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Now Toronto @nowtoronto.bsky.social · 1d

Toronto Metropolitan University launched a $200K bursary to support and empower Black medical students. Here’s to lifting up the next generation of healthcare heroes! 🙌🏽💙 #TMU #Health #BlackExcellence

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Following a court decision to block the #Ontario government from removing bike lanes, the province is now planning to add a vehicle traffic lane in a stretch of Bloor St. #Toronto #bikelanes

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Ford government’s new vehicle lane restoration might be a win-win situation, but cycling advocate says it’s also a distraction - NOW Toronto

Following a court decision on bike lanes, the province is now planning to add a vehicle traffic lane in a stretch of Bloor St.

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Seems like U.S. President Donald Trump is a bit salty about not receiving the coveted Nobel Peace Prize. Do you think he got snubbed? 🤔 #Trump

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Canadian officials are condemning a violent Islamophobic attack at a Markham hotel that has left a worker permanently disfigured.

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‘Violence has no place in our city,’ Canadian officials denounce Islamophobic attack against Markham hotel worker - NOW Toronto

Canadian officials are condemning a violent Islamophobic attack at a Markham hotel that has left a worker permanently disfigured.

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The #Thanksgiving long weekend has arrived, and Toronto is filled with ways to make the most of it! Here are some events happening:

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The Toronto Blue Jays are advancing to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) for the first time since 2016, and tickets for the games have quickly sold out and are now being resold at steep prices. ⚾️🧢#ALCS #TorontoBlueJays #MLB

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‘Immediately sold out,’ Blue Jays fans struggle to secure tickets for the championship games in Toronto - NOW Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays are advancing to the ALCS, and tickets for the games have quickly sold out and are now being resold at steep prices.

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St. Lawrence Market is stepping into one of its most vibrant times of the year, with the historic marketplace transforming into the heart of holiday preparation, with the flavours of the season meeting tradition and community.

#Toronto

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#Thanksgiving is a time for family, togetherness, and a plate of delicious food. But for many across Toronto, putting a meal on the table can be a real challenge.

Here are a few places in the city offering free turkeys this weekend.

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A season for sharing: Here’s where to get a free turkey this Thanksgiving in Toronto - NOW Toronto

Thanksgiving is a time for family and a plate of food. But for many across Toronto, putting a meal on the table can be a real challenge.

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The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), a long-standing pillar of Canadian retail history, is set to open the doors to its treasure trove, auctioning off more than three centuries’ worth of commerce and art. #HudsonsBay

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Legacy on the block: Hudson’s Bay artifacts and masterpieces head to auction - NOW Toronto

The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), is set to auction off more than three centuries’ worth of commerce and art.

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OK, #BlueJays! ⚾️🏆️ Former baseball star José Bautista said that he thinks the Blue Jays have a chance to win the World Series this year, as the team advances to the #ALCS for the first time in almost 10 years. #Toronto

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‘I think they got it!’ José Bautista thinks the Blue Jays have a shot at winning the World Series - NOW Toronto

Former baseball star José Bautista said that he thinks the Blue Jays have a chance to win the World Series this year.

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Straight outta Compton, landed in Toronto! Ice Cube lit up Scotiabank Arena last night with a legendary set of West Coast classics. 🔥 #IceCube #ConcertsTO

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The Thanksgiving long weekend has arrived, and Toronto is filled with ways to make the most of it. #Toronto

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Events happening in Toronto this weekend: Oct. 10-13 - NOW Toronto

The Thanksgiving long weekend has arrived, and Toronto is filled with ways to make the most of it. From dance parties to...

Now Toronto @nowtoronto.bsky.social · 2d

A group of housing advocates in South Etobicoke is speaking out in support of a controversial shelter project, while other residents against it are suing the city over the proposed site. #Toronto #Etobicoke #Housing #Homelessness

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‘We’re in a housing crisis,’ These Etobicoke residents are all for a shelter in their area, while others are suing the city to stop it - NOW Toronto

A group of housing advocates in South Etobicoke is speaking out in support of a controversial shelter project.

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#AdamSandler is bringing his new comedy tour to #Toronto this weekend, and we’ve put together a list of his most iconic films to watch before the big show. #movies

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Adam Sandler is coming to Toronto this weekend, here’s his best movies to binge before the show - NOW Toronto

Adam Sandler is bringing his new comedy tour to Toronto this weekend, and we’ve put together a list of his most iconic films.

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As Toronto reflects on the latest edition of Nuit Blanche, artists and past curators of the event are weighing in on the festival’s evolution amid online praise and criticism. #Toronto #NuitBlanche

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‘People are hungry for It,’ Toronto artists say Nuit Blanche still resonates with the public, despite some criticism - NOW Toronto

As Toronto reflects on the latest edition of Nuit Blanche, artists are weighing in on the festival’s evolution amid online criticism.

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#Toronto City Council has passed a motion with proposed changes to its automated speed enforcement cameras, but Doug Ford is still set on banning them. #speedcameras #Onpoli

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Toronto city council is changing its speed camera program in hopes of stopping Ford from banning them, here’s the new rules - NOW Toronto

Toronto City Council has passed a motion with proposed changes to its automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras.

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It’s about to be a good day in Toronto, because legendary rap icon Ice Cube is taking over the city tonight at Scotiabank Arena. 🎶 #IceCube #ConcertsTO

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Ice Cube is headed to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena tonight! Here are some throwbacks you forgot he had - NOW Toronto

It’s about to be a good day in Toronto, because legendary rap icon Ice Cube is taking over the city tonight at Scotiabank Arena.

Now Toronto @nowtoronto.bsky.social · 2d

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is standing on business! In celebration of the Blue Jays going to the ALCS, the mayor had some fun recreating Jose Bautista's epic bat flip 🔥 #OliviaChow #Toronto #BlueJays

Now Toronto @nowtoronto.bsky.social · 2d

Toronto, the #Thanksgiving long weekend is days away, and several stores and services will be closed for the holiday. 🦃

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What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday in Toronto - NOW Toronto

Toronto, the Thanksgiving long weekend is days away, and several stores and services will be closed for the holiday.

Now Toronto @nowtoronto.bsky.social · 2d

Drake was spotted attending his son's soccer game in Toronto. What would you do if you saw the rapper outside? #Drake

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Toronto erupted in celebration Wednesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 5–2 to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016, sparking a wave of fan reactions online. #BlueJays #MLB #ALCS

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‘Let’s go!!!’ Playoff fever hits Toronto as Blue Jays beat New York Yankees and move on to ALCS - NOW Toronto

Toronto erupted in celebration Wednesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 5–2 to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016, sparking ...

Now Toronto @nowtoronto.bsky.social · 3d

Let's go Blue Jays!! The Jays are going to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 with a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the ALDS. #IWANTITALL #TorontoBlueJays #ALCS

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A driver was caught running through a red light in Mississauga and appeared to flee the scene. #Mississauga #BadDrivers

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Did you catch the streakers on the field during last night's Blue Jays Game in New York? 👀 #BlueJays #ALDS #NewYorkYankees

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#Toronto has a brand new Black-woman-led real estate company, and its owner hopes to help other People of Colour in the city achieve their dreams and create long-lasting wealth. #realestate

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‘We’re building legacy,’ Realtor launches one of the first Black-woman led brokerages in Toronto - NOW Toronto

Toronto has a brand new Black-woman-led real estate company, and its owner hopes to inspire other People of Colour in the city.