21:54 via cbc.ca
  The E. coli strain currently suspected of making people sick in both Canada and the U.S. is the same one that caused a similar outbreak last year, prompting questions about why regulators aren't issuing a mandatory recall.
  
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• Don't eat romaine lettuce in Ontario and Quebec until source of E. coli outbreak determined, officials say

  20-11-2018 21:54 via cbc.ca
  The E. coli strain currently suspected of making people sick in both Canada and the U.S. is the same one that caused a similar outbreak last year, prompting questions about why regulators aren't issuing a mandatory recall.
  
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• Avoid eating romaine lettuce in Ontario and Quebec, health officials warn

  20-11-2018 21:54 via cbc.ca
  The Public Health Agency of Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they are working to determine the source of an outbreak of E. coli infections on both sides of the border.
  
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• Avoid eating romaine lettuce in Ontario and Quebec amid E. coli outbreak, health officials warn

  20-11-2018 21:54 via cbc.ca
  The Public Health Agency of Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they are working to determine the source of an outbreak of E. coli infections on both sides of the border.
  
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• E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce sickens 18 people in Ontario, Quebec

  20-11-2018 21:45
  Health officials in Canada and the U.S. are telling people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of a new E. coli outbreak.
  
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• Pot users know they shouldn't drive impaired, but many do it anyway: survey

  20-11-2018 21:38
  Almost two-thirds of Canadians who've smoked pot know they shouldn't drive after doing so but a lot of them are doing it anyway.
  
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• Mirvish extends Toronto production of 'Come From Away' until next June

  20-11-2018 20:27
  Mirvish Productions is giving theatregoers an extra nine weeks to catch the Tony-winning Canadian musical "Come From Away" in Toronto next year.
  
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• Ford 'not wavering' in his support of chief of staff following interference allegations

  20-11-2018 20:24
  Premier Doug Ford is defending his chief of staff, Dean French, who has been accused of interfering with a high-level staffing decision at Ontario Power Generation (OPG).
  
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• Children share ideas with city officials on ways to make Toronto a friendlier place

  20-11-2018 20:23 via cbc.ca
  A handful of grade 4 and 5 students from Toronto public schools shared a few ideas with city officials on Tuesday on how to make Toronto a friendlier place for children.
  
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• Business Report: Falling tech stocks continue to pull markets lower + price of oil hits lowest level in year ow.ly/5ffL30mGUkf @eppman

  20-11-2018 20:09 via twitter.com
  Business Report: Falling tech stocks continue to pull markets lower + price of oil hits lowest level in year ow.ly/5ffL30mGUkf @eppman
  
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• Anyone out there have photos of this friendly raccoon, #Toronto? twitter.com/TTCnotices/sta…

  20-11-2018 19:44 via twitter.com
  Anyone out there have photos of this friendly raccoon, #Toronto? twitter.com/TTCnotices/sta…
  
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• Today marks #TransDayOfRemembrance. @rogerfpetersen spoke to trans rights activist @SusanGapka about what needs to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  20-11-2018 19:41 via twitter.com
  Today marks #TransDayOfRemembrance. @rogerfpetersen spoke to trans rights activist @SusanGapka about what needs to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Inmate faces 9 charges after shooting at hospital in Kingston

  20-11-2018 19:40
  A federal inmate is facing nine charges, including three counts of attempted murder, after a shooting at a Kingston, Ont., hospital that left one person with serious injuries.
  
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• With no deal in sight, Canada Post warns of delivery delays into 2019

  20-11-2018 19:13
  Canada Post says Canadians can expect delays of parcel and mail delivery into 2019 as a result of rotating strikes by its employees.
  
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• Government prepared to order end to postal strike in coming days: labour minister

  20-11-2018 19:13
  The federal government is prepared to order an end to rotating strikes by Canada Post employees if a collective agreement isn't soon reached, Labour Minister Patty Hajdu said Tuesday.
  
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• Teen charged after ‘potential threat’ made to Mississauga school

  20-11-2018 19:11
  A teenager has been charged in connection with what police have called a “potential threat” made against a secondary school in Mississauga Tuesday morning.
  
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• Teen arrested after ‘possible threat’ made to Mississauga school

  20-11-2018 19:11
  A teenager has been arrested in connection with what police have called a “possible threat” made against a secondary school in Mississauga Tuesday morning.
  
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• Canada Post says Canadians can expect delays of parcel and mail delivery into 2019 as a result of rotating strikes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  20-11-2018 19:11 via twitter.com
  Canada Post says Canadians can expect delays of parcel and mail delivery into 2019 as a result of rotating strikes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Marco Muzzo 'severely underestimates' alcohol issues, parole decision cites

  20-11-2018 19:05
  Imprisoned drunk driver Marco Muzzo “severely underestimates” his issues with alcohol and is unable to recognize that an “actual problem exists,” according to his newly-released parole decision.
  
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• Ford says he is focusing on Ontario, has no national political ambitions

  20-11-2018 18:07
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has no national political ambitions and is not seeking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's job.
  
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• Police investigate after receiving videos of another alleged assault St. Michael's College School

  20-11-2018 17:23 via cbc.ca
  Toronto police say they are investigating after receiving two videos Monday allegedly showing a St. Michael's College School student being assaulted with a belt.
  
