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• Ontario driver who got speeding tickets shocked that insurance premium skyrocketed to $14,000

  23-08-2021 23:46
  
  An Ontario man who had an accident, two speeding tickets and two tickets for failing to produce his insurance slip said it's absurd his annual rate has skyrocketed to more than $14,000 per year.
  
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• Ontario driver shocked by insurance premium that skyrocketed to $14,000 per year

  23-08-2021 23:46
  
  An Ontario man who had an accident, two speeding tickets and two tickets for failing to produce his insurance slip said it's absurd his annual rate has skyrocketed to more than $14,000 per year.
  
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• Aggravated assault victim at Dundas Square was beaten, dragged: police

  23-08-2021 23:39
  
  Police say that a 24-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries following an aggravated assault which took place at Dundas Square early Monday morning.
  
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• Nick Volpe, who led Argos to victory in 1950 'Mud Bowl,' dies at 95

  23-08-2021 23:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Nick Volpe, who played a key role in the Toronto Argonauts' victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the infamous 1950 "Mud Bowl" has died. He was 95. The Argonauts confirmed Volpe's death in a release Monday. No cause of death was given.
  
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• Toronto residents living in building with broken air conditioner say they can't breathe - CTV Toronto

  23-08-2021 23:27
  
  Toronto residents living in building with broken air conditioner say they can't breathe  CTV Toronto
  
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• Toronto residents living in building with broken air conditioner say they can't breathe

  23-08-2021 23:27
  
  People living in a Toronto apartment building are sweating out the hot and humid conditions after the air conditioning system broke down nearly three weeks ago.
  
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• Toronto residents living in building with broken air conditioner say they can't breath

  23-08-2021 23:27
  
  People living in a Toronto apartment building are sweating out the hot and humid conditions after the air conditioning system broke down nearly three weeks ago.
  
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• Toronto restaurant owner tired of anti-vaccine protesters swarming outside her businesses - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  23-08-2021 23:04
  
  Toronto restaurant owner tired of anti-vaccine protesters swarming outside her businesses  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Toronto police officer demoted for inappropriate interactions with female cadets - CBC.ca

  23-08-2021 23:00
  
  Toronto police officer demoted for inappropriate interactions with female cadets  CBC.ca
  
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• Longtime Argonaut Nick Volpe dies at 95 - TSN

  23-08-2021 22:55
  
  Longtime Argonaut Nick Volpe dies at 95  TSN
  
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• No evidence Toronto mosque break-in was 'hate-motivated,' police say; investigation continues

  23-08-2021 22:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto police say there is no evidence to suggest a break-in at a Scarborough mosque over the weekend was hate-motivated, but that the investigation is still in its early stages.
  
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• Toronto restaurateur fed up with anti-vaccine protesters who scream at guests and staff - CTV Toronto

  23-08-2021 22:45
  
  Toronto restaurateur fed up with anti-vaccine protesters who scream at guests and staff  CTV Toronto
  
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• Toronto restaurateur fed up with anti-vaccine protesters who scream at guests and staff

  23-08-2021 22:45
  
  A Toronto restaurateur whose businesses have been the target of anti-vaccine protests in recent weeks is calling on the city and the province to do more to protect small businesses from what she describes as harassment.
  
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• Toronto restaurateur fed up with anti-vaccine protesters who keep screaming at guests and staff

  23-08-2021 22:45
  
  A Toronto restaurateur whose businesses have been the target of anti-vaccine protests in recent weeks is calling on the city and the province to do more to protect small businesses from what she describes as harassment.
  
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• Here's what the spectacular Toronto buildings saved from demolition could look like - blogTO

  23-08-2021 22:43
  
  Here's what the spectacular Toronto buildings saved from demolition could look like  blogTO
  
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• Toronto coyote ripped away from its family after humans fail to follow simple rules - blogTO

  23-08-2021 22:22
  
  Toronto coyote ripped away from its family after humans fail to follow simple rules  blogTO
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared after 20 cases linked to Oshawa basketball tournament

  23-08-2021 21:51 via cbc.ca
  
  The Durham Region Health Department is urging anyone who attended a weeklong basketball tournament in Oshawa earlier this month to get tested for COVID-19, after more than 20 attendees tested positive after the event. 
  
