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His doctors gave him 2 or 3 months. A new early-stage Toronto cancer treatment has been a 'lifesaver'

His doctors gave him 2 or 3 months. A new early-stage Toronto cancer treatment has been a ‘lifesaver’

Although most investigational drugs fail to pass clinical trials, experts view invikafusp alfa with cautious optimism.

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AI data centre expansion sparks a political showdown in Scarborough Southwest

AI data centre expansion sparks a political showdown in Scarborough Southwest

STACK Infrastructure’s data centre at 3650 Danforth Ave. is set to grow from eight megawatts to 56.

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Promises made, promises kept?

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Brad Bradford under the microscope: Analyzing his track record and promises for the future

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Promises made, promises kept?

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Olivia Chow under the microscope: Analyzing her track record and promises for the future

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John Tory weighs in on the mayoral race — in Mississauga

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John Tory weighs in on the mayoral race — in Mississauga

The former Toronto mayor offered praise for Bonnie Crombie and her idea for a subway extension into Mississauga.

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Babysitter gets life sentence for toddler's 'inexplicably savage' murder inside Toronto CAS bathroom

Babysitter gets life sentence for toddler’s ‘inexplicably savage’ murder inside Toronto CAS bathroom

The Crown argued Shardanae Cousins-Emily was angry over losing custody of her own son.

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Why a menopause show in Mississauga 'backed by science' left women sorting through some questionable products

Why a menopause show in Mississauga ‘backed by science’ left women sorting through some questionable products

Women are hungry for information but private clinics and wellness brands moved into a gap left by the public system.

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Human skulls? Custom hats? How these quirky Toronto stores found success selling just one thing

Human skulls? Custom hats? How these quirky Toronto stores found success selling just one thing

Need a bone? How about a themed sock? Or a movie only on DVD? These quirky specialty stores in the GTA can help.

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Who should you vote for in Ontario's municipal elections? Take our quiz to find your candidate match

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Who should you vote for in Ontario’s municipal elections? Take our quiz to find your candidate match

Should cities raise property taxes? Make community safety a priority?

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Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored

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My parents left so much behind to immigrate to Canada. The generosity they found brought them peace

My parents left so much behind to immigrate to Canada. The generosity they found brought them peace

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Ontario wine bottles are crushed, not reused. How refilling them could save $780,000 a year

Ontario wine bottles are crushed, not reused. How refilling them could save $780,000 a year

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After an 'electoral apocalypse,' Avi Lewis sees an opening for the left

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Martin Regg Cohn: After an ‘electoral apocalypse,’ Avi Lewis sees an opening for the left

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Privacy commissioner looking into Crime Stoppers tip line hack. Here's what you need to know

Privacy commissioner looking into Crime Stoppers tip line hack. Here’s what you need to know

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Ottawa and Ontario pledged $2.5 billion for automaking. Nobody knows what it's actually for

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Adam Radwanski: Ottawa and Ontario pledged $2.5 billion for automaking. Nobody knows what it’s actually for

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Toronto needs a mayor for all Torontonians

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Toronto needs a mayor for all Torontonians

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Donald Trump misread Canadians but can’t let go of his foolhardy ‘Blame Canada’ initiative

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Katharine Lake Berz

It’s time to stop changing the clocks

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Elizabeth Renzetti

I rode the TTC for a week. Here’s the best mayoral candidate to put it on the right track

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The Most Wanted Olympian

Ryan Wedding went from Olympian to one of the FBI's Most Wanted. Our new podcast charts his rise and fall

The Most Wanted Olympian Episode 1

Ryan Wedding went from Olympian to one of the FBI’s Most Wanted. Our new podcast charts his rise and fall

Episode 1, The Gentle Giant: Star reporter Calvi Leon's investigation of a shooting in Caledon unearths an unexpected connection to an ex-Olympian.

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She calls Queen's Park home: Inside the historic apartment refreshed by the first female Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly

She calls Queen’s Park home: Inside the historic apartment refreshed by the first female Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly

Donna Skelly is the first woman to hold this position in Ontario's legislature, and she's given its living quarters a feminine touch.

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Toronto's most passionate booksellers share their 15 favourite fall reads

Toronto’s most passionate booksellers share their 15 favourite fall reads

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Rachel Reid has had a wild year. As 'Heated Rivalry' heats up again, its author reflects on all that's changed

Rachel Reid has had a wild year. As ‘Heated Rivalry’ heats up again, its author reflects on all that’s changed

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Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis shocked many. If she were in Canada, it might have been different

Christina Applegate’s MS misdiagnosis shocked many. If she were in Canada, it might have been different

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For 17 years, these volunteers served meals in Allan Gardens. On Thanksgiving, the city fined them $600

For 17 years, these volunteers served meals in Allan Gardens. On Thanksgiving, the city fined them $600

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Many of the five-star online reviews you see are fake. Here are the telltale signs to spot them

Many of the five-star online reviews you see are fake. Here are the telltale signs to spot them

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Is it really the Toronto mayor's fault? Why some voter angst may be misplaced

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Shawn Micallef: Is it really the Toronto mayor’s fault? Why some voter angst may be misplaced

There is a peculiar dynamic at play in Canada and we're seeing it play out in this municipal election, writes Shawn Micallef.

