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• Toronto's Billy Bishop airport completes three-year upgrade - Financial Post

  17-12-2018 23:43
  Toronto's Billy Bishop airport completes three-year upgrade  Financial PostThe three-year rehabilitation program at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport should lead to improved passenger experience, says the chief executive officer of the ...
  
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• Third suspect sought after taxi shot at in Scarborough

  17-12-2018 23:42
  Police are searching for a 20-year-old man in connection with a firearm investigation after three people shot into a taxi in Scarborough last week.
  
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• Public consultations show support for 2015 Ontario sex-ed curriculum

  17-12-2018 23:40
  An overwhelming majority of those who weighed in on Ontario's sex education on the first day of public consultations opposed Premier Doug Ford's repeal of a modernized curriculum introduced by the previous Liberal government.
  
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• Modern sex-ed curriculum has huge support among Ontario parents and students, consultations show

  17-12-2018 23:35 via cbc.ca
  An overwhelming majority of those who weighed in on Ontario's sex education on the first day of public consultations opposed Premier Doug Ford's repeal of a modernized curriculum introduced by the previous Liberal government.
  
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• Man charged in connection with bomb threats made against Pearson Airport

  17-12-2018 23:30
  A man is facing charges after bomb threats were made against Pearson International Airport over the weekend.
  
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• Police seize drugs, money from Toronto street gang members in Thunder Bay, Ont. - CBC.ca

  17-12-2018 23:07
  Police seize drugs, money from Toronto street gang members in Thunder Bay, Ont.  CBC.caPolice in Thunder Bay, Ont., say two men from Toronto have been charged with drug trafficking after officers executed a warrant on Wednesday at a home on the ...
  
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• TCH's CEO placed on administrative leave as external firm investigates contract

  17-12-2018 22:53 via cbc.ca
  Toronto Community Housing's board of directors says the organization's CEO is on administrative leave as an external firm conducts an independent, third-party review into the procurement of a contract with a management consultant agency.
  
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• The 'living Christmas tree' you'll never need to get rid of

  17-12-2018 22:49 via cbc.ca
  Why toss away your Christmas tree if it can live on in your home or garden year-round?
  
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• Specialized programs cut by province were 'working well,' teachers in Ontario say

  17-12-2018 22:41 via cbc.ca
  Teachers in Ontario are speaking out against a provincial government cut in funding for specialized school programs, saying the move was done without proper research and consultation and will affect marginalized students.
  
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• Toronto Is Getting A Massive Maple Sugar Festival This Winter And It's The Most Canadian Thing Ever - Narcity

  17-12-2018 22:22
  Toronto Is Getting A Massive Maple Sugar Festival This Winter And It's The Most Canadian Thing Ever  NarcityThe most stereotypical thing about Canada is that in the winters we literally pour maple syrup on snow and eat it. It's called maple taffy and it's delicious.
  
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• The Top 10 Toronto theatre artists of 2018 - NOW Magazine

  17-12-2018 22:15
  The Top 10 Toronto theatre artists of 2018  NOW MagazineAs usual, coming up with just 10 names was nearly impossible. But these artists, besides being part of at least two shows, demonstrated a commitment and ...
  
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• Food recalls may prompt Canadians to avoid serving some holdiay foods

  17-12-2018 22:15
  A string of high-profile produce recalls may lead to shortages of the most recent culprits ahead of the holidays. But, even if cauliflower and some lettuce varieties stay in stock, experts say consumers may be hesitant to buy and serve them as part of a big, family meal.
  
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• Brace yourself Toronto, 2019 is not looking good - Toronto Star

  17-12-2018 22:08
  Brace yourself Toronto, 2019 is not looking good  Toronto StarThe sooner 2018 is over, the better. For Toronto, it has been an annus horribilis, quite as awful as anything Queen Elizabeth suffered in 1992. It was the year ...
  
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• Man dead after industrial incident in Scarborough, paramedics say

  17-12-2018 22:00 via cbc.ca
  A piece of equipment had fallen on the man, paramedics say.
  
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• Male pronounced dead after industrial accident in Scarborough

  17-12-2018 21:45
  A male believed to be in his 20s has been pronounced dead after an industrial accident in Scarborough Monday afternoon, according to Toronto paramedics.
  