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• Up to 7,000 people who attended Ontario basketball tournament potentially exposed to COVID-19

  23-08-2021 21:26
  
  Potentially 7,000 people need to get tested for COVID-19 after a basketball tournament, attended by teams from all over Ontario and other provinces, resulted in an outbreak.
  
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• Ontario's patient ombudsman received more than 1,000 complaints during 2nd, 3rd wave

  23-08-2021 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario’s patient ombudsman is calling for more visitation rights and better communication in hospitals and long-term care homes, after receiving more than 1,000 complaints related to COVID-19 during the second and third waves of the pandemic.
  
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• Liberals have double-digit lead in GTA as campaign enters second week, new poll suggests

  23-08-2021 20:35
  
  The Liberals appear to have seized a double-digit lead in the Greater Toronto Area as the federal election campaign enters its second week, a new poll suggests.
  
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• Toronto encampments driven underground after wave of summer crackdowns - blogTO

  23-08-2021 20:23
  
  Toronto encampments driven underground after wave of summer crackdowns  blogTO
  
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• Investigation underway after video of person ‘train surfing’ in Toronto subway posted online - Globalnews.ca

  23-08-2021 20:03
  
  Investigation underway after video of person ‘train surfing’ in Toronto subway posted online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Toronto Ranked Second Safest City In The World - Narcity Canada

  23-08-2021 19:36
  
  Toronto Ranked Second Safest City In The World  Narcity Canada
  
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• Leafs' core facing 'Last Dance' scenario - TSN

  23-08-2021 19:30
  
  Leafs' core facing 'Last Dance' scenario  TSN
  
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• Jennifer Hudson talks about her ‘dream role’ of portraying Aretha Franklin

  23-08-2021 19:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Respect, the highly anticipated biopic of Aretha Franklin, opened last week in theatres. The film stars Grammy and Oscar award winning actress Jennifer Hudson, who sat down with CBC’s Chris Glover to talk about her ‘dream role,’ along with memories of starting her career in Toronto.
  
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• Coyote roaming Scarborough neighbourhood caught, wildlife group warns 'this is not a happy ending'

  23-08-2021 18:29
  
  A coyote that was seen roaming a Scarborough neighbourhood for the last several weeks has been caught by the Toronto Wildlife Centre, but the group warns the outcome is 'not a happy ending' for the creature.
  
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• Man seriously injured after daylight shooting in east Toronto: police - Globalnews.ca

  23-08-2021 18:01
  
  Man seriously injured after daylight shooting in east Toronto: police  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Think tank calls for COVID-19 to be added to list of diseases students must be vaccinated against

  23-08-2021 17:56
  
  The Ford government is being urged to add COVID-19 to the list of diseases that primary and secondary school students must be immunized against to attend classes in person.
  
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• Think tank calls for COVID-19 to be added to list of diseases Ontario students must be vaccinated against

  23-08-2021 17:56
  
  The Ford government is being urged to add COVID-19 to the list of diseases that primary and secondary school students must be immunized against to attend classes in person.
  
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• Mirvish Productions says theatregoers require full vaccination for upcoming season

  23-08-2021 17:45
  
  Mirvish Productions says it will only allow fully vaccinated people into its venues for its upcoming season, which includes a Canadian production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and the return of musical hits "Hamilton" and "Come From Away."
  
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• 9 things to do in Toronto this week: August 23 to 29 | Listed - Daily Hive

  23-08-2021 17:41
  
  9 things to do in Toronto this week: August 23 to 29 | Listed  Daily Hive
  
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• Top epidemiologist resigns from Ontario's COVID-19 science table, alleges withholding of 'grim' projections

  23-08-2021 17:28 via cbc.ca
  
  One of Ontario's most vocal epidemiologists has resigned from the province's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, alleging the group has delayed publication of its pandemic projections for the fall due to political interference — a charge the table has denied.
  
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• David Fisman resigns from Ontario's COVID-19 science table, alleges withholding of 'grim' fall projections

  23-08-2021 17:28 via cbc.ca
  
  One of Ontario's most vocal epidemiologists has resigned from the province's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, alleging the group has delayed publication of its pandemic projections for the fall due to political interference — a charge the table has denied.
  
