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• Man pushed at Toronto subway station dies in hospital weeks after attack

  10-08-2023 23:47
  
  A 69-year-old man who was pushed to the ground at a downtown Toronto subway station last month has died in the hospital, police say.
  
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• 'Swift-onomics': When a tsunami of Swifties crashes into Toronto, it will leave an economic boost in its wake - CBC.ca

  10-08-2023 23:27
  
  'Swift-onomics': When a tsunami of Swifties crashes into Toronto, it will leave an economic boost in its wake  CBC.ca
  
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• 'Swift-onomics': When a tsunami of Swifties crashes into Toronto, it will leave an economic boost in its wake

  10-08-2023 23:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The economic impact that’s rippled through host cities of Swift’s mega-concert is so palpable it’s been dubbed “Swift-onomics” by Bloomberg reporter Augusta Saraiva. So when Swift finally rolls into Toronto, it’s not just her fans with high expectations — it’s local businesses and Canadian economists.
  
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• Daniil Medvedev Maintains Impressive Toronto Record - ATP Tour

  10-08-2023 23:26
  
  Daniil Medvedev Maintains Impressive Toronto Record  ATP Tour
  
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• Gas prices in Toronto area expected to hit 9-month high on Friday: analyst - Global News

  10-08-2023 23:18
  
  Gas prices in Toronto area expected to hit 9-month high on Friday: analyst  Global News
  
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• Opening date of Eglinton Crosstown LRT to be announced by end of summer: Metrolinx CEO

  10-08-2023 23:16
  
  The tentative opening date of the much-delayed Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) line will be revealed by the end of the summer, the head of Metrolinx announced Thursday.
  
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• New bus routes to Toronto - CTV News London

  10-08-2023 23:15
  New bus routes to Toronto  CTV News London
  
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• Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveils executive team - Global News

  10-08-2023 22:54
  
  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveils executive team  Global News
  
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• Toronto doctor among 12 arrested after police dismantle 2 fentanyl 'super labs'

  10-08-2023 22:44
  
  Hamilton police have laid charges against 12 individuals, including a physician from Toronto, following a nearly two-year-long drug investigation that led to the dismantling of a large-scale producer of illegal fentanyl.
  
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• DVP re-opens between Bayview/Bloor and Don Mills after Toronto police investigation - CityNews Toronto

  10-08-2023 22:27
  DVP re-opens between Bayview/Bloor and Don Mills after Toronto police investigation  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Raonic’s Run Ends in Toronto Last Sixteen - Tennis Canada

  10-08-2023 21:57
  
  Raonic’s Run Ends in Toronto Last Sixteen  Tennis Canada
  
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• Mother and 2 children suffered life-altering injuries in 'devastating' Brampton hit-and-run: family

  10-08-2023 21:52
  
  A single mother and her two children suffered life-altering injuries after a hit-and-run in Brampton last week, according to a relative who described the crash as 'devastating.'
  
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• Mom and 2 kids critically injured in Brampton hit-and-run face 'steep' recovery: family

  10-08-2023 21:52
  
  A single mother and her two children suffered life-altering injuries after a hit-and-run in Brampton last week, according to a relative who described the crash as 'devastating.'
  
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• Teachers' union says government violated bargaining rules over reading memo

  10-08-2023 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  The union representing elementary school teachers in Ontario has filed a complaint with the province's labour relations board, accusing the government of failing to act in good faith by issuing new requirements on reading screening during bargaining.
  
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• Toronto man who spent 26 years in prison for murder of girl, 10, to have case reviewed in court

  10-08-2023 21:12 via cbc.ca
  
  A Toronto man who spent 26 years in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl back in 1989 will have his case reviewed by Ontario’s top court.
  
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• Pearson Airport passenger volume up nearly 50 per cent: report

  10-08-2023 21:03
  
  In the first six months of 2023, the volume of passengers at Canada’s largest and busiest airport has increased by nearly half compared to the same period in 2022.
  
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• Toronto City Council opts for by-election for Ward 20, Scarborough ... - toronto.ca

  10-08-2023 20:58
  
  Toronto City Council opts for by-election for Ward 20, Scarborough ...  toronto.ca
  
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• Toronto City Council opts for by-election for Ward 20, Scarborough ... - Toronto

  10-08-2023 20:58
  
  Toronto City Council opts for by-election for Ward 20, Scarborough ...  Toronto
  
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• Toronto hotels are almost fully booked for Taylor Swift show dates - blogTO

  10-08-2023 20:45
  
  Toronto hotels are almost fully booked for Taylor Swift show dates  blogTO
  
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• Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Transportation Strategy for air quality - Canada.ca

  10-08-2023 20:20
  
  Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Transportation Strategy for air quality  Canada.ca
  
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• Drake Toronto concert date rescheduled - CTV News Toronto

  10-08-2023 18:56
  
  Drake Toronto concert date rescheduled  CTV News Toronto
  
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• Drake concert date in Toronto rescheduled

  10-08-2023 18:56
  
  One of two Toronto dates on Drake’s North American 'It's All A Blur' tour has been rescheduled.
  
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• Severe thunderstorms could bring strong wind gusts, hail and heavy rain to GTA

  10-08-2023 18:49 via cbc.ca
  
  A line of severe thunderstorms could result in strong wind gusts, nickel-sized hail and heavy rain in Toronto and surrounding areas Thursday afternoon, Environment Canada says.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning ends for GTA, federal weather agency says

  10-08-2023 18:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm warning for the Greater Toronto Area.
  
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• Zero-gravity waterslide coming to Canada’s Wonderland

  10-08-2023 18:46
  
  A new attraction coming to Canada’s Wonderland will leave guests with an out of this world experience.
  
