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• Newmarket, Ont. store ordered to close after openly flouting rules prohibiting in-person shopping

  06-01-2021 23:58
  
  York Region's medical officer of health has ordered the closure of a Newmarket business after it openly flouted public health rules prohibiting stores from offering in-person shopping.
  
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• Ontario eyes COVID curfew - Toronto Sun

  06-01-2021 23:52
  
  Ontario eyes COVID curfew  Toronto Sun
  
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• Fire at North York residence leaves one person with life-threatening injuries: paramedics

  06-01-2021 23:51
  
  One person is fighting for their life after a fire broke out at a residence in North York on Wednesday evening, paramedics say.
  
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• Fire at North York residence leaves man dead, officials say smoke detectors were not working

  06-01-2021 23:51
  
  One person is dead after a fire broke out at a residence in North York on Wednesday evening.
  
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• SIU identifies 27-year-old killed by police in Niagara-on-the-Lake

  06-01-2021 23:46
  
  Ontario's police watchdog has identified a man fatally shot by police in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont..
  
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• Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange - OrilliaMatters

  06-01-2021 23:41
  
  Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange  OrilliaMatters
  
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• Popular movie on Netflix was filmed at this Toronto home that's on sale for $5.5 million - blogTO

  06-01-2021 23:40
  
  Popular movie on Netflix was filmed at this Toronto home that's on sale for $5.5 million  blogTO
  
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• One of the biggest startups from Toronto might be selling for more than $500 million - blogTO

  06-01-2021 23:28
  
  One of the biggest startups from Toronto might be selling for more than $500 million  blogTO
  
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• Pro-Trump protesters rally in Toronto as riots break out at US Capitol - blogTO

  06-01-2021 23:20
  
  Pro-Trump protesters rally in Toronto as riots break out at US Capitol  blogTO
  
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• Quebec issues province-wide curfew starting Saturday in effort to combat surging COVID-19 cases

  06-01-2021 23:10
  
  As of Saturday, Quebecers will be living under an 8 p.m. curfew while the province struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Curfew coming to Quebec as new, stronger lockdown takes effect on Saturday

  06-01-2021 23:10
  
  As of Saturday, Quebecers will be living under an 8 p.m. curfew while the province struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Toronto launches weekly virtual concert series to support the local music industry | Curated - Daily Hive

  06-01-2021 22:52
  
  Toronto launches weekly virtual concert series to support the local music industry | Curated  Daily Hive
  
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• Nearly a third of Torontonians who recently tested positive for COVID-19 attended gatherings over the holidays: survey

  06-01-2021 22:52
  
  Toronto’s medical officer of health says that there was a “concerning” increase in people with COVID-19 who reported attending gatherings with individuals outside of their households over the holidays despite pleas from public health officials urging people to stay apart.
  
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• 'Wrong on so many fronts': Airlines continue to incentivise holiday travel despite COVID-19 pandemic

  06-01-2021 22:51
  
  Popular Canadian airlines are continuing to push incentives and vacation packages despite public health officials calling for people to not travel for non-essential purposes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Toronto's most popular spot for cupcakes has closed after a decade in business - blogTO

  06-01-2021 22:31
  
  Toronto's most popular spot for cupcakes has closed after a decade in business  blogTO
  
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• Former Toronto FC boss Greg Vanney shares his vision for the Los Angeles Galaxy - CKOM News Talk Sports

  06-01-2021 22:29
  
  Former Toronto FC boss Greg Vanney shares his vision for the Los Angeles Galaxy  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Head of Ontario's vaccination rollout says 161 high-risk long-term care homes will get shots ahead of schedule

  06-01-2021 22:22
  
  The head of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout says he hopes to vaccinate residents and staff at long-term care homes in hot spots ahead of the mid-January deadline, adding that distribution of the shots can only go as fast as the supply.
  
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• 4 comedy albums by Toronto women to listen to in 2021 - NOW Toronto

  06-01-2021 22:18
  
  4 comedy albums by Toronto women to listen to in 2021  NOW Toronto
  
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• Dr. Tom Stewart out as CEO of Niagara Health after 'regrettable' Dominican holiday

  06-01-2021 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Tom Stewart is no longer the CEO of Niagara Health according to a statement from the hospital network's board of directors — but he is still CEO and president of St. Joseph's Health System as of 9 p.m. Wednesday.
  
