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• Father of 12-year-old shot while walking to Toronto apartment with mother pleads for help from City - Globalnews.ca

  18-08-2021 23:50
  
  Father of 12-year-old shot while walking to Toronto apartment with mother pleads for help from City  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Toronto hospital network considering placing unvaccinated staff on unpaid leave - Global News

  18-08-2021 23:22
  
  Toronto hospital network considering placing unvaccinated staff on unpaid leave  Global News
  
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• LILLEY: Trudeau shows he doesn't get cost of living while O'Toole and Singh campaign on it - Toronto Sun

  18-08-2021 23:22
  
  LILLEY: Trudeau shows he doesn't get cost of living while O'Toole and Singh campaign on it  Toronto Sun
  
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• FATAH: This betrayal of Afghanistan is beyond belief - Toronto Sun

  18-08-2021 23:09
  
  FATAH: This betrayal of Afghanistan is beyond belief  Toronto Sun
  
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• Tornadoes that hit Barrie area caused $75M in insured damages, Insurance Bureau says

  18-08-2021 23:06 via cbc.ca
  
  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the tornadoes left 71 homes uninhabitable and resulted in more than 2,200 insurance claims.
  
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• World’s largest rubber duck returns to Toronto — sort of - Toronto Star

  18-08-2021 23:03
  
  World’s largest rubber duck returns to Toronto — sort of  Toronto Star
  
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• Toronto man facing charges in connection with tearing down of Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Hamilton - CTV Toronto

  18-08-2021 22:56
  
  Toronto man facing charges in connection with tearing down of Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Hamilton  CTV Toronto
  
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• Toronto man facing charges in connection with tearing down of Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Hamilton

  18-08-2021 22:56
  
  A 56-year-old Toronto man has been charged after a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald was torn down during a rally at a Hamilton park last weekend.
  
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• 26-year-old Hamilton man charged with promoting hate against members of the Muslim community

  18-08-2021 22:16
  
  Police have charged a 26-year-old man from Hamilton following a series of posts to social media, which they said intentionally targeted and promoted hate against members of the Muslim community.
  
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• GO Transit bus hits pedestrian in North York, man in his 70s critically injured

  18-08-2021 22:09 via cbc.ca
  
  A man in his 70s suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a GO Transit bus in North York on Wednesday, police and paramedics say.
  
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• Porter becomes first Canadian airline to mandate COVID-19 testing or vaccination

  18-08-2021 21:55
  
  Porter Airlines has introduced a new COVID-19 vaccination policy for its team members mandating they must either be fully vaccinated or present a negative COVID-19 test prior to their shift.
  
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• Man in life-threatening condition after being hit by bus in North York

  18-08-2021 21:39
  
  A man is in critical condition after being struck by a bus in North York Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Rush Announces Beer Collaboration With Toronto's Henderson Brewery - Canada NewsWire

  18-08-2021 21:38
  Rush Announces Beer Collaboration With Toronto's Henderson Brewery  Canada NewsWire
  
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• Nearly 75 per cent of Ontario doctors experienced burnout during pandemic, survey finds

  18-08-2021 21:32
  
  Surveys from the Ontario Medical Association suggest nearly three-quarters of physicians experienced at least some level of burnout when asked in 2021, up from 66 per cent the previous year.
  
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• Masai Ujiri pays tribute to Kyle Lowry, calls departed guard 'greatest Raptor'

  18-08-2021 21:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Before getting into the details of his anticipated new contract, and new title, Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri paid tribute to outgoing star point guard Kyle Lowry.
  
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• First rail vehicle arrives for Toronto's next major transit line - blogTO

  18-08-2021 21:24
  
  First rail vehicle arrives for Toronto's next major transit line  blogTO
  
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• Toronto Raptors exec Ujiri pays tribute to departed guard Lowry, calls him 'greatest Raptor'

  18-08-2021 21:23
  
  Before getting into the details of his anticipated new contract, and new title, Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri paid tribute to outgoing star point guard Kyle Lowry.
  
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• It's time to come home: Toronto Raptors exec Masai Ujiri says everything points to playing at home

  18-08-2021 21:23
  
  The Raptors president and vice-chairman said everything points to his team playing home games at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena this season.
  
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• It's time to come home: Raptors exec Ujiri says everything points to playing at home

  18-08-2021 21:23
  
  The Raptors president and vice-chairman said everything points to his team playing home games at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena this season.
  
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• Toronto police release photo of driver allegedly involved in bus shelter crash that injured senior - CBC.ca

  18-08-2021 21:13
  
  Toronto police release photo of driver allegedly involved in bus shelter crash that injured senior  CBC.ca
  
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• Toronto police release photo of driver allegedly involved in bus shelter crash that injured senior

  18-08-2021 21:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto police have released a surveillance photo of a man that they say is the driver who crashed into a bus shelter, leaving a 74-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays Rafael Dolis DFA Kevin Smith - TSN

  18-08-2021 20:23
  
  Toronto Blue Jays Rafael Dolis DFA Kevin Smith  TSN
  
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• Toronto Six Re-Sign Forward Brooke Boquist - The Leafs Nation

  18-08-2021 20:18
  Toronto Six Re-Sign Forward Brooke Boquist  The Leafs Nation
  
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• The world's largest rubber duck is returning to Toronto but not the same way as before - blogTO

  18-08-2021 20:06
  
  The world's largest rubber duck is returning to Toronto but not the same way as before  blogTO
  
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• UHN considers leave of absence and terminations for unvaccinated staff

  18-08-2021 19:56
  
  Unvaccinated employees at the University Health Network could be forced to take a leave of absence during the fourth wave of COVID-19, as the health system considers new measures to convince vaccine-resistant workers to take the shot.
  
