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• 1 arrested, 1 at large after 2 separate car crashes in East York

  14-01-2019 23:56 via cbc.ca
  Toronto police say they have one suspect in custody and have stopped searching for another in an East York neighbourhood after two separate car crashes and a police chase on foot on Monday.
  
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• Three occupants of a pick-up truck are lucky to be alive after the vehicle slammed into the back of a garbage truck. ow.ly/JLb530njqtp

  14-01-2019 23:09 via twitter.com
  Three occupants of a pick-up truck are lucky to be alive after the vehicle slammed into the back of a garbage truck. ow.ly/JLb530njqtp
  
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• A taste of home: Newfoundland-themed store a success in Toronto - CTV News

  14-01-2019 23:09
  A taste of home: Newfoundland-themed store a success in Toronto  CTV NewsThe “Newfoundland Store” in Toronto's west end neighbourhood of Parkdale sells some of the classic Newfoundland wares that are not available in most parts ...
  
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• Ontario's 25 pot licence lottery winners fielding investment, business offers

  14-01-2019 22:56
  Businesses and investors are rushing to partner with the 25 winners of the Ontario cannabis retail licence lottery, with offers apparently worth millions of dollars, to be involved in the province's first recreational weed stores set to open this spring.
  
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• People are scrambling to figure out who is behind an Instagram account that has surpassed all eggspectations by ama… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-01-2019 22:53 via twitter.com
  People are scrambling to figure out who is behind an Instagram account that has surpassed all eggspectations by ama… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Asylum seekers can't count on same response as Saudi teen: immigration experts

  14-01-2019 22:50
  The case of a Saudi teen whose flight from her allegedly abusive family captured international attention is a rare one where circumstances aligned to grant her swift protection in Canada, but others in similar situations can't count on the same response, immigration experts said Monday.
  
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• Have you seen these war medals stolen in the Jarvis, Mt. Pleasant area? If so, police want to know

  14-01-2019 22:45 via cbc.ca
  Police are looking for the public's help in finding six World War II medals stolen In the early hours of Saturday morning in downtown Toronto.
  
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• These are 15 of Toronto's must-visit restaurants this winter - Daily Hive

  14-01-2019 22:23
  These are 15 of Toronto's must-visit restaurants this winter  Daily HiveCall your friends to catch up, or let your date know you've already chosen the resto. These spots will keep you warm on the coldest night.
  
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• Police investigating after WWII medals stolen from Toronto residence

  14-01-2019 22:02
  Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating six Second World War medals that were stolen from a Toronto residence over the weekend.
  
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• Police say Ontario resident called 911 over disagreement about TV

  14-01-2019 21:38
  Ontario Provincial Police are urging people to only call 911 during an emergency after someone dialled the line following a disagreement over television.
  
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• Suspect charged after fraud call ends in police foot chase in Ajax

  14-01-2019 21:26
  A 23-year-old man has been charged after allegedly resisting arrest and leading police, who were responding to a report of fraud in progress, on a foot chase through the woods in Ajax.
  
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• Carbon monoxide leak at Montreal school sends 43 to hospital ow.ly/OQY630njmf3

  14-01-2019 21:22 via twitter.com
  Carbon monoxide leak at Montreal school sends 43 to hospital ow.ly/OQY630njmf3
  
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• First responders confirmed 43 people have been taken to hospital following a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a Mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-01-2019 21:04 via twitter.com
  First responders confirmed 43 people have been taken to hospital following a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a Mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Lawyer questions previous release of man now accused of attacking Mounties

  14-01-2019 21:02 via cbc.ca
  The lawyer for the family of 2001 homicide victim says he's not surprised the man who pulled the trigger, Grigorios Laberakis, is now accused of fighting with four Nova Scotia police officers, sending two of them to hospital.
  
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• Businesses and investors are rushing to partner with the 25 winners of the Ontario cannabis retail licence lottery,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-01-2019 20:50 via twitter.com
  Businesses and investors are rushing to partner with the 25 winners of the Ontario cannabis retail licence lottery,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• A man, who identified himself as James and Jay, is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-01-2019 20:21 via twitter.com
  A man, who identified himself as James and Jay, is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Suspect outstanding after east-end crash leads to dramatic police chase

  14-01-2019 20:20
  One person remains outstanding after a car crash led to a dramatic police chase in the city’s east end on Monday morning.
  