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• Police investigate after receiving videos of another alleged assault from St. Michael's College School

  20-11-2018 17:23 via cbc.ca
  Toronto police say they are investigating after receiving two videos Monday allegedly showing a St. Michael's College School student being assaulted with a belt.
  
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• 2 new allegations of assault involving students at St. Michael's College School being investigated

  20-11-2018 17:23 via cbc.ca
  Toronto police say they're investigating two new allegations of assault involving students at St. Michael's College School.
  
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• Police investigating 2 new incidents at St. Michael's College School

  20-11-2018 17:16
  Toronto police are investigating two new incidents believed to have occurred on the grounds of St. Michael’s College School, after obtaining two videos connected to those incidents on Tuesday.
  
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• Police have determined there is no danger to the school following this threat. The police are continuing to investi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  20-11-2018 16:43 via twitter.com
  Police have determined there is no danger to the school following this threat. The police are continuing to investi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Trudeau plans to speak with Ford on cuts to French-language services

  20-11-2018 16:42
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a message to Ontario's French-speaking minority today in light of budget cuts in the province that affect them: the federal government has your back.
  
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• How CRA treats you depends on where you live, auditor reports

  20-11-2018 16:38
  The auditor general says the treatment you get from the Canada Revenue Agency depends on where in Canada you live and how friendly your tax man is.
  
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• Why researchers believe a radical new brain therapy could 'change medicine forever'

  20-11-2018 16:33 via cbc.ca
  It's a procedure that's already been used to treat Alzheimer's, tremors and depression, but researchers believe a radical new form of brain therapy may have only scratched the surface of its full potential.
  
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• Toronto transit's lack of funding demands 'immediate attention,' report says

  20-11-2018 16:24
  A new report comparing Toronto transit to a number of other North American cities suggests that the city’s transit network is “at risk” due to a lack of subsidies and dedicated revenue sources.
  
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• Municipal and federal governments to fund 255 of TTC's new hybrid electric buses ow.ly/Ojib30mGCsm @citytammie

  20-11-2018 16:07 via twitter.com
  Municipal and federal governments to fund 255 of TTC's new hybrid electric buses ow.ly/Ojib30mGCsm @citytammie
  
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• Inmate charged in Kingston hospital shooting

  20-11-2018 15:33 via cbc.ca
  Kingston, Ont., police have charged a prison inmate with three counts of attempted murder in the shooting of another patient at Kingston General Hospital on Monday evening.
  
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• Inmate being charged with attempted murder in Kingston hospital shooting

  20-11-2018 15:33 via cbc.ca
  Kingston, Ont., police are charging a prison inmate with three counts of attempted murder in the shooting of another patient at Kingston General Hospital Monday evening.
  
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• Inmate accused of disarming guard and shooting visitor at Kingston hospital

  20-11-2018 15:33 via cbc.ca
  Kingston, Ont., police have charged a prison inmate with three counts of attempted murder in the shooting of a family member of a patient at the Kingston General Hospital on Monday evening.
  
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• Canada Post warns southern Ontario to have worst mail delivery delays in country

  20-11-2018 15:22 via cbc.ca
  Canada Post is warning customers of "prolonged delivery delays for the foreseeable future" because of rotating strikes by its largest union and it says the worst delays are expected to be in southern and southwestern Ontario.
  
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• 'We're trying to fight this': Some residents displaced by 650 Parliament St. fire will be homeless next month

  20-11-2018 15:16 via cbc.ca
  Approximately 200 residents staying in hotels after a massive six-alarm fire gutted a highrise apartment this summer who will be homeless at the end of the month say they're "angry" and were expecting more from management.
  
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• Mistrial declared in Dennis Oland murder retrial, jury dismissed ow.ly/2P6130mGyFs

  20-11-2018 15:13 via twitter.com
  Mistrial declared in Dennis Oland murder retrial, jury dismissed ow.ly/2P6130mGyFs
  
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• Bolder action needed to reduce child poverty: Campaign 2000 report card

  20-11-2018 14:14
  Brynn Vincent was only 13 when she started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Two years later, she was addicted and had run away from home and then she found out she was pregnant.
  
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• Federal Conservative leader rejects calls for outright handgun ban

  20-11-2018 14:11
  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he wants to tackle a surge of gun violence in Canada by targeting criminals who use weapons illegally, rather than supporting an outright handgun ban.
  
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• TTC service between Union and Spadina resumes after brief stoppage due to fire

  20-11-2018 14:02 via cbc.ca
  The TTC says subway service has resumed on Line 1 between Union and Spadina stations after a brief stoppage Tuesday morning due to a fire.
  
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• Most shoppers approve of grocery store self-checkout lanes: survey

  20-11-2018 14:01
  A new survey suggests most grocery shoppers spend 32 minutes per visit and approve of those automated self-checkout lanes.
  
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• Pot users, investors, executives on shaky ground at Canada-US border, experts say

  20-11-2018 13:56
  Marijuana has been legal in Canada for a month already but immigration lawyers and cannabis executives say when it comes to getting into the United States, the worst may be yet to come.
  
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• Prisoner disarms correctional officer's gun, fires shots in Kingston hospital: police

  20-11-2018 13:50
  Police in eastern Ontario say a federal inmate is accused of firing a gun inside a hospital, leaving one person injured.
  
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