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• 2nd Toronto police detective charged after alleged excessive force incident on TTC bus

  22-07-2020 23:59 via cbc.ca
  
  A second Toronto police detective has been charged following an alleged incident of excessive force on a TTC bus late last year.
  
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• 6 things to know for this weird baseball season

  22-07-2020 23:46 via cbc.ca
  
  From the shortened schedule to big rule changes to the most interesting teams to watch, here's a primer on what promises to be a bizarre year for Major League Baseball.
  
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• One of Toronto Zoo's baby red pandas dies - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  22-07-2020 23:34
  
  One of Toronto Zoo's baby red pandas dies  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• You Now Have To Make $135K A Year To Be Considered Middle Class In Toronto (VIDEO) - Narcity Canada

  22-07-2020 23:33
  
  You Now Have To Make $135K A Year To Be Considered Middle Class In Toronto (VIDEO)  Narcity Canada
  
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• Two Toronto cops charged with assault following 2019 incident on TTC

  22-07-2020 23:17
  
  A Toronto police officer is facing an additional charge and a second officer has been arrested in connection with a 2019 incident where a man was allegedly assaulted after he refused to leave a bus.
  
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• Second Toronto police officer charged with assault in connection with arrest of man on TTC bus last year - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  22-07-2020 23:17
  
  Second Toronto police officer charged with assault in connection with arrest of man on TTC bus last year  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Toronto restaurant forced to temporarily close due to city sidewalk construction - blogTO

  22-07-2020 23:11
  
  Toronto restaurant forced to temporarily close due to city sidewalk construction  blogTO
  
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• Newborn red panda dies at Toronto Zoo after first birth in 24 years

  22-07-2020 23:06
  
  One of the two newborn red panda cubs at the Toronto Zoo has passed away after she was taken to the ICU for emergency treatment.
  
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• More COVID-19 deaths at for-profit nursing homes in Ontario, study finds

  22-07-2020 23:02 via cbc.ca
  
  For-profit long-term care homes in Ontario saw significantly worse outbreaks of COVID-19 and more related deaths than their non-profit or municipally run counterparts, according to a new study released on Wednesday.
  
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• Black journalist who witnessed N-word used in Fifth Estate meeting calls for broader change at CBC

  22-07-2020 23:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A former CBC employee is speaking out about his experience of hearing two colleagues at The Fifth Estate, the public broadcaster’s flagship investigative program, use the N-word during an editorial discussion last year.
  
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• Toronto condos forced to share plunger after new efficient toilets installed - blogTO

  22-07-2020 22:53
  
  Toronto condos forced to share plunger after new efficient toilets installed  blogTO
  
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• Toronto musician Langston Francis dropped by label over sexual assault allegations - blogTO

  22-07-2020 22:43
  
  Toronto musician Langston Francis dropped by label over sexual assault allegations  blogTO
  
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• Transgender pastor fired after coming out to her Mississauga church

  22-07-2020 22:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Junia Joplin knew she was taking a risk when she came out as a transgender woman to her congregation — now after that leap of faith, she's learned she'll no longer be the lead pastor at her Mississauga church.
  
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• Cineplex urges Ontario to make changes to theatre occupancy limits

  22-07-2020 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Executives at Cineplex Inc. are urging the Ontario government to loosen restrictions over how many people can occupy its cinemas at a single time.
  
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• Trudeau to testify before finance committee about WE charity contract decision

  22-07-2020 22:03
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be put in the parliamentary hot seat over his government's now-cancelled decision to have WE Charity manage a $912-million federal program, as he has just accepted an invitation to testify before the House of Commons finance committee.
  
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• Trudeau and his top staffer to testify before finance committee about WE Charity contract decision

  22-07-2020 22:03
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his chief of staff, Katie Telford, will be put in the parliamentary hot seat over the government's now-cancelled decision to have WE Charity manage a $912-million federal program, as they have both just accepted an invitation to testify before the House of Commons finance committee.
  
