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• Ontario asks Ottawa to double numbers of economic immigrants

  16-12-2019 23:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario is asking the federal government to double the number of economic immigrants to the province in order to deal with a skilled labour shortage.
  
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• Man suffers life threatening injuries after vehicle rolls down hill in city's west end

  16-12-2019 23:05
  
  A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after his car went off the road and rolled down a hill in the city’s west end.
  
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• 'This is a tough week': GM to end automotive production in Oshawa

  16-12-2019 22:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The century-old automotive plant in Oshawa is slated to have its last vehicle roll off the assembly line sometime this week, as General Motors (GM) pulls the plug on the long-standing production facility.
  
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• Hamilton mayor says cancellation of LRT by province is a ‘betrayal’

  16-12-2019 22:33
  
  The Mayor of Hamilton said he was “devastated” by news that the Progressive Conservative government will be cancelling a 17-stop light rail transit line that was planned for the city.
  
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• Girl rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by fire truck

  16-12-2019 22:05
  
  A young girl is being rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a fire truck in Toronto.
  
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• Girl being rushed to hospital after being struck by vehicle

  16-12-2019 22:05
  
  A young girl is being rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto.
  
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• Two police officers injured after domestic disturbance call in Oshawa

  16-12-2019 21:59
  
  Two police officers were injured after they responded to a domestic disturbance in Oshawa on Sunday night.
  
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• Girl seriously injured after being hit by fire truck on way to fire in west end

  16-12-2019 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A young girl was seriously injured after being hit by a fire truck that was on its way to a fire in the west end on Monday afternoon, Toronto police say.
  
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• Child under 10 seriously injured after being struck by driver in west end

  16-12-2019 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A child under 10 was seriously injured after being struck by a driver in the west end on Monday afternoon, Toronto police say.
  
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• Child under 10 seriously injured after being hit by fire truck in west end

  16-12-2019 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A child under 10 was seriously injured after being hit by a fire truck in the west end on Monday afternoon, Toronto police say.
  
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• Canadian man diagnosed with brain tumour in Thailand speaks out for the first time

  16-12-2019 21:38
  
  A Canadian man diagnosed with a brain tumour in Thailand is speaking out for the first time from his hospital bed in Ottawa, thanking everyone for their support in getting him home.
  
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• Men accused in Via Rail terror plot choose retrial by judge alone

  16-12-2019 21:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Two men convicted of plotting to crash a Via Rail train have chosen to be tried by judge alone should their case not proceed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
  
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• First-degree murder charge to be laid after woman found dead in Etobicoke fire, sources say

  16-12-2019 21:01
  
  A man accused in the death of a 61-year-old woman, who was found without vital signs following a fire inside an Etobicoke home earlier this month, will be charged with first-degree murder, sources say.
  
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• Woman suffers significant injuries after being beaten during armed Thornhill home invasion

  16-12-2019 20:52
  
  A woman has suffered significant injuries after being beaten during an armed home invasion in Vaughan, police said.
  
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• Talks called off between union representing Ontario high school teachers and province

  16-12-2019 20:49
  
  Ontario’s education minister has said that talks with the union representing public high school teachers have been called off.
  
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• Province and union representing Ontario high school teachers agree to two-day media blackout

  16-12-2019 20:49
  
  The Progressive Conservative government and the union representing Ontario public high school teachers have both agreed to a two-day media blackout ahead of a third one-day strike scheduled for Wednesday.
  
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• A ten cent increase is coming to most TTC fares next year

  16-12-2019 20:49
  
  A ten cent increase on most TTC fares is set to come into effect in March after the transit agency's board approved next year's budget on Monday.
  
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• A 10 cent increase is coming to most TTC fares next year

  16-12-2019 20:49
  
  A 10 cent increase on most TTC fares is set to come into effect in March after the transit agency's board approved next year's budget on Monday.
  
