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Rob Ford’s struggles bring new attention to addiction treatment
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Rob Ford’s struggles bring new attention to addiction treatment
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Law Society of Ontario receives complaint over Toronto lawyer claiming Indigenous identity
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Focus Ontario: American Accusations and OSAP Limitations
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‘Girls Take Flight’ at Billy Bishop Airport shows next generation the possibilities in aviation
02:05 | October 17, 2026
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Vaughan hit-and-run
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Helen Sedo’s brother is upset Helen’s husband convicted of killing her, is out on statutory release.
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Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot draw tonight
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Whitby Public Library calls on provincial, federal governments to address homelessness, mental health challenges
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Montreal muralist transforms District Central wall
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Stelco proceeds with layoffs at Hamilton plant despite threats of legal action
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‘We feel like pawns’: USW Local 1005 president reacts to Hamilton Stelco layoffs
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2 people dead after plane crash in Fergus, Ont.
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Oct. 10, 2026
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Toronto volunteers give back at Daily Bread Thanksgiving food sort
02:17 | October 10, 2026
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Sentencing hearing for woman who murdered her friend’s toddler inside the Children’s Aid Society
02:03 | October 9, 2026
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October is LGBTQ2S+ History Month
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Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta kicking off
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Toronto-born poet, classical scholar, and translator awarded Nobel Prize in literature
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Rob Ford’s struggles bring new attention to addiction treatment
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November 7, 2013
Thu, Nov 7: Rob Ford’s struggles have brought new attention to addiction treatment. Sean Mallen speaks with a recovering addict who’s managed to stay off cocaine, alcohol and oxycontin for 2.5 years.
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Rob Ford’s struggles bring new attention to addiction treatment01:48 | November 7, 2013 -
Law Society of Ontario receives complaint over Toronto lawyer claiming Indigenous identity02:43 | 10 hours ago -
Carney, Ford unveil $8.7B plan for steel and auto industries hurt by Trump’s tariffs02:40 | 10 hours ago -
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Will investments in key Ontario sectors be enough to combat the effects of U.S. tariffs?06:55 | October 21, 2026 -
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Vaughan hit-and-run02:02 | October 16, 2026 -
Helen Sedo’s brother is upset Helen’s husband convicted of killing her, is out on statutory release.02:01 | October 16, 2026 -
Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot draw tonight01:58 | October 16, 2026 -
Whitby Public Library calls on provincial, federal governments to address homelessness, mental health challenges01:57 | October 16, 2026 -
Recognizing Canada’s top young changemakers01:48 | October 16, 2026 -
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Canadians’ changing paths to home ownership04:00 | October 16, 2026 -
Montreal muralist transforms District Central wall04:50 | October 16, 2026 -
Stelco proceeds with layoffs at Hamilton plant despite threats of legal action02:08 | October 13, 2026 -
‘We feel like pawns’: USW Local 1005 president reacts to Hamilton Stelco layoffs04:16 | October 12, 2026 -
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Toronto volunteers give back at Daily Bread Thanksgiving food sort02:17 | October 10, 2026 -
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October is LGBTQ2S+ History Month05:35 | October 9, 2026 -
Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta kicking off04:19 | October 9, 2026 -
Toronto-born poet, classical scholar, and translator awarded Nobel Prize in literature02:03 | October 8, 2026
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Rob Ford’s struggles bring new attention to addiction treatment01:48 | November 7, 2013
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Law Society of Ontario receives complaint over Toronto lawyer claiming Indigenous identity02:43 | 10 hours ago
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Carney, Ford unveil $8.7B plan for steel and auto industries hurt by Trump’s tariffs02:40 | 10 hours ago
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Toddler in critical condition after group of children struck by vehicle in Oshawa01:59 | October 21, 2026
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Will investments in key Ontario sectors be enough to combat the effects of U.S. tariffs?06:55 | October 21, 2026
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A new NBA season kicks off with Canadian talent across the league02:11 | October 21, 2026
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What the referendum results signal to Ottawa03:22 | October 21, 2026
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What to expect on Top Chef Season 1304:27 | October 21, 2026
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Prince Albert mourns the loss of Shaun Farrell04:44 | October 21, 2026
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St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival in 37th Year05:31 | October 21, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Oct. 1810:46 | October 18, 2026
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Global National: Oct. 1721:22 | October 17, 2026
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Focus Ontario: American Accusations and OSAP Limitations23:00 | October 17, 2026
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‘Girls Take Flight’ at Billy Bishop Airport shows next generation the possibilities in aviation02:05 | October 17, 2026
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Vaughan hit-and-run02:02 | October 16, 2026
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Helen Sedo’s brother is upset Helen’s husband convicted of killing her, is out on statutory release.02:01 | October 16, 2026
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Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot draw tonight01:58 | October 16, 2026
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Whitby Public Library calls on provincial, federal governments to address homelessness, mental health challenges01:57 | October 16, 2026
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Recognizing Canada’s top young changemakers01:48 | October 16, 2026
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Fully autonomous vehicles coming to Toronto in 202802:04 | October 16, 2026
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Montreal muralist transforms District Central wall04:50 | October 16, 2026
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Stelco proceeds with layoffs at Hamilton plant despite threats of legal action02:08 | October 13, 2026
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‘We feel like pawns’: USW Local 1005 president reacts to Hamilton Stelco layoffs04:16 | October 12, 2026
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2 people dead after plane crash in Fergus, Ont.00:27 | October 10, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Oct. 10, 202609:27 | October 10, 2026
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Toronto volunteers give back at Daily Bread Thanksgiving food sort02:17 | October 10, 2026
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Sentencing hearing for woman who murdered her friend’s toddler inside the Children’s Aid Society02:03 | October 9, 2026
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October is LGBTQ2S+ History Month05:35 | October 9, 2026
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Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta kicking off04:19 | October 9, 2026
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Rob Ford’s struggles bring new attention to addiction treatment
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November 7, 2013
Thu, Nov 7: Rob Ford’s struggles have brought new attention to addiction treatment. Sean Mallen speaks with a recovering addict who’s managed to stay off cocaine, alcohol and oxycontin for 2.5 years.
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