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• Tucker has 4 RBIs to lead Astros to series win over Blue Jays

  09-05-2021 23:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
  
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• Jays fall to Astros as Kyle Tucker puts on offensive show

  09-05-2021 23:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
  
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• Collision in Mississauga sends motorcyclist to hospital

  09-05-2021 23:29
  
  A man in his 20s is in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in Mississauga Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry receives honorary doctorate from Nova Scotia university

  09-05-2021 23:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry received an honorary doctorate from Acadia University in Nova Scotia on Sunday for being a role model, achieving a level of excellence in sports and giving back to the community.
  
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• Long-term care celebrates Mother's Day as Ontario loosens COVID-19 restrictions in homes

  09-05-2021 23:15
  
  Mothers in Ontario long-term care facilities were able to hug and kiss their children thanks to new rules that allow it if the children are designated primary care givers and are vaccinated.
  
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• Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry receives honorary doctorate from N.S. university

  09-05-2021 22:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry received a honorary doctorate from Acadia University in Nova Scotia on Sunday for being a role model, for achieving a level of excellence in sports and for giving back to the community.
  
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• One shot of COVID-19 vaccine better than none for pregnant Canadians, expert says

  09-05-2021 22:43
  
  A fertility expert is urging pregnant Canadians to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible, as they are at higher risk of severe disease.
  
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• Ford recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs in Canada, U.S. and Mexico over roof rail concerns

  09-05-2021 22:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Ford is recalling 661,000 Explorer sport utility vehicles in North America, including 36,419 in Canada, at the request of U.S. regulators because retention pins could loosen and allow roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
  
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• Driver allegedly crashes into Toronto firetruck, assaults firefighter - CityNews Toronto

  09-05-2021 21:52
  
  Driver allegedly crashes into Toronto firetruck, assaults firefighter  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Motorcyclist dead following collision with vehicle in Brampton

  09-05-2021 21:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A motorcyclist is dead following a collision with a vehicle in Brampton on Sunday afternoon, Peel police say. 
  
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• Toronto police search for missing 58-year-old man - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  09-05-2021 20:59
  
  Toronto police search for missing 58-year-old man  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Ottawa responds to Ontario calls for more federal measures to limit travel amid pandemic

  09-05-2021 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government responded this weekend to three letters written by the Ontario government that call for stricter measures on international travellers crossing at land borders and on interprovincial travellers flying into the province.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after collision in Brampton

  09-05-2021 19:32
  
  A motorcyclist has died after a collision in Brampton Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Pfizer, Moderna vaccines expanded to dozens of Ontario hot spot pharmacies as AstraZeneca supply dwindles

  09-05-2021 17:42
  
  The Ontario government is expanding its pharmacy vaccine rollout by bringing Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna into dozens of pharmacies heavily impacted by COVID-19 for people 18 years of age and older.
  
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• Toronto Raptors: 5 free agency targets to watch this postseason - Raptors Rapture

  09-05-2021 17:35
  
  Toronto Raptors: 5 free agency targets to watch this postseason  Raptors Rapture
  
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• Ontario reports 3,216 new COVID-19 cases and 3rd wave high of 47 deaths on Sunday

  09-05-2021 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario logged 3,216 new COVID-19 infections and registered a third-wave high of 47 deaths linked to the illness on Sunday. 
  
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• Cdn. companies offer vaccine freebies, discounts - Toronto.com

  09-05-2021 16:24
  
  Cdn. companies offer vaccine freebies, discounts  Toronto.com
  
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• Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 47 additional deaths

  09-05-2021 16:15
  
  Ontario health officials are reporting more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases and 47 additional deaths related to the disease, which marks the highest death tally since mid-February.
  
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• Hidden Toronto: Enoch Turner Schoolhouse - NOW Magazine

  09-05-2021 16:01
  
  Hidden Toronto: Enoch Turner Schoolhouse  NOW Magazine
  
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• Toronto man charged with attempted murder after subway train altercation turns violent - Toronto Star

  09-05-2021 15:42
  
  Toronto man charged with attempted murder after subway train altercation turns violent  Toronto Star
  
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• Raptors lose 109-99 to Memphis to leave them on the brink of elimination

  09-05-2021 15:42
  
  Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr. scored 18 points apiece in a 109-99 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday that left the Toronto Raptors on the brink of elimination.
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing on subway train in Toronto - Global News

  09-05-2021 15:33
  
  Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing on subway train in Toronto  Global News
  
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• City council ranks as the least-trusted institution among Toronto residents. Giving it more power may actually fix that problem - Toronto Star

  09-05-2021 14:02
  
  City council ranks as the least-trusted institution among Toronto residents. Giving it more power may actually fix that problem  Toronto Star
  
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• The Toronto Raptors should blame the circumstances for poor season - Raptors Rapture

  09-05-2021 14:01
  
  The Toronto Raptors should blame the circumstances for poor season  Raptors Rapture
  
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• Neighbourhood cafe closes and will be replaced by a major new Toronto pizzeria - blogTO

  09-05-2021 14:01
  
  Neighbourhood cafe closes and will be replaced by a major new Toronto pizzeria  blogTO
  
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• Colombia protests arrive in Toronto as the calls for justice go global - blogTO

  09-05-2021 14:00
  
  Colombia protests arrive in Toronto as the calls for justice go global  blogTO
  
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• Brad Lamb wants to replace Toronto's famous auto repair shop with a flatiron building - blogTO

  09-05-2021 13:53
  
  Brad Lamb wants to replace Toronto's famous auto repair shop with a flatiron building  blogTO
  
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• Registered Practical Nurses struggling with pandemic stress, workload: poll

  09-05-2021 13:50
  
  One of two new polls shows that more than half of those surveyed said they were coping 'poorly' or 'extremely poorly' at work over the past year of the pandemic. And 86 per cent said they believe the potential for medical errors has increased over the past 12 months.
  
