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Hazel McCallion’s son, who pitched Mississauga NHL team, puts mayoral bid on icePeter McCallion, the son of former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, who hoped to bring an NHL team to the city, has dropped out of its mayoral race.Canada2 hours
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Toronto sees huge revenue jump from parking fees. Here’s how much you paidThe Toronto Parking Authority is reporting a 20 per cent jump in revenue for 2023 largely due to more people paying for parking, it says.CanadaApr 25
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On the ‘frontline’: Toronto-area residents hiring security firms to fight auto theftSeveral Toronto-area security firms say the spike in auto thefts have led to residents calling about their services, with some even hiring them for protection.CanadaApr 25
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Toronto unveils new dangerous dog rules. Here’s what to expectOwners of dangerous dogs in Toronto will have new rules to follow as the city tightens its leash given multiple attacks in recent years.CanadaApr 24
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‘Love at first sight’: Snow leopard at Toronto Zoo pregnant for 1st timeJita, a nearly three-year-old snow leopard at the Toronto Zoo, is pregnant for the first time, staff there say. However, the zoo is expressing 'some caution' over the news.CanadaApr 19
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Person dead following afternoon stabbing in Etobicoke: Toronto policePolice said the incident took place around 2:07 p.m. near Eglinton Avenue West and Kipling Avenue. One male died, and another male was in custody, they said.CrimeApr 18
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Pop-ups and ‘passion meter’: What’s new this year as Leafs, Bruins square offThe Toronto Maple Leafs are unveiling new fan experiences as they prepare to take on the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL playoffs.SportsApr 18
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Abandoned dogs being found in ‘deplorable condition,’ Brampton warnsBrampton is sounding the alarm after seeing a rise in abandoned dogs over the past few weeks, including some being found in 'deplorable condition.'CanadaApr 18
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Toronto carjackings: 3 people face 54 charges in latest auto theft probeThree people are facing a total of 54 charges in relation to an auto theft investigation that nearly saw police officers injured during an arrest.CrimeApr 16
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Food service strike: Air Canada, WestJet refine menus at Toronto PearsonMore than 800 workers responsible for providing food and beverages on flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport are on strike.CanadaApr 16
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‘Full recovery’: Toronto police officer stable in hospital after being stabbed in legA Toronto police officer has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed on Friday afternoon, while a suspect was also shot, police say.CrimeApr 12
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Toronto cherry blossom bloom ‘on schedule.’ When to expect them at High ParkHundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on High Park in the coming weeks as Toronto's cherry blossoms near peak bloom season.CanadaApr 12
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Toronto Pearson flights could be without food, drink as strike loomsCanadians leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport could soon be without food and beverage on their flight due to a potential strike.CanadaApr 10
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Where is ‘Home Plate Lady’? Famous Toronto Blue Jays fan not in regular seat"Home Plate Lady, the famous Toronto Blue Jays fan, was the subject of talk on social media Tuesday after Monday's home opener. Here's why.SportsApr 9
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3 men charged after 2 Toronto police officers hurt in separate incidentsThree men are facing charges after two Toronto police officers were injured in separate incidents in the city on Monday night.CrimeApr 9
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Cyclist dead after being hit by vehicle in TorontoToronto police say a cyclist has died in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto on Monday.CanadaApr 8
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Gardiner Expressway construction: Closures to resume after brief reopeningToronto commuters will soon run into lane closures again on parts of the Gardiner Expressway starting Monday night. Here is what you need to know.TrafficApr 8
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Total solar eclipse: How to watch if you can’t see it in personGlobal News will be livestreaming Monday's total solar eclipse for Canadians who won't be able to watch it in person.CanadaApr 7
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Total solar eclipse: Will clouds dampen the rare celestial event?What does the Monday forecast look like as millions get ready to watch the rare total solar eclipse? Here is what you need to know.CanadaApr 6
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Canada wildfires drove global tree cover loss in 2023. By how much?New figures released on Thursday show how Canada's 2023 wildfire season — which burned roughly 18.5 million hectares — impacted the global tree cover landscape.CanadaApr 4
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Taiwan earthquake: A look at the damage as rescuers hunt for the missingPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada 'stands ready' to help Taiwan as it recovers from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that has shaken the Asian island nation.WorldApr 3
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Taiwan earthquake: 2 Canadians rescued as Ottawa updates travel advisoryThe strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, killing nine people, sending some scrambling out windows of damaged buildings.WorldApr 3
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NEXUS membership price set to jump. By how much?The price to join the NEXUS trusted-traveller program will soon be higher, Canadian and American border officials say. Here's why.ConsumerApr 2
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Canadians’ total RRSP contributions fell in 2022 after pandemic spike: StatCanThe number of Canadians contributing to registered retirement savings plans or RRSPs in 2022 shrank overall, a new report by Statistics Canada shows.CanadaApr 2
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Justin Trudeau deepfake ad promoting ‘robot trader’ pulled off YouTubeA deepfake advertisement depicting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's likeness promoting a financial “robot trader” has been pulled off YouTube.PoliticsMar 28
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