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• Port Lands businesses welcome development to ‘underused’ Toronto waterfront - Toronto Star

  16-02-2019 23:43
  Port Lands businesses welcome development to ‘underused’ Toronto waterfront  Toronto StarWhen it comes to Sidewalk Lab's contentious plans to develop Toronto's Port Lands, Trevor Welsh has no axe to grind. But he does have one to throw.
  
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• Port Lands businesses welcome development to ‘underused’ Toronto waterfront

  16-02-2019 23:41
  Sidewalk Lab’s contentious plans for Toronto’s Port Lands may anger some people — but not those who work there.
  
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• Toronto Police Services Board reaches tentative agreements with officers, civilian staff

  16-02-2019 23:38
  Roughly three weeks after the Toronto Police Services Board approved a $30 million increase to the service’s budget, the board reached a collection of tentative agreements with the Toronto Police Association.
  
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• Toronto police officers, civilian staff reach tentative five-year agreements - CBC.ca

  16-02-2019 22:35
  Toronto police officers, civilian staff reach tentative five-year agreements  CBC.caThe Toronto Police Services Board and the union representing both uniform and civilian staff have reached tentative five-year agreements after two months of ...
  
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• Toronto police officers, civilian staff reach tentative five-year agreements

  16-02-2019 22:35 via cbc.ca
  The Toronto Police Services Board and the union representing both uniform and civilian staff have reached tentative five-year agreements after two months of collective bargaining.
  
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• Toronto Wolfpack improve to 3-0-0 with rugby league win over Widnes Vikings - The Guardian

  16-02-2019 22:13
  Toronto Wolfpack improve to 3-0-0 with rugby league win over Widnes Vikings  The GuardianNEWCASTLE, England — The Toronto Wolfpack scored three tries in 10 minutes in the second half to break open a tight game and dispatch previously ...
  
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• City vs. province: Who can build transit faster?

  16-02-2019 22:07
  Conservatives say uploading the TTC subway to the province could speed up construction, but experts warn it’s no guarantee
  
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• TPS officers, civilians reach tentative five-year agreement with city

  16-02-2019 20:55
  The union that represents Toronto police officers and civilians has reached a tentative five-year collective agreement with the Toronto Police Services Board.
  
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• Wolfpack ride 2nd-half outburst to remain undefeated this season

  16-02-2019 20:51 via cbc.ca
  ​The Toronto Wolfpack scored three tries in 10 minutes in the second half to break open a tight game and dispatch previously unbeaten Widnes Vikings 30-6 in Betfred Championship rugby league play Saturday in Newcastle, England.
  
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• 'A child is so innocent': Vigils planned for slain 11-year-old Brampton girl in Amber Alert

  16-02-2019 20:15 via cbc.ca
  Two vigils are planned for an 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar, who was found dead in a Brampton, Ont., basement apartment after being taken out for her birthday this week.
  
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• 'A child is so innocent': Candlelight vigil held for 11-year-old girl in Ontario Amber Alert

  16-02-2019 20:15 via cbc.ca
  Community members left grief-stricken by the death of an 11-year-old Brampton, Ont., girl gathered at a park near the child's school to light candles, lay flowers and show support for the child's family at a vigil Saturday evening.
  
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• Pedestrian in hospital with serious head injuries after being struck by car in Scarborough

  16-02-2019 19:19
  A man in his 80s was struck just after 9 a.m. at Warden Ave. and Bamburgh Cir., near Terry Fox park.
  
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• Police issue arrest warrant for 23-year-old man in Brampton shooting

  16-02-2019 19:15
  Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 23-year-old man in connection with a shooting outside a Brampton home on Thursday night.
  
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• 2 Ontario mayors ask province to help employees fired from RV maker

  16-02-2019 18:55 via cbc.ca
  Two Ontario mayors say they have asked the provincial government to help hundreds of employees who have reportedly lost their jobs at a recreational vehicle maker in Kitchener-Waterloo region.
  
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• News Watch Alexisonfire Play a Surprise Set in Toronto Yesterday - Exclaim!

  16-02-2019 18:03
  News Watch Alexisonfire Play a Surprise Set in Toronto Yesterday  Exclaim!Yesterday (February 15), Alexisonfire made their comeback official by releasing their first new song in a decade, "Familiar Drugs," and announcing new tour ...
  
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• Acid attack survivor who got life-changing surgery in Toronto wants to make Canada her home - Toronto Star

  16-02-2019 18:01
  Acid attack survivor who got life-changing surgery in Toronto wants to make Canada her home  Toronto StarEvery day for a year, from the confines of her tiny hospital room in Bangladesh, Popi Rani Das dreamed of Toronto. A doctor from this faraway city had promised ...
  
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• Acid attack survivor who got life-changing surgery in Toronto wants to make Canada her home

  16-02-2019 18:00
  Two years ago, Popi Ran Das arrived in Toronto, where doctors rebuilt her throat after her husband tricked her into drinking acid. Now, the Bangladeshi woman says she fears for her life if she were to return.
  
