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• WATCHING NOW All city-led major Toronto events cancelled until June 30 - CityNews Toronto

  31-03-2020 23:58
  
  WATCHING NOW All city-led major Toronto events cancelled until June 30  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Takeout Five: Where to order from in Toronto this week - NOW Magazine

  31-03-2020 23:26
  
  Takeout Five: Where to order from in Toronto this week  NOW Magazine
  
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• Canada coronavirus deaths jump by 35% in less than a day - Toronto Sun

  31-03-2020 23:16
  
  Canada coronavirus deaths jump by 35% in less than a day  Toronto Sun
  
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• Health officials report first COVID-19 related death in Peel region

  31-03-2020 23:15
  
  A man in his 70s is believed to be the first resident of Peel Region to die after becoming infected with COVID-19, public health officials confirmed Tuesday.
  
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• Toronto's 3-month shutdown doesn't bode well for any pro sport - NBC Sports Philadelphia

  31-03-2020 23:14
  
  Toronto's 3-month shutdown doesn't bode well for any pro sport  NBC Sports Philadelphia
  
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• Charges laid after woman is fatally shot in Scarborough

  31-03-2020 23:02
  
  A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in Scarborough earlier this month.
  
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• Aquicon shuts down Toronto construction site due to COVID-19 concerns - Daily Commercial News

  31-03-2020 22:58
  
  Aquicon shuts down Toronto construction site due to COVID-19 concerns  Daily Commercial News
  
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• Ontario strikes deals with French-language, elementary teachers' unions

  31-03-2020 22:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's elementary teachers have agreed to salary increases of one per cent a year for three years, but will get higher benefit increases than the government originally sought, according to a memo obtained by The Canadian Press.
  
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• Mississauga florist puts out free flowers to help beat the COVID-19 blues

  31-03-2020 22:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Julie Ryoo, the owner of Forever Blooming in Mississauga, says she’s hoping a pop of colour will help those in her community during these dark times.
  
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• Ontario health officials urge residents not to flock to cottage country amid pandemic

  31-03-2020 22:26
  
  Ontario’s top doctor is urging people not to flock to their cottages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Toronto bans major city-led events through end of June - TSN

  31-03-2020 22:13
  
  Toronto bans major city-led events through end of June  TSN
  
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• More than 500 members of Toronto Police Service in self-isolation, says association president

  31-03-2020 22:02 via cbc.ca
  
  More than 500 members of the Toronto Police Service — including civilian and uniform members — are in self-isolation, says Toronto Police Association President Mike McCormack. None of the members have tested positive for COVID-19, but after returning from March break, hundreds had to self-isolate as required by law.
  
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• $500 to $100,000 fines for ignoring social distancing in Brampton - CityNews

  31-03-2020 22:02
  
  $500 to $100,000 fines for ignoring social distancing in Brampton  CityNews
  
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• Toronto cancels all major festivals and events through June, including Pride Parade - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  31-03-2020 22:01
  
  Toronto cancels all major festivals and events through June, including Pride Parade  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Toronto Pride parade cancelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

  31-03-2020 21:58
  
  The Toronto Pride parade has been cancelled due to concerns over the novel coronavirus.
  
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• City of Toronto cancels all major events, including Pride parade, until June 30 - CTV News

  31-03-2020 21:58
  
  City of Toronto cancels all major events, including Pride parade, until June 30  CTV News
  
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• City of Toronto cancels all major events, including Pride parade, until June 30

  31-03-2020 21:58
  
  The City of Toronto is cancelling all major events and festivals through June 30 to combat the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Toronto mayor, medical officer of health and fire chief provide update on COVID-19 LIVE

  31-03-2020 21:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Mayor John Tory, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa, and Toronto Fire Chief and General Manager of the City’s Office of Emergency Management Matthew Pegg provides an update on the city's response to COVID-19   
  
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• Toronto nurse makes desperate plea for face masks and medical supplies - blogTO

  31-03-2020 21:19
  
  Toronto nurse makes desperate plea for face masks and medical supplies  blogTO
  
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• Toronto restaurant is washing all their cash to ensure it's disinfected for customers - blogTO

  31-03-2020 21:10
  
  Toronto restaurant is washing all their cash to ensure it's disinfected for customers  blogTO
  
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• Toronto cancels all city events and permits until June 30 citing COVID-19 outbreak - CBC.ca

  31-03-2020 21:09
  
  Toronto cancels all city events and permits until June 30 citing COVID-19 outbreak  CBC.ca
  
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• Toronto cancels all city events and permits until June 30 citing COVID-19 outbreak

  31-03-2020 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Mayor John Tory says all major city events, including Pride weekend, and event permits are cancelled until June 30 as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise.
  
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• City officials to provide update on COVID-19 crisis in Toronto

  31-03-2020 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  City officials are set to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Toronto on Tuesday.
  
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• Curbside library transformed into 'Little Free Pantry' amid COVID-19 pandemic

  31-03-2020 21:06
  
  A Toronto community has come together to help neighbours in need by sharing food and supplies in a unique way.
  
