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• Toronto family's Beastie Boys holiday tribute video draws online fans

  19-12-2019 23:27
  
  A Toronto family's Beastie Boys-inspired holiday video is spreading intergalactic Christmas cheer online.
  
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• Toronto police to begin collecting race-based data in January

  19-12-2019 22:21
  
  The Toronto police have announced that they will begin collecting race-based data next month as part of a new initiative aimed at identifying, monitoring and eliminating potential systemic racism within the service.
  
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• Toronto Maple Leafs return to Nathan Phillips Square next month

  19-12-2019 21:57
  
  Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs should mark Jan. 9 in their calendar. That’s when the Leafs will be bringing their practice to Nathan Phillips Square next month.
  
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• Dying wish comes true for Ontario teen thanks to Toronto Raptors superfan

  19-12-2019 20:59
  
  An Ontario teen has been granted his dying wish thanks to a little help from Toronto Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia.
  
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• Highway 400 reopened after nearly 50-vehicle pileup near Barrie

  19-12-2019 20:08
  
  A portion of Highway 400 has reopened after blustery winter weather caused a pile-up involving up to 50 vehicles and six transport trucks Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Highway 400 nortbound lanes near Barrie shut down after 20-vehicle collision

  19-12-2019 20:08
  
  The OPP say they have closed the northbound lanes of Highway 400 near Innisfil Beach Road (IBR) just south of Barrie after the blustery winter weather caused a 20-vehicle collision.
  
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• Highway 400 near Barrie shut down after 20-vehicle collision

  19-12-2019 20:08
  
  The OPP say they have closed Highway 400 in both directions near Innisfil Beach Road (IBR) just south of Barrie after the blustery winter weather caused a 20-vehicle collision.
  
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• Rapper calls government racist as NDP calls for race-based health care data

  19-12-2019 19:55 via cbc.ca
  
  At an NDP press conference to call for the province to start collecting race-based data in health care, a Toronto rapper said the policies of the Ontario government are racist and said the premier 'doesn't care about black people.'
  
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• 2 suspects sought in 'callous' killing of Jeremy Vincent Urbina

  19-12-2019 19:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Police are looking for two suspects they allege went to a North York apartment building looking for somebody — anybody — to kill, and wound up shooting 22-year-old Jeremy Vincent Urbina to death. 
  
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• Police lay 228 charges in alleged illegal gambling ring tied to organized crime

  19-12-2019 18:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Provincial police say they've arrested 28 people and laid 228 charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring with ties to the Hells Angels biker gang.
  
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• These were the biggest Canadian music headlines of the 2010s

  19-12-2019 17:28 via cbc.ca
  
  From Arcade Fire's Grammy to the Célinaissance, here are the moments that marked the decade.
  
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• New vaping advertising limits coming, but no further restrictions on nicotine yet

  19-12-2019 17:15 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC News has learned that Health Canada is preparing to take some new measures to crack down on teen vaping. However, it won't go as far as some health advocates want.
  
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• Ontario agrees to $1.4B housing benefit with federal government

  19-12-2019 17:09
  
  Ontario has agreed to a $1.4 billion deal with the federal government to help low-income renters afford a place to live.
  
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• 16-year-old girl sexually assaulted while walking home from school in Whitby

  19-12-2019 16:31
  
  A 44-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl while she was walking home from school in Whitby in September.
  
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• Supreme Court ruling means children of Russian spies are Canadian citizens

  19-12-2019 16:25 via cbc.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada has decided the Toronto-born sons of Russian spies are actually Canadian citizens.
  
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• Canadian having heart attack in Jamaica pressured to pay thousands before doctors would treat him

  19-12-2019 15:49
  
  The wife of an Ontario man who had a heart attack on vacation in Jamaica is furious that her husband was taken to a hospital two hours away—despite there being one only 30 minutes away—before then being pressured to pay thousands of dollars upfront for his treatment.
  
