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• Feds approve new ingredient to boost hand sanitizer output to battle COVID-19 crisis

  21-04-2020 23:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Health Canada has given its stamp of approval to a product that could dramatically boost the dwindling supply of hand sanitizer, CBC Toronto has learned.
  
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• Toronto's latest coronavirus numbers show city at 'peak period' - CityNews

  21-04-2020 23:28
  
  Toronto's latest coronavirus numbers show city at 'peak period'  CityNews
  
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• Takeout Five: Where to order from in Toronto April 21-27 - NOW Magazine

  21-04-2020 23:27
  
  Takeout Five: Where to order from in Toronto April 21-27  NOW Magazine
  
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• Toronto is using repurposed TTC buses to transport patients during the pandemic - blogTO

  21-04-2020 23:26
  
  Toronto is using repurposed TTC buses to transport patients during the pandemic  blogTO
  
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• COVID-19 Causes 80% Drop in Number of Condo Transactions in Toronto - Toronto Storeys

  21-04-2020 23:16
  COVID-19 Causes 80% Drop in Number of Condo Transactions in Toronto  Toronto Storeys
  
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• Toronto reports 190 deaths related to COVID-19 as medical officer warns of second wave

  21-04-2020 23:15 via cbc.ca
  
  A total of 190 people have died of COVID-19 in Toronto and residents were warned on Tuesday that there will be a second wave of novel coronavirus infections in the city.
  
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• Toronto has a total of 3,820 COVID-19 cases as medical officer warns of second wave

  21-04-2020 23:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto has a total of 3,820 cases of COVID-19 and residents were warned on Tuesday that there will be a second wave.
  
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• 'Sandwich sisters' make lunches for Toronto homeless shelter during pandemic - CTV News

  21-04-2020 22:53
  
  'Sandwich sisters' make lunches for Toronto homeless shelter during pandemic  CTV News
  
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• 'Sandwich sisters' make lunches for Toronto homeless shelter during pandemic

  21-04-2020 22:53
  
  When the direction to stay home began in Toronto, Carolyn Quigley immediately thought about the people in her city who have no home to go to.
  
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• Toronto bar is trying to convince people to buy booze from them instead of the LCBO - blogTO

  21-04-2020 22:43
  
  Toronto bar is trying to convince people to buy booze from them instead of the LCBO  blogTO
  
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• One of Toronto's favourite bakeries is reopening and doing delivery for the first time - blogTO

  21-04-2020 22:39
  
  One of Toronto's favourite bakeries is reopening and doing delivery for the first time  blogTO
  
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• Ontario man creates massive cardboard game in his home to spark joy amid pandemic

  21-04-2020 22:34
  
  A man from Mississauga, Ont. is hoping to spark joy and provide some light entertainment amid the pandemic by hosting a virtual game show using his Youtube channel and an handmade giant cardboard game inside his home.
  
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• Pickering long-term care home grapples with 31 deaths, more than 100 COVID-19 cases

  21-04-2020 22:15
  
  A long-term care home in Pickering, Ont. is reporting that 31 of its residents have died due to complications related to COVID-19.
  
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• This Ontario hospital hopes a look inside its ICU will give pause to those urging end to social distancing

  21-04-2020 22:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Staff at a hospital in the Greater Toronto Area are worried that Canadians are becoming less vigilant about physical distancing and want people to see through their eyes what it's like treating COVID-19 patients in the ICU.
  
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• Ontario hospital opens a window into its ICU, hoping it will convince Canadians to stay home

  21-04-2020 22:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Staff at a hospital in the Greater Toronto Area are worried that Canadians are becoming less vigilant about physical distancing and want people to see through their eyes what it's like treating COVID-19 patients in the ICU.
  
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• Researcher finds significant pollutant has dropped 30-40 per cent in major Ontario cities

  21-04-2020 21:58
  
  As transportation slows to a crawl around the globe while countries take action against the spread of COVID-19, an Ontario researcher says the effects on air quality in the province are already starting to show.
  