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• Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Toronto on Sunday for those 18+ - CityNews Toronto

  09-05-2021 13:35
  
  Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Toronto on Sunday for those 18+  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Historic Toronto hotel is at risk of being demolished - blogTO

  09-05-2021 13:29
  
  Historic Toronto hotel is at risk of being demolished  blogTO
  
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• Neighbourhood cafe being replaced by a major new Toronto pizzeria - blogTO

  09-05-2021 13:19
  
  Neighbourhood cafe being replaced by a major new Toronto pizzeria  blogTO
  
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• Minister suggests with Bill C-10, regulations could apply to accounts with a large enough following

  09-05-2021 13:00
  
  While the government continues to insist that individuals' online audio or video content won't be subject to federal regulations under Bill C-10, the Canadian Radio-television and telecommunications Commission (CRTC) could impose regulations on accounts that have a large enough following or are making enough money off of it, according to Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault.
  
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• This Toronto family's restaurant was wood-firing their pizzas way before it was cool - blogTO

  09-05-2021 12:20
  
  This Toronto family's restaurant was wood-firing their pizzas way before it was cool  blogTO
  
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• ASK AMY: Recognition days are tough for grieving parents - Toronto Sun

  09-05-2021 12:07
  
  ASK AMY: Recognition days are tough for grieving parents  Toronto Sun
  
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• Canadian women need more help returning to work after maternity leave, survey suggests

  09-05-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Many mothers don't feel properly supported when they return to the workplace after maternity leave, a new survey suggest. An advocacy group says the figures show employers need programs to help female employees reintegrate after they have children
  
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• Toronto just got a new fried chicken joint but this time everything is vegan - blogTO

  09-05-2021 11:07
  
  Toronto just got a new fried chicken joint but this time everything is vegan  blogTO
  
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• What's the best moment you've spent with your mom in Toronto? Here's what you told us. - Toronto Star

  09-05-2021 11:04
  
  What's the best moment you've spent with your mom in Toronto? Here's what you told us.  Toronto Star
  
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• Here's what some Ontario theatre companies have planned for summer 2021

  09-05-2021 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As more Ontarians get vaccinated, live performance companies are planning their returns to the stage, but questions remain around when the province's theatre scene will make a full return to normal. 
  
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• Gunshots, COVID-19, heart failure: A Toronto man's story of resilience 1 year later - CBC.ca

  09-05-2021 11:00
  
  Gunshots, COVID-19, heart failure: A Toronto man's story of resilience 1 year later  CBC.ca
  
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• Gunshots, COVID-19, heart failure: A Toronto man's story of resilience 1 year later

  09-05-2021 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has been marked by tragedy but also remarkable stories of resilience. More than a year after enduring a shooting, COVID-19 and heart failure, Kevin Kusi's recovery is one of them.
  
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• Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Toronto - Toronto Star

  09-05-2021 10:05
  
  Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Toronto  Toronto Star
  
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• Tulips, daffodils and cherry blossoms on full display in Canada

  09-05-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Spring is in full bloom across Canada with tulips, daffodils and cherry blossoms on display. Here's a selection of some of the best blooms that CBC photographers, video producers and others captured in recent days.
  
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• Travel deals are here but should you book now?

  09-05-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Several travel providers are offering deals to entice Canadians to book now for a future trip — once it’s deemed safe to travel. But some travel experts warn that the pandemic isn't over and could still jeopardize future travel plans.
  
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• Parents, experts worry about 'snowball effect' of literacy, development lags amid pandemic schooling

  09-05-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For worried parents, education researchers and developmental experts, alarm bells are ringing about how pandemic-disrupted schooling is affecting this generation of students, particularly the development of Canada's youngest learners.
  
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• Is it safe to hug mom in long-term care this Mother's Day? If you've both had all your shots, yes!

  09-05-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As more residents and staff get vaccinated, Ontario is loosening pandemic restrictions on long-term care homes, so communal dining and indoor events and other safe activities can resume for the fully immunized.
  
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• 6 Canadian artists proudly following in their mothers' footsteps

  09-05-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Following in a parent's footsteps can be a daunting experience. CBC News spoke with six artists on how they have embraced the path once walked by their mothers.
  
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• Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Toronto - Global News

  09-05-2021 09:22
  
  Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Toronto  Global News
  
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• People are rallying around a Toronto mother and son threatened with eviction - blogTO

  09-05-2021 09:00
  
  People are rallying around a Toronto mother and son threatened with eviction  blogTO
  
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• The history of the ROM in Toronto - blogTO

  09-05-2021 08:15
  
  The history of the ROM in Toronto  blogTO
  
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• Today’s coronavirus news: Toronto on verge of milestone with 50% of adults vaccinated; Province opens vaccine access to all adults in some hot spot pharmacies - Toronto Star

  09-05-2021 05:22
  
  Today’s coronavirus news: Toronto on verge of milestone with 50% of adults vaccinated; Province opens vaccine access to all adults in some hot spot pharmacies  Toronto Star
  
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