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6 months ago
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Blue Jays swept out of post-season as Twins earn 1st playoff series win since 2002 | CBC Sports

The Toronto Blue Jays were eliminated from the playoffs for the second consecutive year with a winless record.
Toronto's offense struggled in the short playoff series, failing to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Shortage of ambulances in Toronto means city not prepared for major disaster, paramedic union says | CBC News

Toronto is facing a shortage of ambulances, making it unprepared to handle a major disaster involving mass casualties.
The shortage is due to chronic underfunding and understaffing, according to the union representing paramedics in Toronto. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Minus VanVleet, Raptors look to fill leadership void at training camp | CBC Sports

Fred VanVleet was the voice of the Toronto Raptors for the past two seasons, but after signing with the Houston Rockets, it is unclear who will be the new leader.
Several players and team president Masai Ujiri have different ideas on how Toronto's leadership situation will shake out this season.
Dennis Schroder is a potential candidate for leadership on the court as the team's starting point guard. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Manifesto of man accused of terror attack against London, Ont., Muslim family read at murder trial | CBC News

The accused in the London, Ontario murder case had written a manifesto expressing his hatred of Islam and opposition to multiculturalism.
The manifesto was found on the accused's laptop and was created on May 4, 2021. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Toronto

Police investigating online threat against 6 Brampton schools

Peel police are investigating a threatening post on social media against six Brampton schools.
Police are working with school boards to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Car crashes into daycare fence in Vaughan, sends 3 to hospital with minor injuries | CBC News

Car crashes into daycare fence, injuring two young boys and a woman.
Driver, in his 80s, lost control of the vehicle.
All children at the daycare have been accounted for and parents are arriving to take their kids home. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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WestJet suspends flights between Toronto and Montreal until next April | CBC News

WestJet is temporarily suspending flights between Toronto and Montreal this winter.
The suspension is due to performance issues and strategic plans to expand in Eastern Canada.
Flights are set to resume in April 2022. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Toronto

Police investigating collision at daycare in Vaughan

York Regional Police are investigating a collision at a daycare in Vaughan.
Few details have been confirmed and it is unclear if any injuries have been reported. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Meet David Common, the new host of CBC Radio's Metro Morning | CBC News

David Common is the new host of CBC Radio's Metro Morning.
Common wants the show to focus on the biggest issues facing Torontonians today. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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ANALYSIS | Accountability in Greenbelt controversy leads back to Premier Doug Ford, political experts say | CBC News

The Ontario government's decision to build housing on protected land has led to the dismissal of two cabinet ministers and three senior political staffers.
The Greenbelt controversy has weakened support for Premier Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives.
The responsibility for initiating the policy and allowing it through cabinet lies with Premier Doug Ford. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Late U of T prof helped thousands of underrepresented students go to university | CBC News

Keren Brathwaite co-founded the Transitional Year Programme (TYP) to help mature Black students get a university education.
TYP is a full-time, eight-month program that has helped over 2,500 people go to university over the decades. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Private-public Ontario college partnerships can reap big revenue gains but do international students benefit? | CBC News

Private partnerships between colleges in different regions of Ontario provide a significant source of revenue for institutions in the province's north.
International students studying at private partner campuses have the opportunity to apply for post-graduation work permits and potentially permanent residency. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Want to rent the ice above Maple Leaf Gardens or a gym at the Toronto Pan Am Centre? There's an app for that

CatchCorner is an app that helps people find and book available gym space in Toronto.
The app has formed partnerships with the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre and the Mattamy Athletic Centre. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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SCARBOROUGH: here's what's going on, Oct. 2 to 15, 2023

Scarborough Theatre Guild presents 'You'll Get Used To It - The War Show' from Oct. 6-21, 2023.
Scarborough Music Theatre presents 'Xanadu' from Nov. 2-18, 2023.
Scarborough Players presents 'A Christmas Carol' from Dec. 1-16, 2023. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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ETOBICOKE: here's what's going on, Oct. 2 to 22, 2023

