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• Andrew Scheer takes questions from public at Toronto town hall - CBC.ca

  19-01-2019 23:00
  Andrew Scheer takes questions from public at Toronto town hall  CBC.caBefore Parliament returns from its winter break a week from Monday, Scheer and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been criss-crossing the country meeting ...
  
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• Andrew Scheer takes questions from public at Toronto town hall

  19-01-2019 23:00 via cbc.ca
  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will take questions from the public at a town hall event in Toronto on Saturday.
  
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• 'The hidden homeless': Downtown Toronto gets new women's shelter in wake of 2 deaths - CBC.ca

  19-01-2019 21:56
  'The hidden homeless': Downtown Toronto gets new women's shelter in wake of 2 deaths  CBC.caA new women's shelter is offering a rare bright spot on this frigid weekend in Toronto, a city where many facilities are filled to capacity and where homeless ...
  
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• 'The hidden homeless': Downtown Toronto gets new women's shelter in wake of 2 deaths

  19-01-2019 21:56 via cbc.ca
  Neighbours were invited to attend an open house at the new four-storey, YWCA-run shelter that occupies a long, narrow lot at 348 Davenport Road.
  
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• OPINION: With 2018 in rear-view, five issues on Toronto's 2019 horizon - Toronto Sun

  19-01-2019 20:43
  OPINION: With 2018 in rear-view, five issues on Toronto's 2019 horizon  Toronto SunBY SEVAUN PALVETZIANAs we pack 2018 away with the holiday decorations, it's time to set resolutions and good intentions for this upcoming year.
  
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• Toronto Marlies 2018-19 Midseason Review & Player Grades - Maple Leafs Hot Stove

  19-01-2019 20:42
  Toronto Marlies 2018-19 Midseason Review & Player Grades  Maple Leafs Hot StoveThe Toronto Marlies passed the midway mark of the regular season with a pair of games against Rochester Americans last weekend. A win and a loss by the ...
  
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• Distracted driving, illegal parking blitzes 'very superficial': U of T prof - Toronto Sun

  19-01-2019 19:56
  Distracted driving, illegal parking blitzes 'very superficial': U of T prof  Toronto SunWill this past week's Toronto Police blitz on distracted diving and crackdown on illegal parking during rush-hour have a lasting impact on motorists' behaviour?
  
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• CRA eyes new, digitally secure way to access services - CityNews

  19-01-2019 19:00
  CRA eyes new, digitally secure way to access services  CityNewsThe CRA has tested a new way for Canadians to log in to their online accounts that should make it easier to access government services while keeping ...
  
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• Wintery weekend weather forecast for Toronto - Toronto.com

  19-01-2019 18:51
  Wintery weekend weather forecast for Toronto  Toronto.comA wintery weekend is in store for Toronto with Environment Canada forecasting “snow and bitterly cold temperatures.” Toronto is under an extreme cold warning ...
  
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• The federal Liberals have named a new candidate to run against NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in the Burnaby South byelec… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 18:29 via twitter.com
  The federal Liberals have named a new candidate to run against NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in the Burnaby South byelec… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• 'I regret it': Hayden King on writing Ryerson University's territorial acknowledgement

  19-01-2019 18:03 via cbc.ca
  There's growing tension about the politics of territorial acknowledgements. Hayden King, an Anishinaabe writer and educator, spoke to Unreserved host Rosanna Deerchild about what they mean in today's political climate, and how they can be improved. Here's part of that conversation.
  
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• Thousands in Toronto and across the country are expected to participate in the Women's March today to call for an e… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 18:02 via twitter.com
  Thousands in Toronto and across the country are expected to participate in the Women's March today to call for an e… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Women's March in Toronto expected to draw hundreds despite wintry weather

  19-01-2019 17:57 via cbc.ca
  Hundreds of women are expected to march despite cold and snow in Toronto on Saturday to let the Ontario government know they won't stay silent against cuts that affect their rights.
  
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• 'We will not go back': Hundreds of women brave cold and snow to march in Toronto

  19-01-2019 17:57 via cbc.ca
  Hundreds of women rallied and marched in downtown Toronto on Saturday despite cold and snow to let the Ontario government know they won't stay silent against cuts that affect their rights.
  
