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• Foreigner chooses Toronto for world premiere of musical 'Jukebox Hero' - CityNews

  21-02-2019 23:47 via toronto.citynews.ca
  Foreigner chooses Toronto for world premiere of musical 'Jukebox Hero'  CityNewsRock band Foreigner has sold over 80 million albums around the world, and now they're taking to their music to the stage with the musical 'Jukebox Hero.
  
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• Toronto police services board asks province if it's launching inquiry into Bruce McArthur case

  21-02-2019 23:45 via cbc.ca
  The Toronto Police Services Board has written to the Ontario attorney general asking whether the province is considering a public inquiry into the Bruce McArthur serial murder case. The request comes after newly unsealed court records showed McArthur was connected to three of his victims in 2013.
  
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• No plans for an inquiry into Bruce McArthur case, Ontario attorney general says

  21-02-2019 23:45 via cbc.ca
  The Ontario government says it has no plans to hold a public inquiry into the Toronto police investigation of serial killer Bruce McArthur.
  
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• Man charged in two downtown Toronto murders was convicted in 2013 Project Traveller investigation - Toronto Star

  21-02-2019 23:33 via thestar.com
  Man charged in two downtown Toronto murders was convicted in 2013 Project Traveller investigation  Toronto StarIbrahim Khiar, who faces murder charges in two separate downtown Toronto gun slayings, in 2015 pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded handgun.
  
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• Praised be: Handmaids take over Toronto City Hall - CTV News

  21-02-2019 23:30 via toronto.ctvnews.ca
  Praised be: Handmaids take over Toronto City Hall  CTV NewsThose frequenting downtown Toronto on Thursday were treated to a sneak peek of the Emmy-winning television series 'The Handmaid's Tale', inspired by ...
  
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• Praised be: Handmaids take over Toronto City Hall

  21-02-2019 23:30
  Those frequenting downtown Toronto on Thursday were treated to a sneak peek of the Emmy-winning television series ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, inspired by Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name.
  
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• Police charge five people in connection with a daylight shooting in Milton

  21-02-2019 23:13
  Five people have been charged in connection with a daylight shooting in Milton earlier this month.
  
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• TPS board refers to province before deciding on scope of missing persons review

  21-02-2019 23:09
  The Toronto Police Services board says that it has reached out to the province to gauge whether or not it is “actively considering a public inquiry or any other type of review” into the case of convicted serial killer Bruce McArthur, before deciding whether to expand the scope of its review.
  
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• 'No plans' to commence public inquiry into McArthur investigation, province says

  21-02-2019 23:09
  The Ministry of the Attorney General says the province of Ontario has “no plans” to commence a public inquiry into the investigation of convicted serial killer Bruce McArthur.
  
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• Children show preference for local accent – even in multicultural Toronto: U of T study - News@UofT

  21-02-2019 23:07 via utoronto.ca
  Children show preference for local accent – even in multicultural Toronto: U of T study  News@UofTIn the sonic whirl of Toronto, where the sounds of city life include more than 200 languages and inclusivity is part of the curriculum at every stage of a child's ...
  
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• HBC shutting all 37 Home Outfitters stores across Canada

  21-02-2019 23:03 via cbc.ca
  Hudson's Bay Co. announced Thursday it will close its housewares chain Home Outfitters in Canada.
  
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• Toronto is often an outlier for public opinion, researchers say - Toronto Star

  21-02-2019 22:53 via thestar.com
  Toronto is often an outlier for public opinion, researchers say  Toronto StarToronto is often an outlier in terms of public opinion across the province on various topics, such as immigration and climate change, a survey has found.
  
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• It's going to warm up to 9°C in Toronto this weekend - Daily Hive

  21-02-2019 22:49 via dailyhive.com
  It's going to warm up to 9°C in Toronto this weekend  Daily HiveFrom frigid days to snow storms and freezing rain, Toronto has not been getting much of a break when it comes to weather lately.
  
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• City of Toronto motion seeks boycott of Mexican-made GM vehicles if Oshawa closure proceeds - Toronto Star

  21-02-2019 21:51 via thestar.com
  City of Toronto motion seeks boycott of Mexican-made GM vehicles if Oshawa closure proceeds  Toronto StarMayor John Tory has voiced support for a motion to stop purchasing Mexican-made General Motors vehicles for the City of Toronto's fleet, should the company ...
  
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• Investigation continues after father charged in daughter’s death succumbs to injuries

  21-02-2019 21:45
  Investigators were seen back at the Brampton home where an 11-year-old girl was found dead last week, one day after her father, the accused, died in hospital.
  
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• The best weekend events in Toronto: February 22-24 - NOW Magazine

  21-02-2019 21:30 via nowtoronto.com
  The best weekend events in Toronto: February 22-24  NOW MagazineIncluding Winter Stations, Cat Video Fest, Monique Heart, Josey Rebelle, iskwē, Angie Thomas and the Oscars.
  
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• GM Canada takes Unifor to labour board over allegations of unlawful striking

  21-02-2019 21:12
  General Motors Canada and Unifor are squaring off before the Ontario Labour Relations Board about whether union workers have engaged in illegal strikes as part of a campaign to stop the closure of GM's assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont.
  
