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• Critics accuse PCs of making 'misleading' claims about lower gas prices in Ontario

  30-12-2018 23:40 via cbc.ca
  The Doug Ford government is "intentionally misleading" the public by claiming credit on Twitter for relatively low gas prices being enjoyed by Ontario motorists, says a spokesperson for an environmental organization.
  
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• 'This is a big bird': Wild turkey in Christie Pits is a neighbourhood favourite

  30-12-2018 23:04 via cbc.ca
  The female turkey, which some residents have dubbed "Rose," first appeared sometime in the early spring this year.
  
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• A 30-year-old Burlington man is facing a total of eight charges in connection with multiple sex offences against wo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 22:38 via twitter.com
  A 30-year-old Burlington man is facing a total of eight charges in connection with multiple sex offences against wo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Burlington man charged with sex offences after multiple alleged indecent acts

  30-12-2018 22:16
  Police west of Toronto have laid numerous sex charges against a man from Burlington, Ont.
  
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• Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly says Trump long ago abandoned his campaign pledge to construct a wall along the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 21:54 via twitter.com
  Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly says Trump long ago abandoned his campaign pledge to construct a wall along the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Hank Wong is the last surviving member of an elite group of Chinese-Canadian soldiers who, according to the government, never existed

  30-12-2018 21:32
  Operation Oblivion was thought to be a suicide mission. A secret British initiative during the Second World War, the Canadian government has no record of it.
  
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• Two new toonie designs are coming in 2019 to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day ow.ly/ZS5U30n8Hmj

  30-12-2018 21:25 via twitter.com
  Two new toonie designs are coming in 2019 to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day ow.ly/ZS5U30n8Hmj
  
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• What’s open and closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Toronto

  30-12-2018 21:23
  Several malls will have reduced hours for New Year’s Day and some will be completely closed. Check in to see what’s open and what’s closed on the first of day of 2019 in Toronto.
  
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• Bus surfing, a sewage-filled streetcar and Seth Rogen: the weirdest things that happened on the TTC in 2018

  30-12-2018 21:17
  We recap some of the odder happenings on the city’s transit lines last year.
  
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• One man is in custody after an attempted stabbing aboard a TTC subway train on Sunday afternoon. ow.ly/Mx0M30n8Gz3

  30-12-2018 20:40 via twitter.com
  One man is in custody after an attempted stabbing aboard a TTC subway train on Sunday afternoon. ow.ly/Mx0M30n8Gz3
  
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• Toronto police are searching for three suspects in connection to a robbery with a firearm in the Chinatown area in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 19:23 via twitter.com
  Toronto police are searching for three suspects in connection to a robbery with a firearm in the Chinatown area in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• 3 suspects wanted in Chinatown robbery - CityNews

  30-12-2018 19:14
  3 suspects wanted in Chinatown robbery  CityNewsToronto police are searching for three suspects in connection to a robbery with a firearm in the Chinatown area in the early hours of Saturday morning.
  
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• Police looking for three men suspected in Chinatown gunpoint robbery

  30-12-2018 18:27
  A bar employee was assaulted with a gun during the robbery that took place around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, police said.
  
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• Real estate industry poised for a tech disruption in 2019

  30-12-2018 17:12 via cbc.ca
  From smartphone apps like Loom, which allows realtors to remotely share screens and presentation slides with clients, to digital signatures that can be verified with phones and tablets, technology is shaping a new way for realtors to do business.
  
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• Defibrillator stolen from Mississauga’s City Centre bus terminal, police say - Global News

  30-12-2018 16:55
  Defibrillator stolen from Mississauga’s City Centre bus terminal, police say  Global NewsPolice say a male suspect approached the ticket booth and reported that someone in the parking lot was in cardiac arrest. Police say the man then removed the ...
  
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• Police looking for white SUV in Queen and Ossington shooting investigation

  30-12-2018 16:49
  A man was shot at and seriously injured near Queen St. West and Ossington Ave early Saturday.
  
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• Toronto police are looking for a suspect or suspects who fled in a white SUV after a shooting in the West Queen Wes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 16:44 via twitter.com
  Toronto police are looking for a suspect or suspects who fled in a white SUV after a shooting in the West Queen Wes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• York cops target impaired drivers with satirical video - Toronto Sun

  30-12-2018 16:42
  York cops target impaired drivers with satirical video  Toronto SunIf you drive impaired north of Toronto, you may be booked into L'Hotel York Regional Police.And there are no reservations required at one of York's jail cells for ...
  
