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• Here’s what we know and still don’t know a week after the mistaken Pickering nuclear alert

  18-01-2020 23:33
  
  A number of questions still remain a week after an emergency alert was mistakenly sent out to people across Ontario warning of an unspecified incident at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
  
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• 'It's never going to be over': Victims of Bruce McArthur honoured 2 years after his arrest

  18-01-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  The homeowners of a mid-Toronto home — now known for being the site where serial killer Bruce McArthur buried remains of his victims — held a memorial on Saturday to mark the second anniversary since his arrest. 
  
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• Gilles and Poirier finally win Canadian title after being four-time runners-up

  18-01-2020 21:42
  
  Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier captured their first Canadian ice dance title on Saturday.
  
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• Blue Jays outfielder wants 2017 Astros stripped of World Series

  18-01-2020 21:03
  
  Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk wants Major League Baseball to punish the 2017 Houston Astros as severely as possible, including taking away their World Series championship.
  
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• Ontario elementary teachers say more strike actions coming Thursday

  18-01-2020 20:53
  
  The union representing Ontario's elementary school teachers announced four more school boards will shut down on a fourth day of rotating strikes on Thursday, and say there are still no bargaining talks scheduled.
  
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• SIU investigates Toronto police shooting that injured man

  18-01-2020 20:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating a Toronto police shooting that injured a man in the vicinity of the Scarborough Town Centre on Saturday.
  
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• SIU investigates after man struck multiple times during police shooting in Scarborough

  18-01-2020 20:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating a Toronto police shooting that injured a man in the vicinity of the Scarborough Town Centre on Saturday.
  
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• Police-involved shooting near Scarborough Town Centre leaves man in serious condition, SIU investigating

  18-01-2020 19:48
  
  A man has sustained serious injuries and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been called in after a police-involved shooting near Scarborough Town Centre Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Man in serious condition after police-involved shooting near Scarborough Town Centre

  18-01-2020 19:48
  
  The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been called in after a police-involved shooting near Scarborough Town Centre Saturday afternoon left a man with serious injuries.
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan will no longer use 'royal highness' titles

  18-01-2020 19:47
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use their 'royal highness'titles or receive public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace announced Saturday.
  
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• Female driver critically hurt after vehicle crashes into empty bus shelter in Etobicoke

  18-01-2020 17:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A female driver is in life-threatening condition after she crashed into a bus shelter in Etobicoke on Saturday, Toronto police say.
  
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• Woman in critical condition after car drives into Etobicoke bus stop

  18-01-2020 17:45
  
  A woman is in critical condition after a car crashed into a bus shelter in Eotbicoke Saturday morning.
  
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• Police set up command post to search for missing 82-year-old man in Etobicoke

  18-01-2020 16:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto police are searching for a missing 82-year-old man who was last seen in Etobicoke on Friday.
  
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• Missing 82-year-old man in Etobicoke found safe

  18-01-2020 16:10 via cbc.ca
  
  An 82-year-old man who had been missing for more than a day was found safe on Saturday afternoon, Toronto police say. 
  
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• City crews on standby as winter storm arrives in Toronto

  18-01-2020 16:01
  
  The city expects it snow plows will be out in full force this afternoon as heavy snowfall hits Toronto later today.
  
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• City crews hit the road as winter storm arrives in Toronto

  18-01-2020 16:01
  
  The city' snow plows are out in full force this afternoon as heavy snowfall hits Toronto today.
  
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• City crews hit the road after winter storm slammed Toronto

  18-01-2020 16:01
  
  Cleanup has begun in the city after a winter storm dumped heavy snow Saturday, creating havoc on the roads.
  
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• Toronto works to dig out after first major snowfall of the year

  18-01-2020 13:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto remains under a snowfall warning with visibility poor at times as high winds whip up snow, making for tricky driving conditions.
  
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• Toronto under snowfall warning with up to 15 cm expected by late afternoon

  18-01-2020 13:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Toronto with up to 15 centimetres of snow expected to fall by late Saturday afternoon.
  
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• 'It's a mess': Toronto faces first major snowfall of year with around 15 cm expected

  18-01-2020 13:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto remains under a snowfall warning with visibility poor at times as high winds whip up newly fallen snow, making for tricky driving conditions.
  
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• 'It's a mess': Dozens of crashes reported as Toronto faces year's first major snowfall

  18-01-2020 13:33 via cbc.ca
  
  City trucks have applied two rounds of salt to main roads in Toronto as snow continues to fall in Toronto on Saturday.
  
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• 'It's a mess': Dozens of crashes reported as snow blankets Toronto

  18-01-2020 13:33 via cbc.ca
  
  City trucks have applied two rounds of salt to main roads in Toronto as snow continues to fall in Toronto on Saturday.
  