Pickleball for Parkinson's is a program at Etobicoke Olympium for individuals living with Parkinson's.
Ravine Days is an annual celebration of Toronto's ravine system with various activities.
The Toronto Patriots are a Junior A hockey team playing in the Ontario Jr. A hockey league. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Toronto police seek man after alleged sexual assault at TTC station

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation.
The man is described as being about 30 years old with a thin build and a short, black, faded haircut. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP: DoorDash delivers to Haven on the Queensway clients

DoorDash Canada has tripled food deliveries to Haven on the Queensway clients, breaking down barriers to food access.
DoorDash Canada has supported Haven with about $30,000 in community credits and leverages technology to make logistics easier. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Toronto

Aga Khan Museum in North York hosts programs for Islamic Heritage Month

The Aga Khan Museum in North York will host a live recording of a conversation between Ausma Malik, the first hijab-wearing Muslim politician in Canada, and journalist Abdul-Rehman Malik.
The conversation will focus on their upbringing, how family and faith shaped their public life, and the future vision of Toronto.
The museum will also offer education activities and programs for schools during Islamic Heritage Month. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Toronto

'WE SEE THEM': What is this bug and why is it showing up around homes and backyards across southern Ontario this fall season?

Boxelder bugs tend to come in waves during the fall.
Boxelder bugs are not a serious concern for homeowners. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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'System failure': GO Transit trains grind to halt during technical glitch

GO Transit trains are holding at the nearest station due to a technical glitch in the CN rail system.
Limited service is being provided from Union Station, but there will be ongoing delays and cancellations. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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'Second Canadian outpost': Eataly announces opening date for Sherway Gardens mall location in Toronto

Eataly is opening a location at Toronto's CF Sherway Gardens in November.
The new space will include restaurants, counters, a marketplace, and a café.
This will be Eataly's second location in Canada, following the flagship store in Toronto's Yorkville neighborhood. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Hot, sunny weather in Toronto Tuesday breaks record set 2 decades ago: Environment Canada | CBC News

Record-breaking heat in Toronto with temperatures far above average.
Previous heat record for October was set in 2001 with a high of 27 C. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Durham police searching for missing man, 87, last seen sailing on Lake Ontario | CBC News

Durham Regional Police are searching for a missing 87-year-old man who was last seen sailing out of Frenchman's Bay on Lake Ontario.
Manfred is described as a white male with a medium build and grey hair. He was last seen wearing an orange/red hat, a blue shirt, and beige pants. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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GO Transit trains not running due to signal problems | CBC News

GO Transit trains are stopped and holding at their stations due to a network system failure.
The problem is tied to a network-wide CN system failure that is affecting all rail corridors.
There is currently no estimated time for when operations will resume. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Liberal MP Greg Fergus elected new House of Commons Speaker

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre focused on housing affordability during the summer.
Party delegates at the convention prioritized contentious social issues over housing affordability. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Blue Jays fall to Twins in wild-card series opener, putting season in peril | CBC Sports

The Toronto Blue Jays lost their first game in the post-season to the Minnesota Twins.
The Blue Jays have a 6-game playoff losing streak, and have been swept in the wild-card series in two of the last three years. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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It's time to allow Ontario pharmacists to prescribe birth control, association says | CBC News

Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments, but cannot prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.
Pharmacists in all other provinces except Ontario, Manitoba, and the three territories can prescribe birth control and emergency contraception.
The Ontario Pharmacists Association is pushing for the inclusion of birth control and emergency contraception on the list of prescriptions that Ontario pharmacists are allowed to prescribe. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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India tells Canada to withdraw dozens of diplomatic staff | CBC News

India has demanded that Canada repatriate 41 diplomats by Oct. 10.
India wants 'parity' in diplomatic presence with Canada. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Fatal collision closes stretch of Highway 401 collector lanes during rush hour | CBC News

A man died in a two-car collision on Highway 401 in Mississauga.
Two separate collisions caused major delays on southbound Highway 427. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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LIVE NOW: Your Monday, Oct. 2 updates on traffic, weather and school bus delays in Toronto

Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 26 C.
Numerous school bus delays reported this morning.
Highway 401 and Highway 427 have multiple closures due to construction. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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'ALL LANES CLOSED': Significant Mississauga closures on QEW and Highway 403 as well as Highway 401 Oct. 2-6 trigger traffic warnings to drivers

Significant closures on Mississauga highways due to construction.
Closures include QEW Toronto-bound On-ramp at Mississauga Road and recurring constructions on Highway 403 and QEW Toronto-bound. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Unseasonably hot weather hits Toronto, Peel, Durham, York this week, but how long will the heat last?

