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• Leafs sign U.S. goalie Joseph Woll to 3-year entry-level deal

  24-03-2019 22:14 via cbc.ca
  The Toronto Maple Leafs signed goaltender Joseph Woll to a three-year entry-level contract on Sunday after he posted a .919 save percentage over 37 games this season with Boston College.
  
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• Leafs sign U.S. goalie Joseph Wall to 3-year entry-level deal

  24-03-2019 22:14 via cbc.ca
  The Toronto Maple Leafs signed goaltender Joseph Woll to a three-year entry-level contract on Sunday after he posted a .919 save percentage over 37 games this season with Boston College.
  
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• More students become 'sugar babies' to pay for university - Toronto Sun

  24-03-2019 20:47
  More students become 'sugar babies' to pay for university  Toronto SunForget OSAP student grants or loans. That's old school.There's a relatively new way for Toronto university students to get their post-secondary education paid for ...
  
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• Trial set for Toronto doctors accused of ignoring man’s wishes to stay alive - Global News

  24-03-2019 19:22
  Trial set for Toronto doctors accused of ignoring man’s wishes to stay alive  Global NewsTORONTO – A civil trial is set to begin this week for two doctors accused of ignoring an elderly man's wishes to stay alive and allegedly imposing a “do not ...
  
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• Police release details of the suspects and the vehicle used in the armed kidnapping of a Markham man

  24-03-2019 17:43
  Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 22-year-old Wanzhen Lu, who was taken from 15 Water Walk Dr. Saturday evening.
  
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• Woman sues Toronto doctors for allegedly ignoring father’s wishes to stay alive

  24-03-2019 17:22
  The $2.2-million suit against Dr. Donald Livingston and Dr. Martin Chapman accuses the physicians of negligence or malpractice in the death of Second World War veteran Douglas DeGuerre.
  
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• Police release images of 3 suspects, getaway van in alleged Markham kidnapping

  24-03-2019 16:13 via cbc.ca
  York police have released surveillance camera images of three male suspects and a getaway van in the alleged armed kidnapping of a 22-year-old man in Markham this weekend.
  
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• Toronto Raptors: Time to step on the gas to reach top spot - Raptors Rapture

  24-03-2019 16:12
  Toronto Raptors: Time to step on the gas to reach top spot  Raptors RaptureThe Toronto Raptors are suddenly in a position to lead the NBA in wins. Is this a likely goal, and would achieving it be worth the extra effort?
  
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• Toronto doctors sued for allegedly ignoring veteran's wishes to stay alive - CTV News

  24-03-2019 16:12
  Toronto doctors sued for allegedly ignoring veteran's wishes to stay alive  CTV NewsTORONTO -- A civil trial is set to begin this week for two doctors accused of ignoring an elderly man's wishes to stay alive and allegedly imposing a "do not ...
  
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• Death knell for basic income: How participants will spend their last cheque

  24-03-2019 16:00
  The basic income pilot project ends Monday when participants get their last payment. What will they do with the money?
  
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• Toronto area police seek public help in finding victim of armed kidnapping - The Globe and Mail

  24-03-2019 14:42
  Toronto area police seek public help in finding victim of armed kidnapping  The Globe and MailThe incident happened Saturday evening in the underground parking garage of a condo building in Markham, Ont.
  
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• Suspect images released in Markham kidnapping of man, 22

  24-03-2019 14:41
  York Regional Police have released suspect photos after a young man was kidnapped Saturday from the underground parking garage of the Markham condominium building where he lives.
  
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• Hornets Looking for a 3rd-Straight Win Up in Toronto - Hornets.com

  24-03-2019 14:37
  Hornets Looking for a 3rd-Straight Win Up in Toronto  Hornets.comThe Hornets will look to build on Saturday's thrilling triumph over the Celtics with a third-straight overall victory as they head north of the border to battle the ...
  
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• City of Toronto recognizes World TB Day - Canada NewsWire

  24-03-2019 14:29
  City of Toronto recognizes World TB Day  Canada NewsWireTORONTO, March 24, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, March 24, has been proclaimed World TB Day in the City of Toronto. Toronto Public Health, community partners and ...
  
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• Lawrence Heights shooting victim knocked on resident's door for help

  24-03-2019 14:14
  Toronto police are looking for two suspects after a man was shot in the chest in the Lawrence Heights area Saturday night.
  