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• David Fisman resigns from Ontario's COVID-19 science table, alleges 'grim' fall projections withheld

  23-08-2021 17:28 via cbc.ca
  
  One of Ontario's most vocal epidemiologists has resigned from the province's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, alleging the group has delayed publication of its pandemic projections for the fall due to political interference — a charge the table has denied.
  
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• Ontario sees 639 new COVID-19 cases — 69% in unvaccinated people — and no further deaths

  23-08-2021 17:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario reported 639 new cases of COVID-19 and no further deaths of people with the illness on Monday. Of the 600 cases with a know vaccination status, nearly 69 per cent were individuals who have not had a single shot.
  
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• Blue Jays to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test from fans 12 and over

  23-08-2021 17:03 via cbc.ca
  
  The Toronto Blue Jays say those wishing to enter Rogers Centre will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test starting Sept. 13.
  
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• TIFF, Mirvish to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test from attendees

  23-08-2021 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Both the Toronto International Film Festival and Mirvish Productions will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from attendees, organizers announced on Monday.
  
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• Mirvish Productions will require theatregoers to be fully vaccinated for coming season

  23-08-2021 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Mirvish Productions says it will only allow fully vaccinated people into its venues for its upcoming season, which includes a Canadian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the return of musical hits Hamilton and Come From Away.
  
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• Ontario reports more than 600 new COVID-19 cases for fourth straight day

  23-08-2021 16:21
  
  Ontario health officials logged 639 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, marking the fourth straight day in which the daily infections have been over the 600 threshold.
  
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• Toronto under another heat warning as extreme weather persists - CTV Toronto

  23-08-2021 16:14
  
  Toronto under another heat warning as extreme weather persists  CTV Toronto
  
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• Toronto under another heat warning as extreme weather persists

  23-08-2021 16:14
  
  Toronto is under another heat warning as hot and humid conditions continue in the city.
  
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• Renovated, detached Toronto home gets $102,000 over-asking - The Globe and Mail

  23-08-2021 16:00
  
  Renovated, detached Toronto home gets $102,000 over-asking  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays to mandate vaccinations or negative COVID-19 tests for all fans aged 12 and up - CTV Toronto

  23-08-2021 15:45
  
  Toronto Blue Jays to mandate vaccinations or negative COVID-19 tests for all fans aged 12 and up  CTV Toronto
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays to mandate vaccinations or negative COVID-19 tests for all fans aged 12 and up

  23-08-2021 15:45
  
  The Toronto Blue Jays have become the latest entity to implement a COVID-19 vaccination policy, saying that all fans 12+ and all staff will need to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative PCR test as of next month.
  
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• Toronto police officer demoted for inappropriate interactions with female cadets

  23-08-2021 15:39 via cbc.ca
  
  A Toronto police officer has been found guilty and demoted for having inappropriate interactions with multiple female police cadets, the Toronto Police Service tribunal decided on Monday.
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or negative tests for everyone 12 and up starting Sept. 13 - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  23-08-2021 15:34
  
  Toronto Blue Jays to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or negative tests for everyone 12 and up starting Sept. 13  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Toronto was just ranked the 2nd safest city in the world - Curiocity

  23-08-2021 15:31
  
  Toronto was just ranked the 2nd safest city in the world  Curiocity
  
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• Toronto was just ranked the second safest city in the world - blogTO

  23-08-2021 15:22
  
  Toronto was just ranked the second safest city in the world  blogTO
  
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• Ontario science table member resigns, alleges that modelling data 'projects a grim fall'

  23-08-2021 14:29
  
  A member of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table has resigned from his position, saying politics appeared to be influencing public health recommendations and alleging on social media the entity is sitting on modelling data that “projects a grim fall.”
  
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• Ontario COVID-19 science table member resigns, alleges that modelling data 'projects a grim fall'

  23-08-2021 14:29
  
  A member of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table has resigned from his position, alleging politics appear to be influencing public health recommendations and claiming the group is sitting on modelling data that 'projects a grim fall.'
  
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