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• Province asks integrity commissioner to investigate staffer's role in Greenbelt land swaps

  10-08-2023 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's integrity commissioner is considering a request from Premier Doug Ford's government to investigate if the housing minister's chief of staff broke any ethics rules connected to the province's choice of Greenbelt land to open for development.
  
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• Integrity commissioner considering investigation into staffer's role in Greenbelt land swaps

  10-08-2023 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's integrity commissioner is considering a request from Premier Doug Ford's government to investigate if the housing minister's chief of staff broke any ethics rules connected to the province's choice of Greenbelt land to open for development.
  
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• Jannik Sinner Surge In Live Race On Cards In Toronto - ATP Tour

  10-08-2023 18:26
  
  Jannik Sinner Surge In Live Race On Cards In Toronto  ATP Tour
  
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• $70M Lotto Max ticket sold in Scarborough officially declared 'unclaimed'

  10-08-2023 18:16 via cbc.ca
  
  A $70 million Lotto Max ticket sold over a year ago has been “officially declared unclaimed” following a province-wide awareness campaign to find the winner, the OLG said Thursday.
  
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• Taste of the Danforth returns this weekend following 3-year hiatus

  10-08-2023 18:02
  
  One of the city’s most beloved street festivals is returning to Toronto’s east end this weekend.
  
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• Toronto, GTA gas prices expected to hit highest price of year on Friday - CityNews Toronto

  10-08-2023 17:55
  Toronto, GTA gas prices expected to hit highest price of year on Friday  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Thunderstorms expected in Toronto - CTV News Toronto

  10-08-2023 17:36
  Thunderstorms expected in Toronto  CTV News Toronto
  
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• 'Severe' line of thunderstorms expected to hit much of Ontario, including the GTA, today

  10-08-2023 17:36
  
  "Severe" thunderstorms that could produce "strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain“ are imminent in southeastern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, says Canada's national weather agency.
  
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• 'Dangerous' line of thunderstorms expected to hit Toronto

  10-08-2023 17:36
  
  'Dangerous' thunderstorms that could produce 'strong wind gusts, damaging hail, and heavy rain' are forecasted for much of Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, today, says Canada's national weather agency.
  
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• These city councillors will play key roles in Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's new term

  10-08-2023 17:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow released her list of council appointments Thursday, key roles that offer a glimpse into how she intends to implement her agenda during her tenure at city hall.
  
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• Former NFL player accused of defrauding 'numerous' banks near Toronto: police

  10-08-2023 17:24
  
  A former NFL player from Georgia is facing fraud-related charges after he allegedly attended “numerous” banks across Durham Region and used fraudulent cheques to withdraw more than $100,000 in cash, police say.
  
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• Former NFL player accused of $100,000 fraudulent withdraw at banks near Toronto, police say

  10-08-2023 17:24
  
  A former NFL player from Georgia is facing fraud-related charges after he allegedly attended “numerous” banks across Durham Region and used fraudulent cheques to withdraw more than $100,000 in cash, police say.
  
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• TTC riders can start paying fares with credit and debit cards next week

  10-08-2023 17:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Starting Tuesday, Aug. 15, TTC riders can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch, transit officials say.
  
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• TTC riders can pay fares with credit and debit cards starting next week

  10-08-2023 17:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Starting Tuesday, Aug. 15, TTC riders can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch, transit officials say.
  
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• Thunderstorm watches end for Toronto, GTA - CityNews Toronto

  10-08-2023 17:13
  Thunderstorm watches end for Toronto, GTA  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Toronto International Film Festival shines spotlight on the ... - Toronto International Film Festival

  10-08-2023 16:49
  
  Toronto International Film Festival shines spotlight on the ...  Toronto International Film Festival
  
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• Toronto International Film Festival shines spotlight on the ... - tiff.net

  10-08-2023 16:49
  
  Toronto International Film Festival shines spotlight on the ...  tiff.net
  
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• Lotto Max ticket worth $70M officially declared unclaimed

  10-08-2023 16:48
  
  A life-changing lottery ticket has officially been declared unclaimed.
  
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• Canada's largest unclaimed lottery ticket officially declared

  10-08-2023 16:48
  
  A life-changing lottery ticket has officially been declared unclaimed.
  
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• Video from police helicopter shows how officers tracked armed carjacking suspect in York Region

  10-08-2023 16:16
  
  Video captured from the York Regional Police Service’s helicopter shows how a lengthy police chase unfolded as officers attempted to apprehend carjacking suspects on Saturday.
  
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• Police track stolen Mercedes and arrest armed suspect following carjacking

  10-08-2023 16:16
  
  Video captured from the York Regional Police Service’s helicopter shows how a lengthy police chase unfolded as officers attempted to apprehend carjacking suspects on Saturday.
  
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• TTC riders can tap credit and debit cards to pay soon

  10-08-2023 16:03
  
  The TTC says that transit riders will finally be able to start using credit and debit cards to pay for their trips.
  
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• Toronto councillors will be appointed to key roles on Chow's team today

  10-08-2023 15:46
  
  A special meeting will be held at city hall today for the appointment of Toronto councillors to key roles on Mayor Olivia Chow’s team.
  
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• Mayor Olivia Chow unveils key committee appointments at Toronto City Hall

  10-08-2023 15:46
  
  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has unveiled her team at City Hall, elevating some newcomers, while drawing on the experience of some more seasoned councillors.
  
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• Investigation into housing minister's chief of staff after scathing Greenbelt report being considered

  10-08-2023 15:28
  
  Ontario's integrity commissioner is reviewing a request to investigate the way the housing minister's chief of staff handled opening Greenbelt land to development.
  
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