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• Suspicious tree removal and permits linked to Toronto developer

  09-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  A Toronto developer is facing new accusations of illegal tree removal at a residential property in Etobicoke. Four trees were recently cut down without permits at a property connected to Modcity. The company denies any wrongdoing.
  
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• Thousands gather for major Diwali celebration in Brampton

  09-11-2026 00:54 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Thousands of people from across the GTA gathered in Brampton on Sunday for the city's annual Diwali Mela, marking the Hindu Festival for the fourth consecutive year.
  
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• Toronto ceremonies honour veterans ahead of Remembrance Day

  09-11-2026 00:12 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Various ceremonies were held in Toronto over the weekend to honour veterans and recognize their contributions to Canada’s military history. The Remembrance Day events included an Indigenous Veterans Day commemoration and a memorial honouring Canadian and Ukrainian soldiers. CBC’s Talia Ricci has the story.
  
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• Toronto’s Portuguese community holds farewell party for Cristiano Ronaldo

  08-11-2026 22:51 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Soccer fans and members of the Portuguese community from across Toronto gathered on Saturday to pay tribute to the career of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. This comes after the Portuguese captain announced his retirement from international soccer after 23 years with the national team. Ronaldo's last-ever goal for the country was scored in Toronto in July. CBC Toronto has more.
  
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• Workers rally against potential layoffs at Etobicoke nursing home

  08-11-2026 22:11 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  A group of unionized long-term care workers rallied in Etobicoke Saturday to sound the alarm over potential layoffs and staffing shortages.
  
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• Canada's Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson clinch 2028 Olympic berth in beach volleyball

  08-11-2026 20:51 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson clinched an Olympic beach volleyball berth for Canada on Sunday, sweeping Americans Megan Kraft and Kelly Cheng in the women’s final at the NORCECA continental qualifier in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
  
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• Americans in Canada hope midterm results will help mend ties between both countries

  08-11-2026 20:41 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Some Americans living in Canada said they were ecstatic at the results of the midterm elections with hopes the two countries will be one step closer to mending economic and cultural relations.
  
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• Police identify 18-year-old victim of fatal Etobicoke shooting

  08-11-2026 19:12 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Toronto police have identified the victim of a homicide in Etobicoke on Saturday. Malik Abass, 18, of Mississauga, was shot in the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall, the Toronto Police Service said in a news release Sunday.
  
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• York University warns of personal data theft in cybersecurity incident

  08-11-2026 18:50 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  York University is warning the community of a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the theft of personal information, including personal contact details and student identification numbers.
  
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• Fire at Vaughan restaurant investigated as possible arson: York police

  08-11-2026 14:43 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  York police are investigating a suspected case of arson after a fire at Shawarma Royale in Vaughan on Sunday morning.
  
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• Fire at Vaughan restaurant being investigated as possible arson: York police

  08-11-2026 14:43 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  York police are investigating a suspected case of arson after a fire at Shwarma Royale in Vaughan on Sunday morning.
  
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• An Ontario nature sanctuary home to over 70 rare species will now be protected for generations to come

  08-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  A nature sanctuary in Whitby, Ont., home to over 70 rare species, some of which are at-risk, is now part of the Ontario Nature reserve system after its acquisition of the forested area from its previous land trust owners last week.
  
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• Person dead after shooting in Etobicoke: police

  08-11-2026 02:19 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  A person has died after a shooting in Etobicoke Saturday, according to Toronto police.
  
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• A dip in gold prices brings out jewelry shoppers in Mississauga on Diwali weekend

  08-11-2026 01:05 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  As gold prices dip, some shoppers are taking advantage by buying jewelry during the South Asian festival of Diwali.
  
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• Scarborough Health Network hosts breast screening awareness event for Black community

  07-11-2026 23:42 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Dozens of Black women were screened for breast cancer Saturday at an awareness event hosted by the Scarborough Health Network.
  
