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Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:40:43 EDT
‘I’m not going to back down,’ says Justin Trudeau amid disturbing heckling from protesters Sunday
The Liberal leader was resolute that the protests — which have now become a daily occurrence at his events — will not impact his engagements as the federal election campaign enters its third week.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 EDT
‘!*#^*@!!! TTC!’: A century after it was born, riders are still not entirely happy with Toronto’s public transit agency
As the transit agency gears up to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 1, archives show that first-day customers griped about the same things as riders today.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 EDT
‘As long as you’ve got a breath in your body’: Lisa Maas’s father is still searching for his daughter — and her killer
“I don’t think people should quit on anything,” Ken Reimer said. His daughter — her nickname was “Mouse” for her small stature — was last seen on Sunday July 17, 1988.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:01:00 EDT
Ontario businesses cautiously optimistic about vaccine passports
It’s better than another lockdown — but not by much. With Ontario set to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine passport for everything from attending concerts to indoor dining and shopping for back-to-school, that’s the message from many business owners...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:52:48 EDT
Province uses MZOs to fast-track four more developments, including movie studios in Mississauga and Markham
But Minister’s Zoning Orders undermine the public’s right to have a say in what gets built, say some residents and politicians.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:44:44 EDT
Mike Wilner: Blue Jays reliever Brad Hand has a simple solution to his troubles: ‘Work hard and compete’
The former closer is going through what he calls “probably the toughest stretch” of his career, but he won’t beat himself up over it. “You’ve just got to keep grinding through it and hopefully it turns around,” he says.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:51:20 EDT
The Taliban have taken over, but they’re far from the only group at work
The stage is being set for a new decades-long conflict in the country, as the Taliban try to retake control of a splintered society, expert says.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Six ways to squeeze every last drop of summer
For literally generations, Torontonians have marked the end of summer with a visit to CNE. Though the landmark event is cancelled again this year, there’s still plenty of ways to end your summer with a last blast, including the CNE

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Best butties: In honour of National Sandwich Month, Jonathon Lucas of Hot Dip shares the tastiest sammies in Toronto
“Sandwiches are such a universal comfort food, easy to eat and versatile – there’s the joy.”

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Prince’s former wife Manuela Testolini recalls their wonderful life together in Toronto
Should Dundas be renamed Prince Street? The rock icon’s second wife weighs in

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:14:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reporting 740 new COVID-19 cases; Local businesses expect subdued TIFF to generate fewer sales, less foot traffic
Meanwhile, a Texas man who led a group of “Freedom Defenders” against mask restrictions died of COVID-19 on Saturday at age 30.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:54:46 EDT
Reports of gunshots send Yorkdale Mall into lockdown
Police arrested one individual with a loaded firearm and said no injuries had been reported due to the incident.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:06:46 EDT
NHL eyes Leafs and Sabres outdoor game in Hamilton next season: report
The matinee outdoor game has a target date of March 13 at Tim Hortons Field with Buffalo suiting up as the home team, according to the report.



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