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• Ontarians need 'realistic' guidance on seeing friends, relatives, expert says

  02-03-2021 23:37
  
  Ontarians should be encouraged to see friends and relatives outdoors in the coming months, some health experts said Tuesday in stressing the need for realistic pandemic guidance following a winter of isolation.
  
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• Toronto child care centre closes after two staff members test positive for COVID-19 - CTV Toronto

  02-03-2021 22:56
  
  Toronto child care centre closes after two staff members test positive for COVID-19  CTV Toronto
  
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• Toronto child care centre closes after two staff members test positive for COVID-19

  02-03-2021 22:56
  
  A city-operated child care centre in Alexandra Park has had to close for “operational reasons” after two staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• 64% of downtown Toronto employees say they’re comfortable returning to the office: survey - Global News

  02-03-2021 22:56
  
  64% of downtown Toronto employees say they’re comfortable returning to the office: survey  Global News
  
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• Springer hits leadoff single in Toronto debut as Jays double up Phillies - Sportsnet.ca

  02-03-2021 22:44
  
  Springer hits leadoff single in Toronto debut as Jays double up Phillies  Sportsnet.ca
  
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• A look at the mixed messages and confusion surrounding the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

  02-03-2021 22:20
  
  Federal officials stress the fact Canada now has three vaccines that can drive down hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19.
  
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• Springer singles in debut; Jays beat Phillies - TSN

  02-03-2021 22:17
  
  Springer singles in debut; Jays beat Phillies  TSN
  
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• Toronto eliminates library late fees for all children - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  02-03-2021 22:14
  
  Toronto eliminates library late fees for all children  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Jahmil French, star of Degrassi: The Next Generation and Soundtrack, dies at 29

  02-03-2021 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto-born Degrassi: The Next Generation star Jahmil French has died, his manager has confirmed to CBC News.
  
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• Jahmil French, star of Degrassi: The Next Generation and Soundtrack, dead at 29

  02-03-2021 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Jahmil French, the Toronto-born star of Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died, his manager confirmed to CBC News. He was 29.
  
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• 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' star Jahmil French dies aged 29

  02-03-2021 22:12
  
  Jahmil French, who is best known for his role as Dave Turner in teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died.
  
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• 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' star Jahmil French dead at 29

  02-03-2021 22:12
  
  Jahmil French, who is best known for his role as Dave Turner in teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died.
  
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• Children will soon no longer have to pay late fees to Toronto Public Library

  02-03-2021 21:49
  
  The Toronto Public Library will eliminate late fees for children as part of a wider effort to “remove barriers to library access,” especially for those in lower income neighbourhoods.
  
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• Families nervous ahead of verdict in Toronto van attack trial

  02-03-2021 21:10
  
  Some of the Toronto van attack victims and their families are nervously waiting to learn the fate of the man whose deadly rampage three years ago changed their lives forever.
  
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• Woman slammed with $3,458 bill for one night in Toronto quarantine hotel after funeral - blogTO

  02-03-2021 21:08
  
  Woman slammed with $3,458 bill for one night in Toronto quarantine hotel after funeral  blogTO
  
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• Toronto sees uptick in raccoon bites during the pandemic

  02-03-2021 20:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Between January 2020 and February 2021, Toronto Public Health saw a 62 per cent increase in reports of people bitten or scratched by raccoons.
  
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• Saskatoon family calls quarantine hotel costs 'a slap to the face' after their $147 per-night rate soars to $619

  02-03-2021 20:35
  
  A Saskatoon family says the cost of the government’s "quarantine hotels" is unfair.
  
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• Parents of Black children take matters into their own hands, launching Ontario school racism reporting tool

  02-03-2021 20:34 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of Black parents have taken the problem of anti-Black racism in Ontario schools into their own hands, launching an anonymous racism reporting tool for educators and school staff, saying they can no longer wait for school boards to act.
  
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• Photo of Toronto bogeyman Joseph Bloor animated into video with terrifying results - blogTO

  02-03-2021 20:10
  
  Photo of Toronto bogeyman Joseph Bloor animated into video with terrifying results  blogTO
  
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• Ontario won't administer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors, health minister says

  02-03-2021 19:40
  
  Ontario's health minister says the province won't administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to seniors.
  
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• Ontario won't administer Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to seniors, health minister says

  02-03-2021 19:40
  Ontario's health minister says the province won't administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to seniors.
  
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• Ontario won't administer AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to seniors, final plan still in the works

  02-03-2021 19:40
  
  Ontario will limit the AstraZeneca vaccine to people under the age of 65 on the recommendations of the National Advisory Committee for Immunization (NACI), Ontario’s Health Minister confirmed, but the province is still finalizing the plan for who will be prioritized for that shot.
  
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• CRA says 'rare' error in some tax slips lists repaid CERB as taxable

  02-03-2021 19:06
  
  The Canada Revenue Agency says some taxpayers who repaid COVID-19 related benefits in 2020 are getting incorrect tax slips.
  
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• National anti-Black racism reporting tool launches for educators to disclose racist incidents at schools

  02-03-2021 19:02
  
  An anti-Black racism reporting tool for educators and school staff has launched across the country in an effort to collect data about racist incidents involving Black students and staff in schools.
  
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• Stolen puppy Hudson reunited with his family, police say

  02-03-2021 18:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Halton police say a big fluffy white puppy is back with his owners after being stolen along with a pick-up truck.
  
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• Getting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Peel Region 'may take some time,' top doctor says

  02-03-2021 18:41
  
  Peel Region has joined a growing list of Ontario municipalities who are now vaccinating members of the general population over the age of 80 but the local medical officer of health is cautioning people to be patient as vaccine supply is still limited.
  