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• Hunter’s brace powers AFC Toronto back to NSL final

  07-11-2026 22:22 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Kaylee Hunter scored twice as AFC Toronto booked its place in the 2026 Northern Super League final with a commanding 4-0 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC in the second leg of their semifinal matchup at TD Place in Ottawa.
  
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• Confirmed measles case in Durham region: unimmunized child with history of recent international travel

  07-11-2026 21:23 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Durham region’s health department is warning residents of a confirmed measles case in an unimmunized child with a history of recent international travel.
  
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• Problematic or protected? The debate over filming police in real time

  07-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Social media posts showing real-time positions of police officers in a standoff with an armed suspect at the University of Toronto's Mississauga campus on Monday night prompted a stern warning from police, but legal experts say the law isn't clear-cut on the issue.
  
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• Didn't follow the Crypto King trial? Here are 5 things you need to know

  07-11-2026 03:52 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  If you didn't follow the trial of Aiden Pleterski, the self-described 'Crypto King,' CBC's Nicole Brockbank has you covered with the top five takeaways.
  
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• Hitachi Rail opens new Canadian headquarters in Scarborough

  07-11-2026 01:52 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Hitachi Rail officially opened its new Canadian headquarters in Scarborough on Friday. The headquarters will be the base for more than 1,100 employees and 100 paid interns a year, it says.
  
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• U.S. sanctions Canadian money-exchange businesses connected to Iranian regime, Ryan Wedding

  07-11-2026 00:51 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  The United States government has announced sanctions against several Canadian currency-exchange businesses accused of helping the Iranian regime and, in several cases, also helping the alleged head of a drug trafficking ring.
  
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• U.S. sanctions Canadian money-exchange businesses allegedly connected to Iranian regime, Ryan Wedding

  07-11-2026 00:51 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  The United States government has announced sanctions against several Canadian currency-exchange businesses accused of helping the Iranian regime and, in several cases, also helping the alleged head of a drug trafficking ring.
  
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• Man convicted in deadly 2018 Toronto van attack drops appeal

  06-11-2026 23:14 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  The man who carried out a deadly van attack in Toronto eight years ago is no longer challenging his more than two dozen convictions.
  
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• Man convicted in deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, drops appeal

  06-11-2026 23:14 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  The man who carried out a deadly van attack in Toronto eight years ago is no longer challenging his more than two dozen convictions.
  
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• Blue Jays player faces backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on social media following U.S. midterms

  06-11-2026 19:38 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Community organizations and advocates are speaking out after Anthony Santander of the Toronto Blue Jays posted anti-Muslim content on social media following the U.S. midterm elections.
  
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• Woman dead, man arrested after stabbing in North York: Toronto police

  06-11-2026 18:51 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Toronto police are investigating a homicide after a woman died in a stabbing in North York Friday morning.
  
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• Man charged after woman fatally stabbed in North York, police say

  06-11-2026 18:51 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  A man has been arrested and charged after a woman was fatally stabbed in North York on Friday morning, Toronto police say.
  
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• Ontario welcomes federal budget, but some hoped for more supports for small businesses in wake of tariffs

  06-11-2026 17:54 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Ontario officials and business chambers are embracing Prime Minister Mark Carney's latest federal budget, but one advocate of small and medium businesses says the announcement primarily supports big companies with more that could have been done.
  
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• Ontario welcomes federal budget, but small business federation hoped for more supports in wake of tariffs

  06-11-2026 17:54 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  Ontario officials and business chambers are embracing Prime Minister Mark Carney's latest federal budget, but one advocate of small and medium businesses says the announcement primarily supports big companies with more that could have been done.
  
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• City of Toronto pauses hiring, citing 'financial pressures' ahead of budget season

  06-11-2026 15:41 via CBC | Toronto News
  
  As Toronto stares down another difficult budget season, with a $1-billion shortfall, a hiring freeze is being put in place at city hall. The pause won't apply to emergency services, but means some job applications have been paused partway through the process.
  
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