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• Blue Jays hold Tigers scoreless in win, snapping 3-game losing streak

  21-08-2021 23:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven scoreless innings, and Randal Grichuk smacked a two-run homer in the second inning to halt the Blue Jays three-game losing streak.
  
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• Make Afghanistan a federal election issue, newly formed group urges political parties

  21-08-2021 22:39 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of Canadians with loved ones in Afghanistan is pushing to make the plight of Afghan people an issue in the federal election campaign and it already has the support of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.
  
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• Make Afghanistan a Canadian election issue, new group urges political parties

  21-08-2021 22:39 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of Canadians with loved ones in Afghanistan wants to make the plight of Afghan citizens an issue in the federal election campaign, and has the support of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.
  
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• Toronto remains under heat warning as humid weather continues - CBC.ca

  21-08-2021 19:54
  
  Toronto remains under heat warning as humid weather continues  CBC.ca
  
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• Toronto remains under heat warning as humid weather continues

  21-08-2021 19:54 via cbc.ca
  
  A heat warning remains in place for Toronto as hot and humid conditions continued on Sunday.
  
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• GTA sweats under heat warning, Toronto extends pool hours

  21-08-2021 19:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada expects a humidex of 36 to 40 in the Greater Toronto Area on Saturday.
  
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• How a local fruit picking project is helping tackle food insecurity

  21-08-2021 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto has a massive urban orchard. There's an abundance of fruit, growing in backyards and public spaces all across Toronto. Not Far From The Tree is a program that's helping not just to harvest the produce, but also to make sure it's shared with those who need it most.
  
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• Toronto Pearson warns travellers there could be huge delays this weekend

  21-08-2021 17:54
  
  If you're flying into Toronto Pearson this weekend, travellers are being warned to expect a different experience than pre-pandemic times.
  
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• Ontario reports 689 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

  21-08-2021 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario reported another 689 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the most on a single day since early June.
  
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• Ontario reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases since early June

  21-08-2021 16:16
  
  Ontario is reporting another spike in COVID-19 cases, logging the highest number of new infections since early June.
  
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• Nine COVID-19 cases linked to Hamilton, Ont. nightclub

  21-08-2021 15:21
  
  Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak an Ontario nightclub, with nine cases tied to the venue so far.
  
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• Three federal parties on the offensive as Trudeau sits out 6th day of campaign

  21-08-2021 14:27
  
  The federal election campaign finished off its first week with two leaders planning events while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has no scheduled public appearances Saturday
  
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• Three federal parties on offensive despite Trudeau sitting out 6th day of campaign

  21-08-2021 14:27
  
  The three main federal parties lobbed attacks at each other Saturday, undaunted by the absence of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the sixth day of the federal campaign.
  
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• Leaders swing into weekend as campaign ends first week focused on First Nations

  21-08-2021 14:27
  
  The federal election campaign finished off its first week with two leaders planning events while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has no scheduled public appearances Saturday
  
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• No subway service on TTC Line 3 Saturday

  21-08-2021 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Shuttle busses will run between Kennedy and McCowan stations on August 21.
  
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• No subway service on TTC Line 3 on Saturday

  21-08-2021 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  There is no service on Line 3 on Saturday. 
  
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• No service on TTC Line 3 on Saturday

  21-08-2021 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  There is no service on Line 3 on Saturday. 
  
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• Zucchini noodles recalled in Ontario, other provinces

  21-08-2021 13:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A brand of zucchini noodles sold in multiple provinces is being recalled due to listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says Freshline Foods Ltd. recalled some of their Veggie Foodle brand's Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles on Friday.
  
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• Former Toronto chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat offers lesson on high-design affordable housing - The Globe and Mail

  21-08-2021 13:00
  
  Former Toronto chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat offers lesson on high-design affordable housing  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Toronto bakery is selling so many pies its opening new locations all over the place - blogTO

  21-08-2021 12:50
  
  Toronto bakery is selling so many pies its opening new locations all over the place  blogTO
  
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• Canada election 2021: Singh in Toronto this weekend, O'Toole in Alta., Trudeau off on Saturday - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  21-08-2021 12:16
  
  Canada election 2021: Singh in Toronto this weekend, O'Toole in Alta., Trudeau off on Saturday  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Toronto street's confusing name is causing big headaches for locals - blogTO

  21-08-2021 11:21
  
  Toronto street's confusing name is causing big headaches for locals  blogTO
  
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• Toronto man with disability paddleboarding across Lake Ontario for youth mental health - CBC.ca

  21-08-2021 11:00
  
  Toronto man with disability paddleboarding across Lake Ontario for youth mental health  CBC.ca
  
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• Toronto man with disability paddleboarding across Lake Ontario for youth mental health

  21-08-2021 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mike Shoreman wants to be the first person with a disability to paddleboard between two countries. He's beginning his three-day journey Saturday across Lake Ontario from New York State to Toronto to raise money for a youth mental health organization.
  
