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• The passengers on these Turkish Airlines flights may have been exposed to measles: Peel Public Health

  12-12-2024 23:43
  Peel Public Health is reporting a case of measles involving someone with a recent history of international travel.
  
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• 5 more people arrested as part of Peel police probe into extortion against South Asian businesses

  12-12-2024 23:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Five more people are facing charges as part of an investigation into extortion attempts made against South Asian businesses in Brampton and Mississauga, police say.
  
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• Premiers disagree on whether Canada should cut off energy supply to U.S. if Trump moves ahead with tariffs

  12-12-2024 22:31
  
  Some of Canada's premiers appeared to disagree with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on his approach to retaliatory measures, less than a day after he threatened to cut off the province's energy supply to the U.S. if president-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of punishing tariffs.
  
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• How WNBA's Toronto Tempo can learn from expansion Golden State Valkyries, '95 Raptors - CBC Sports

  12-12-2024 22:10 via news.google.com
  How WNBA's Toronto Tempo can learn from expansion Golden State Valkyries, '95 Raptors  CBC Sports
  
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• Guessing how Blue Jays would pitch Roki Sasaki on Toronto - Sportsnet.ca

  12-12-2024 22:01 via news.google.com
  Guessing how Blue Jays would pitch Roki Sasaki on Toronto  Sportsnet.ca
  
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• Toronto's handling of refugee crisis was anti-Black racism: ombudsman's report - CBC.ca

  12-12-2024 21:39 via news.google.com
  Toronto's handling of refugee crisis was anti-Black racism: ombudsman's report  CBC.ca
  
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• Video shows suspects armed with sledgehammer break into spa in Markham

  12-12-2024 21:28
  
  Three teenagers and a 19-year-old man have been arrested and three more are at large in connection with a series of spa robberies in Markham and Toronto, one of which was captured on security camera.
  
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• How WNBA's Toronto Tempo can learn from expansion sister Golden State, 95' Raptors

  12-12-2024 21:23 via cbc.ca
  
  The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo are alive — sort of. Set to join the league as an expansion team in 2026, the franchise revealed its nickname, logos and colours earlier in December. Yet the team remains, largely, an idea — one that won’t be realized until there are players.
  
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• How WNBA's Toronto Tempo can learn from expansion Golden State Valkyries, 95' Raptors

  12-12-2024 21:23 via cbc.ca
  
  The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo are alive — sort of. Set to join the league as an expansion team in 2026, the franchise revealed its nickname, logos and colours earlier in December. Yet the team remains, largely, an idea — one that won’t be realized until there are players.
  
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• How WNBA's Toronto Tempo can learn from expansion Golden State, 95' Raptors

  12-12-2024 21:23 via cbc.ca
  
  The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo are alive — sort of. Set to join the league as an expansion team in 2026, the franchise revealed its nickname, logos and colours earlier in December. Yet the team remains, largely, an idea — one that won’t be realized until there are players.
  
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• THE SCOOP | Sheku And Isata Kanneh-Mason Cancel Toronto Appearance After Airline Denies Seat For Cello - Ludwig Van

  12-12-2024 21:08 via news.google.com
  THE SCOOP | Sheku And Isata Kanneh-Mason Cancel Toronto Appearance After Airline Denies Seat For Cello  Ludwig Van
  
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• Tridel tapped to lead completion of Toronto’s troubled luxury condo tower The One - Financial Post

  12-12-2024 20:37 via news.google.com
  Tridel tapped to lead completion of Toronto’s troubled luxury condo tower The One  Financial Post
  
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• Ontario bill would allow sacking of municipal councillors who violate code of conduct

  12-12-2024 19:44
  
  Ontario municipal councillors could be removed from office and disqualified from running again under new provincial legislation introduced today that would increase penalties for violating a municipal code of conduct.
  
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• There’s a new Toronto police unit helping vulnerable residents, but some people are questioning if it’s necessary - NOW Toronto

  12-12-2024 19:33 via news.google.com
  There’s a new Toronto police unit helping vulnerable residents, but some people are questioning if it’s necessary  NOW Toronto
  
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• Ontario city councillors who violate codes of conduct could be fired under new bill

  12-12-2024 19:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario municipal councillors could be removed from office and disqualified from running again under new provincial legislation introduced Thursday that would increase penalties for violating a municipal code of conduct.
  