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• Detroit auto show has SUVs, horsepower, but electric cars are few

  14-01-2019 20:08
  Automakers have promised to start selling hordes of electric cars in the next few years, but only two will be unveiled at the big Detroit auto show that kicks off this week -- and those aren't even ready for production.
  
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• Man arrested after alleged sex assault on Brock campus: Niagara police ow.ly/pMgW30njfA8

  14-01-2019 19:14 via twitter.com
  Man arrested after alleged sex assault on Brock campus: Niagara police ow.ly/pMgW30njfA8
  
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• CONDUCT IN QUESTION: Video of Toronto cops partying under review - Calgary Sun

  14-01-2019 19:05
  CONDUCT IN QUESTION: Video of Toronto cops partying under review  Calgary SunVideos allegedly depicting uniformed Toronto Police officers partying it up on the job are under investigation by the force's professional standards unit.
  
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• Medals stolen during break-in at Toronto home - Toronto Sun

  14-01-2019 18:33
  Medals stolen during break-in at Toronto home  Toronto SunWar medals were stolen from a downtown home during a break and enter over the weekend.“The family members (of the veteran) would like to have them back.
  
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• 57-year-old Judy Booth, 65-year-old Anja Van Beek, and 56-year-old Bruce Thomlinson died as a result of the collisi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-01-2019 18:29 via twitter.com
  57-year-old Judy Booth, 65-year-old Anja Van Beek, and 56-year-old Bruce Thomlinson died as a result of the collisi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ottawa police identify 3 people killed in bus crash

  14-01-2019 18:25
  Ottawa police have identified the three people who died in a bus crash in the city on Friday.
  
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• Company behind Toronto Defiant Overwatch League team raises another $22 million - National Post

  14-01-2019 18:15
  Company behind Toronto Defiant Overwatch League team raises another $22 million  National PostTORONTO — OverActive Media, the esports company behind the expansion Toronto Defiant Overwatch League franchise, has raised more than $22 million in ...
  
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• Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen set to return from injury

  14-01-2019 18:10
  The Toronto Maple Leafs have their No. 1 goalie back in the fold.
  
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• Judge denies request to speed up hearing on Ron Taverner OPP appointment

  14-01-2019 17:55 via cbc.ca
  An Ontario court has rejected a request to speed up a hearing into whether it should order the province's ombudsman to investigate the appointment of a friend of the premier's to the job of top cop.
  
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• Toronto's newest waterfront park will have a heart-shaped pond (RENDERINGS) - Daily Hive

  14-01-2019 17:38
  Toronto's newest waterfront park will have a heart-shaped pond (RENDERINGS)  Daily HiveToronto's waterfront is going to have a major overhaul, and a new contemporary and inviting space called the Love Park is one of the new additions.
  
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• Cannabis retail plans proceeding despite losing lottery, Toronto company says - CBC.ca

  14-01-2019 16:44
  Cannabis retail plans proceeding despite losing lottery, Toronto company says  CBC.caA Toronto businessman whose company didn't win the lottery to apply to open a cannabis store in Ontario says business plans have not changed despite the ...
  
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• Cannabis retail plans proceeding despite losing lottery, Toronto company says

  14-01-2019 16:44 via cbc.ca
  A Toronto businessman whose company didn't win the lottery to apply to open a cannabis store in Ontario says business plans have not changed despite the setback.
  
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• The Who, Bryan Ferry announce Toronto tour dates - Toronto Star

  14-01-2019 16:36
  The Who, Bryan Ferry announce Toronto tour dates  Toronto StarVenerable rockers The Who — 55 years after their founding, 40 years after the death of their original drummer, Keith Moon — will return not only to perform in ...
  
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• Story: ow.ly/fEZM30nj3y4 twitter.com/Momin680NEWS/s…

  14-01-2019 16:33 via twitter.com
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• AGO to sell up to 20 A.Y. Jackson paintings to make room for underrepresented artists

  14-01-2019 16:25 via cbc.ca
  The Art Gallery of Ontario is removing 20 paintings by Group of Seven artist A.Y. Jackson in order to update the gallery’s collection to include underrepresented artists.
  
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• Philpott moves from Indigenous Services to Treasury Board in cabinet shuffle

  14-01-2019 16:12
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added two new faces to his cabinet Monday morning, tapping Montreal MP David Lametti as Canada's new justice minister and Nova Scotia's Bernadette Jordan as minister of rural economic development -- a new position on the front bench.
  