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• Toronto Landlord Under Inspection Following Power Shutdowns At Multiple Apartment Buildings - Narcity

  21-02-2019 21:11 via narcity.com
  Toronto Landlord Under Inspection Following Power Shutdowns At Multiple Apartment Buildings  NarcityA Toronto management company is facing a series of proactive inspections after a series of power outages shutdown their buildings.
  
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• Toronto Is Actually One Of The Warmest Places In Canada Right Now - Narcity

  21-02-2019 21:08 via narcity.com
  Toronto Is Actually One Of The Warmest Places In Canada Right Now  NarcitySpring has sprung. Well, not quite yet but it may feel like it today, especially in Toronto. In fact, Toronto is actually one of the warmest places in Canada right now.
  
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• Kawhi Life in Toronto: On what makes a home - RaptorsHQ

  21-02-2019 21:00 via raptorshq.com
  Kawhi Life in Toronto: On what makes a home  RaptorsHQWith the Raptors returning to the court this week, and DeMar DeRozan returning to Toronto, we reflect on what it is that makes home special.
  
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• The City of Toronto might be saying 'cheers' to 9 am mimosas - Daily Hive

  21-02-2019 20:54 via dailyhive.com
  The City of Toronto might be saying 'cheers' to 9 am mimosas  Daily HiveThere's one motion that'll be considered at next week's city council meeting that foodies may find particularly interesting.
  
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• Made-in-Canada lab-grown meat on Toronto scientists' menu after grant from U.S. - National Post

  21-02-2019 19:18 via nationalpost.com
  Made-in-Canada lab-grown meat on Toronto scientists' menu after grant from U.S.  National PostA group of Toronto scientists will soon attempt to develop a less-expensive way to grow lab-made meat after securing a grant from an American non-profit aiming ...
  
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• Toronto Community Housing CEO fired over 'tainted' $1.3-million consultant's contract - The Globe and Mail

  21-02-2019 19:13 via theglobeandmail.com
  Toronto Community Housing CEO fired over 'tainted' $1.3-million consultant's contract  The Globe and MailThe board of Toronto's beleaguered public housing authority has fired the organization's CEO, after an investigation found she oversaw the “tainted" signing of a ...
  
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• Toronto Community Housing CEO fired after investigation into contract

  21-02-2019 18:43
  After controversy surrounding the procurement of a contract, the board of Toronto Community Housing has fired CEO Kathy Milsom, effective immediately.
  
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• Toronto hockey ref says AC/DC donation is motivating him in Alzheimer's fundraiser

  21-02-2019 18:41
  Enthusiastic AC/DC fan Steve McNeil says he's feeling inspired to push even further with his marathon skate for Alzheimer's research, after the fundraiser gained support from one of his rock idols.
  
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• Toronto hockey ref says AC/DC donation is boosting Alzheimer's fundraiser

  21-02-2019 18:41
  Enthusiastic AC/DC fan Steve McNeil says he's feeling inspired to push even further with his marathon skate for Alzheimer's research, after the fundraiser gained support from one of his rock idols.
  
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• MP Tony Clement returns to Parliament following sexting scandal

  21-02-2019 18:33
  MP Tony Clement is breaking his social media silence for the first time since a sexting scandal forced him to out of the Conservative Party.
  
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• Analyzing Toronto's starting lineup: Should the Raptors start Marc Gasol? - RaptorsHQ

  21-02-2019 18:30 via raptorshq.com
  Analyzing Toronto's starting lineup: Should the Raptors start Marc Gasol?  RaptorsHQThe Raptors may want to consider changing the starting lineup, if only because the numbers suggest they could be really, really good.
  
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• Toronto Drivers Are Fed Up With The City’s Evergrowing Pothole Problem - Narcity

  21-02-2019 18:03 via narcity.com
  Toronto Drivers Are Fed Up With The City’s Evergrowing Pothole Problem  NarcityDrivers have grown frustrated with what they see as the city's lack of road maintenance following a significant increase in potholes across Toronto. Dramatic ...
  
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• Toronto-Area Hospital Under Investigation For Doctor's Gender Discrimination Practices - Narcity

  21-02-2019 18:00 via narcity.com
  Toronto-Area Hospital Under Investigation For Doctor's Gender Discrimination Practices  NarcityIn the aftermath of the Globe and Mail's inquest that exposed severe allegations of gender discrimination against Southlake Regional Health Centre's former ...
  
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• Toronto Community Housing CEO ousted following investigation into management contract

  21-02-2019 17:49 via cbc.ca
  The CEO of Toronto Community Housing has been ousted from the job following an external probe into the procurement of a contract with a management consultant agency.
  
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• People with developmental disabilities in Ontario more likely to die young, report suggests

  21-02-2019 17:37 via cbc.ca
  Adults with developmental disabilities continue to consistently have poorer health outcomes across the board when compared to other adults, according to an Ontario report.
  