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• Ombudsman says Toronto's handling of refugee crisis was anti-Black racism, city manager disagrees

  12-12-2024 19:18 via cbc.ca
  
  The Toronto ombudsman released a report Thursday finding that the city’s decision to limit refugees’ access to shelter beds for several months last year was anti-Black racism — but the city manager said he does not agree with the report. 
  
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• 'A lack of judgement': Off-duty Toronto cop who drove through police blockade while impaired demoted - CTV News Toronto

  12-12-2024 19:11 via news.google.com
  'A lack of judgement': Off-duty Toronto cop who drove through police blockade while impaired demoted  CTV News Toronto
  
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• 'A lack of judgement': Off-duty Toronto cop who drove through police blockade while impaired demoted

  12-12-2024 19:11
  
  An off-duty Toronto cop who drove through a police blockade while impaired last year has been temporarily demoted, according to a recent tribunal decision.
  
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• Stanley cups recalled over ‘burn hazard’

  12-12-2024 18:55
  
  A recall notice is in effect for a selection of Stanley travel mugs, warning consumers to 'immediately stop using' them.
  
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• 'Home sweet home': Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours

  12-12-2024 18:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A Labrador retriever that went missing after an alleged carjacking in Etobicoke has been found in a Brampton residence, along with the suspect, thanks to a tip from the public, Toronto police said. 
  
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• Dog who went missing in alleged carjacking has been found: Toronto police

  12-12-2024 18:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A Labrador retriever that went missing after an alleged carjacking in Etobicoke has been found in a Brampton residence, along with the suspect, thanks to a tip from the public, Toronto police said. 
  
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• Three teens charged in connection with Richmond Hill cinema shootings

  12-12-2024 18:08
  
  Three youths have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of shootings that occurred at a cinema in Richmond Hill, some of which while moviegoers were inside.
  
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• Toronto FC acquires Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade in expansion draft deal

  12-12-2024 18:06
  
  Toronto FC acquired Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade from San Diego FC on Wednesday in a trade executed around the Major League Soccer expansion draft.
  
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• 'We can't just roll over': Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.

  12-12-2024 17:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he's dead serious about withholding energy exports to the U.S. if president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his plan to hit Canadian goods with steep tariffs that could cripple the economy.
  
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• ‘That’s fine,’ Trump says in response to Premier Ford’s threat to cut off energy supply to U.S.

  12-12-2024 17:46
  
  President-elect Donald Trump is not worried about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s threat to cut off energy supply to the U.S. as retaliation to the proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.
  
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• 'That's fine,' Trump says in response to Premier Ford’s threat to cut off energy supply to U.S.

  12-12-2024 17:46
  
  President-elect Donald Trump is not worried about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s threat to cut off energy supply to the U.S. as retaliation to the proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.
  
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• Doug Ford says cutting off U.S. energy supply amid tariff threats a ‘last resort’

  12-12-2024 17:46
  
  Premier Doug Ford says that cutting off the energy supply to the U.S. remains a “last resort” amid the threat of a promised 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods but he is warning that his government is ultimately prepared to use “every tool” in its toolbox “to protect the livelihoods of the people of Ontario.”
  
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• Weekend need-to-know: Winter markets continue across Toronto - CityNews Toronto

  12-12-2024 17:44 via news.google.com
  Weekend need-to-know: Winter markets continue across Toronto  CityNews Toronto
  
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• 'She’s going to get lots of treats': Dog found after vehicle stolen in Toronto

  12-12-2024 17:08
  
  A dog that was inside a vehicle when it was stolen in Toronto on Wednesday has been found, police say.
  
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• Man facing charges after allegedly stealing car with dog inside in Toronto

  12-12-2024 17:08
  
  A 39-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle with a dog inside it in Toronto on Wednesday.
  
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• Dog found after vehicle stolen in Toronto

  12-12-2024 17:08
  
  A dog that was inside a vehicle when it was stolen in Toronto on Wednesday has been found, police say.
  
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• 'Enough is enough': Doug Ford says Ontario could hand encampment drug users $10,000 fines, prison

  12-12-2024 16:42
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is introducing a suite of measures to 'address and dismantle' encampments around the province, including steep fines for people who use drugs.
  
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• Snow squalls and blizzards to descend on parts of Ontario, Environment Canada warns

  12-12-2024 16:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada is warning that snow squalls and blizzards in places north and west of the Greater Toronto Area could make travel "nearly impossible" at times in the next couple of days.
  
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• Toronto's city manager disagrees with Ombudsman's scathing report on refugees in shelters, calls it 'accusatory'

  12-12-2024 15:52
  
  Toronto’s city manager says he disagrees with the findings of a recently released ombudsman’s report that says the city’s now-reversed decision to turn away refugee claimants and asylum seekers from its emergency shelter system lacked fairness and caused harm.
  