Temperatures in the Greater Toronto Area are expected to reach 30 degrees C in certain parts this week.
Sunny skies and warm temperatures are predicted from Monday to Wednesday.
The temperature highs will drop significantly on Saturday and Sunday, with a chance of rain during the weekend. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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'ABUNDANT': What's with all the fruit flies and other bugs in southern Ontario this season?

Fruit flies can be found in the home year-round, but their population booms during the summer and fall harvest seasons.
Kitchen compost bins can attract fruit flies, leading to more larvae and infestations.
Fruit flies are annoying but harmless to humans. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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What to know for the Blue Jays-Twins series | CBC Sports

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the post-season for the second year in a row and the third time in four years.
The Blue Jays and Twins have an even head-to-head record this year and the series is too close to call.
The Blue Jays haven't won a playoff game since 2016, while the Twins have lost 18 consecutive post-season games. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Demovictions are on the rise in Toronto. Some fear they'll make the rental market worse for everyone | CBC News

Demovictions in Toronto are displacing renters and taking affordable units off the market.
Advocacy groups are calling for demovictions to be stopped to preserve affordable housing. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Greenbelt 2.0? Why Doug Ford's boundary changes in Ottawa and Hamilton could make developers rich | CBC News

The Ontario government's expansions of urban boundaries in Ottawa and Hamilton have raised concerns of preferential treatment for certain developers.
Opposition parties are calling for investigations into the boundary changes, citing similarities with the Greenbelt land controversy. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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LIVE NOW: Your Friday, Sept. 29 updates on traffic, weather and school bus delays in Toronto

Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 22 C.
Numerous school bus delays reported this morning.
Highway 427 collector at Dundas Street closed due to a collision. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Man charged for allegedly selling magazine ads for fake community programs | CBC News

An Ontario man has been charged with fraud after allegedly selling ads for a magazine that did not exist.
The man claimed the funds would be donated to community and educational programs for children that also did not exist.
Victims believed the man was affiliated with police forces because of the name of the magazine. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Toronto man facing 1st-degree murder charge after fatal downtown shooting | CBC News

A Toronto man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting in downtown Toronto.
The shooting occurred in August in the College Street and Spadina Avenue area.
The victim, Oluwatobi 'Tobi' Alaga, died after being shot and the suspect has been arrested and appeared in court. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Road closures at Adelaide and York intersection as crews install TTC streetcar tracks | CBC News

Temporary road closures are in effect at the intersection of Adelaide and York Streets as crews install TTC streetcar tracks.
Motorists and cyclists should be aware of restrictions and plan their travel in advance.
TTC track installation between York and Victoria Streets is expected to be completed by spring 2024. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Toronto police say Porsche and puppy stolen in gunpoint carjacking | CBC News

Toronto police are searching for a two-month old puppy named Bella, who was stolen during a carjacking.
The carjacking took place in the Downsview area of Toronto, and the suspect is still at large. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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'This team is built for the playoffs': Blue Jays confident entering wild-card opener | CBC Sports

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer showed leadership skills and encouraged his teammates to not give up, leading to a turnaround in their performance.
The Blue Jays secured a playoff berth and will face the Minnesota Twins in a best-of-three wild-card series.
Toronto manager John Schneider expressed confidence in the team's pitching, defense, and offense for the playoffs. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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Rogers expands TTC subway wireless network access to customers using other carriers | CBC News

Rogers Communications has expanded its 5G network to cover major sections of the Toronto subway system.
Users of all major Canadian wireless carriers can now connect to the network in downtown Toronto. [ more ]
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