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by The Bulldog • August 8, 2019

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Scottie Barnes returns to Raptors’ lineup

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Barnes returns as Raptors stun T’wolves 110-105

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The organizers of Toronto’s Original Santa Claus Parade are hopeful that the Jolly Old Elf will be coming to town for years to come. [...]

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A man has been rushed to the hospital following a shooting in North York Thursday night. [...]

Mother of three struck and critically injured by vehicle in Etobicoke dies in hospital

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A 39-year-old woman who was critically injured after she and her family were struck by the driver of a vehicle in Etobicoke last month has died in hospital, Toronto police [...]

Taylor Swift's motorcade spotted along Toronto's Gardiner Expressway

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Toronto bylaw enforcement officers are cracking down on price gouging near the Rogers Centre during the remaining Taylor Swift concerts. [...]

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The magic of mass appeal in Netflix's Tyson-Paul event owed to shrewd marketing - and willful ignorance

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The obvious questions after Netflix's recent live boxing spectacle are whether beating up on the husk of Mike Tyson dented Jake Paul’s appeal, and whether the formula that made Friday’s [...]

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A recent damning Toronto Parks audit could have been talking about the perpetually littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground at Trace Manes Park. But first, let me digress. If [...]

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Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers

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Ready, set, go… and vote for our next councillor!

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Tapestry Opera

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Pleasant Present Contest

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The first Santa!

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Opposite sides of a street

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Clearing an older house . . .

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Heritage planning and designation

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Improving Community Consultation – Housing Action Plan

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Rachel Chernos Lin

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I want to make a difference in people's lives. I want to make sure we have safe, clean, accessible, affordable, and friendly neighbourhoods where communities and businesses can thrive. [...]