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• 'Sophisticated' illegal gaming operation allegedly linked to Hells Angels leads to more than 200 charges

  19-12-2019 15:32
  
  The Ontario-wide bust of a "sophisticated" illegal gaming operation allegedly involving Hells Angels members has led to 28 people facing a combined 228 charges.
  
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• 'Sophiscated' illegal gaming operation in Ontario leads to more than 200 charges

  19-12-2019 15:32
  
  A "sophisticated" illegal gaming operation functioning throughout Ontario for the past five years has led to 28 people being charged with a combined 228 offences.
  
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• 'Sophiscated' illegal gaming operation allegedly linked to Hells Angels leads to more than 200 charges

  19-12-2019 15:32
  
  The Ontario-wide bust of a "sophisticated" illegal gaming operation allegedly involving Hells Angels members has led to 28 people facing a combined 228 charges.
  
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• OPP officers to announce charges in multi-jurisdictional illegal gaming investigation

  19-12-2019 15:32
  
  Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are expected to announce charges laid in a multi-jurisdictional illegal gaming investigation on Thursday.
  
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• Toronto remains under extreme cold weather alert before weekend warmup

  19-12-2019 15:18
  
  Toronto remains under an extreme cold weather alert Thursday as bitter cold temperatures are expected to stick around for another day.
  
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• The end of spam calls? CRTC call-blocking rules come into force

  19-12-2019 14:50
  
  Canadians should expect fewer spam phone calls as the CRTC deadline to implement call-blocking systems comes into force Thursday.
  
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• Feds, province, city on hand for major housing announcement in Toronto

  19-12-2019 14:33 via cbc.ca
  
  This week, city council approved an ambitious housing plan that would in part create 40,000 new affordable and supportive housing units over the next decade — but will the other governments commit to help fund it?
  
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• Feds, Ontario commit $1.4B for affordable housing for low-income families

  19-12-2019 14:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal and provincial governments say they will be investing a combined $1.4 billion in a bid to help low-income families in Ontario with housing costs.
  
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• Feds, Ontario commit $1.4 billion for affordable housing for low-income families

  19-12-2019 14:33 via cbc.ca
  
  This week, city council approved an ambitious housing plan that would in part create 40,000 new affordable and supportive housing units over the next decade — but will the other governments commit to help fund it?
  
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• Suresh Doss' picks for gyros, oysters, chicken and cheese at St. Lawrence Market

  19-12-2019 13:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Suresh Doss takes us through St. Lawrence Market and introduces us to his favourite food vendors.
  
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• Students in St. Michael's College School sex assault sentenced to 2 years probation

  19-12-2019 13:04
  
  Three former students of an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto have been sentenced to two years of probation.
  
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• Students in St. Michael's College School sex assault case to be sentenced

  19-12-2019 13:04
  
  Three former students of an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto are expected to be sentenced today for their roles in an assault and two sexual assaults on campus.
  
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• Shootings, arson, threats: Ontario tow truck association wants stricter rules to combat chaos

  19-12-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario’s tow truck association is calling on the government to implement provincial licences and a set of standards amid violence and chaos in the industry.
  
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• Toronto university student shot to death by suspect allegedly ‘hunting’ for victim

  19-12-2019 11:37
  
  A 22-year-old university student, shot at least 10 times while taking out the trash, was allegedly killed by a cowardly masked suspect possibly hunting for anyone in his way, police said.
  
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• Police to provide update on fatal shooting of 22-year-old OCAD student

  19-12-2019 11:37
  
  Police will hold a press conference this morning to provide an update on their investigation into the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old college student last week.
  
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• OCAD student allegedly shot to death by suspects ‘hunting’ for victim in North York neighbourhood

  19-12-2019 11:37
  
  A 22-year-old college student, shot at least 10 times while taking out the trash, was allegedly killed by cowardly masked suspects possibly hunting for anyone in their way, police said.
  
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• OCAD student allegedly shot to death by suspect ‘hunting’ for victim in North York neighbourhood

  19-12-2019 11:37
  
  A 22-year-old college student, shot at least 10 times while taking out the trash, was allegedly killed by cowardly masked suspects possibly hunting for anyone in their way, police said.
  
