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Infrastructure is boring - until it fails
Toronto Star

Infrastructure is boring - until it fails

When I was covering the Donald Trump administration in the U.S. for the Star, there was a running joke among the Washington press gallery that next week was always going to be “Infrastructure Week” in the White House.

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March 30, 2024
Moore calls for drug decriminalization
Toronto Star

Moore calls for drug decriminalization

Top doctor wants province to add limits on some substances, explore raising legal drinking age

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March 30, 2024
Ford's housing promise is unravelling
Toronto Star

Ford's housing promise is unravelling

Doug Ford won re-election on a promise and a prayer.

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March 30, 2024
In Jerusalem, Good Friday is scaled down
Toronto Star

In Jerusalem, Good Friday is scaled down

Rituals that normally draw thousands of foreigners attended mostly by locals amid Gaza war

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March 30, 2024
The pen can still be mightier than the keyboard
Toronto Star

The pen can still be mightier than the keyboard

Joey Votto bats cursive. That makes me love him even more. Though he might not be so crazy about me, given that his dense, wiggly longhand missive recently posted on X was prompted by a column I’d written resurrecting a comment the idolized Mimico native made years ago — that he didn’t give “a rat’s ass” about Canadian baseball.

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March 30, 2024
Making a great first impression
Toronto Star

Making a great first impression

Berríos strong on opening day, allowing bats to get cracking in five-run sixth inning

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March 29, 2024
Balanced attack downs surging Capitals
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Balanced attack downs surging Capitals

Toronto sweeps season series against Washington, as Matthews and Ovechkin are held scoreless

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March 29, 2024
No shortage of what this team lacks
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No shortage of what this team lacks

Size disadvantages are difficult to overcome when team displays low effort against good teams

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March 29, 2024
GTA stars take centre stage
Toronto Star

GTA stars take centre stage

Edey's top-seeded Purdue meets Nembhard's No. 5 Gonzaga in Sweet 16

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March 29, 2024
From 'Bear' to the Boss?
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From 'Bear' to the Boss?

Jeremy Allen White in talks to play Springsteen

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March 29, 2024
GDP rises by 0.6%, boosted by the end of strikes in Quebec
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GDP rises by 0.6%, boosted by the end of strikes in Quebec

Economy started 2024 in fast lane, economist says

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March 29, 2024
Judge gives FTX founder 25 years in prison
Toronto Star

Judge gives FTX founder 25 years in prison

My useful life is probably over,' Bankman-Fried says after being sentenced for fraud, conspiracy

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March 29, 2024
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Enbridge to honour green rebates

Homeowners concerned they wouldn't get money for renovations after firm took over program

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March 29, 2024
Majority of small businesses are optimistic about the future
Toronto Star

Majority of small businesses are optimistic about the future

More and more owners are projecting growth in revenues for upcoming year

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March 29, 2024
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New rules may help save you money

'Open banking' will give consumers more control over their financial data

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March 29, 2024
Star couple 'charm each other onscreen
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Star couple 'charm each other onscreen

Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna, Ewan McGregor as Count Rostov and Alexa Goodall as Nina in \"A Gentleman in Moscow.\"

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March 29, 2024
It's not easy being King Kong
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It's not easy being King Kong

More monkeying around as big ape and the lizard king team up to fight foes

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March 29, 2024
Holocaust drama is two films in one
Toronto Star

Holocaust drama is two films in one

I initially refused to see \"The Zone of Interest,\" the utterly stunning Oscar-winning film about the family life of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, filmed in his house, re-created just beside the actual concentration camp.

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March 29, 2024
Poilievre's stance on war worries Muslims
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Poilievre's stance on war worries Muslims

Some feel Conservative leader has missed chances to show compassion for the community

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March 29, 2024
Israel told to take action
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Israel told to take action

UN's top court demands immediate humanitarian assistance for Gaza

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March 29, 2024
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Palestinian Authority announces shakeup

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform.

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March 29, 2024
Families mourn workers lost in crash
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Families mourn workers lost in crash

Crew all migrants from Mexico or Central America

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March 29, 2024
City manager warns of funding challenge
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City manager warns of funding challenge

Without replacement for developer fees, efforts to build affordable housing could be hindered

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March 29, 2024
Police still mostly white and male, new report finds
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Police still mostly white and male, new report finds

Equity advocates say the bigger issue is policing culture

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March 29, 2024
Toronto Star

Two GTA men charged in $100K ticket scam

Peel police have charged two men in relation to a scam involving the alleged fraudulent sale of tickets to music and sporting events between 2022 and 2024.

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March 29, 2024
PM criticizes Tory premiers
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PM criticizes Tory premiers

Trudeau passes blame for rocky rollout, promises 1 billion for more spaces

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March 29, 2024
Toronto Star

Canada's population hits 41 million

In just over half a year, Canada has added over a million people to its population.

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March 29, 2024
Public crisis, private security
Toronto Star

Public crisis, private security

Wealthy car owners are turning to guard companies to patrol their driveways

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March 29, 2024
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Ontario's Sunshine List tops 300,000 for first time

OPG executives top provincial list of 100K-plus earners

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March 29, 2024
Zameer case proves why trials matter
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Zameer case proves why trials matter

There may be 1,001 good reasons for not granting bail.

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March 29, 2024