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• Block parties across Toronto celebrate immigrant stories

  19-10-2019 23:55
  A block party at a Toronto community centre Saturday celebrated the city’s rich cultural diversity, and the stories and contributions of immigrants.
  
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• 'It's a huge issue': Latest crash on Woodbine Ave. strip has residents demanding change

  19-10-2019 23:29 via cbc.ca
  Residents who live on Woodbine Avenue are fed up with the number of accidents on what they say is a dangerous stretch of their street where Lakeshore Boulevard turns into Woodbine Avenue. 
  
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• Man, 62, charged with sexual assault after two separate incidents on TTC

  19-10-2019 23:06
  A 62-year-old man has been arrested and is facing sexual assault charges in relation to two separate incidents on TTC buses.
  
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• A pro-democracy group is calling for future elections to include a “none of the above” option on the ballot.https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/10/19/pro-democracy-group-advocates-to-express-political-disappointment-on-ballots/ …

  19-10-2019 22:03 via twitter.com
  A pro-democracy group is calling for future elections to include a “none of the above” option on the ballot.https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/10/19/pro-democracy-group-advocates-to-express-political-disappointment-on-ballots/ …
  
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• The Conservative leader refused to confirm, deny or even acknowledge the reporthttps://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/10/19/scheer-wont-say-if-conservatives-hired-consultant-to-destroy-peoples-party/ …

  19-10-2019 21:49 via twitter.com
  The Conservative leader refused to confirm, deny or even acknowledge the reporthttps://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/10/19/scheer-wont-say-if-conservatives-hired-consultant-to-destroy-peoples-party/ …
  
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• THE WAY WE WERE: Deadly Hurricane Hazel blew through Toronto 65 years ago - Toronto Sun

  19-10-2019 21:47 via torontosun.com
  THE WAY WE WERE: Deadly Hurricane Hazel blew through Toronto 65 years ago  Toronto Sun
  
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• Pascal Siakam reaches 4-year max extension with Raptors: reports

  19-10-2019 20:56 via cbc.ca
  Forward Pascal Siakam has reportedly agreed to a four-year, max contract extension with the Toronto Raptors. Multiple media outlets reported the $130 million US deal on Saturday.
  
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• City likely granting millions in unwarranted rental assistance: Toronto auditor general - Global News

  19-10-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  City likely granting millions in unwarranted rental assistance: Toronto auditor general  Global News
  
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• Raptors sign Pascal Siakam to four-year max extension

  19-10-2019 20:51
  Forward Pascal Siakam has reportedly agreed to a four-year, max contract extension with the Toronto Raptors.
  
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• Man gunned down at Hamilton billiards club - Toronto Sun

  19-10-2019 20:43 via torontosun.com
  Man gunned down at Hamilton billiards club  Toronto Sun
  
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• Vigil planned for baby girl allegedly killed by mother in Niagara Falls

  19-10-2019 19:18
  A vigil will be held this weekend to honour a six-month old baby who was found dead earlier this month at her home in Niagara Falls.
  
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• Vigil held for baby girl allegedly killed by mother in Niagara Falls

  19-10-2019 19:18
  A vigil was held this weekend to honour a six-month old baby who was found dead earlier this month at her home in Niagara Falls.
  
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• Tory MPP issues statement on 'personal struggle' after assault charges

  19-10-2019 19:02 via cbc.ca
  A member of Ontario's Progressive Conservative government says she has been facing a year of "tremendous personal struggle" and is seeking help to start a "fresh life."
  
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• Man dies after shooting outside Hamilton bar

  19-10-2019 18:23
  A male is dead after he was shot outside a central Hamilton bar early on Saturday morning, local police say.
  
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• Millions lost in ‘negligence,’ potential savings for City of Toronto vehicles: auditor general - Global News

  19-10-2019 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  Millions lost in ‘negligence,’ potential savings for City of Toronto vehicles: auditor general  Global News
  
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• With the federal election just days away, veteran Conservative politician and deputy party leader Lisa Raitt appears locked in a dead heat with her Liberal opponent, Olympic gold-medallist Adam van Koeverden. https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/10/19/conserv

  19-10-2019 17:47 via twitter.com
  With the federal election just days away, veteran Conservative politician and deputy party leader Lisa Raitt appears locked in a dead heat with her Liberal opponent, Olympic gold-medallist Adam van Koeverden. https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/10/19/conservatives-liberals-in-tight-race-in-crucial-milton-riding/ … #CityVote2019
  
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• Could a common treatment for joint pain do more harm than good?

  19-10-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  A common treatment for a chronic pain condition that affects millions of Canadians may not be as safe as once thought, and experts say a growing body of research shows it could be doing more harm than good.
  
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• Setting up supervised injection sites at federal institutions is the way to go if the Correctional Service plans to continue making needles available to drug-using inmates, prison guards say.https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/10/19/prison-supervised-injecti

  19-10-2019 13:49 via twitter.com
  Setting up supervised injection sites at federal institutions is the way to go if the Correctional Service plans to continue making needles available to drug-using inmates, prison guards say.https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/10/19/prison-supervised-injection/ …
  
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• 2 men injured, 1 critically, after being hit by suspected impaired driver in Etobicoke

  19-10-2019 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Two men were injured, one critically, after they were struck by a suspected impaired driver while they were standing on a sidewalk in Etobicoke early Saturday, police say.
  
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• The final weekend: What will the 2019 federal election be remembered for?

  19-10-2019 13:00
  As we enter the final weekend before all ballots are cast, each of the three main federal parties is putting forward the messages they hope will resonate and inspire any undecided or unmotivated voters.
  
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• Man seriously injured in Etobicoke shooting: police

  19-10-2019 12:15
  A man is in serious condition in hospital after he was shot multiple times in Etobicoke early on Saturday morning.
  