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• Toronto's Kevin Drury races to bronze in ski cross World Cup; Thompson fourth - CTV News

  16-02-2019 17:40
  Toronto's Kevin Drury races to bronze in ski cross World Cup; Thompson fourth  CTV NewsToronto's Kevin Drury raced onto his first World Cup podium of the season, winning bronze on Saturday to open a double-header.
  
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• Blue Jays bring back Canadian reliever Axford on minor league deal

  16-02-2019 17:39 via cbc.ca
  The Blue Jays have signed Canadian right-handed pitcher John Axford to a minor league deal. He went 4-1 with a 4.41 earned-run average in 45 games with Toronto last season before a July 31 trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  
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• Vigil held tonight to honour 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar

  16-02-2019 17:33
  Dozens stood in the cold at a candlelight vigil in Mississauga Saturday night to honour the memory of an 11-year-old girl who was found dead following an Amber Alert.
  
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• Vigil being held tonight to honour 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar

  16-02-2019 17:33
  A candlelight vigil will be held tonight to honour the memory of an 11-year-old girl who was found dead following an Amber Alert.
  
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• Liberals want quick results from new skills-training think-tank in Toronto - paNOW

  16-02-2019 17:33
  Liberals want quick results from new skills-training think-tank in Toronto  paNOWOTTAWA — Federal efforts to calm anxiety about a rapidly changing job market took another step Thursday as the Liberals launched a new agency ahead of a ...
  
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• Man in his 80s seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough

  16-02-2019 16:08 via cbc.ca
  A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Scarborough on Saturday morning, Toronto police say.
  
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• 13 of the top Toronto tech companies that added 20 or more full-time hires in 2018 - Daily Hive

  16-02-2019 16:00
  13 of the top Toronto tech companies that added 20 or more full-time hires in 2018  Daily HiveToronto's tech community continues to expand and it may just suprise you to find out how much. Below is a list of 13 of the top Toronto tech companies that ...
  
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• ‘Riya is an angel’ — Mississauga community gathers to mourn slain 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar

  16-02-2019 15:58
  About 300 people gathered at Meadowvale Village Public School on Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil to mourn Riya Rajkumar. Her father, Roopesh Rajkumar, is charged with first-degree murder.
  
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• Plenty of Canadian content as Seattle hosts Toronto in Major League Rugby play - The Guardian

  16-02-2019 15:55
  Plenty of Canadian content as Seattle hosts Toronto in Major League Rugby play  The GuardianCanada captain Phil Mack's welcome will likely be warm and short Sunday when the Toronto Arrows visit his Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby play.
  
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• You and your poo: Why fecal medicine could be the next big buzz

  16-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Moving past the ‘ick' factor, researchers are studying the use of fecal transplants to treat a range of diseases from depression to obesity to cancer. It’s part of an emerging revolution in microbiome medicine.
  
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• Toronto's medical officer of health wants ban on edibles that appeal to youth

  16-02-2019 14:24
  Cannabis products that are “particularly appealing to children,” such as gummy bears and lollipops, should be banned as part of the wider regulation of edibles this fall, Toronto’s medical officer of health says.
  
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• Mommy Blogging 2.0: Business is booming, complete with perks and pitfalls

  16-02-2019 13:36 via cbc.ca
  Mommy blogging is evolving into a lucrative industry, with bloggers making money from "sponsored posts" and ad deals. But there are challenges: from using images and stories of their children to help sell products, to balancing the authenticity of their stories with narratives desired by advertisers.
  
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• Unexpected visit from long-ago resident reveals history of Uxbridge family’s favourite tree

  16-02-2019 13:00
  “Dorothy remembered sitting under our big elm tree on hot summer afternoons, reading her favourite books with her black and white dog by her side.”
  
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• Ontario's new autism program a 'pittance' for all, say angry parents

  16-02-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Parents of children on the autism spectrum are protesting the Ford government's new Ontario Autism Program.
  
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• Fire at under construction building a possible act of arson: police

  16-02-2019 12:30
  Police say that they are investigating an overnight fire at an under construction building near High Park as a possible act of arson.
  
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• Toronto boxing club building champions in and outside the ring - CBC.ca

  16-02-2019 12:00
  Toronto boxing club building champions in and outside the ring  CBC.caAt MJKO Boxing, Miranda and Ibrahim Kamal teach young people in at-risk communities the fundamentals of boxing. But it's what they teach outside the ring that ...
  
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• Toronto boxing club building champions in and outside the ring

  16-02-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  At MJKO Boxing, Miranda and Ibrahim Kamal teach young people in at-risk communities the fundamentals of boxing. But it's what they teach outside the ring that makes them true champs.
  
