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Man charged by Toronto police after ‘rooftopping’ stunt caught on videoThe latest in stunt photography on the roofs of Toronto buildings has gathered some online traction, but also the attention of police.CanadaNov 29, 2016
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Canadian NBA star Tristan Thompson proves to be a champion off the court as wellWhen the Cleveland Cavaliers raised their NBA championship banner earlier this week, Tristan Thompson wasn't just thanking his teammates and fans but his family as well.SportsOct 27, 2016
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New flight service between Toronto and Niagara slow to take offOne month after launching its service to fly from Toronto to Niagara, Greater Toronto Airways is hitting some turbulence.ConsumerOct 12, 2016
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Where to go to find salmon swimming (and jumping) upstream in Toronto this weekendIt's the annual migration in the wilds of Toronto that most city dwellers likely aren't aware of.EnvironmentSep 30, 2016
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UberPOOL’s cheaper fares offset by longer times and distances for multiple passengersUber's rush hour ride-sharing service UberPOOL allows passengers travelling together to split their fare, but sometimes deviates from a direct route and takes more time than public transit.CanadaSep 20, 2016
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Mysterious structure in Lake Ontario part of new Ashbridge’s Bay treatment plant projectA large rig in Lake Ontario near Ashbridge's Bay is part of a project to create a new 3.5 kilometre outfall tunnel from the wastewater treatment plant.CanadaSep 12, 2016
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Former La Carnita patio now open for public use after fight with condo owners, officialsThe fences are now down where a private patio for La Carnita restaurant on John Street once stood.CanadaAug 17, 2016
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‘That’s your hero!’: Mom thanks Kitchener waiter she says saved choking baby’s lifeA Kitchener mother is thanking a waiter she says saved her baby's life when he performed first aid on the choking tot.Aug 4, 2016
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Muslim woman says ‘racism’ reason for family being kicked out of Mississauga poolA mother and her autistic daughter were forced to leave a public outdoor swimming area in Mississauga last week after the woman said she wouldn't enter the pool to provide supervision due to religious reasons.CanadaJul 21, 2016
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Toronto chief city planner envisions King Street without carsThe possibility of lanes dedicated to transit and other vehicles being restricted along King Street could be in the city’s future.TrafficJun 24, 2016
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Toronto model shares photos after allegedly being groped, propositioned by cab driverGabrielle-Angelina Sirois says she was groped and propositioned for sex by a Toronto cab driver who parked outside her home and called her relentlessly, and she is speaking out publicly in hopes of encouraging others to come forward.CrimeMay 20, 2016
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‘Jails are not hospitals’: Health workers call for end to incarcerating sick detaineesProvincial and federal governments are under renewed pressure to stop putting immigration detainees with severe mental illness in jail and solitary confinement indefinitely.CanadaMay 17, 2016
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Breathalyzer machines in Ontario being questioned after court rulingThe fail-safe method for Ontario police forces to determine blood-alcohol levels may be flawed.CanadaMay 2, 2016
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Toronto’s chief planner looks for public input to create more space downtownThe second phase of a campaign aimed at preparing downtown Toronto for further growth has been launched by city officials.PoliticsApr 5, 2016
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Sobeys criticized for selling avocado halves packaged in plastic, cardboardSobeys is being criticized for selling pre-cut, pitted avocados that have been packaged in plastic and cardboard.ConsumerMar 16, 2016
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Spring thaw reveals Toronto dog owners’ failure to ‘Stoop and Scoop’The temperatures may be up but amidst the mud and melting snow there is plenty left behind by dog owners and their pets.EnvironmentMar 8, 2016
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Ontario woman travels to Flint, Michigan to personally deliver fresh waterJessica Dalessandro has family living just outside of Flint, Michigan and has heard the stories of despair. The ongoing water crisis in the small city of 100,000 people has created a desperate need for outside help so she's decided to try and do what she can.CanadaMar 3, 2016
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Union Pearson Express fares being cut after poor performanceHigh ticket prices and low ridership have prompted the province to reduce fares on the Union Pearson Express.CanadaFeb 23, 2016
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Toronto Coach Terminal hampered with maintenance issuesRepairs at the Toronto Coach Terminal aren't being made because of a landlord-tenant dispute between the TTC and bus companies.ConsumerFeb 16, 2016
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Toronto City Hall decides to wait before pursuing court injunction against UberThe ongoing battle between city hall, UberX and Toronto's taxi industry continues with a decision Wednesday to delay any legal action against the ride-sharing service.PoliticsFeb 3, 2016
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Union Station renovation poses problems for new electric trainsPlans involving a new glass ceiling for GO train platforms at Union Station didn't account for a change from diesel to electric trains.CanadaJan 29, 2016
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Critics blame Ontario government for increase in flying truck tiresLess than a day after a man was killed by a truck tire striking his vehicle, critics are blaming the lack of transport truck inspections on Ontario highways.CanadaJan 28, 2016
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2025 World Expo bid being explored for TorontoMayor John Tory and city councillors have met with representatives from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) to discuss the feasibility of hosting the World Expo in 2025.PoliticsJan 25, 2016
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Scarborough subway plans scaled back in favour of more LRT serviceA new report from city staff is suggesting the plan for the $3.6-billion Scarborough subway extension be reduced from three stops to just one.PoliticsJan 21, 2016
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Toronto police ‘handcuffed’ in pursuing further charges against UberX drivers: chiefToronto police will wait for the outcome of eight charges against UberX drivers before pursuing any further charges.PoliticsJan 20, 2016
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