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• Man in his 20s seriously injured in North York shooting

  24-03-2019 12:45 via cbc.ca
  A man in his mid 20s was seriously injured on Saturday night when he was shot in the chest in North York, Toronto police say.
  
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• Sandra Shamas will have a Toronto laneway named in her honour - Toronto Star

  24-03-2019 12:35
  Sandra Shamas will have a Toronto laneway named in her honour  Toronto StarProgram allows any resident to pitch a name for one of more than 2500 as-yet unnamed laneways throughout the city.
  
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• Sandra Shamas will have a Toronto laneway named in her honour

  24-03-2019 12:00
  Program allows any resident to pitch a name for one of more than 2,500 as-yet unnamed laneways throughout the city.
  
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• Ontario ticket claims Saturday night's $5M Lotto 649 jackpot

  24-03-2019 11:50
  A single ticket sold in Ontario claimed the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup truck in Milton, Ont.

  24-03-2019 11:47 via cbc.ca
  Police say a 38-year-old motorcyclist is dead after being hit by a pickup truck in Milton, Ont.
  
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• Thousands of bystanders caught in Toronto police sweep of cellphone data

  24-03-2019 11:00
  As police sought cellphone data for 11 suspects in a 2014 investigation, they deployed a Stingray in the heart of Yorkville, near Trinity Bellwoods Park, at the Dufferin Mall, at Vaughan Mills Mall and at a Toys ‘R’ Us store in Richmond Hill.
  
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• Toronto quietly settled with Manulife over questionable claims for Viagra and other health expenses - Toronto Star

  24-03-2019 10:00
  Toronto quietly settled with Manulife over questionable claims for Viagra and other health expenses  Toronto StarThe city of Toronto has accepted $4 million from Manulife Financial, the benefits administrator it replaced in 2016 after city employee claims for Viagra, fentanyl ...
  
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• How this Durham clothing firm is helping people with disabilities

  24-03-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Ten years ago, John Cook and Jennifer Gallienne had a vision — to create a company that sells outerwear for people with disabilities that suits their individual needs.
  
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• Some Shoppers Drug Mart staff say they're 'fed up' with pressure to push self-checkout

  24-03-2019 09:00 via cbc.ca
  Several employees at Loblaws-owned stores said they've been pressured to push customers to use self-checkout. Loblaws said stores are reintroducing customers to the machines and that they can always go to a cashier instead.
  
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• Ford government cancels electricity conservation programs

  24-03-2019 09:00 via cbc.ca
  Ontario's government has cancelled a number of electricity conservation programs, including one which offered pool owners a $400 rebate for upgrading to energy-efficient pumps. 
  
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• Man seriously injured in North York shooting

  24-03-2019 05:24
  The man was rushed to hospital by emergency run with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries, Toronto paramedics said.
  
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• Man seriously hurt in North York shooting - CTV News

  24-03-2019 04:18
  Man seriously hurt in North York shooting  CTV NewsA man is in serious condition in hospital after he was shot near Allen Road in North York on Saturday night.
  
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• Man seriously hurt in North York shooting

  24-03-2019 04:18
  A man is in serious condition in hospital after he was shot near Allen Road in North York on Saturday night.
  
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• Toronto Rock give up early lead, fall 8-6 to Buffalo Bandits - National Post

  24-03-2019 04:10
  Toronto Rock give up early lead, fall 8-6 to Buffalo Bandits  National PostBUFFALO, N.Y. — Dhane Smith had a hat trick and Josh Byrne added a goal and an assist as the Buffalo Bandits beat the Toronto Rock 8-6 on Saturday in ...
  
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• Toronto Rock give up early lead, fall 8-6 to Buffalo Bandits - TSN

  24-03-2019 04:09
  Toronto Rock give up early lead, fall 8-6 to Buffalo Bandits  TSNBUFFALO, N.Y. — Dhane Smith had a hat trick and Josh Byrne added a goal and an assist as the Buffalo Bandits beat the Toronto Rock 8-6 on Saturday in ...
  
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• 38-year-old motorcyclist killed in collision with pickup truck in Milton

  24-03-2019 04:03
  They say a man from Milton was riding a 2007 Ducati motorcycle when he failed to navigate a turn and crossed the centreline.
  
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• ‘We demand answers’: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown reacts to release of pedophile

  24-03-2019 03:19
  “It is completely unacceptable that Matthew Harks (now Madilyn Harks) has been dumped by Correctional Service Canada in Brampton,” Patrick Brown wrote to Ralph Goodale, minister of public safety and emergency preparedness.
  
