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Tweets from 02:44pm EDT Sunday August 1st 2021 to 06:44pm
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TTC Service Alerts@TTCnotices
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504 King: Detour westbound via Bathurst St while we fix a mechanical problem. Shuttle buses are running from Bathurst St to Dufferin St.
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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Sonya Cywink was "beginning to feel good" about herself. Her unsolved murder points to hundreds more.
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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With an increasingly toxic drug supply hitting streets, people who use them are at greater risk of a fatal overdose — but a B.C. activist says improving access to a key harm-reduction technique could save lives.
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CTV Toronto@CTVToronto
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A 46-year-old man who was hospitalized following an assault in Scarborough last month has succumbed to his injuries, leading to upgraded manslaughter charges against a suspect.
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TTC Service Alerts@TTCnotices
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504 King: No service westbound at Bathurst St while we fix a mechanical problem. 6:29pm
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CP24@CP24
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'It's great for Canada:' Penny Oleksiak's parents happy for daughter's historic achievement at Tokyo Olympics
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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For Defending Olympic wrestling champ Erica Wiebe, the COVID-related restrictions that limited her number of training partners, not to mention her travel options, meant improvising and making do. "I can't imagine the pressure that she was facing."
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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Last call is later tonight as Quebec relaxes restrictions for bars, restaurants
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CP24@CP24
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'I totally blanked out': Andre De Grasse's mom describes pride after seeing son win bronze
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 6:01p SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ENDED Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue early this evening. The main threats will be hail of 1 to 2 cm & wind gusts up to 70 km/h. Please continue to monitor alerts & forecasts issued by EC. To…
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TTC Service Alerts@TTCnotices
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121 Fort York – Esplanade: Regular service has resumed at Front St W at Blue Jays Way.
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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A newly popular and physically uncomfortable training technique being used by some competitors at the Olympics has experts torn on its benefits and risks.
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TTC Service Alerts@TTCnotices
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Line 1: Tues. through Thurs., subway service between Spadina and King stations will end nightly at 11pm for track work. Shuttle buses will run.
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CTV Toronto@CTVToronto
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Peel police are investigating a hate-motivated incident in Mississauga after a place of worship was vandalized this weekend.
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 5:51p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ENDED Severe thunderstorms have weakened or moved out of the Region. Simcoe – Delhi – Norfolk
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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WARMINGTON: Councillor calls for city to scrap ActiveTO
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Toronto Police Operations@TPSOperations
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Good afternoon #Toronto. Officer Alex @CopWhoLovesCars is now on duty, and will provide today's police news. ^al
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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?These digital detectives are turning their skills to a new cause: clearing the innocent Story by @Jleerankin
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 5:40p WATERSPOUT WATCH ISSUED Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts. Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts on Lake Ontario early this evening. Eastern Lake Ontario Western Lake Ontario
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 5:35p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ENDED Severe thunderstorms have weakened or moved out of the Region. City Of Hamilton
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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Jay Pickett, 'Port Charles' and 'General Hospital' actor, dies at 60
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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"Over gin and tonics, we discovered our mutual appreciation for good food and drink, and conceived of a spirit that would combine both our British and Canadian heritage and flavour palettes."
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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It is a question that has sparked curiosity for generations: What is life really like for those within the Royal Family?
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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New Raptor Banton is ready to work, wants to be an inspiration to Rexdale community
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CTV Toronto@CTVToronto
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"I totally blanked out of the race to be honest."
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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People without deep pockets facing criminal charges. Families searching for missing loved ones. The wrongfully convicted seeking exoneration. These digital detectives are turning their skills to a new cause. "Seek justice: Protect the Innocent."
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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Berrios makes strong debut as Blue Jays sweep Royals
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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Even with a cancelled parade for the second straight year, Toronto Carnival still has the Caribbean "spirit" — pivoting to several events over the last few weeks. @OliviaBowden__
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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A slowdown in Ontario's vaccine rollout and a public preference for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have made it difficult to use up doses of the Moderna vaccine, pharmacists say.
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Police@TorontoPolice
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Missing Woman, Spadina Road and Dupont Street Kathryn Parkins, 42
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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Toronto is now a world leader in vaccination rates. Here's the plan for getting the city across the finish line, Joe Cressy and Dr. Isaac Bogoch write.
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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Thousands of Moderna doses set to expire in Ontario, pharmacists say
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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DaBaby dropped from Lollapalooza lineup following homophobic comments
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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Housing or golf? Ford government thwarts development during housing crisis in the GTA #Opinion by contributor Steve Lafleur
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 4:40p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ENDED Updated or ended by 6:17PM. At 4:40PM, EC meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. This severe thunderstorm is located near teeterville, moving…
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 4:39p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED Updated or ended by 6:38PM. At 4:39PM, EC meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. Large hail can damage property & cause injury. Lightning kills…
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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Ontario box lacrosse returns in a big way from pandemic shutdown
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CP24@CP24
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Tourists, villagers flee as wildfires ravage Turkish resorts
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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Canadian Maude Charron just made Olympic weightlifting history. But can a sport that has been marred by scandal be lifted from the brink of disaster? @kieranleavitt:
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Global News Toronto@globalnewsto
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Jose Berrios helped Toronto sweep the Kansas City Royals with six shutout innings in a 5-1 victory before a crowd of 14,427 under an open roof on Sunday.
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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For history to be learned, it must be taught, writes professor Sarah Raughley.
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CP24@CP24
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Worthy first impression made by Blue Jays' Jose Berrios in 5-1 win over Royals
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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Vettel and three others reprimanded for not removing LGBTQ rights t-shirts before anthem
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 4:18p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED Updated or ended by 6:17PM. At 4:18PM, EC meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather Approaches….