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• U.S. House of Representatives passes new NAFTA deal

  19-12-2019 11:09
  
  One day after its historic impeachment votes, the Democratic-led House gave U.S. President Donald Trump an overwhelming bipartisan victory Thursday on a renegotiated trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
  
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• Tory 'not going to change' approach as Toronto enters new decade

  19-12-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mayor John Tory's mollifying, middle-of-the-road approach to city-building — polarizing though it may be — led him to a political win to cap off 2019. But will it help him tackle the challenges of the decade ahead?
  
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• Legalizing hard drugs not a 'panacea' to opioids crisis, Trudeau says

  19-12-2019 10:22
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's unconvinced that decriminalizing hard drugs is a "panacea" to the country's ongoing opioids crisis, and other options need a chance before considering such a major policy shift.
  
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• Judge to rule on assault charges against former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle

  19-12-2019 10:16
  
  A judge is slated to rule today whether former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle is guilty of assaulting his wife Caitlan Coleman.
  
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• Judge dismisses 19 charges against former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle

  19-12-2019 10:16
  
  A judge has dismissed charges against former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle, who had been accused of assaulting his wife Caitlan Coleman.
  
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• Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle faces judgment in assault trial

  19-12-2019 10:16
  
  A judge has begun to deliver what's expected to be a lengthy ruling on whether former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle is guilty of assaulting his wife Caitlan Coleman.
  
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• Phone companies must block scam calls starting today. Here's what you can expect

  19-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Starting today, Rogers, Bell and other telecommunications providers in Canada will have to implement systems that help block scammers from calling you. But it doesn’t cover all fraudulent calls. Here’s what you need to know.
  
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• Phone companies must block 2 kinds of scam calls starting today. Here's what you can expect

  19-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Starting today, Rogers, Bell and other telecommunications providers in Canada will have to implement systems that help block scammers from calling you. But it doesn’t cover all fraudulent calls. Here’s what you need to know.
  
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• Judge to sentence 3 boys in St. Michael's College School sex assault case

  19-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Three teenagers will learn their sentences today in the case of locker room sexual assaults last year at an all-boys private school in Toronto. 
  
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• 3 teens sentenced to 2 years probation for St. Michael's College School sex assaults

  19-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Three teenagers were sentenced Thursday to two years probation each for their roles in an assault and two sexual assaults on the campus of all-boys private school in Toronto in 2018.
  
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• 3 teens sentenced to 2 years of probation for St. Michael's College School sex assaults

  19-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Three teenagers were sentenced Thursday to two years of probation each for the assault and two sexual assaults on the campus of an all-boys private school in Toronto in 2018.
  
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• Toronto under extreme cold weather alert as temperature drops

  19-12-2019 04:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto's medical officer of health issued an extreme cold weather alert for the city on Wednesday because the temperature was forecast to plunge overnight.
  
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• Toronto Raptors beat Detroit Pistons 112-99

  19-12-2019 04:06
  
  Kyle Lowry had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double and the Toronto Raptors had an 11-0 run in the third quarter on their way to a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
  
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• Canadian researcher builds world's smallest 'gingerbread house'

  19-12-2019 03:18
  
  Travis Casagrande, a research associate at the school’s Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy, used an electron microscope to create a “gingerbread house” complete with a wreath above the doorway, Canadian flag for a welcome mat and the school’s logo on the roof.
  
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• Man in his 30s found with a gunshot wound after crashing his car in Scarborough

  19-12-2019 02:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto police are investigating after a man in his 30s was found in a car suffering from a gunshot wound in Scarborough on Monday night.
  
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• Customers concerned over why LifeLabs breach took weeks to reach public

  19-12-2019 02:37
  
  The shock of the LifeLabs cyberattack—its size and scale—is turning to concern among some customers who want to know why it took so long to learn about the breach and if their personal information was compromised.
  
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• Man found suffering from gunshot wound after car crashes in Scarborough

  19-12-2019 02:13
  
  A man has been found suffering from at least one gunshot wound inside a crashed car in Scarborough Wednesday evening.
  
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