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On traffic congestion, Toronto voters — and certain mayoral candidates — need to accept reality

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On traffic congestion, Toronto voters — and certain mayoral candidates — need to accept reality

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Paid teen assassin sentenced to 'intensive rehabilitative' custody for murder of Toronto tow driver

Paid teen assassin sentenced to ‘intensive rehabilitative’ custody for murder of Toronto tow driver

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The Raptors defence is off to a tremendous start. Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball will bring a new challenge

The Raptors defence is off to a tremendous start. Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball will bring a new challenge

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Toronto needs a mayor for all Torontonians

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Brad Bradford under the microscope: Analyzing his track record and promises for the future

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Brad Bradford under the microscope: Analyzing his track record and promises for the future

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His doctors gave him 2 or 3 months. A new early-stage Toronto cancer treatment has been a 'lifesaver'

His doctors gave him 2 or 3 months. A new early-stage Toronto cancer treatment has been a ‘lifesaver’

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Olivia Chow under the microscope: Analyzing her track record and promises for the future

Promises made, promises kept?

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Olivia Chow under the microscope: Analyzing her track record and promises for the future

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John Tory weighs in on the mayoral race — in Mississauga

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John Tory weighs in on the mayoral race — in Mississauga

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How Mike Babcock is winning the image rehab game in Edmonton with Maple Leafs coming to town

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How Mike Babcock is winning the image rehab game in Edmonton with Maple Leafs coming to town

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Inside the slow death of Ontario's private colleges — and can they be revived after OSAP bans?

Inside the slow death of Ontario’s private colleges — and can they be revived after OSAP bans?

The loss of access to grants to OSAP grants, and now loans, amid fraud allegations at 8 schools is sparking fears for the future.

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AI data centre expansion sparks a political showdown in Scarborough Southwest

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Canada's tax-deferral boom will cost us billions in revenue. Is the payoff worth the price?

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Heather Scoffield: Canada’s tax-deferral boom will cost us billions in revenue. Is the payoff worth the price?

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Ontario wine bottles are crushed, not reused. How refilling them could save $780,000 a year

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Canada

Four arrested at Montreal protest against police brutality

Four arrested at Montreal protest against police brutality

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Quebec premier to be absent at First Nations meeting

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His doctors gave him 2 or 3 months. A new early-stage Toronto cancer treatment has been a 'lifesaver'

His doctors gave him 2 or 3 months. A new early-stage Toronto cancer treatment has been a ‘lifesaver’

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Privacy commissioner looking into Crime Stoppers tip line hack. Here’s what you need to know

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Cuban ambassadors ask Canada to renew its rejection of U.S. embargo and fuel blockade

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Teachers, support staff rally across province amid stalled contract talks

Teachers, support staff rally across province amid stalled contract talks

Events were held in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Sudbury and Thunder Bay on Saturday.

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Ontario lacks aging strategy as senior population surges, advocates say

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After an 'electoral apocalypse,' Avi Lewis sees an opening for the left

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Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race

Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race

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California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester ‘noncitizen’ ballots

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Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro close arguments to voters ahead of nail-biting election runoff

Brazil’s Lula, Bolsonaro close arguments to voters ahead of nail-biting election runoff

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title

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Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida

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Why a menopause show in Mississauga 'backed by science' left women sorting through some questionable products

Why a menopause show in Mississauga ‘backed by science’ left women sorting through some questionable products

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His doctors gave him 2 or 3 months. A new early-stage Toronto cancer treatment has been a 'lifesaver'

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How Mike Babcock is winning the image rehab game in Edmonton with Maple Leafs coming to town

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Things seem rosy for the Oilers now, but it’s too early to give Babcock’s return a passing grade.

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Rachel Reid has had a wild year. As 'Heated Rivalry' heats up again, its author reflects on all that's changed

Rachel Reid has had a wild year. As ‘Heated Rivalry’ heats up again, its author reflects on all that’s changed

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I was reviewing this cockamamie comedy, then was pulled into the action. Here's what unfolded next

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Toronto's most passionate booksellers share their 15 favourite fall reads

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Smart glasses can film you completely unnoticed. Some Toronto nightclubs are fighting back

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Real Estate

Ontario’s HST rebate fuelled a boom for single-family homebuyers. Could an extension help condos?

Ontario’s HST rebate fuelled a boom for single-family homebuyers. Could an extension help condos?

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This decrepit Scarborough mansion is set for demolition — and the plan has a Kielburger involved

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Autos

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The 2027 Kia EV3 makes going electric affordable

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When it comes to the cars we drive, Canadians would rather be a little more European

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When it comes to the cars we drive, Canadians would rather be a little more European

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