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• Trudeau and his top staffer to testify about ongoing WE Charity controversy

  22-07-2020 22:03
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his chief of staff, Katie Telford, will be put in the parliamentary hot seat over the government's now-cancelled decision to have WE Charity manage a $912-million federal program, as they have both just accepted an invitation to testify before the House of Commons finance committee.
  
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• Trudeau will testify on WE controversy, PMO says as second House committee votes to hear from PM

  22-07-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted an invitation to testify before the Commons Finance Committee about a controversial agreement to have the WE organization run the government's $900-million student volunteer grant program, the Prime Minister's Office says.
  
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• Trudeau will testify on WE controversy, PMO says

  22-07-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted an invitation to testify before the Commons Finance Committee about a controversial agreement to have the WE organization run the government's $900-million student volunteer grant program, the Prime Minister's Office says.
  
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• Trudeau agrees to 1 request to testify on WE controversy - as 2nd committee asks for him too

  22-07-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted an invitation to testify before the Commons Finance Committee about a controversial agreement to have the WE organization run the government's $900-million student volunteer grant program, the Prime Minister's Office says.
  
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• For-profit long-term care homes saw more COVID-19 deaths in Ontario, study finds

  22-07-2020 21:42
  
  For-profit long-term care homes in Ontario saw significantly worse outbreaks of COVID-19 and more related deaths than their non-profit or municipally run counterparts, according to a new study released on Wednesday.
  
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• Toronto's first new BiWay store is finally opening this fall - blogTO

  22-07-2020 21:35
  
  Toronto's first new BiWay store is finally opening this fall  blogTO
  
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• Loaded handguns seized, five arrests made after Toronto police receive tip from public

  22-07-2020 21:10
  
  Two loaded handguns have been seized and five people are now jointly charged with 20 criminal offences after Toronto police officers received a tip from the public regarding alleged drug activity in the east end of downtown.
  
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• Ontario MPP 'disappointed' after being turfed from PC party by Premier Doug Ford

  22-07-2020 21:07
  
  Cambridge MPP Belinda Karahalios says she was "disappointed" but not surprised after Premier Doug Ford ejected her from the Progressive Conservative caucus for voting against legislation that gives the government new pandemic-related powers.
  
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• 'No excuses': Ford says now turfed Ontario MPP should have voted with the government

  22-07-2020 21:07
  
  Premier Doug Ford says he has a "phenomenal relationship" with Cambridge, Ont. MPP Belinda Karahalios, despite kicking her out of the Progressive Conservative party for voting against legislation that gives the government new pandemic-related powers.
  
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• Cineplex urges Ontario to loosen restrictions on theatre occupancy limits

  22-07-2020 20:45
  
  Executives at Cineplex Inc. are urging the Ontario government to loosen restrictions over how many people can occupy its cinemas at a single time.
  
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• Raptors Davis and Ibaka use media call to appeal for justice for Breonna Taylor

  22-07-2020 20:38
  
  Terence Davis is using his platform for things bigger than basketball.
  
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• Toronto's favourite chocolate shop finally reopens after many long months - blogTO

  22-07-2020 20:31
  
  Toronto's favourite chocolate shop finally reopens after many long months  blogTO
  
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• Mall parking lots in Toronto have seen a spike in violence in recent weeks - blogTO

  22-07-2020 19:53
  
  Mall parking lots in Toronto have seen a spike in violence in recent weeks  blogTO
  
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• Pizza Hut in Toronto takes action after unsanitary food handling caught on video - blogTO

  22-07-2020 19:50
  
  Pizza Hut in Toronto takes action after unsanitary food handling caught on video  blogTO
  
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• Tour boats at Niagara Falls show contrast between U.S., Canadian approach to COVID-19

  22-07-2020 19:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Images of American and Canadian cruises at Niagara Falls have caused discussion to swell on social media, with many suggesting the stark contrast in passengers is symbolic of the difference in the Canadian and American approach to COVID-19.
  
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• Tour boats at Niagara Falls show contrast between U.S. and Canadian approach to COVID-19

  22-07-2020 19:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Images of American and Canadian cruises at Niagara Falls have caused discussion to swell on social media, with many suggesting the stark contrast in passengers is symbolic of the difference in the Canadian and American approach to COVID-19.
  