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• One driver airlifted to Toronto following collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township - Quinte News

  21-08-2021 10:47
  
  One driver airlifted to Toronto following collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township  Quinte News
  
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• Carlo's Bakery is opening its first Canadian location just outside Toronto next month - blogTO

  21-08-2021 10:27
  
  Carlo's Bakery is opening its first Canadian location just outside Toronto next month  blogTO
  
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• Carlo's Bakery is opening its first Canadian location just outside Toronto soon - blogTO

  21-08-2021 10:25
  
  Carlo's Bakery is opening its first Canadian location just outside Toronto soon  blogTO
  
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• Canopy Music Theatre is Toronto's secret concert venue and it's changing people's lives - blogTO

  21-08-2021 10:24
  
  Canopy Music Theatre is Toronto's secret concert venue and it's changing people's lives  blogTO
  
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• Why giving COVID-19 booster shots to everyone in Canada is hard to justify

  21-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Emerging research from around the world has sparked new fears about the declining protection COVID-19 vaccines provide over time against infection from the highly contagious delta variant, prompting countries to move aggressively toward booster shots. 
  
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• Why countries are moving so quickly on COVID-19 booster shots — and what Canada should do next

  21-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Emerging research from around the world has sparked new fears about the declining protection COVID-19 vaccines provide over time against infection from the highly contagious delta variant, prompting countries to move aggressively toward booster shots. 
  
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• Canadian citizen fights to bring husband home from Afghanistan after he's threatened by Taliban

  21-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Elham Ghiyasi flew to Afghanistan in May to get married. With the Taliban in control of Kabul, she fears her husband will be targeted and is hoping to return to Canada with him.
  
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• This $11 million Toronto mansion has more than doubled in price in 5 years - blogTO

  21-08-2021 09:36
  
  This $11 million Toronto mansion has more than doubled in price in 5 years  blogTO
  
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• Two huge campaign signs mysteriously go missing in Toronto neighbourhood - blogTO

  21-08-2021 09:19
  
  Two huge campaign signs mysteriously go missing in Toronto neighbourhood  blogTO
  
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• Toronto is on track to lose an accidental urban wilderness 60 years in the making - blogTO

  21-08-2021 08:19
  
  Toronto is on track to lose an accidental urban wilderness 60 years in the making  blogTO
  
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• Man lying on east-end Toronto street pronounced dead after being hit by car, police say - Globalnews.ca

  21-08-2021 05:52
  
  Man lying on east-end Toronto street pronounced dead after being hit by car, police say  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays drop third straight in 4-1 extra-inning loss to Detroit Tigers - Coast Reporter

  21-08-2021 04:39
  
  Toronto Blue Jays drop third straight in 4-1 extra-inning loss to Detroit Tigers  Coast Reporter
  
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• Man dies after suspected hit and run in Scarborough

  21-08-2021 03:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A man in his 30s has died after he was struck in a a suspected hit and run. Police and paramedics were called to the scene after hearing reports of a man lying in the middle of the street.
  
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• Man found lying in middle of Scarborough street pronounced dead: paramedics

  21-08-2021 03:12
  
  A man was pronounced dead after being found lying in the middle of the street in Scarborough Friday evening, Toronto paramedics say.
  
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• Man found dead in middle of Scarborough road struck by vehicle: police

  21-08-2021 03:12
  
  A man found dead on the road in Scarborough Friday evening was struck by a vehicle, Toronto police say.
  
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• Man found dead in middle of Scarborough road believed to have been hit by vehicle: police

  21-08-2021 03:12
  
  Toronto police are investigating after a man was found dead on a road in Scarborough Friday evening.
  
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• University Health Network to fire employees who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 22

  21-08-2021 02:52 via cbc.ca
  
  The University Health Network says staff members should be fully vaccinated by Oct. 8. If not, they'll be placed on unpaid leave for two weeks and their employment will be terminated if they're still not immunized.
  
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• The CNE is coming back to Toronto through a new virtual membership - Post City

  21-08-2021 02:36
  
  The CNE is coming back to Toronto through a new virtual membership  Post City
  
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• Toronto woman says she was denied entry to restaurant because of her service dog - blogTO

  21-08-2021 02:04
  
  Toronto woman says she was denied entry to restaurant because of her service dog  blogTO
  
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• Amateurs lead the pack at Mackenzie Tour Toronto - TSN

  21-08-2021 01:45
  
  Amateurs lead the pack at Mackenzie Tour Toronto  TSN
  
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• WYMAN: Bombers all business as they arrive in Toronto for first road game of CFL season - Winnipeg Sun

  21-08-2021 01:35
  
  WYMAN: Bombers all business as they arrive in Toronto for first road game of CFL season  Winnipeg Sun
  
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• Simu Liu is doing his best to get people back into Toronto movie theatres - blogTO

  21-08-2021 01:18
  
  Simu Liu is doing his best to get people back into Toronto movie theatres  blogTO
  
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• Male motorcyclist dies in single vehicle accident in Toronto - CBC.ca

  21-08-2021 01:11
  
  Male motorcyclist dies in single vehicle accident in Toronto  CBC.ca
  
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• One of Toronto's most popular Thai restaurants is opening a second location - blogTO

  21-08-2021 01:04
  
  One of Toronto's most popular Thai restaurants is opening a second location  blogTO
  
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• Busby Centre seeing more homeless people coming from Toronto - CollingwoodToday.ca

  21-08-2021 01:00
  
  Busby Centre seeing more homeless people coming from Toronto  CollingwoodToday.ca
  
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• SIU probe into Kawartha Lakes shooting that killed one-year-old child on hold

  21-08-2021 00:40
  
  The Special Investigations Unit says an investigation into a police shooting that resulted in the death of a one-year-old boy and his father in Kawartha Lakes is on hold.
  
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