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• The province's independent corrections review team has some suggestions for the Toronto South Detention Centre - Toronto Life

  17-12-2018 21:44
  The province's independent corrections review team has some suggestions for the Toronto South Detention Centre  Toronto LifeEarly last year, Toronto Life published a feature that outlined the many problems with the Toronto South Detention Centre, a giant jail in South Etobicoke where ...
  
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• A worker has been left without vital signs after an industrial accident near Kennedy and Steeles. The Ministry of L… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-12-2018 21:33 via twitter.com
  A worker has been left without vital signs after an industrial accident near Kennedy and Steeles. The Ministry of L… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Kitchener to get 2 more GO trains for commute to Toronto - CBC.ca

  17-12-2018 21:28
  Kitchener to get 2 more GO trains for commute to Toronto  CBC.caKitchener will get an added morning trip to Toronto and evening GO Train trip from Toronto in 2019.
  
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• Man, woman sought after boy approached and offered ride in North York

  17-12-2018 21:23
  Toronto police are searching for two people after an 11-year-old boy was approached by a car while walking in a North York neighbourhood last week.
  
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• Women in health field more likely to experience workplace harassment: study

  17-12-2018 20:49
  A new study suggests women are more likely than men to experience workplace harassment, and that it's more common in health-related fields.
  
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• Merriam-Webster has chosen “justice” as its 2018 word of the year. ow.ly/V51J30n1jdd

  17-12-2018 20:44 via twitter.com
  Merriam-Webster has chosen “justice” as its 2018 word of the year. ow.ly/V51J30n1jdd
  
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• These Toronto concerts grabbed news headlines in 2018 - NOW Magazine

  17-12-2018 20:26
  These Toronto concerts grabbed news headlines in 2018  NOW MagazineFrom Pusha T's Danforth Music Hall brawl to Gordon Lightfoot calling last call at Massey Hall (for now), these Toronto concerts resonated beyond the stage.
  
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• New drunk driving laws to take effect across Canada on Tuesday

  17-12-2018 20:18
  Stricter drunk driving legislation takes effect across Canada tomorrow, giving police officers the right to demand a breath sample from any driver they lawfully stop.
  
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• Someone Was Attacked With A Knife At The Entrance Of A Toronto Subway Station Today - Narcity

  17-12-2018 20:04
  Someone Was Attacked With A Knife At The Entrance Of A Toronto Subway Station Today  NarcityToronto Police have released details on a knife attack incident in the city today. The attack reportedly took place at the entrance of Sherbourne subway station.
  
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• Toronto’s Manulife Centre adds a more friendly facade - The Globe and Mail

  17-12-2018 19:47
  Toronto’s Manulife Centre adds a more friendly facade  The Globe and MailThe once-imposing Brutalist building is undergoing a complex, $100-million makeover to become more open and inviting to street traffic.
  
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• Expanded GO train service between Kitchener and Toronto begins Jan. 7 - Global News

  17-12-2018 19:42
  Expanded GO train service between Kitchener and Toronto begins Jan. 7  Global NewsThe Ontario Government said Monday it will add an extra GO train between Kitchener and Toronto each day in the morning and evening.
  
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• Bye-bye buck a beer? Just 1 company left selling $1 bottles

  17-12-2018 19:29 via cbc.ca
  Loon Lager, a buck a beer toasted by Premier Doug Ford this summer, is now selling for $1.65 per can.
  
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• At least six people died and 129 others were injured in a fire that broke out Monday in a hospital in Mumbai, India… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-12-2018 19:28 via twitter.com
  At least six people died and 129 others were injured in a fire that broke out Monday in a hospital in Mumbai, India… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The 93 victims of Toronto’s record year in homicide - Toronto Star

  17-12-2018 19:06
  The 93 victims of Toronto’s record year in homicide  Toronto StarFrom a 94-year-old force of nature to a 3-week-old infant, these are the lives lost to homicide in Toronto in 2018.
  
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• National home sales projected to fall to nine-year-low in 2019: CREA

  17-12-2018 18:56
  National home sales are projected to fall to a near decade low in 2019, as rising interest rates and strict mortgage stress-test rules continue to put a damper on homebuyer sentiment, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.
  