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• Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls: Preview, start time, and more - RaptorsHQ

  30-12-2018 16:40
  Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls: Preview, start time, and more  RaptorsHQAfter a 29-point loss in Orlando, the Raptors look to get back to their winning ways against Chicago. Maybe some home cooking in Toronto will help too.
  
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• Police search for suspect vehicle after shooting near Queen and Ossington

  30-12-2018 16:34
  Police have released photos of an SUV that investigators believe was involved in a shooting in the city’s West Queen West neighbourhood on Saturday morning.
  
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• Rain in Toronto's forecast on New Year's Eve - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  30-12-2018 16:17
  Rain in Toronto's forecast on New Year's Eve  CP24 Toronto's Breaking NewsToronto saw the first signs of winter this morning but the snow doesn't appear to be sticking around for New Year's Eve.
  
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• The top Toronto love stories of 2018 - Do - December 2018 - Toronto - Post City

  30-12-2018 16:10
  The top Toronto love stories of 2018 - Do - December 2018 - Toronto  Post CityOur How They Met stories are always aspirational tales of romance that blossoms and blooms without ever fading. The journeys of these three couples are no ...
  
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• #ICYMI: Joseph Tito says he spent sleepless nights since the birth of his twin girls in Kenya, filling out the requ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 15:55 via twitter.com
  #ICYMI: Joseph Tito says he spent sleepless nights since the birth of his twin girls in Kenya, filling out the requ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• WARMINGTON: Bright spots in a dark year - Toronto Sun

  30-12-2018 15:53
  WARMINGTON: Bright spots in a dark year  Toronto SunYes 2018 was one rough year of crime and death.But there were heroes and bright spots, too. Here's my top 10 people and stories of 2018:Hero: Tanya Wilson ...
  
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• Dubas is Toronto Sun's Sportsperson of the Year - Sault Star

  30-12-2018 14:46
  Dubas is Toronto Sun's Sportsperson of the Year  Sault StarSteve Simmons Postmedia NetworkThe signing of the year in Toronto sports — maybe the story of the year — began without any talk of money or term or ...
  
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• As we wind down 2018, here’s a list of what’s open and closed over the New Year’s break. ow.ly/Eyao30n8xFS

  30-12-2018 13:33 via twitter.com
  As we wind down 2018, here’s a list of what’s open and closed over the New Year’s break. ow.ly/Eyao30n8xFS
  
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• What's open and closed in Toronto for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day - CBC.ca

  30-12-2018 13:00
  What's open and closed in Toronto for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day  CBC.caHere's your survival guide to what's open and closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day so you can have a smooth transition into 2019.
  
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• What's open and closed in Toronto for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  30-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Here's your survival guide to what's open and closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day so you can have a smooth transition into 2019.
  
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• Are online personal trainers better than the real thing? Some experts aren't so sure

  30-12-2018 12:54 via cbc.ca
  Many are looking to online videos and apps to help them bulk up or trim down, but some personal trainers say those new tools aren’t for everyone.
  
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• No injuries reported after fire at home in Bedford Park

  30-12-2018 12:42
  No injuries were reported after a fire at a home in Bedford Park overnight.
  
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• Girlfriends getaway to Toronto: Where to drink, dance, shop, party and get pampered - cleveland.com

  30-12-2018 12:40
  Girlfriends getaway to Toronto: Where to drink, dance, shop, party and get pampered  cleveland.comTORONTO, Ontario -- The pressure is on. Your best friend got a ring for the holidays and you're the bachelorette bash boss. A limo rolling from East Fourth to ...
  
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• No winning ticket for Saturday night's $13M Lotto 649 jackpot

  30-12-2018 12:21
  No winning ticket was sold for the $13 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.
  
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• Defibrillator stolen from Mississauga bus terminal, police say

  30-12-2018 12:15 via cbc.ca
  Police west of Toronto are investigating after a life-saving medical device was stolen from a bus terminal.
  
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• Who will rebuild after a climate disaster as workers retire and weather worsens?

  30-12-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  More powerful and destructive storms are driving up demand for construction workers, power line technicians and even insurance adjusters.
  