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• Student groups want feds to probe Chinese government involvement on Ontario campuses

  21-02-2019 17:11 via cbc.ca
  Several McMaster University student groups are asking the federal government step in and investigate whether or not Chinese officials are meddling with student affairs on campuses in Canada.
  
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• Doug Ford and other premiers head to Washington for trade discussions

  21-02-2019 17:11
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford heads to Washington, D.C., today to attend a National Governors Association meeting, along with the premiers of New Brunswick and Saskatchewan.
  
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• 'Proactive' inspection at 240 Wellesley will leave tenants without power, water for 24 hours

  21-02-2019 17:03
  In the wake of a series of electrical issues at downtown highrises, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of tenants, “proactive” inspections will be conducted at 240 Wellesley Street East on Thursday.
  
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• 'Proactive' inspection at 240 Wellesley leaves tenants without power, water for 24 hours

  21-02-2019 17:03
  In the wake of a series of electrical issues at downtown highrises, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of tenants, “proactive” inspections are being conducted at 240 Wellesley Street East on Thursday.
  
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• Power restored after 'proactive' inspections at 240 Wellesley

  21-02-2019 17:03
  In the wake of a series of electrical issues at downtown highrises, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of tenants, “proactive” inspections were conducted at 240 Wellesley Street East on Thursday.
  
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• Power being restored after 'proactive' inspections at 240 Wellesley

  21-02-2019 17:03
  In the wake of a series of electrical issues at downtown highrises, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of tenants, “proactive” inspections were conducted at 240 Wellesley Street East on Thursday.
  
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• Toronto's Canada Goose addiction is a disgrace to Canada - The Kingston Whig-Standard

  21-02-2019 16:32 via thewhig.com
  Toronto's Canada Goose addiction is a disgrace to Canada  The Kingston Whig-StandardTristin Hopper: The entire city of Toronto is playing a giant game of dressup in the delusional belief that they actually live in a cold place.
  
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• Toronto's Canada Goose addiction is a disgrace to Canada - Montreal Gazette

  21-02-2019 16:31 via montrealgazette.com
  Toronto's Canada Goose addiction is a disgrace to Canada  Montreal GazetteTristin Hopper: The entire city of Toronto is playing a giant game of dressup in the delusional belief that they actually live in a cold place.
  
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• Toronto's Canada Goose addiction is a disgrace to Canada - Calgary Herald

  21-02-2019 16:31 via calgaryherald.com
  Toronto's Canada Goose addiction is a disgrace to Canada  Calgary HeraldTristin Hopper: The entire city of Toronto is playing a giant game of dressup in the delusional belief that they actually live in a cold place.
  
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• Road salt shortage hits Toronto stores due to recent icy weather - Toronto Star

  21-02-2019 16:13 via thestar.com
  Road salt shortage hits Toronto stores due to recent icy weather  Toronto StarThis reporter's attempt to purchase salt at multiple east-end Toronto stores, from large chains to mom and pop shops, has resulted in no luck.
  
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• 13 Toronto companies hiring over 100 positions right now - Daily Hive

  21-02-2019 16:00 via dailyhive.com
  13 Toronto companies hiring over 100 positions right now  Daily HiveWith the start of a new month on the horizon, we've gone and done the hard work for you and found 13 awesome Toronto companies hiring right now.
  
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• Ford government orders Hydro One to cap CEO pay at $1.5M

  21-02-2019 15:46 via cbc.ca
  Ontario has issued a directive to Hydro One, ordering it to pay its CEO no more than $1.5 million per year. The partially privatized utility and the government have been at loggerheads over executive compensation.
  
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• Ontario orders Hydro One to cap CEO pay at $1.5 million

  21-02-2019 15:44
  Ontario has issued a directive to Hydro One, ordering it to pay its CEO no more than $1.5 million per year.
  
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• Nike shares sell off after basketball star's shoe breaks live on TV

  21-02-2019 15:20 via cbc.ca
  Nike's shares sold off today after a pair of the sneaker company's shoes malfunctioned during a live televised NCAA game, injuring the NBA's No. 1 basketball prospect.
  
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• Police established 'link' between Bruce McArthur and 3 victims in 2013, documents show

  21-02-2019 14:26
  Toronto police were able to establish a “link” between Bruce McArthur and three of his victims in 2013 when the serial killer was interviewed by officers involved in the ‘Project Houston’ investigation, court documents show.
  
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• Proposed edible pot rules are wasteful, would leave products tasteless: critics

  21-02-2019 14:17
  Canada's proposed edible pot regulations would result in tasteless products wrapped in wasteful packaging, shutting out medical patients and fuelling a continued black market, critics say.
  
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• 8 cars left with flat tires after drivers hit pothole on northbound DVP

  21-02-2019 14:09 via cbc.ca
  Drivers who take the Don Valley Parkway to get out of the city should beware: a large pothole has left eight vehicles with flat tires.
  
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• Who the Toronto Raptors should be cheering for/against - Raptors Rapture

  21-02-2019 14:04 via raptorsrapture.com
  Who the Toronto Raptors should be cheering for/against  Raptors RaptureObviously, the Toronto Raptors would like to win the rest of their games this season. But who else should Toronto be cheering for the rest of the way?
  
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