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• Apple and Google data shows the impact of physical distancing on Toronto - NOW Magazine

  21-04-2020 21:47
  
  Apple and Google data shows the impact of physical distancing on Toronto  NOW Magazine
  
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• Toronto mayor, medical officer of health and head of emergency response provides April 21 update on COVID-19

  21-04-2020 21:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Mayor John Tory, Medical Officer of Health and Head of Emergency Response Matthew Pegg provides April 21 update on COVID-19
  
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• Almost 300 trees are being cut down in a Toronto neighbourhood and residents aren't happy - blogTO

  21-04-2020 21:22
  
  Almost 300 trees are being cut down in a Toronto neighbourhood and residents aren't happy  blogTO
  
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• Ontario university students caught allegedly selling N95 masks for $17 each facing 3M lawsuit

  21-04-2020 21:19
  
  The company behind one of the most valuable medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing an Ontario business claiming false affiliation and price gouging.
  
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• Ontario university students allegedly selling N95 masks for $17 each now facing lawsuit

  21-04-2020 21:19
  
  The company behind one of the most valuable medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing an Ontario business claiming false affiliation and price gouging.
  
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• Ontario university students allegedly selling N95 masks for $17 each facing lawsuit from 3M

  21-04-2020 21:19
  
  The company behind one of the most valuable medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing an Ontario business claiming false affiliation and price gouging.
  
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• Ontario university students allegedly selling N95 masks for $17 each facing 3M lawsuit

  21-04-2020 21:19
  
  The company behind one of the most valuable medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing an Ontario business claiming false affiliation and price gouging.
  
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• Toronto startup is delivering thousands of home-sewing kits so people can make face masks - blogTO

  21-04-2020 20:56
  
  Toronto startup is delivering thousands of home-sewing kits so people can make face masks  blogTO
  
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• Jury trials in Ontario on hold until at least September amid COVID-19, court says

  21-04-2020 20:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Criminal and civil jury trials in Ontario will be on hold at least an additional three months in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Toronto receives millions of surgical masks for long-term care homes, shelters

  21-04-2020 20:55
  
  The City of Toronto has received a shipment of three million surgical masks that will be mostly distributed to long-term care homes and shelters.
  
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• 35 produce delivery options in Toronto - blogTO

  21-04-2020 20:47
  
  35 produce delivery options in Toronto  blogTO
  
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• Toronto's wild side is showing as animals roam the quiet city (PHOTOS) | News - Daily Hive

  21-04-2020 20:40
  
  Toronto's wild side is showing as animals roam the quiet city (PHOTOS) | News  Daily Hive
  
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• Pickering long-term care home reports 31 deaths related to COVID-19, up from 4 last week

  21-04-2020 20:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Orchard Villa Retirement Residence in Pickering, Ont. reported Tuesday that 31 residents died due to "complications related to COVID-19" — a startling jump from the four deaths reported by the facility last week. 
  
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• Jury trials won't resume in Ontario until at least September

  21-04-2020 20:20
  
  Criminal and civil jury trials in Ontario will be on hold at least an additional three months in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Three Toronto street gang members sentenced to life in prison in 2018 murder of innocent man - CTV News

  21-04-2020 19:58
  
  Three Toronto street gang members sentenced to life in prison in 2018 murder of innocent man  CTV News
  
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• Toronto to livestream High Park cherry blossoms - NOW Magazine

  21-04-2020 19:32
  
  Toronto to livestream High Park cherry blossoms  NOW Magazine
  
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• Air Canada temporarily stops flights to U.S. due to coronavirus - CityNews

  21-04-2020 19:03
  
  Air Canada temporarily stops flights to U.S. due to coronavirus  CityNews
  
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• 3M files lawsuit in Canada against firm accused of price-gouging on N95 masks

  21-04-2020 19:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Minnesota-based 3M has filed a lawsuit against an Ontario company that allegedly claimed a phoney affiliation with the U.S. medical-gear maker to sell hard-to-find N95 face masks at exorbitant prices.
  