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• Toronto pilot project takes aim at South Asian teens at risk of diabetes

  30-12-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  University of Toronto researchers are taking a radical approach in the fight against diabetes and focusing on a community that is statistically hard-hit: South Asians in Canada.
  
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• This man says Toronto police left him with a broken nose and a serious eye injury. His lawyer wants to know why they didn’t tell the SIU

  30-12-2018 11:00
  Fabian Clarke, 40, was injured in a police raid on his home last month. He has been charged with obstructing and resisting a police officer.
  
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• Growing number of refugees arriving in Canada as unaccompanied minors

  30-12-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Refugees arriving in Canada as unaccompanied minors face the dual challenge of adapting to their new environment while also being children missing their parents.
  
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• Dancing on air: Toronto ramp agent's routine takes off - RTE.ie

  30-12-2018 09:57
  Dancing on air: Toronto ramp agent's routine takes off  RTE.ieA ground crew member at Toronto's Pearson Airport put on a Christmas dance show last weekend, to the delight of passengers on a plane taxiing ahead of ...
  
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• You can visit these alpaca farms near Toronto this winter - Daily Hive

  30-12-2018 09:00
  You can visit these alpaca farms near Toronto this winter  Daily HiveTake a break from the city and head to the beautiful country where you can spend an afternoon at one of many Ontario alpaca farms!
  
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• A rise in the number of liquor thefts at the @LCBO has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, resu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 05:30 via twitter.com
  A rise in the number of liquor thefts at the @LCBO has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, resu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Happy New Year! Starting Jan. 1, distracted drivers in Ontario will face some of the toughest penalties in the coun… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 05:25 via twitter.com
  Happy New Year! Starting Jan. 1, distracted drivers in Ontario will face some of the toughest penalties in the coun… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ramping up penalties for distracted driving - CityNews

  30-12-2018 05:12
  Ramping up penalties for distracted driving  CityNewsHappy New Year! Starting Jan. 1, distracted drivers in Ontario will face some of the toughest penalties in the country, including fines up to $1000 on the very first ...
  
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• Canada downs Czech Republic 5-1 to remain undefeated at WJHC

  30-12-2018 04:41
  Morgan Frost had a goal and an assist Saturday night, helping Team Canada to a 5-1 win over the Czech Republic at the world junior hockey championship.
  
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• Islanders beat Leafs as Tavares suits up against former team for first time

  30-12-2018 03:59
  Mathew Barzal scored a natural hat trick in the second period as the New York Islanders blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Saturday.
  
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• Leafs fall flat as Barzal leads Islanders to win with natural hat trick

  30-12-2018 03:53 via cbc.ca
  Mathew Barzal scored a natural hat trick in the second period as the New York Islanders blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Saturday, on a day where John Tavares played his former team for the first time.
  
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• Defibrillator stolen from bus terminal in Mississauga, police say

  30-12-2018 03:23
  Police say the man then removed the automated external defibrillator, or AED, from its cabinet and fled the scene.
  
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• The head of the union representing LCBO workers wants the Ford government to put the brakes on plans to expand the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 03:07 via twitter.com
  The head of the union representing LCBO workers wants the Ford government to put the brakes on plans to expand the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Union calls for freeze on expanded alcohol sales in province - CityNews Toronto

  30-12-2018 03:00
  Union calls for freeze on expanded alcohol sales in province  CityNews TorontoThe head of the union representing LCBO workers calls it a crisis and he's asking the Ford government to put a hold on plans to expand the sale of alcohol into ...
  
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• Double-digit wind chills overnight will give way to sunny skies on Sunday afternoon and a slight warm-up to close o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-12-2018 02:54 via twitter.com
  Double-digit wind chills overnight will give way to sunny skies on Sunday afternoon and a slight warm-up to close o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• ‘Discouraging. Dumbfounded. A sad reality.’ Star story on LCBO thefts prompts readers to share their eyewitness accounts

  30-12-2018 02:47
  LCBO outlets in Toronto have sustained a surge in robberies — more than 9,000 times since 2014, the Star reported. Eyewitness accounts from readers since that story came from customers who’ve seen it happen all over the city and beyond; and long-suffering LCBO workers, past and present, who confirm the morale-crushing reality of feeling helpless and insecure as they try to do their jobs.
  
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