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• A timeline of key events in the murders of Barry and Honey Sherman

  16-12-2019 20:39
  
  On Monday, Toronto police announced that the private investigation into the murders of billionaires Honey and Barry Sherman had concluded. The police investigation, however, is ongoing and investigators are appealing to the public for more information as the two year anniversary of the tragedy approaches.
  
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• A timeline of key events in the case of Barry and Honey Sherman’s murder

  16-12-2019 20:39
  
  On Monday, Toronto police announced that the private investigation into the murders of billionaires Honey and Barry Sherman had concluded. The police investigation, however, is ongoing and investigators are appealing to the public for more information as the two year anniversary of the tragedy approaches.
  
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• Will Toronto have a white Christmas? Our meteorologist says: likely

  16-12-2019 20:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto will likely have a snowy Christmas, but it's looking more like a dusting at this point.
  
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• Hamilton principal now faces additional sex assault charges after more victims come forward

  16-12-2019 19:44
  
  A principal at a Hamilton middle school first apprehended in the summer is now facing additional sexual assault charges after more victims came forward.
  
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• Police dog finds alleged drunk driver hiding in hot tub after stolen car chase

  16-12-2019 18:38 via cbc.ca
  
  A man is facing over a dozen charges after a chase in Oshawa ended when he was allegedly found hiding in a hot tub by a canine officer and his dog.
  
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• Delayed murder trial for man accused of Toronto van attack

  16-12-2019 17:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The trial for a man who killed 10 people when he drove a van into crowds of pedestrians on a busy Toronto street will be delayed by three weeks.
  
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• Toronto van attack suspect Alek Minassian's murder trial delayed

  16-12-2019 17:32
  
  The trial for a man who allegedly killed 10 people when he drove a van into crowds of pedestrians on a busy Toronto street will be delayed by three weeks.
  
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• Alek Minassian's murder trial delayed, set to begin March 2

  16-12-2019 17:32
  
  The trial for a man who allegedly killed 10 people when he drove a van into crowds of pedestrians on a busy Toronto street will be delayed by three weeks.
  
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• Ontario cancels Hamilton LRT in chaotic announcement; mayor calls it a 'betrayal'

  16-12-2019 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's transportation minister was a no-show at a scheduled announcement in Hamilton this afternoon where the funding was pulled for the city's light-rail transit project.
  
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• No provincial funding for LRT, mayor calls move a 'betrayal' of Hamilton

  16-12-2019 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's transportation minister was a no-show at a scheduled announcement in Hamilton this afternoon where the funding was pulled for the city's light-rail transit project.
  
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• Cameras coming to 50 Toronto roads 'notorious for speeding'

  16-12-2019 16:47
  
  Fifty cameras are being installed on Toronto roads "notorious for speeding."
  
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• Here's where the city is installing photo radar cameras in your neighbourhood

  16-12-2019 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Toronto will start installing 50 automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, complete with signs urging drivers to slow down, as part of its Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic-related fatalities.
  
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• 4 airlines fined for breaking Canada's passenger protection rules

  16-12-2019 14:49
  
  Air Transat, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Air France have all been fined for breaking Canada's air passenger protection regulations.
  
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• Police investigating three early morning robberies in Toronto's northwest end

  16-12-2019 14:21
  
  Police are investigating three early morning robberies in the northwest end of the city.
  
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• Sales of electric vehicles plummet in Ontario after province cancels rebate

  16-12-2019 13:31
  
  Sales of electric vehicles in Ontario have plummeted since Doug Ford's Conservative government cancelled a rebate last year.
  
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• Private investigation into the murders of Barry and Honey Sherman now over, police say

  16-12-2019 13:01
  
  Toronto police and the family of Barry and Honey Sherman said the private investigation into the billionaire couple's murders is now over.
  
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• Private investigation into murders of Barry and Honey Sherman over, police appeal for more tips

  16-12-2019 13:01
  
  Toronto police and the family of Barry and Honey Sherman said the private investigation into the billionaire couple's murders is now over.
  