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• CEO of Niagara Health dropped from role after 'regrettable' Dominican holiday

  06-01-2021 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Tom Stewart, who vacationed in the Caribbean over the holidays, is no longer CEO of Niagara Health, according to a statement from the hospital network's board of directors, but is still CEO of St. Joseph's Health System as of 9 p.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Ex-NDPer seeks Liberal nomination in Toronto-Danforth - NOW Toronto

  06-01-2021 21:52
  
  Ex-NDPer seeks Liberal nomination in Toronto-Danforth  NOW Toronto
  
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• Porch pirate foiled by the most Canadian of anti-theft devices: A snowbank

  06-01-2021 21:40 via cbc.ca
  
  "Want me to get you a shovel?" a Mississauga homeowner asked a would-be porch pirate who was arrested after being caught on camera allegedly trying to swipe a package from a doorstep, only to have his car get stuck in a snowbank while trying to get away.
  
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• 'A smile doesn't cost': Ontario Tim Hortons worker shocked community raised over $20K for him

  06-01-2021 21:27
  
  An Ontario Tim Hortons worker set to receive a large payout thanks to a community crowdfunding effort says he plans on sharing some of the funds with his teammates and donating some to others in need.
  
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• 'A smile doesn't cost': Customers raise money for popular cheery Tim Hortons Worker

  06-01-2021 21:27
  
  An Ontario Tim Hortons worker set to receive a large payout thanks to a community crowdfunding effort says he plans on sharing some of the funds with his teammates and donating some to others in need.
  
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• The 2021 Six Pack Season Preview - Toronto - The Copper & Blue

  06-01-2021 21:00
  
  The 2021 Six Pack Season Preview - Toronto  The Copper & Blue
  
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• Ontario premier slams feds over pilot program that will start inoculating inmates with COVID-19 vaccine

  06-01-2021 20:56
  
  Premier Doug Ford is slamming the federal government’s decision to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to some inmates before inoculating all long-term care home residents, as part of a pilot program starting this week.
  
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• Dog forcefully stolen off Whitby street reunited with owner

  06-01-2021 20:55
  
  A four-year-old dog has reunited with her owner after she forcefully stolen off a Whitby Street last week.
  
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• Trump supporters breach U.S. Capitol with lawmakers inside

  06-01-2021 20:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Protesters backing President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in violent clashes with police, forcing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm Joe Biden's victory in the November election.
  
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• Trump supporters breach U.S. Capitol, overwhelm police with force, 'chemical irritants'

  06-01-2021 20:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Supporters of President Donald Trump pushed past barricades and forced themselves inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in violent clashes with police. D.C. police said at least one civilian was shot and that protesters deployed "chemical irritants on police" to gain access.
  
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• Police secure U.S. Capitol after Trump supporters breached complex, used 'chemical irritants'

  06-01-2021 20:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Heavily armed police have secured the U.S. Capitol nearly four hours after supporters of President Donald Trump pushed past barricades and forced themselves inside the complex on Wednesday, amid violent clashes at the heart of the U.S. government.
  
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• Police secure U.S. Capitol after pro-Trump rioters cause bedlam at heart of U.S. government

  06-01-2021 20:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Heavily armed police have secured the U.S. Capitol nearly four hours after supporters of President Donald Trump pushed past barricades and forced themselves inside the complex on Wednesday, amid violent clashes that killed at least one person.
  
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• Police secure U.S. Capitol after pro-Trump rioters breached complex, used 'chemical irritants'

  06-01-2021 20:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Heavily armed police have secured the U.S. Capitol nearly four hours after supporters of President Donald Trump pushed past barricades and forced themselves inside the complex on Wednesday, amid violent clashes that killed at least one person.
  