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TTC Service Alerts@TTCnotices
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121 Fort York – Esplanade: Detour via Bathurst St due to Blue Jays Game. 4:15pm
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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ODDS AND ENDS: 'Offensive' Olympic images and other offbeat offerings
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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#Opinion: While Ontario is still hemming and hawing about the implementation of vaccine passports, France, where I currently reside, has taken the bold step of making them mandatory in order to access both indoor and outdoor public spaces.
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640 Toronto@am640
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"Growing up in Rexdale, just the kids being able to see me. I go to the gyms that they went to all these years and I know a lot of people. Everybody knows it's like a tight-knit family growing up where I'm from."
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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?Erin O'Toole approaches an election with a party so fractured that some Conservatives want him to lose #StarExclusive by @StephanieLevitz and @alexboutilier.
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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In an online survey of 640 industry professionals, a U.S.-based industry group found 91 per cent of companies say they've cancelled or suspended most or all international business travel — a huge hit for the industry.
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CP24@CP24
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'Jungle Cruise' sails atop box office despite COVID concerns
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Dave Agar@dave1agar
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 3:45p SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED Thunderstorms with pea to nickel size hail possible today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected today as a cold front moves through. The main threats will be hail of 1 to 2 cm & wind gusts up to 70…
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Toronto Police Operations@TPSOperations
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FIRE: Mount Pleasant Rd Merton St – reports of a fire – @Toronto_Fire advising working fire – @TPS53Div o/s assisting – unknown injuries – please avoid the area #GO1448919 ^ep2 3:45pm
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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Sid is a 31-year-old engineer at a consulting firm making $92,000 a year. Being an avid saver, his short-term goals are to pay for deposits for a wedding celebration and to save for retirement. What's next? ?Listen in on #MillennialMoney by @EVYSTADIUM
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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Through camaraderie, Penny Oleksiak says she rediscovered her love of training. She's made Canadian Olympic history, with a little help from her friends #Opinion by @bruce_arthur
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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Katherine Hannah has recently become the first woman in the agency's history to take over the Toronto regional office — the largest CSIS office collecting intelligence. Zahra Musaji is now the first person of colour to be Toronto's deputy director general.
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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?A young water advocate paddles to protect the future of the Great Lakes
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 3:26p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ENDED Severe thunderstorms have weakened or moved out of the Region. Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 3:24p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ENDED Severe thunderstorms have weakened or moved out of the Region. Chatham-Kent – Rondeau Park
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Toronto Sun@TheTorontoSun
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Ontario's daily COVID case count exceeds 200 again, 2 more deaths
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CTV Toronto@CTVToronto
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RCMP in Cochrane, Alta. say a man, who was participating in an Ironman race, has drowned during the competition.
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 3:19p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ENDED Severe thunderstorms have weakened or moved out of the Region. Mount Forest – Arthur – Northern Wellington County
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CP24@CP24
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The RCMP say an Ontario man competing in an Ironman triathlon west of Calgary is dead after volunteers pulled him from the water.
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Toronto Fire 2+@tofire2
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[UD] 1 Alarm Fire (highrise Residential) [Toronto] Merton Street b/w Mount Pleasant Road / Cleveland Street Dispatched: 01/08/21 @ 14:57 EDT Updt: 01/08/21 @ 15:06 EDT [Stn: 311] A135 A322 C31 LA333 P311 P312 P313 R321 R325 S313 3:16pm
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 3:13p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ENDED Updated or ended by 5:11PM. At 3:13PM, EC meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. A severe thunderstorm is located 5 km Northwest of…
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 3:13p SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT ISSUED High levels of air pollution due to smoke from ongoing Forest fires. Smoke plumes from active fires in northwestern Ontario & eastern Manitoba will spread further East & South tonight into Monday…
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 3:11p SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED Thunderstorms with pea to nickel size hail possible today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected today as a cold front moves through. The main threats will be hail of 1 to 2 cm & wind gusts up to 70…
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 3:11p SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT ISSUED High levels of air pollution due to smoke from ongoing Forest fires. Smoke plumes from active fires in northwestern Ontario & eastern Manitoba will spread further Northeast tonight, resulting in…
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Police Operations@TPSOperations
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Missing Woman, Kathryn Parkins, 42 – last seen Thursday, July 29, 2021, in the Spadina Road and Dupont Street area. – last seen wearing a grey tank top, jeans ripped in front, pink flip flops, pink bandana, and black shoulder bag. #GO1448164 ^ep2
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Toronto Weather@wxTO
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Toronto Star@TorontoStar
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Amid the pandemic, Canada faces a staggering immigration backlog — and disgruntled applicants say they've been shut out of the process. With the border reopening and applicants anxious to get here, how should Ottawa prioritize?
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CBC Toronto@CBCToronto
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Thick wildfire smoke has blanketed cities in the Kootenays and Okanagan for days. Metro Vancouver may be next.
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 2:58p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED Updated or ended by 4:57PM. At 2:58PM, EC meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather Approaches….
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 2:54p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED Updated or ended by 4:53PM. At 2:54PM, EC meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. Lightning kills & injures canadians every year. Remember, when…
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CP24@CP24
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DaBaby booted from Lollapalooza after homophobic comments
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Instant Weather Ontario@IWeatherON
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#onstorm 2:53p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED Updated or ended by 4:52PM. At 2:53PM, EC meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. Large hail can damage property & cause injury. Lightning kills…
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Dave Agar@dave1agar
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Climate change fears spur more Americans to join survivalist schools
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CP24@CP24
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Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
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