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• Private investigation into murders of Barry and Honey Sherman closed, police appeal for more tips

  16-12-2019 13:01
  
  Toronto police and the family of Barry and Honey Sherman said the private investigation into the billionaire couple's murders is now over.
  
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• Police, family to release statement on murders of Barry and Honey Sherman

  16-12-2019 13:01
  
  Toronto police say that it will release a joint statement Monday morning on the ongoing investigation into the murders of Barry and Honey Sherman.
  
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• Police, family to provide update in Sherman murder case

  16-12-2019 13:01
  
  Toronto police say that it will release a joint statement Monday morning on the ongoing investigation into the murders of Barry and Honey Sherman.
  
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• Cineworld to buy Cineplex in $2.8-billion deal for Canada's largest theatre chain

  16-12-2019 12:58
  
  Cineplex Inc. has agreed to a friendly takeover that values the operator of Canada's largest chain of movie theatres at $2.8 billion, including debt.
  
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• Cineworld to buy Canada's largest movie theatre chain in $2.8B deal

  16-12-2019 12:58
  
  Cineplex Inc. shares jumped to their highest level in a year on news it has agreed to be purchased by a U.K. company in a friendly deal that values Canada's largest chain of movie theatres at $2.8 billion, including debt.
  
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• Toronto police repeat appeal for tips in slaying of Barry and Honey Sherman

  16-12-2019 12:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto police say a private investigation into the slayings two years ago of billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman has ended, but their own probe continues — and they want people who sent tips to the private tipline to repeat them now directly to police.
  
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• Toronto police repeat appeal for tips in probe in slaying of billionaire Shermans

  16-12-2019 12:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto police made another appeal for tips from the public Monday in their two-year-old investigation into the slayings of Barry and Honey Sherman, a billionaire couple found dead in their mansion in December 2017.
  
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• Toronto police re-appeal for public tips in probe into slayings of billionaire Shermans

  16-12-2019 12:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Police made another appeal for tips from the public in their ongoing investigation into the slayings of a billionaire couple found dead in their Toronto mansion in December 2017.
  
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• Sherman family, police set to release statement 2 years after billionaire couple found slain

  16-12-2019 12:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Police and family of a billionaire couple found dead in their Toronto mansion two years ago are set to provide a joint statement on the double killing Monday morning.
  
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• Federal deficit set to remain higher than estimated, economic update shows

  16-12-2019 12:14
  
  The Liberal government's first update on the state of the economy since the federal election shows the federal deficit is rising, while Canada's debt-to-GDP ratio remains the lowest in the G7.
  
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• Deficit increasing, debt-to-GDP ratio remains low: federal economic update

  16-12-2019 12:14
  
  The Liberal government’s first update on the state of the economy since the federal election shows the federal deficit is rising, while Canada’s debt-to-GDP ratio remains the lowest in the G7.
  
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• 'We have to start now': How the GTA is failing to meet its emissions targets

  16-12-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Regional climate agency The Atmospheric Fund released its carbon emissions inventory for the Greater Toronto Area Monday. Here's what the report found.
  
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• Vehicle emissions are going up, leaving GTA falling behind its carbon-reduction goals, report finds

  16-12-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Regional climate agency The Atmospheric Fund released its carbon emissions inventory for the Greater Toronto Area Monday. Here's what the report found.
  
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• No cannabis edibles for Christmas in 3 provinces because of delays

  16-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It will be legal to buy derivative cannabis products — like infused beer or gummy bears — on Tuesday, but three of Canada's largest provinces won't have any available until January.
  
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• New traffic lights could be coming to Queen's Park Cres. to improve pedestrian safety

  16-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto city council will be asked Tuesday to add three new sets of traffic lights to Queen's Park Crescent in a bid to improve pedestrian safety, in addition to the six signalled pedestrian crossings that already exist on the busy north-south artery.
  
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