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Transit lane poses threat to cyclists
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Transit lane poses threat to cyclists

City's biggest 'bus knuckle' on Kingston Road a growing problem for years

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August 14, 2024
Extension needed, but at what cost?
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Extension needed, but at what cost?

The emotions one feels after learning that the cost of extending the West Toronto Railpath by two kilometres is set to be almost $150 million are somewhat complicated.

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August 14, 2024
Ex-councillor named board chair for pot wholesaler
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Ex-councillor named board chair for pot wholesaler

Crawford ran for PCs in last year's Scarborough-Guildwood byelection

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August 14, 2024
Bethlenfalvy calls PCs 'an open book'
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Bethlenfalvy calls PCs 'an open book'

Finance minister says RCMP investigators have not yet reached out to him or his past aides

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August 14, 2024
New party to appear on two byelection ballots
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New party to appear on two byelection ballots

Canadian Future Party aims to win over centrists from Liberals, Tories

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August 14, 2024
Modern America can learn from Franklin
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Modern America can learn from Franklin

Reunited with our American friends every summer, we always tune out the news by diving into our books.

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August 14, 2024
May had drafted letter resigning as Green leader
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May had drafted letter resigning as Green leader

MP considered stepping down the night before co-leader quit last month

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August 14, 2024
Video of police incident sparks concern
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Video of police incident sparks concern

Encounter raises fresh questions about excessive use of force by plainclothes cops

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August 14, 2024
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MPs launch investigation into terror suspects

Man was allowed into country despite alleged links to ISIS

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August 14, 2024
Twentysomethings 'won't be fine'
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Twentysomethings 'won't be fine'

Study paints bleak picture of young Torontonians' mental health

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August 14, 2024
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City sees spike in mpox cases

Officials urge those at risk to get vaccine after sharp increase

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August 14, 2024
For cyclists, a matter of life and death
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For cyclists, a matter of life and death

Five have been killed in Toronto so far in 2024, despite the city spending millions on infrastructure in recent years

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August 14, 2024
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CBC paid $18.4M in bonuses after layoffs

Expert says move isn’t unusual, but adds it’s a teachable moment for all Crown corporations’

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August 13, 2024
Weather puts pressure on prices
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Weather puts pressure on prices

Extreme events are more frequent, intense, posing risks for supply chain

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August 13, 2024
Carriers leaving small Canadian cities
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Carriers leaving small Canadian cities

As airlines focus on more profitable routes, some parts of the country are increasingly cut off

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August 13, 2024
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UN envoy doubles down on criticism

Ottawa told to offer pathway to become permanent resident

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August 13, 2024
Goodyear to spend $575M expanding Napanee plant
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Goodyear to spend $575M expanding Napanee plant

Ottawa, Queen’s Park provide tire manufacturer with 64.3M in subsidies

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August 13, 2024
Wagner lottery ticket is worth a shot
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Wagner lottery ticket is worth a shot

The Blue Jays are taking stock for 2025, and they’re about to find out what they have in utility infielder Will Wagner.

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August 13, 2024
Cross-border champion repeats
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Cross-border champion repeats

Pegula takes all-American battle, first since Hingis to win back-to-back in Canada

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August 13, 2024
Canada basketball beaten, not broken
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Canada basketball beaten, not broken

There are no major systemic issues plaguing Canada Basketball as the international season closes. Even operating under that flawed notion, to think there’s any one solution is to ignore reality.

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August 13, 2024
Matter of seconds and firsts
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Matter of seconds and firsts

Historic significance not lost on silver-winning Canadian swimmer Liendo

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August 13, 2024
C for Matthews sends a message
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C for Matthews sends a message

Captaincy swap a reminder of what alpha dogs are supposed to do

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August 13, 2024
Trudeau has denied us a Harris moment
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Trudeau has denied us a Harris moment

Canada is broken. We’ve heard that a lot from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre followed by a list of things that are broken: the carbon tax, grocery prices, housing, addiction treatment programs etc., etc. You’d think that we were a failed state.

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August 13, 2024
Drop in wind offers hope amid fire
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Drop in wind offers hope amid fire

Nearby countries prepare to send aid as wildfire prompts evacuations

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August 13, 2024
Kyiv's top commander touts progress in Russian territory
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Kyiv's top commander touts progress in Russian territory

Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 square kilometres of Russia’s neighbouring Kursk region, the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly commented on the gains of the lightning incursion that has embarrassed the Kremlin.

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August 13, 2024
Texas church where 26 massacred demolished
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Texas church where 26 massacred demolished

Crews on Monday tore down a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017, using heavy machinery to raze the small building even after some families sought to preserve the scene of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history.

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August 13, 2024
Will optimism triumph over pessimism?
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Will optimism triumph over pessimism?

Will optimism triumph over pessimism?

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August 13, 2024
Why doesn't the city enforce the rules?
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Why doesn't the city enforce the rules?

Following reports that an illegally placed dumpster in a bike lane may have been a factor in the death of a 24-year-old cyclist on July 25, the question for Mayor Olivia Chow and members of Toronto council is obvious: how are you going to make sure this never, ever happens again?

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August 13, 2024
It could no longer be tolerated'
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It could no longer be tolerated'

Young generation given renewed hope after years of widened inequalities

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August 13, 2024
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Third death by listeriosis in plant-based milk outbreak

A third person has died from a listeria outbreak found in plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands, according to Health Canada.

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August 13, 2024