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• New impaired driving rules will mean fewer roadside deaths, MADD Canada predicts

  17-12-2018 18:35 via cbc.ca
  Changes to impaired driving laws that come into force on Tuesday will reduce the number of people who die in crashes caused by drunk drivers, predicts the head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada.
  
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• Boy, 7, seriously injured after falling over railing at school

  17-12-2018 18:31 via cbc.ca
  A seven-year-old boy was rushed to hospital Monday after he fell while trying to slide down a railing at an east Toronto elementary school. He was initially listed in life-threatening condition but is now expected to recover.
  
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• Child will recover after suffering head injury at Riverdale school

  17-12-2018 18:26
  A child who suffered a head injury after falling over a railing at a Riverdale school on Monday morning is expected to make a full recovery.
  
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• Ont. colleges develop free speech policy ahead of government deadline

  17-12-2018 18:23
  Ontario's colleges have developed a free speech policy ahead of a government deadline for post-secondary institutions to come up with one or face funding cuts.
  
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• Ontario colleges develop free speech policy ahead of PC's deadline

  17-12-2018 18:10 via cbc.ca
  Ontario's colleges have developed a free speech policy ahead of a government deadline for post-secondary institutions to come up with one or face funding cuts.
  
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• Barry Critchley: Members pressing for governance reform at Toronto jazz station earn court victory - National Post

  17-12-2018 18:02
  Barry Critchley: Members pressing for governance reform at Toronto jazz station earn court victory  National PostIt was a pity that neither any director nor representatives from management of JAZZ.FM91, a Toronto based radio station that is supported by member donors, ...
  
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• Compensation for flight delays, cancellations among proposed rules for air travellers

  17-12-2018 17:36
  Air passengers who are bumped from overbooked flights or who are forced to sit through long delays could receive up to $2,400 under proposed regulations for the government's promised passenger bill of rights.
  
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• Battle of Ortona veterans raise a glass to celebrate 75th anniversary of Canadian victory in Second World War

  17-12-2018 17:30
  Larry Rose, the author of two books on Canada’s role in the Second World War, said the Battle of Ortona was an “eight-day nightmare,” but it is remembered for “the iron determination, the resolute will power and the shining character of the Canadian soldiers.”
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Federal government unveils passenger bill of rights ow.ly/uBVT30n15os

  17-12-2018 17:04 via twitter.com
  WATCH LIVE: Federal government unveils passenger bill of rights ow.ly/uBVT30n15os
  
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• Taverner returns to job with Toronto police as appointment with OPP hangs in limbo

  17-12-2018 16:45
  Ron Taverner has rescinded his resignation from the Toronto Police Service while his appointment as OPP commissioner hangs in limbo.
  
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• Ron #Taverner rescinds resignation from Toronto police ow.ly/tX9630n13zJ

  17-12-2018 16:38 via twitter.com
  Ron #Taverner rescinds resignation from Toronto police ow.ly/tX9630n13zJ
  
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• Stroll's team to launch 2019 model in Toronto - TSN

  17-12-2018 16:18
  Stroll's team to launch 2019 model in Toronto  TSNMONTREAL — Lance Stroll's new Formula 1 car will be unveiled in February at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The Racing Point team, ...
  
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• Anti-Muslim agitator gives video apology to owner of Paramount Fine Foods over ‘Jihadist’ comments

  17-12-2018 16:15
  In the video, Ranendra (Ron) Banerjee reads an “unqualified” apology as part of a settlement in a defamation lawsuit launched last year by Mohamad Fakih, owner of the popular restaurant chain. “Such hate has no place in Canada,” Banerjee says.
  
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• Ron Taverner staying with Toronto police despite appointment as OPP chief — for now - CBC News

  17-12-2018 16:14
  Ron Taverner staying with Toronto police despite appointment as OPP chief — for now  CBC NewsRon Taverner, who's tapped to be the next chief of Ontario Provincial Police amid controversy, has rescinded his resignation papers as a superintendent with ...
  
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• Ron Taverner staying with Toronto police despite appointment as OPP chief — for now

  17-12-2018 16:14 via cbc.ca
  Ron Taverner, who's tapped to be the next chief of Ontario Provincial Police amid controversy, has rescinded his resignation papers as a superintendent with Toronto police.
  
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