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• Here's how to get tickets to TIFF 2021 in Toronto - blogTO

  18-08-2021 19:46
  
  Here's how to get tickets to TIFF 2021 in Toronto  blogTO
  
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• Toronto Argos starting quarterback Nick Arbuckle McLeod Bethel Thompson - TSN

  18-08-2021 19:06
  
  Toronto Argos starting quarterback Nick Arbuckle McLeod Bethel Thompson  TSN
  
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• 9-year-old daughter hospitalized with COVID-19 was 'terrifying' experience, father says

  18-08-2021 19:03 via cbc.ca
  
  An Oshawa father is cautioning families about the dangers of COVID-19 among children following the hospitalization of his nine-year-old daughter who was infected with the delta variant.
  
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• Ontario PC fundraising letters labelled 'invoice' blasted as a 'scam' as calls mount for investigation

  18-08-2021 18:55 via cbc.ca
  
  An Ontario woman says she was "incensed" after receiving a fundraising letter from the provincial PC party that’s made to look like an invoice -- something two opposition parties are already criticizing as a “scam” and a “deeply concerning” attempt to mislead people.
  
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• The ultimate guide to Toronto for first year university students this fall - blogTO

  18-08-2021 18:54
  
  The ultimate guide to Toronto for first year university students this fall  blogTO
  
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• Ontario PCs under fire after sending out fake invoices in attempt to secure donations

  18-08-2021 18:20
  
  Some Ontario residents have received mail correspondence asking them to donate to the PC’s election campaign, however, the letters have been designed to appear as invoices.
  
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• Ontario PCs slammed after sending out fake invoices in attempt to secure donations

  18-08-2021 18:20
  
  Some Ontario residents have received mail correspondence asking them to donate to the PC’s election campaign, however, the letters have been designed to appear as invoices.
  
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• Ontario's largest school board says 14 per cent of students will learn remotely in September

  18-08-2021 18:17
  
  Ontario's largest school board says 14 per cent of its students have opted to learn remotely come September, as the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold.
  
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• Biggest drug bust in Halton police history announced

  18-08-2021 18:07
  
  A dozen people are facing charges after a months-long investigation that culminated in the biggest drug seizure in the history of the Halton Regional Police Service.
  
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• TDSB announces new health and safety guidelines for elementary and secondary schools

  18-08-2021 17:29 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 regulations at Toronto's public schools will be tightened beyond the province's recommendations when students return in September.
  
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• Porter Airlines to require COVID-19 vaccine or negative test for all staff

  18-08-2021 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Porter Airlines will require all of its staff to either get vaccinated against COVID-19 or test negative for the coronavirus before the start of every shift.
  
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• Porter Airlines, other companies to require COVID-19 vaccine or negative test for all staff

  18-08-2021 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto's Porter Airlines will require all of its staff to either get vaccinated against COVID-19 or test negative for the coronavirus before the start of every shift.
  
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• Unvaccinated Ontario PC MPP defends decision in emergency teleconference before Ford's ultimatum

  18-08-2021 16:55
  
  One of two of Ontario PC MPPs who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 defended their decision not to get the jab in an emergency conference call convened after a reporter began to ask about MPPs' vaccination status.
  
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• Ontario reports 485 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

  18-08-2021 16:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario reported 485 new cases of COVID-19 and the deaths of three more people with the illness on Wednesday.
  
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• COVID-19 exposure on flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie - CTV Toronto

  18-08-2021 16:39
  
  COVID-19 exposure on flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie  CTV Toronto
  
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• COVID-19 exposure on flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie

  18-08-2021 16:39
  
  Public health officials are warning the public about public exposure to COVID-19 during a recent flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Ontario reports nearly 500 new COVID-19 cases after one-day drop

  18-08-2021 16:22
  
  Ontario health officials are reporting nearly 500 new cases of COVID-19 after a single-day drop.
  
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• Ontario man forced to pay $18,000 in rental fees after being caught stunt driving in Lamborghini

  18-08-2021 16:11
  
  An Ontario man will be forced to pay $18,000 in rental fees because the Lamborghini he rented was impounded by police after he was allegedly caught stunt driving.
  
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• Toronto bracing for muggiest August 19 on record in over 65 years - blogTO

  18-08-2021 15:41
  
  Toronto bracing for muggiest August 19 on record in over 65 years  blogTO
  
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• Live Nation to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test at Canadian concerts

  18-08-2021 15:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Live Nation Canada says it'll soon require ticket holders to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before they're granted entry to its concerts.
  
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• Fall BeerFest returns to Toronto but all attendees must be fully vaccinated - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  18-08-2021 15:28
  
  Fall BeerFest returns to Toronto but all attendees must be fully vaccinated  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Inventory scarce as summer dog days hit Toronto-area real estate market - The Globe and Mail

  18-08-2021 14:00
  
  Inventory scarce as summer dog days hit Toronto-area real estate market  The Globe and Mail
  
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• No indoor unmasked singing, assemblies in Toronto public schools this year - CTV Toronto

  18-08-2021 13:27
  
  No indoor unmasked singing, assemblies in Toronto public schools this year  CTV Toronto
  
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• No indoor unmasked singing, assemblies in Toronto public schools this year

  18-08-2021 13:27
  
  The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) says it will exceed Ontario guidelines set up to mitigate COVID-19 in schools this year, banning unmasked singing indoors, large assemblies in gymnasiums and is still considering how to permit high-contact sports and other extracurriculars.
  
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• Toronto office building owned by TV personality drops its asking price by half a million - blogTO

  18-08-2021 13:10
  
  Toronto office building owned by TV personality drops its asking price by half a million  blogTO
  
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