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• Toronto has seen a spike in residents being bitten or scratched by raccoons amid COVID-19 pandemic

  02-03-2021 18:29
  
  The City of Toronto is warning residents to avoid any and all contact with raccoons amid a significant increase in reports of people being attacked by the pesky animals.
  
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• Toronto will set up selfie stations at coronavirus vaccination sites as part of plan to address hesitancy - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  02-03-2021 18:23
  
  Toronto will set up selfie stations at coronavirus vaccination sites as part of plan to address hesitancy  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Ontario introduces new rules in response to violence in tow truck industry

  02-03-2021 18:21 via cbc.ca
  
  The Ontario government is adding new rules for towing in the province, including a pilot project that introduces restricted tow zones on highways and a new joint team to address violence and fraud in the industry.
  
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• Ontario pledges $25M to give arts sector 'a fighting chance'

  02-03-2021 18:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's cultural heritage minister announced a $25 investment in the arts sector on Tuesday, with $24 million will go toward arts organizations and $1 million to individual artists.
  
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• Reports of raccoon attacks have increased in Toronto during coronavirus pandemic - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  02-03-2021 18:13
  
  Reports of raccoon attacks have increased in Toronto during coronavirus pandemic  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Toronto condo building wants to pay your first month's rent and cover your moving expenses

  02-03-2021 18:08
  
  As supply continues to outweigh demand in Toronto’s once white-hot rental housing market, one condo building is looking to entice prospective tenants with some new incentives.
  
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• Luxury Toronto condo building offering tempting incentives to try and get people to move in - CTV Toronto

  02-03-2021 18:08
  
  Luxury Toronto condo building offering tempting incentives to try and get people to move in  CTV Toronto
  
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• Luxury Toronto condo building offering tempting incentives to try and get people to move in

  02-03-2021 18:08
  
  As supply continues to outweigh demand in Toronto’s once white-hot rental housing market, one condo building is looking to entice prospective tenants with some new incentives.
  
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• Luxury Toronto apartment building offering tempting incentives to try and get people to move in - CTV Toronto

  02-03-2021 18:08
  
  Luxury Toronto apartment building offering tempting incentives to try and get people to move in  CTV Toronto
  
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• Founder of Toronto's famous kitchen supply store Tap Phong dies at 100 - blogTO

  02-03-2021 18:00
  
  Founder of Toronto's famous kitchen supply store Tap Phong dies at 100  blogTO
  
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• Toronto purchasing two million stickers, setting up selfie stations for COVID-19 vaccinations - CTV Toronto

  02-03-2021 17:57
  
  Toronto purchasing two million stickers, setting up selfie stations for COVID-19 vaccinations  CTV Toronto
  
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• Toronto purchasing two million stickers, setting up selfie stations for COVID-19 vaccinations - CTV News

  02-03-2021 17:57
  
  Toronto purchasing two million stickers, setting up selfie stations for COVID-19 vaccinations  CTV News
  
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• Toronto purchasing two million stickers, setting up selfie stations for COVID-19 vaccinations

  02-03-2021 17:57
  
  The City of Toronto is purchasing about two million pink Band-Aid stickers and will be setting up selfie stations at immunization clinics as part of a COVID-19 campaign to combat vaccine hesitancy.
  
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• Ontario announces further steps in crackdown of Toronto-area's notorious tow truck industry - CTV Toronto

  02-03-2021 17:36
  
  Ontario announces further steps in crackdown of Toronto-area's notorious tow truck industry  CTV Toronto
  
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• Ontario announces further steps in crackdown of Toronto-area's notorious tow truck industry

  02-03-2021 17:36
  
  Ontario is taking further steps to crackdown on the notorious tow truck industry, including contracting specific companies to cover designated portions of Toronto-area highways.
  
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• Toronto Public Library eliminates late fees for children - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  02-03-2021 17:35
  
  Toronto Public Library eliminates late fees for children  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• People in Toronto raise money to repair iconic rainbow tunnel after it's destroyed with graffiti - blogTO

  02-03-2021 17:20
  
  People in Toronto raise money to repair iconic rainbow tunnel after it's destroyed with graffiti  blogTO
  
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• Toronto neighbourhoods that have seen the biggest rent declines | Urbanized - Daily Hive

  02-03-2021 16:38
  
  Toronto neighbourhoods that have seen the biggest rent declines | Urbanized  Daily Hive
  
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• Comings and Goings: Crestview and Navigator add to their Toronto offices - iPolitics.ca

  02-03-2021 16:30
  
  Comings and Goings: Crestview and Navigator add to their Toronto offices  iPolitics.ca
  
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• Ontario sees 966 new COVID-19 cases as questions over vaccine timing linger

  02-03-2021 16:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario reported another 966 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, as debate continues around whether the province should expand the time between vaccine doses to speed up its immunization efforts.
  
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• Nearly 7 out of 10 downtown Toronto office employees feel comfortable returning to workplace, survey finds - CTV Toronto

  02-03-2021 16:28
  
  Nearly 7 out of 10 downtown Toronto office employees feel comfortable returning to workplace, survey finds  CTV Toronto
  
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• Nearly 7 out of 10 downtown Toronto office employees feel comfortable returning to workplace, survey finds

  02-03-2021 16:28
  
  Nearly seven out of 10 downtown office workers say they would feel comfortable returning to their workplaces amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey has found.
  
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• New COVID-19 cases in Ontario drop below 1,000 mark for first time in a week

  02-03-2021 16:14
  
  Ontario is reporting fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in a week.
  
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• The majority of downtown Toronto workers are ready to go back to the office - blogTO

  02-03-2021 16:07
  
  The majority of downtown Toronto workers are ready to go back to the office  blogTO
  
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