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• City deploys salt trucks as snow blankets Toronto

  18-01-2020 13:33 via cbc.ca
  
  City trucks have applied two rounds of salt to main roads in Toronto as snow continues to fall in Toronto on Saturday.
  
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• City crews begin salting roads as Toronto braces for heavy snow

  18-01-2020 13:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Crews are salting main roads and expressways in Toronto ahead of heavy snow expected in the city on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Police: 1 person injured after stabbing near Brampton banquet hall

  18-01-2020 12:33
  
  One person was rushed to a trauma centre after a reported stabbing in Brampton early Saturday morning.
  
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• 'Life gave me another chance': 2 plays written by Syrian refugee open in Toronto

  18-01-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ahmad Meree wrote and and is starring in two one-act shows called Suitcase an Adrenaline. They're both based on his experiences as a Syrian refugee, and they're are running as a double bill at the Theatre Passe Muraille in Alexandra Park until Feb. 1.
  
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• This young father was killed in a hit and run in Toronto. Now his family is speaking out.

  18-01-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It's been one year since Asim Siddiqui was left to die following a hit and run near a busy intersection in Toronto, leaving his now seven-year-old son without a father. Now his family wants to make sure his name isn't forgotten. They're holding a vigil in his memory Monday.
  
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• The family of man killed in a hit and run is speaking out one year later

  18-01-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It's been one year since Asim Siddiqui was left to die following a hit and run near a busy intersection in Toronto, leaving his now seven-year-old son without a father. Now his family wants to make sure his name isn't forgotten. They're holding a vigil in his memory Monday.
  
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• Growing push to tax both vacant, luxury homes during city's budget process

  18-01-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the city continues 2020 budget discussions, there's a growing push to gain much-needed revenue by taxing both vacant homes and some of the city's priciest properties.
  
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• A fatal hit and run left his son without a father. Now the family of a Toronto man is speaking out

  18-01-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It's been one year since Asim Siddiqui was left to die following a hit and run near a busy intersection in Toronto, leaving his now seven-year-old son without a father. Now his family wants to make sure his name isn't forgotten. They're holding a vigil in his memory Monday.
  
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• Why flu season could make it harder for doctors to diagnose vaping-related illness

  18-01-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada has had a much lower rate of vaping-related illness than the U.S. and experts say cases could be getting misdiagnosed or unreported – especially during flu season.
  
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• Got prepaid credit cards for Christmas? Here's why you should use them up fast

  18-01-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Toronto woman is warning anyone who gets prepaid credit cards to use them quickly after she tried to use cards that were two years old and found they had virtually no money left. The company that distributes them says it's following federal rules but one expert calls prepaid credit cards "a badly regulated area."
  
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• Canadian scientists trace 2nd strange radio signal to nearby galaxy

  18-01-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A team of Canadian astronomers have played a key role in locating a second fast radio burst, a crucial step in identifying what causes these mysterious signals from outside Earth's galaxy.
  
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• Tenants of 650 Parliament St. can start moving back in March - 18 months after major fire

  18-01-2020 04:17 via cbc.ca
  
  The tenants of 650 Parliament have finally got the news they've been waiting for: an official move-in date.
  
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• Raptors steamroll woeful Wizards, tying single-game franchise points record

  18-01-2020 03:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Norman Powell had 28 points off the bench and Marc Gasol added a season-high 20 points as the Toronto Raptors tied the franchise scoring record by thumping the Wizards 140-111 Friday.
  
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• Powell has the hot hand as Raps tie franchise scoring record in thumping Wizards

  18-01-2020 03:46
  
  Norman Powell had 28 points off the bench and Marc Gasol added a season-high 20 points as the Toronto Raptors tied the franchise scoring record by thumping the Wizards 140-111 Friday.
  
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• Raptors continue to cash in on championship, ranking fourth on NBA merchandise list

  18-01-2020 02:11
  
  The Toronto Raptors are continuing to cash in on their championship season.
  
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• Ontario research shows risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy

  18-01-2020 02:09
  
  Research from three Ontario universities sheds new light on the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy, finding the psychoactive component of the drug restricts oxygen and nutrients from crossing through the placenta.
  
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• GTA From Above: Flying over Toronto artist's home in Scarborough

  18-01-2020 00:36
  
  The former home of popular Toronto artist Doris McCarthy sits high above a pathway named in her honour in an area now known as the Scarborough Bluffs.
  
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• Elementary teachers' union announces job action set for next Wednesday

  18-01-2020 00:20
  
  Ontario's schools appear poised to experience a series of labour disruptions next week, as the province's largest teachers' union announced Friday it's taking further job action and no new talks are scheduled with Premier Doug Ford's government.
  
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• Dentist overcharged more than $5K for ice cream gets reimbursed by bank

  18-01-2020 00:10
  
  A dentist from Winnipeg has been reimbursed by his bank after he was charged more than $5,000 for two servings of ice cream in Costa Rica.
  
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