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• Into the Spider-Verse art director creates scholarship with Toronto animation workshop - CBC.ca

  19-10-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Into the Spider-Verse art director creates scholarship with Toronto animation workshop  CBC.ca
  
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• Into the Spider-Verse art director creates scholarship with Toronto animation workshop

  19-10-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Patrick O'Keefe remembers saving up money as a kid to pay for courses at the Animation Portfolio Workshop in Toronto. Now, thanks to his success with Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse, he's creating a scholarship for aspiring animators.
  
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• Ontario Place revival could include bids for urban spa, convention centre amid concerns over 'backroom' deals

  19-10-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Premier Doug Ford’s government is gearing up to select the successful bidder who will transform Ontario Place into a “year-round” destination. The submission period is closed but there’s still little public information about what the iconic waterfront site could become — prompting one city councillor to warn about the threat of a "backroom deal."
  
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• Raptors close out pre-season with 123-107 win over Nets

  19-10-2019 05:23
  OG Anunoby scored 18 points and Toronto had nine players score at least nine points as the Raptors rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 123-107 on Friday in NBA pre-season action.
  
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• It's a story that brought awareness to an important cause. The legacy of Chanie Wenjack and Indigenous reconciliation was the focus at Evergreen Brickworks. #WalkForWenjackpic.twitter.com/lhsBDUfn6W

  19-10-2019 04:04 via twitter.com
  It's a story that brought awareness to an important cause. The legacy of Chanie Wenjack and Indigenous reconciliation was the focus at Evergreen Brickworks.#WalkForWenjackpic.twitter.com/lhsBDUfn6W
  
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• Police investigating after two men arrive at separate hospitals with gunshot wounds

  19-10-2019 03:36
  Police are investigating after two men arrived at separate hospitals Friday night suffering from gunshot wounds.
  
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• Amy Fee, parliamentary assistant in the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, says she has been facing a year of “tremendous personal struggle” and is seeking help to start a “fresh life.”https://bddy.me/31ur91U 

  19-10-2019 03:25 via twitter.com
  Amy Fee, parliamentary assistant in the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, says she has been facing a year of “tremendous personal struggle” and is seeking help to start a “fresh life.”https://bddy.me/31ur91U 
  
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• Police say in two separate incidents, two men made their way to hospital suffering from gunshot wounds.https://bddy.me/2VUPTPs 

  19-10-2019 03:21 via twitter.com
  Police say in two separate incidents, two men made their way to hospital suffering from gunshot wounds.https://bddy.me/2VUPTPs 
  
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• Violent sexual predator deemed dangerous offender, jailed indefinitely - Toronto Sun

  19-10-2019 03:01 via torontosun.com
  Violent sexual predator deemed dangerous offender, jailed indefinitely  Toronto Sun
  
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• Man seriously injured in 3-alarm fire in North York

  19-10-2019 02:48 via cbc.ca
  A man was seriously injured in a three-alarm fire in North York early Friday evening.
  
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• Heartburn drug Zantac recalled in Canada, U.S. over contamination fears

  19-10-2019 02:47 via cbc.ca
  Health Canada said it was investigating the possible presence of a carcinogen in some ranitidine drugs available by prescription and over-the-counter.
  
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• MANDEL: Judge throws book at Toronto pharmacist dispensing harm - Toronto Sun

  19-10-2019 02:31 via torontosun.com
  MANDEL: Judge throws book at Toronto pharmacist dispensing harm  Toronto Sun
  
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• LEVY: Dupont station another closed tendering boondoggle - Toronto Sun

  19-10-2019 02:09 via torontosun.com
  LEVY: Dupont station another closed tendering boondoggle  Toronto Sun
  
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• 'It never should have happened': Royal Canadian Legion probes why Rebel News event held at Toronto branch

  19-10-2019 01:16 via cbc.ca
  Three months after instituting a policy barring its chapters from affiliating with groups known to promote hate, the Royal Canadian Legion says it is investigating why one of its Toronto chapters hosted a Rebel News book event, saying "it never should have happened." For his part, Rebel News head Ezra Levant says the group doesn't 'promote hatred or violence.'
  
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• North York apartment fire leaves victim in life-threatening condition

  19-10-2019 00:58
  A victim has sustained life-threatening injuries following a fire at an apartment building in North York Friday evening.
  
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• North York apartment fire leaves man in life-threatening condition

  19-10-2019 00:58
  A man has sustained life-threatening injuries following a fire at an apartment building in North York Friday evening.
  
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• Man carrying baby struck by alleged impaired driver in Toronto’s north end - Global News

  19-10-2019 00:56 via globalnews.ca
  Man carrying baby struck by alleged impaired driver in Toronto’s north end  Global News
  
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• Toronto auditor general issues new warning on cybersecurity - Toronto Star

  19-10-2019 00:52 via thestar.com
  Toronto auditor general issues new warning on cybersecurity  Toronto Star
  
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• Three cheers for Vickery Bowles, Toronto's head librarian who faced a storm but stood firm for free speech - The Globe and Mail

  19-10-2019 00:34 via theglobeandmail.com
  Three cheers for Vickery Bowles, Toronto's head librarian who faced a storm but stood firm for free speech  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Marijuana vaping products are now legal in Canada, but just how safe are they? @ericaracheltv looks at the alarming connection between cannabis and vaping related illnesses.https://bddy.me/2pwwRmE 

  19-10-2019 00:16 via twitter.com
  Marijuana vaping products are now legal in Canada, but just how safe are they? @ericaracheltv looks at the alarming connection between cannabis and vaping related illnesses.https://bddy.me/2pwwRmE 
  
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