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• Toronto’s city manager calls Ombudsman’s scathing report on refugees in shelter system ‘accusatory,’ rejects findings

  12-12-2024 15:52
  
  Toronto’s city manager is rejecting the findings of a recently released ombudsman’s report that says the city’s now-reversed decision to turn away refugee claimants and asylum seekers from its emergency shelter system lacked fairness and caused harm.
  
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• 'The city fell short': Ombudsman report critical of decision to turn away refugees from shelters

  12-12-2024 15:52
  
  Toronto’s now-reversed decision to turn away refugee claimants and asylum seekers from its emergency shelter system lacked fairness and caused harm, the city’s ombudsman has found.
  
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• 'Significant windchill' expected in GTA today; snow squall warnings for other parts of Ontario

  12-12-2024 15:50
  
  It’s worth bundling up before heading out the door today as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is set to see strong winds that will make it feel frigid.
  
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• 'Significant windchill' expected in GTA today; blizzard warnings for other parts of Ontario

  12-12-2024 15:50
  
  It’s worth bundling up before heading out the door today as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is set to see strong winds that will make it feel frigid.
  
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• Toronto’s city manager disagrees with Ombudsman’s scathing report on refugees in shelters, calls it ‘accusatory’ - CP24

  12-12-2024 15:49 via news.google.com
  Toronto’s city manager disagrees with Ombudsman’s scathing report on refugees in shelters, calls it ‘accusatory’  CP24
  
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• 3 teen boys charged after shootings at Richmond Hill cinema, elementary school

  12-12-2024 15:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Three teenagers are facing a total of 109 charges after a series of incidents in the GTA this year, including shootings at a Richmond Hill cinema and elementary school.  A 15-year-old from Oshawa, a 15-year-old from Toronto and a 16-year-old from Whitchurch-Stouffville have been charged.
  
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• Stiffer penalties for trespassing, public drug use in Ontario bill aimed at ending encampments

  12-12-2024 14:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Doug Ford's government is introducing new legislation that it says will give municipalities and police services legal powers and tools to dismantle homeless encampments and crack down on public drug use with fines or jail time.
  
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• Ontario bill aimed at ending encampments to strengthen trespass, drug penalties

  12-12-2024 14:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Doug Ford's government is introducing new legislation that it says will give municipalities and police services legal powers and tools to dismantle homeless encampments and crack down on public drug use with fines or jail time.
  
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• Ford to detail legislation aimed at dismantling encampments, punishing public drug use

  12-12-2024 14:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to hold a news conference Thursday, where it is expected he will detail new legislation aimed at dismantling homeless encampments and clamping down on public drug use.
  
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• Ford details legislation aimed at dismantling encampments, punishing public drug use

  12-12-2024 14:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford is holding a news conference Thursday, where he is detailing new legislation aimed at dismantling homeless encampments and clamping down on public drug use.
  
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• Air Canada to offer free Wi-Fi on flights for Aeroplan members, sponsored by Bell

  12-12-2024 14:02
  
  Air Canada plans to offer free Wi-Fi to Aeroplan members aboard its flights starting next year, building on a partnership with telecom giant Bell that already gives passengers free text messaging capabilities.
  
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• Transport truck collision in Brampton sends 1 person to hospital

  12-12-2024 13:45
  
  One person was taken to a trauma centre after a transport truck crashed into a ditch in Brampton late Wednesday night.
  
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• Mandryk: Moe's Toronto award for his right-wing views rather telling - Regina Leader Post

  12-12-2024 13:10 via news.google.com
  Mandryk: Moe's Toronto award for his right-wing views rather telling  Regina Leader Post
  
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• Double gold: McIntosh breaks 2nd world short course swim record, Kharun sets championship mark

  12-12-2024 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh secured her second world record of the week at the world short course swimming championships, covering the women's 200-metre butterfly final in one minute 59.32 seconds for the gold medal in Budapest, Hungary.
  
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• Stolen SUV located, family dog ‘Roxy’ still missing: Toronto police - CityNews Toronto

  12-12-2024 12:48 via news.google.com
  Stolen SUV located, family dog ‘Roxy’ still missing: Toronto police  CityNews Toronto
  
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• Snow squall warning forces cancellation of central Ontario school buses

  12-12-2024 12:14
  
  Snow squall warning has forced the cancellation of school buses across central Ontario.
  
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