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• Greater Toronto Insolvencies Rise Over 18% - Better Dwelling

  21-04-2020 19:01
  
  Greater Toronto Insolvencies Rise Over 18%  Better Dwelling
  
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• Toronto teachers visit students for 'porch parties' from a distance

  21-04-2020 18:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Erin George-Hughes and Katherine Jones, teachers at John Ross Robertson Public School, asked their students to stay on their porches, while the two cycled through the streets to visit the kids while physically distancing.
  
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• This is what Toronto's new GO Station could look like - blogTO

  21-04-2020 17:48
  
  This is what Toronto's new GO Station could look like  blogTO
  
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• Ontario court dismisses PETA application over takedown of anti-Canada Goose ads

  21-04-2020 17:41
  
  An Ontario court dismissed an application for a judicial review by an animal welfare organization who said its right to free expression were violated when its anti-Canada Goose ads were taken down in Toronto.
  
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• 'There's no playbook' for easing physical distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic, doctor says

  21-04-2020 17:39 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC Radio's Metro Morning asked Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist and researcher based at Toronto General Hospital, about the weeks and months ahead and what kind of social activities might be allowed to restart.
  
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• Seven more deaths reported at Seven Oaks, total death toll now stands at 29

  21-04-2020 17:05
  
  Seven more deaths have now been reported at a Scarborough long-term care home that is the site of one of the city’s largest outbreaks of COVID-19.
  
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• Toronto to mark two-year anniversary of North York van attack with virtual vigil

  21-04-2020 16:54
  
  The City of Toronto will be holding a virtual commemoration ceremony and vigil on Thursday in memory of those who lost their lives or were injured in the 2018 North York van attack.
  
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• Police charge man who intentionally coughed on money, threatened Markham convenience store employee

  21-04-2020 16:41
  
  York Regional Police say they have charged a man who allegedly intentionally coughed on money and threatened a Markham convenience store worker on Easter Sunday.
  
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• Police charge man who intentionally coughed on money at Markham convenience store

  21-04-2020 16:41
  
  York Regional Police say they have charged a man who allegedly intentionally coughed on money and threatened a Markham convenience store worker on Easter Sunday.
  
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• Police charge man who allegedly coughed on money, told store clerk he hoped he got coronavirus

  21-04-2020 16:41
  
  York Regional Police say they have charged a man who allegedly intentionally coughed on money and threatened a Markham convenience store worker on Easter Sunday.
  
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• Ontario's COVID-19 death toll climbs to 698, with 250 people in ICU

  21-04-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 cases in Ontario have reached 11,735, as the province announced 551 new cases Tuesday morning.
  
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• Ontario's COVID-19 death toll climbs to 675, with 250 people in ICU

  21-04-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 cases in Ontario have reached 11,735, as the province announced 551 new cases Tuesday morning.
  
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• 38 new deaths and 551 more cases of COVID-19 in Ontario

  21-04-2020 16:31
  
  Ontario health officials have confirmed 551 more cases of COVID-19 and 38 new deaths.
  
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• They were supposed to be enjoying their most tranquil years. Instead their lives were cut short in Nova Scotia

  21-04-2020 16:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The local government of Durham Region has expressed its condolences after the deaths of two former residents killed in the Nova Scotia mass shooting.
  
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• Durham Region mourning longtime residents killed in Nova Scotia mass shooting

  21-04-2020 16:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The local government of Durham Region has expressed its condolences after the deaths of two former residents killed in the Nova Scotia mass shooting.
  
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• City to mark 2nd anniversary of North York Van attack with virtual ceremony - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  21-04-2020 16:07
  
  City to mark 2nd anniversary of North York Van attack with virtual ceremony  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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