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• Toronto police officers allegedly mock girl with Down syndrome during traffic stop

  A new Toronto police dash camera video released allegedly captured two officers mocking a woman with Down syndrome during a traffic stop last year. The video was meant to be used in court to fight a traffic ticket, but it revealed so much more when the driver refuting the ticket started listening closely.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2017
• Father speaks out after son charged for allegedly leaving Canada to join ISIS

  Toronto resident Pamir Hakimzadah was arrested by the RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team Wednesday afternoon under Project Sachet, an “extensive national security criminal investigation,” officers said Wednesday.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2017
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• Toronto’s iconic Honest Ed’s building vandalized

  Since closing at the end of December, area residents say they’ve seen Honest Ed’s vandalized with graffiti.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2017
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• Puppy saved after walking along 24th floor balcony ledge of Toronto condo

  The one-year-old puppy jumped onto the five-inch balcony ledge and walked to a nearby balcony.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2017
• Penny Oleksiak tweets support for pools amid potential budget cuts prompting John Tory to ask for review

  Toronto Mayor John Tory said he has asked for a review after Olympic swimming star Penny Oleksiak tweeted her support for the city’s pools as the city considers potential budget cuts.

  Politics

  Jan 11, 2017
• Toronto Blue Jays fans face higher ticket prices this season

  New this baseball season the Blue Jays will jack up ticket prices as demand increases.

  Sports

  Apr 7, 2016
• Spring in February? Warm weather has Toronto forgetting winter

  It's been a mild winter for Torontonians who have been enjoying record-breaking temperatures.

  Weather

  Feb 3, 2016
• Homeowners remain evacuated 1 week after renovation leads to massive foundation crack

  An east-end Toronto family is still not allowed back in their home more than a week after police deemed it unsafe amid fears it could collapse.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2016
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• Man denied Air Canada flight for carrying medical marijuana

  A Toronto man was looking forward to flying home for the holidays, but Air Canada denied him boarding when they learned he was carrying medicinal marijuana.

  Dec 24, 2015
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• Popular hoverboards face rules that may keep some potential buyers grounded

  Hoverboards are topping holiday wish lists across the country. Apart from the price though, there are a few things you need to know, such as where you can and cannot ride them.

  Tech

  Dec 22, 2015
• Teaching children about financial literacy before the holidays

  Your children’s wish list is probably growing each day as the holidays inch closer.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2015
• Twitter erupts after MLB analyst Harold Reynolds insults Canadians

  A swipe at Canadian baseball made by television analyst Harold Reynolds during Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers caused a firestorm among fans north of the border.

  Sports

  Oct 12, 2015
• Toronto students pitch in to help Syrian refugees

  More help is on the way for Syrian refugees, this time from Toronto students.

  Education

  Sep 22, 2015
• RBC Run for the Kids sheds light on youth mental health

  As many as two million young people in Canada are struggling with mental health issues, but only one in five will get the specialized treatment they need.

  Sep 18, 2015
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• Canadian nursing students failing new exam at high rate

  Ontario nursing students are failing their licensing exams at an alarming rate. Canadian nurses are now required to take an American-based exam and some claim it asks questions that have nothing to do with Canadian healthcare.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2015
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• Fan Expo takes over Metro Toronto Convention Centre for 20th anniversary

  Fan Expo has taken over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre where thousands will be gathering all weekend in elaborate costumes.

  Entertainment

  Sep 4, 2015
• Traditional teaching methods get a modern flip at some Ontario schools

  The start of a new school year is just a week away, and while it can be exciting at first, classes can start to get boring with the same old teaching methods.

  Education

  Aug 31, 2015
• Drake and entourage sued for $100k after 2014 OVO Fest fight at Muzik Nightclub

  Canadian rapper Drake is back in hot water, this time over a lawsuit from an alleged fight that broke out outside his 2014 OVO Fest after party at Muzik nightclub.

  Entertainment

  Aug 24, 2015
• Visually impaired Oshawa teen fined $250 for basketball net on lawn

  Three weeks ago Joshua Roberto, blind in one eye and visually impaired in the other, says his family was issued a $250 fine from the city of Oshawa -- stating 'basketball net on highway.

  Aug 17, 2015
• Winnipeg’s Filipino community worries for loved ones as Typhoon hits

  Members of Winnipeg’s Filipino community are anxiously waiting for word from their homeland as Typhoon Hagupit rips through coastal Philippine villages.

  Dec 7, 2014
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• Manitoba man ordered to pay after sexual harassment of employee

  Douglas Homick, owner-operator of a UPS store in Winkler "repeatedly abused his power to degrade and humiliate the complainant," government-appointed human rights adjudicator Peter Simm said.

  Dec 5, 2014
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• Winnipeg Mayor vows to cut council perks and pay

  Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman vows to cut city councillor perks and pay

  Dec 3, 2014
• St. Norbert community rallies for neighbours who lost homes in fire

  Family and friends dropped off items at the St. Norbert Community Centre for two families left homeless after a fire ripped through their homes Wednesday

  Nov 30, 2014
• Winnipeggers take to the hills after first significant snow fall

  Some Winnipeggers are doing back flips now that winter's back

  Nov 29, 2014
• Winnipeggers line up in the cold to nab Black Friday deals

  Winnipeggers lined up early Friday morning in hopes of nabbing some massive Black Friday deals around town

  Consumer

  Nov 28, 2014