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• UPDATE: Former councillor Mary Fragedakis seeks Toronto-Danforth Liberal nomination - Toronto.com

  06-01-2021 20:18
  
  UPDATE: Former councillor Mary Fragedakis seeks Toronto-Danforth Liberal nomination  Toronto.com
  
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• Toronto Temperature: Things could be worse for the Raptors, but not by a whole lot - RaptorsHQ

  06-01-2021 20:15
  
  Toronto Temperature: Things could be worse for the Raptors, but not by a whole lot  RaptorsHQ
  
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• Canyon Creek closes two GTA locations due to COVID-19 uncertainty - Toronto Sun

  06-01-2021 19:58
  Canyon Creek closes two GTA locations due to COVID-19 uncertainty  Toronto Sun
  
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• Free COVID-19 testing program launches at Toronto Pearson Airport for international travellers - Global News

  06-01-2021 19:43
  
  Free COVID-19 testing program launches at Toronto Pearson Airport for international travellers  Global News
  
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• Ontario launches COVID-19 testing program at Toronto Pearson airport - Yahoo Canada Finance

  06-01-2021 19:31
  
  Ontario launches COVID-19 testing program at Toronto Pearson airport  Yahoo Canada Finance
  
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• Toronto Real Estate Prices Slip In December, But Suburban Prices Soar To Lift Index - Better Dwelling

  06-01-2021 19:25
  
  Toronto Real Estate Prices Slip In December, But Suburban Prices Soar To Lift Index  Better Dwelling
  
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• Home ownership further out of reach in Toronto, unless you're a condo buyer - Yahoo Canada Finance

  06-01-2021 19:15
  
  Home ownership further out of reach in Toronto, unless you're a condo buyer  Yahoo Canada Finance
  
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• Toronto records 837 new COVID-19 cases with highest number among 20-29 age group

  06-01-2021 18:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Of the new cases reported, 181 were among the 20 to 29 age group, the city's medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa said at a news conference.
  
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• Toronto officials to hold 2 p.m. COVID-19 update as city sees 805 new cases

  06-01-2021 18:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto has recorded another 805 cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the province's latest COVID-19 numbers.
  
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• Toronto officials hold COVID-19 update as city sees 837 new cases

  06-01-2021 18:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Of the new cases reported, 181 were among the 20 to 29 age group, the city's medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa said at a news conference.
  
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• Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 6 - Globalnews.ca

  06-01-2021 17:47
  
  Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 6  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Toronto paramedics to receive COVID-19 vaccine ‘as early as tomorrow’: Union - CityNews Toronto

  06-01-2021 17:42
  
  Toronto paramedics to receive COVID-19 vaccine ‘as early as tomorrow’: Union  CityNews Toronto
  
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• 'SPOTS TAKEN': Warning about vaccine queue jumping sent to University Health Network staff - Toronto Sun

  06-01-2021 17:34
  
  'SPOTS TAKEN': Warning about vaccine queue jumping sent to University Health Network staff  Toronto Sun
  
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• Suspect sought after dog killed in Niagara, Ont. hit-and-run

  06-01-2021 17:30
  
  Police are searching for a suspect after a possible impaired driver mounted a curb and fatally struck a dog in Niagara Falls on Wednesday.
  
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• COVID-19 isolation centres opening in Brampton 'very soon,' mayor says

  06-01-2021 17:30
  
  Nearly one year into the pandemic, Brampton plans to open the city’s first COVID-19 isolation centres “very soon,” the city's mayor Patrick Brown confirmed Wednesday.
  
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• Meet the two Toronto women competing on this season of 'The Bachelor' | Curated - Daily Hive

  06-01-2021 17:02
  
  Meet the two Toronto women competing on this season of 'The Bachelor' | Curated  Daily Hive
  
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• Maybe the Toronto Raptors’ 2020-21 start isn’t an Extinction Level Event just yet - RaptorsHQ

  06-01-2021 17:00
  
  Maybe the Toronto Raptors’ 2020-21 start isn’t an Extinction Level Event just yet  RaptorsHQ
  
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• Toronto home prices reach new record high after gangbuster year for sales - blogTO

  06-01-2021 16:56
  
  Toronto home prices reach new record high after gangbuster year for sales  blogTO
  
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