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• Video: Toronto marks second anniversary of Danforth shooting - The Globe and Mail

  22-07-2020 18:58
  
  Video: Toronto marks second anniversary of Danforth shooting  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Limited indoor visits resume at Ontario long-term care homes

  22-07-2020 18:53
  
  Many of Ontario's long-term care homes are able to resume indoor visits today, months after closing their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak reported at Toronto Purolator facility - blogTO

  22-07-2020 18:28
  
  COVID-19 outbreak reported at Toronto Purolator facility  blogTO
  
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• Daylight shooting in Scarborough leaves man in his 20s seriously injured

  22-07-2020 18:13
  
  A daytime shooting in Scarborough on Wednesday has left a man in his early 20s seriously injured.
  
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• Daylight shooting in Scarborough leaves male seriously injured

  22-07-2020 18:13
  
  A daytime shooting in Scarborough on Wednesday has left a male victim seriously injured.
  
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• Cam Neely Not Expecting Kase, Pastrnak To Skate Until Toronto - Boston Hockey Now

  22-07-2020 17:59
  
  Cam Neely Not Expecting Kase, Pastrnak To Skate Until Toronto  Boston Hockey Now
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays find new home in Pittsburgh for 2020 season: reports

  22-07-2020 17:20
  
  The Toronto Blue Jays will call Pittsburgh home this season, sharing PNC Park with the Pirates, according to multiple media reports.
  
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• Toronto festival to kick off with new Spike Lee film - National Post

  22-07-2020 16:42
  
  Toronto festival to kick off with new Spike Lee film  National Post
  
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• Toronto to mark 2nd anniversary of Danforth mass shooting - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  22-07-2020 16:39
  
  Toronto to mark 2nd anniversary of Danforth mass shooting  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Premier Doug Ford speaks as Ontario sees 165 new COVID-19 cases, mostly in people under 40

  22-07-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The cases are concentrated once again in Windsor-Essex, Ottawa and Peel. The three public health units reported 39, 33 and 25 newly confirmed cases, respectively.
  
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• Ontario sees 165 new COVID-19 cases, slight majority again in people under 40

  22-07-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The cases are concentrated once again in Windsor-Essex, Ottawa and Peel. The three public health units reported 39, 33 and 25 newly confirmed cases, respectively.
  
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• Ford grilled about ousted MPP as Ontario sees 165 new COVID-19 cases, mostly in people under 40

  22-07-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The cases are concentrated once again in Windsor-Essex, Ottawa and Peel. The three public health units reported 39, 33 and 25 newly confirmed cases, respectively.
  
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• Toronto Raptors broadcasters ready to do their jobs remotely - TSN

  22-07-2020 16:25
  
  Toronto Raptors broadcasters ready to do their jobs remotely  TSN
  
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• Toronto man charged with impaired driving, mischief after golf cart collision at Port Hope club - Globalnews.ca

  22-07-2020 16:23
  
  Toronto man charged with impaired driving, mischief after golf cart collision at Port Hope club  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Ontario reports dip in new COVID-19 cases but still records uptick from last week's trends

  22-07-2020 16:20
  
  Ontario is reporting a dip in the number of new COVID-19 cases but is still recording an uptick from last week’s trends.
  
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• Ontario records dip in COVID-19 cases but recent upward trend continues

  22-07-2020 16:20
  
  Ontario is reporting a dip in the number of new COVID-19 cases but is still recording an uptick from last week’s trends.
  
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• Blue Jays reportedly to name Pittsburgh home for upcoming season

  22-07-2020 15:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The Toronto Blue Jays will be based out of Pittsburgh for the 2020 season if approved by the state of Pennsylvania, according to reports from multiple media outlets.
  
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• Blue Jays' bid to play home games in Pittsburgh for upcoming season rejected

  22-07-2020 15:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Blue Jays did not receive approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday in order use Pittsburgh's PNC Park as its home field for the shortened 2020 MLB season.
  
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