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• Ban gummy bears and other kid-friendly cannabis edibles, says Toronto medical officer of health - CBC News

  16-02-2019 11:00
  Ban gummy bears and other kid-friendly cannabis edibles, says Toronto medical officer of health  CBC NewsWith Health Canada aiming to regulate edibles later this year, Toronto's medical officer of health is calling for a ban on products like gummy bears, lollipops, and ...
  
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• Ban gummy bears and other kid-friendly cannabis edibles, says Toronto medical officer of health

  16-02-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  In a new report, Dr. Eileen de Villa also recommends the city's board of health urge the federal government to adopt a variety of other strategies to keep youth safe.
  
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• Toronto's Newest Skyscaper Will Be Completely Covered In Trees (PHOTOS) - Narcity

  16-02-2019 10:59
  Toronto's Newest Skyscaper Will Be Completely Covered In Trees (PHOTOS)  NarcityToronto's newest residential tower will be lined with greenery on its balconies and roofs to provide a new home for Toronto's eco-friendly residents and fauna.
  
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• Two Toronto Women Have Recently Gone Missing And Police Are Concerned For Their Safety - Narcity

  16-02-2019 09:00
  Two Toronto Women Have Recently Gone Missing And Police Are Concerned For Their Safety  NarcityIn the past week, the Toronto Police have issued two separate missing woman reports and are now concerned for both women's safety. 28-year-old Ayisha ...
  
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• The cars of the 2019 Toronto auto show get their close-ups - Driving

  16-02-2019 07:21
  The cars of the 2019 Toronto auto show get their close-ups  DrivingIt's easy to get carried away by all the shiny lights and big displays, but we took a second to take in the details at the Canadian International Auto Show.
  
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• Dan Craig with hat trick, Toronto Rock down San Diego Seals 12-11 - Montreal Gazette

  16-02-2019 05:56
  Dan Craig with hat trick, Toronto Rock down San Diego Seals 12-11  Montreal GazetteTORONTO — Dan Craig had three goals and an assist and Tom Schreiber had a goal and four helpers as the league-leading Toronto Rock beat the San Diego ...
  
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• GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs at Coyotes - Toronto Sun

  16-02-2019 04:43
  GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs at Coyotes  Toronto SunTORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (36-18-3) at ARIZONA COYOTES (25-27-5)7 p.m., Gila River Arena, Hockey Night in Canada, The Fan 590BIG MATCHUPAuston ...
  
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• Leafs coach Babcock wowed by Marner's special fan moment - Toronto Sun

  16-02-2019 04:37
  Leafs coach Babcock wowed by Marner's special fan moment  Toronto SunSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Mike Babcock was quite impressed when he saw video of Mitch Marner's interaction with a fan during the pre-game warmup in Las ...
  
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• Man, 34, wanted for a break-and-enter in Etobicoke - Toronto Sun

  16-02-2019 04:10
  Man, 34, wanted for a break-and-enter in Etobicoke  Toronto SunToronto Police's warrant officer in the Rexdale area has a picture for you to see.The public is being asked to help apprehend Jesse Gerold Armitage, 34, ...
  
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• Man sought for TTC subway sex assault - Toronto Sun

  16-02-2019 04:06
  Man sought for TTC subway sex assault  Toronto SunA man is sought for an alleged sexual assault on the Danforth subway line.Toronto Police say a 21-year-old woman was travelling west on the subway on ...
  
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• Barry Critchley: Supporters' group succeeds in replacing board of beleaguered Toronto all-jazz radio station - National Post

  16-02-2019 03:03
  Barry Critchley: Supporters' group succeeds in replacing board of beleaguered Toronto all-jazz radio station  National PostIt took almost six months and in the end, it came down to five votes: if just five of nearly 900 donors to the not-for-profit Toronto jazz station JAZZ.FM had voted ...
  
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• Second proposed Toronto pot shop set for Queen West neighbourhood - CityNews Toronto

  16-02-2019 02:59
  Second proposed Toronto pot shop set for Queen West neighbourhood  CityNews TorontoThe location is less than 1000 metres from another proposed pot shop at 202 Queen Street West by The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co.
  
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• Police identify victim in fatal Rexdale shooting

  16-02-2019 02:39 via cbc.ca
  Police have identified a man shot dead outside an apartment complex in Rexdale late Wednesday night.
  
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• Alexisonfire return after a decade with new song and Toronto show - CityNews

  16-02-2019 02:38
  Alexisonfire return after a decade with new song and Toronto show  CityNewsYou may have seen the mysterious signs popping up around Toronto – a green heart with a skull inside that had the website www.theonlybandever.com ...
  
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• Toronto FC, Genk talk Pozuelo - Toronto Sun

  16-02-2019 02:33
  Toronto FC, Genk talk Pozuelo  Toronto SunToronto FC GM Ali Curtis will be in New York City on Saturday to meet with officials from Major League Soccer and Belgian football side K.R.C. Genk to discus ...
  
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