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• At least one police officer injured after responding to the scene of a 2-vehicle crash near Coxwell and O'Connor. P… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-01-2019 16:10 via twitter.com
  At least one police officer injured after responding to the scene of a 2-vehicle crash near Coxwell and O'Connor. P… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Former OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair is looking to force the ombudsmen to investigate the appointment of Ford… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-01-2019 16:04 via twitter.com
  Former OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair is looking to force the ombudsmen to investigate the appointment of Ford… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Islington is closed from Rutherford to Major Mackenzie while police investigate. ow.ly/kHyu30niZek

  14-01-2019 15:37 via twitter.com
  Islington is closed from Rutherford to Major Mackenzie while police investigate. ow.ly/kHyu30niZek
  
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• Woman, 70, dead after 3-vehicle collision in Vaughan

  14-01-2019 15:04 via cbc.ca
  A 70-year-old woman has died after a collision involving three vehicles in Vaughan on Monday morning.
  
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• Female dead after 3-vehicle collision in Vaughan

  14-01-2019 15:04 via cbc.ca
  A female has died after a collision involving three vehicles in Vaughan on Monday morning.
  
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• Woman, 70, dead after multi-vehicle crash in Vaughan

  14-01-2019 14:45
  A 70-year-old woman is dead following a three-vehicle crash in Vaughan this morning.
  
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• Woman, 69, dead after multi-vehicle crash in Vaughan

  14-01-2019 14:45
  A 69-year-old woman is dead following a three-vehicle crash in Vaughan this morning.
  
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• Female dead after three-vehicle crash on Islington in Vaughan: police

  14-01-2019 14:45
  One female is dead following a three-vehicle crash in Vaughan this morning.
  
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• Motion by deputy OPP head to expedite Taverner case due in court today

  14-01-2019 14:39
  The lawyer for an Ontario Provincial Police deputy commissioner will be in a Toronto courtroom this morning to ask for an expedited hearing on an ombudsman investigation into the hiring of incoming OPP commissioner Ron Taverner.
  
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• Court rejects bid to speed up request for OPP hiring investigation

  14-01-2019 14:39
  An Ontario court rejected a request Monday to speed up a hearing into whether it should order an ombudsman investigation into the appointment of a friend of the premier's to the job of top cop.
  
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• Gingerbread house built by Manitoba student wins top prize in Toronto cake competition - CBC.ca

  14-01-2019 14:36
  Gingerbread house built by Manitoba student wins top prize in Toronto cake competition  CBC.caA many-layered culinary education has earned a pastry arts student from Arborg, Man., a first-place finish at a prestigious cake competition in Toronto.
  
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• Prime Minister Trudeau to make cameo in 'Corner Gas Animated'

  14-01-2019 14:10
  Justin Trudeau will follow in the footsteps of two previous prime ministers by appearing in an episode of "Corner Gas."
  
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• Walk Off the Earth fans flock to Burlington, Ont. to remember 'Beard Guy'

  14-01-2019 14:08
  Bundled in winter jackets, tuques and a few wooly blankets, fans travelled from halfway across the world to the chilly streets of Burlington, Ont., on Sunday to say a sombre farewell to Mike Taylor.
  
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• People injured in deadly Ottawa bus crash improving in hospital: officials

  14-01-2019 14:02
  Those critically injured when a double-decker city bus crashed into a transit shelter in Ottawa on Friday have started getting better, a local hospital said Sunday.
  
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• Chill, Netflix: Toronto's independent theatres are enjoying a moviegoing renaissance - The Globe and Mail

  14-01-2019 14:00
  Chill, Netflix: Toronto's independent theatres are enjoying a moviegoing renaissance  The Globe and MailDiverse and eclectic offerings are only growing across the city, as independent theatres aim to beat streaming giants at their own game.
  
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• Today's Top Stories: A new traffic safety blitz targets distracted drivers and another violent weekend in the city ow.ly/UpFd30niQvm

  14-01-2019 13:13 via twitter.com
  Today's Top Stories: A new traffic safety blitz targets distracted drivers and another violent weekend in the city ow.ly/UpFd30niQvm
  
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• Colorado based Newmont Mining is buying Vancouver’s Goldcorp and a big pop for pot stocks. @eppman has the latest b… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-01-2019 13:02 via twitter.com
  Colorado based Newmont Mining is buying Vancouver’s Goldcorp and a big pop for pot stocks. @eppman has the latest b… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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