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• Newmarket names 'chief positivity officer' to raise community spirits

  31-03-2020 21:05 via cbc.ca
  
  The Town of Newmarket is preaching positivity as part of a campaign to raise community spirit in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Toronto's beloved 24-hour diner Vesta Lunch is re-opening just to give away free food - blogTO

  31-03-2020 20:26
  
  Toronto's beloved 24-hour diner Vesta Lunch is re-opening just to give away free food  blogTO
  
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• Volunteer dies of COVID-19 as daughter races across Canada to be near her

  31-03-2020 20:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Last week, Pam Smith set out on a race against time driving from B.C. to Ontario, hoping to be near her mother as she took her last breaths. She didn’t make it.
  
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• This is what Yorkville looks like in Toronto right now - blogTO

  31-03-2020 19:48
  
  This is what Yorkville looks like in Toronto right now  blogTO
  
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• Momofuku restaurant chain raising money for laid off staff but Toronto employees left out - blogTO

  31-03-2020 19:44
  
  Momofuku restaurant chain raising money for laid off staff but Toronto employees left out  blogTO
  
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• Someone Keeps Projecting Video Games On A Toronto Apartment Building (VIDEOS) - Narcity

  31-03-2020 19:00
  
  Someone Keeps Projecting Video Games On A Toronto Apartment Building (VIDEOS)  Narcity
  
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• Waterloo Region man, 41, dies of COVID-19, public health says

  31-03-2020 18:55
  
  A Waterloo Region man who was sick with COVID-19 has died from the virus.
  
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• Long-term care resident dies after COVID-19 outbreak at downtown Toronto facility - CTV News

  31-03-2020 18:42
  
  Long-term care resident dies after COVID-19 outbreak at downtown Toronto facility  CTV News
  
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• Long-term care resident dies after COVID-19 outbreak at downtown Toronto facility

  31-03-2020 18:42
  
  A resident of a downtown long-term care home has died and three others have tested positive for COVID-19 following an outbreak of the virus at the facility, officials have confirmed.
  
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• Latest cases of COVID-19: Two more Metrolinx employees test positive

  31-03-2020 18:19
  
  As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to mount locally, CTV News Toronto is keeping a running tally of cases involving people who might be employed in a public-facing role.
  
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• Latest cases of COVID-19: LCBO worker in Toronto tests positive for virus - CTV News

  31-03-2020 18:19
  
  Latest cases of COVID-19: LCBO worker in Toronto tests positive for virus  CTV News
  
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• Latest cases of COVID-19: LCBO worker in Toronto tests positive for virus

  31-03-2020 18:19
  
  As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to mount locally, CTV News Toronto is keeping a running tally of cases involving people who might be employed in a public-facing role.
  
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• Latest cases of COVID-19: Baycrest Hospital reports COVID-19-related death

  31-03-2020 18:19
  
  As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to mount locally, CTV News Toronto is keeping a running tally of cases involving people who might be employed in a public-facing role.
  
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• Lennard compiles 9 Toronto properties for sale to Revera - Real Estate News EXchange

  31-03-2020 18:18
  
  Lennard compiles 9 Toronto properties for sale to Revera  Real Estate News EXchange
  
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• Elementary teachers get salary, benefits boosts in tentative contract deal

  31-03-2020 17:59
  
  Ontario's elementary teachers have agreed to salary increases of one per cent a year for three years, but will get higher benefit increases than the government originally sought.
  
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• 10 prepared and ready-to-heat meals at Toronto restaurants for takeout and delivery - blogTO

  31-03-2020 17:28
  
  10 prepared and ready-to-heat meals at Toronto restaurants for takeout and delivery  blogTO
  
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• Ontario unveils details of learn-at-home program, students out of school until at least May 4

  31-03-2020 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Publicly-funded schools will remain closed until May 1 for teachers and May 4 for students, Premier Doug Ford confirmed at a news conference.
  
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• Ontario students won't be back at school until May, senior government source says

  31-03-2020 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Students in Ontario won't be back in the classroom until at least May, a senior source inside the provincial government tells CBC News.
  
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• Ontario students won't be back at school until at least May, senior government source says

  31-03-2020 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Students in Ontario won't be back in the classroom until at least May, a senior source inside the provincial government tells CBC News.
  
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• Ontario students won't be back at school until at least May 4

  31-03-2020 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Publicly-funded schools will remain closed until May 1 for teachers and May 4 for students, Premier Doug Ford confirmed at a news conference.
  
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• COVID-19 prompts flood of people to write, change their wills — but quarantine measures are getting in the way

  31-03-2020 17:12 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 has people around the world worried about death, but in many cases the very nature of this health crisis is also preventing them from putting their affairs in order.
  
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• 2019 Raptors Rewind: Winner-take-all Game 7 - TSN

  31-03-2020 17:10
  
  2019 Raptors Rewind: Winner-take-all Game 7  TSN
  
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• Ontario schools to remain closed until May 4 - CityNews Toronto

  31-03-2020 16:58
  
  Ontario schools to remain closed until May 4  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Ontario promises $25M for post-secondary institutions and support to allow online exams

  31-03-2020 16:54
  
  The Ontario government says it will be providing post-secondary institutions with $25 million in funding and support to allow year-end exams to take place online amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Toronto Police Service has 500 members in self-isolation, head of union says

  31-03-2020 16:47
  
  Hundreds of members of the Toronto Police Service are currently in self-isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the police union confirms to CP24.
  
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• Three more members of Toronto police test positive for COVID-19

  31-03-2020 16:47
  
  Toronto police confirm that three more members of the service have now tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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