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• THE WAY WE WERE: Elevation put Old Toronto on track to the future - Toronto Sun

  19-01-2019 17:14
  THE WAY WE WERE: Elevation put Old Toronto on track to the future  Toronto SunIn last week's column I featured the interesting evolution of one of the city's busiest downtown thoroughfares and one that will “hobble” traffic between Lake ...
  
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• #BREAKING: An extreme cold warning has been issued for Toronto and the rest of the GTA as wind chill values are exp… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 16:59 via twitter.com
  #BREAKING: An extreme cold warning has been issued for Toronto and the rest of the GTA as wind chill values are exp… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• SIU invokes mandate after sudden death in St. Catharines

  19-01-2019 16:38
  Ontario’s police watchdog has invoked its mandate in connection with a sudden death investigation in St. Catharines.
  
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• Man’s life in danger after crash into overpass

  19-01-2019 16:15
  Paramedics say a single-vehicle crash early Saturday caused a driver to suffer from life-threatening injuries and his passenger has been sent to a trauma centre with serious injuries.
  
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• A life of firsts: Ernest Tucker, trailblazing journalist who worked in Toronto, dead at 87

  19-01-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Believed to be the first black reporter at the CBC, Ernest Tucker broke the news of John F. Kennedy's assassination to CBC Radio listeners, met Ringo Starr and Louis Armstrong, and mentored generations of journalists as a teacher at John Abbott College.
  
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• Thousands of Canadians to march to end violence against women

  19-01-2019 15:58
  Thousands across Canada are expected to participate in the third annual Women's March today in a bid to call attention to violence against women.
  
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• Thousands of winter survival kits will be handed out to homeless people across the GTA on Saturday as the city brac… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 15:29 via twitter.com
  Thousands of winter survival kits will be handed out to homeless people across the GTA on Saturday as the city brac… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• 2 seriously injured after single-vehicle crash in Leaside - Global News

  19-01-2019 15:05
  2 seriously injured after single-vehicle crash in Leaside  Global NewsThe driver of the vehicle was taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition, and a passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
  
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• 2 injured, 1 critically, after vehicle smashes into bridge

  19-01-2019 15:02 via cbc.ca
  Two people were injured, one critically, after a vehicle smashed into a bridge abutment on the edge of Leaside early Saturday, Toronto police say.
  
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• 2 injured, 1 critically, after car smashes into bridge structure

  19-01-2019 15:02 via cbc.ca
  Two people were injured, one critically, after a car smashed into a bridge abutment on the edge of Leaside early Saturday, Toronto police say.
  
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• Peel police say there is no concern for public safety as they investigate a call for shots fired near Bramalea Road… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 14:55 via twitter.com
  Peel police say there is no concern for public safety as they investigate a call for shots fired near Bramalea Road… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The third annual Women’s March is returning to Washington this week amid the longest government shutdown in America… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 14:40 via twitter.com
  The third annual Women’s March is returning to Washington this week amid the longest government shutdown in America… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Two men have been taken to hospital, including one in critical condition, after a car hit a bridge in East York ear… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 14:09 via twitter.com
  Two men have been taken to hospital, including one in critical condition, after a car hit a bridge in East York ear… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• President Donald Trump said he’ll be making a “major announcement” on the government shutdown and the southern bord… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 14:06 via twitter.com
  President Donald Trump said he’ll be making a “major announcement” on the government shutdown and the southern bord… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The snow has begun to fall in Yonge-Dundas Square as the GTA braces for it's first major snowfall of the year. Twee… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 13:43 via twitter.com
  The snow has begun to fall in Yonge-Dundas Square as the GTA braces for it's first major snowfall of the year. Twee… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• First major snowfall, bitter cold hits the GTA - CityNews

  19-01-2019 13:28
  First major snowfall, bitter cold hits the GTA  CityNewsThe snow has begun to fall across the GTA as the area braces for the first major snowfall of the season Saturday. Toronto is under a special weather statement ...
  
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• Subways, buses, light rail: How Scarborough transit riders see their system, and what needs to change

  19-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  With so much at stake at the political level, Scarborough transit riders are buzzing about the challenges facing the transit system and what to do next — so CBC Toronto hit the rails to hear their thoughts.
  
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• Scarborough family marvels at beloved ‘Little Tree that Could’

  19-01-2019 13:00
  ‘Spectacular’ northern catalpa tree grew tall in front of family home despite odds.
  
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• Winter storm hits GTA accompanied by bone-chilling temperatures

  19-01-2019 12:50
  It’s snowy and bitterly cold in Toronto, so if you have the option of just staying inside and keeping warm you may want to do that.
  