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• Youth, 22, snatched in armed kidnapping in Markham

  24-03-2019 03:16 via cbc.ca
  A 22-year-old man is the victim of an armed kidnapping in Markham, York Regional Police say.
  
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• Man, 22, snatched in armed kidnapping in Markham, Ont.

  24-03-2019 03:16 via cbc.ca
  A 22-year-old man is the victim of an armed kidnapping in Markham, Ont., York Regional Police say.
  
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• Male motorcyclist dies in Milton crash: police

  24-03-2019 03:04
  A male motorcyclist is dead after he crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a pickup truck in Milton on Saturday evening.
  
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• York police search for 22-year-old man kidnapped in Markham parking garage

  24-03-2019 03:00
  Three masked men — one armed with a Taser — forced 22-year-old Wanzhen Lu into a black Dodge Caravan and fled, police said.
  
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• Man kidnapped in Markham: Cops - Toronto Sun

  24-03-2019 02:40
  Man kidnapped in Markham: Cops  Toronto SunMARKHAM, Ont. — Police north of Toronto are asking for the public's help after a 22-year-old man was the victim of an armed kidnapping.It happened Saturday ...
  
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• Brampton, Ont., mayor 'livid' after feds 'dumped a convicted pedophile' into his city

  24-03-2019 02:34 via cbc.ca
  Brampton, Ont., residents are "livid" over a decision by the federal government to move a woman with multiple convictions for sexual assaults against small girls to their city, Mayor Patrick Brown said. 
  
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• Brampton, Ont., mayor alarmed after convicted sex offender 'dumped' into his city

  24-03-2019 02:34 via cbc.ca
  Brampton, Ont., residents are "livid" over a decision by the federal government to move a woman with three convictions for sexual assaults against young girls to their city, Mayor Patrick Brown said.
  
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• Markham man, 22, kidnapped by Taser-wielding suspects: police

  24-03-2019 02:19
  York Regional Police are searching for a 22-year-old man who was abducted from a parking garage in the city of Markham on Saturday night.
  
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• Victor Olofsson scores twice, Rochester beats Toronto 5-2 - National Post

  24-03-2019 01:40
  Victor Olofsson scores twice, Rochester beats Toronto 5-2  National PostTORONTO — Victor Olofsson had a pair of goals as the Rochester Americans downed the Toronto Marlies 5-2 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
  
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• Olofsson scores twice, Rochester beats Toronto - TSN

  24-03-2019 01:40
  Olofsson scores twice, Rochester beats Toronto  TSNTORONTO — Victor Olofsson had a pair of goals as the Rochester Americans downed the Toronto Marlies 5-2 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
  
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• ‘Canada is a dreamland’: Syrian refugee thrilled to start job at Kitchener high-tech firm

  24-03-2019 01:11
  Like thousands of other Syrian refugees, Mohammed Hakmi fled his homeland when war broke out in 2011. Unlike others, he didn’t come to Canada as an asylum seeker, but because his IT skills are in high demand.
  
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• PRISONER OF LOVE: Guard allegedly drove getaway car for jailbird boyfriend - Toronto Sun

  24-03-2019 01:03
  PRISONER OF LOVE: Guard allegedly drove getaway car for jailbird boyfriend  Toronto SunCorrections officer Sukhpreet Singh became a prisoner of love after falling for brawny bandit Tatum Ogden — an inmate at Toronto South Detention Centre ...
  
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• Cruise ship evacuated off Norwegian coast - Video - CityNews

  24-03-2019 00:40
  Cruise ship evacuated off Norwegian coast - Video  CityNewsMore than a 1,000 passengers and crew are being evacuated by helicopters and boats after the Viking Sky cruise ship issued a mayday call amid heavy winds ...
  
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• New Zealand mosques reopen after terror attack - Video - CityNews

  24-03-2019 00:38
  New Zealand mosques reopen after terror attack - Video  CityNewsTwo mosques in Christchurch, NZ that were the sites of deadly terror attacks reopened Saturday. Several survivors were there to pray for those who died. Mar 23 ...
  
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• LEVY: Anti-hate rally? Could have fooled me - Toronto Sun

  24-03-2019 00:13
  LEVY: Anti-hate rally? Could have fooled me  Toronto SunThey screamed and shouted their “anti-fascist” and “solidarity” songs and slogans in front of a huge purple banner with the words: “Shut Down Hate.
  
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