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• City bracing for arrival of winter storm

  19-01-2019 12:50
  It’s going to be a snowy and bitterly cold day in Toronto, so if you have the option of just staying inside and keeping warm you may want to do that.
  
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• Two people rushed to hospital after car slams into bridge in Thorncliffe Park

  19-01-2019 12:25
  Two people were rushed to hospital, one in life-threatening condition, after a car struck a bridge in the city’s Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood early Saturday morning.
  
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• How Prologue to the Performing Arts breaks down barriers for students

  19-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The Prologue to the Performing Arts organization has a simple mission: to expose as many young students as possible across Ontario to the performing arts, no matter what community or neighbourhood they come from.
  
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• Why this Regent Park mom gave up trying to enrol her kids in local rec programs

  19-01-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Families from across the city are flooding into Regent Park's state-of-the-art recreational facilities, leaving local kids from low-income families out in the cold, according to the local city councillor.
  
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• Regent Park kids being squeezed out of their own pool, Toronto councillor says - CBC News

  19-01-2019 11:00
  Regent Park kids being squeezed out of their own pool, Toronto councillor says  CBC NewsFamilies from across the city are flooding into Regent Park's state-of-the-art recreational facilities, shutting out local kids from low-income families, according to ...
  
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• 'This is still very raw': One year since arrest of accused serial killer Bruce McArthur

  19-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  It's been a year since Toronto police announced that Bruce McArthur had been arrested. Since then, police have taken steps to renew their approach to missing persons cases, while trying to heal rifts with some members of the LGBT community.
  
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• Snow and bitter cold to make for a wintry weekend in Toronto

  19-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Get ready for snow, Toronto. Periods of the white stuff are expected to begin Saturday morning, with up to 10 centimetres expected — all part of winter storm system tracking south of the Great Lakes.
  
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• Feeling lonely? You're not alone - and it could be affecting your physical health

  19-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  With researchers sounding the alarm that loneliness can cause serious physical as well as mental harm, and statistics indicating rates are on the rise, here are coping strategies people are using to deal with their feelings of being disconnected.
  
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• Brace for bitter cold plus some snow this weekend in Toronto - CBC.ca

  19-01-2019 10:00
  Brace for bitter cold plus some snow this weekend in Toronto  CBC.caGet ready for snow, Toronto. Periods of the white stuff are expected to begin Saturday morning, with up to 10 centimetres expected — all part of winter storm ...
  
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• From a simple seed, Toronto-based Sister Writes continues to grow

  19-01-2019 06:00
  Sister Writes, a creative-writing program for women who face barriers to the arts, is about to enter its ninth year providing free workshops.
  
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• Milos Raonic wins in straight sets to reach Round of 16 at Australian Open

  19-01-2019 05:59 via cbc.ca
  Milos Raonic stands as the lone Canadian singles player remaining at the Australian Open.
  
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• Maple Leafs fall to the Panthers 3-1

  19-01-2019 05:55
  Vincent Trocheck's return gave the Florida Panthers the spark they desperately needed.
  
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• Along with the bitter cold comes some snow for Saturday. Just how much will the GTA get? @adamstiles has all the wi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 05:50 via twitter.com
  Along with the bitter cold comes some snow for Saturday. Just how much will the GTA get? @adamstiles has all the wi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Two weeks after the popular documentary series 'Surviving R. Kelly' revived sex abuse allegations against R. Kelly,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 05:32 via twitter.com
  Two weeks after the popular documentary series 'Surviving R. Kelly' revived sex abuse allegations against R. Kelly,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• No injuries were reported but plenty of smoke and flames as firefighters battled a 2-alarm blaze near Dufferin and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-01-2019 05:17 via twitter.com
  No injuries were reported but plenty of smoke and flames as firefighters battled a 2-alarm blaze near Dufferin and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• 2 men accused of blackmailing Tony Clement over explicit images arrested in Ivory Coast

  19-01-2019 04:00
  Two men in West Africa are accused of posing as a woman online to blackmail former Conservative MP Tony Clement with sexually explicit photos he sent them.
  
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• Panthers snap 7-game losing streak with win over Leafs

  19-01-2019 03:57 via cbc.ca
  Mike Matheson scored the winning goal to help the Florida Panthers snap a seven-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night.
  
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