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Grab your popcorn, blankets, and comfy socks, and settle down for a series and movie marathon to beat the cold outside and celebrate the cozy season because here are some flicks you can’t miss this December. 🍿🎬️#Netflix #movies #Canada

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Cozy night in? Here are 10 Netflix launches to watch this December - NOW Toronto

Grab your popcorn and blankets, and settle down for a series and movie marathon to beat the cold outside and celebrate the cozy season.

November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM

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Metrolinx has officially completed nine of the 19 station platforms on the Hazel McCallion LRT line, as residents continue to wait for an opening date on the long-delayed project. #Mississauga

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‘Very frustrating,’ Despite progress on construction, Hazel McCallion LRT completion remains uncertain, affecting local residents - NOW Toronto

Metrolinx has officially completed nine station platforms on the Hazel McCallion LRT line, as residents continue to wait for an opening date.

November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM

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The #TDColiseum is back, and looking brand new. Following a $300-million renovation of its entire interior, the 19,000-capacity arena reopened Friday for a sold-out Paul McCartney concert. Are you planning to visit the revamped venue? #music #Hamilton

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November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM

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Toronto’s holiday season has officially begun! 🎅✨ Santa and Mrs. Claus led the 121st Santa parade through the city this weekend, followed by festive floats, cheerful elves and marching bands. Were you there to see it? #Toronto #holidays #SantaClausParade

November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM

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It’s beginning to look a lot like #winter, #Ontario! A multi-day weather event is expected to bring significant snowfall and strong winds across the province this week. 🌨️ Here’s what you need to know to be prepared. #weather

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Southern Ontario set to see big snowfall this week, here’s what you need to know - NOW Toronto

A multi-day weather event is expected to bring significant snowfall and strong winds across the province this week.

November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM

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Toronto Raptors fans are ecstatic after the team secured a win against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, extending their winning streak to seven games in a row. #Raptors #Toronto

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‘Raptors run the east,’ Raptors fans erupt after seventh straight win over the Nets - NOW Toronto

Toronto Raptors fans are ecstatic after the team secured a win against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, extending their winning streak.

November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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The Toronto Christmas Market is seeing long lines as crowds arrive ahead of the free-entry cutoff. #Toronto #ChristmasMarket

November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM

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Amazon’s new generative-AI–powered Alexa+ offers Canadians a smarter, more conversational and culturally attuned virtual assistant. #Amazon #AlexaPlus

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Amazon unveils Alexa+ in Canada, a more smarter and conversational personal assistant - NOW Toronto

Amazon’s new generative-AI–powered Alexa+ offers Canadians a smarter, more conversational and culturally attuned virtual assistant.

November 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM

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Two renowned Canadian educators have shot to No. 1 on Amazon’s trending books list with a new title that introduces a progressive model for supporting neurodivergent learners. #Canada #neurodivergentlearning

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Meet the two Canadian experts behind a progressive approach to autism education that ‘will truly change lives’ in the community - NOW Toronto

Two renowned Canadian educators have a new title that introduces a progressive model for supporting neurodivergent learners.

November 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM

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Some Torontonians are questioning the admission prices at the #DistilleryWinterVillage, but the event says the funds help cover operating expenses to host the annual event. #Toronto #winter

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Torontonians question entry fee at Distillery Winter Village; event says funds cover operating costs - NOW Toronto

Some Torontonians are questioning prices at Distillery District’s Winter Village, but the event says the funds help cover operating expenses.

November 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM

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One week after Ontario’s speed camera ban came into effect, the City of Toronto says all devices should be down by the end of the month. #Toronto #onpoli

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City of Toronto says it will remove all speed cameras by end of November - NOW Toronto

One week after Ontario’s speed camera ban came into effect, the City of Toronto says all devices should be down by the end of the month.

November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM

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Fresh off releasing his healing-themed EP Rebuild, cancer survivor Shawn Hook returns to the stage to headline Bloor-Yorkville’s tree-lighting celebration with resilience and new music. ✨🎄#ShawnHook #Yorkville

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After rollercoaster 3 years, Shawn Hook drops new EP and will perform free concert at Yorkville tree-lighting - NOW Toronto

Cancer survivor Shawn Hook returns to the stage to headline Bloor-Yorkville’s tree-lighting celebration with resilience and new music.

November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM

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The latest round of cuts, framed as a strategic necessity by #Bell, has ignited public criticism and prompted HR experts to caution about the heightened impact of holiday layoffs. #BellMedia

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Bell axes nearly 700 jobs: Canadians react, HR expert explains impact of holiday layoffs - NOW Toronto

The latest round of cuts at Bell has ignited criticism and prompted HR experts to caution about the heightened impact of holiday layoffs.

November 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM

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Calling all the Beatlemaniacs, the wait is over! Paul McCartney is performing in Hamilton’s newly-renovated TD Coliseum Friday night for the arena’s reopening. #PaulMcCartney #TDColiseum #Music

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Paul McCartney to reopen brand new TD Coliseum in Hamilton tonight. Here’s a playlist ahead of the show - NOW Toronto

Paul McCartney is performing in Hamilton’s newly-renovated TD Coliseum Friday night for the arena’s reopening.

November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM

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A GO train hit a dump truck that was stopped on the tracks near Unionville yesterday morning. #Metrolinx says crews responded quickly and no injuries were reported. #GOTransit #Crash

November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM

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Petition urges Metrolinx to bring back express GO trains along Lakeshore East line - Nov. 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM

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Durham Region riders have spent years frustrated by longer commutes on GO Transit’s Lakeshore East line, and now there’s a petition to bring back its express service. #Metrolinx #GOTransit

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‘Commuters deserve transparency,’ A petition is urging Metrolinx to bring back express GO trains along Lakeshore East line - NOW Toronto

Durham riders are frustrated by longer commutes on the Lakeshore East line, and now there’s a petition to bring back its express service.

November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM

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With December just a week away, #Toronto is beginning to embrace the holiday season, with no shortage of events leading up to the jolliest season of the year. Here's what you can do in the city this weekend. #NowEvents #TOEvents

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Events happening in Toronto this weekend: Nov. 21-23 - NOW Toronto

With December just a week away, Toronto is embracing the holiday season, with no shortage of events leading up to the jolliest season.

November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM

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Who’s already counting down the days until summer? Well, popular Toronto EDM festival VELD certainly is and has just announced its 2026 lineup with huge names set to take over Downsview Park next summer. 🔥🎉 #VELD #Toronto

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VELD 2026 lineup is here — See who’s taking over Toronto’s Downsview Park - NOW Toronto

A massive three-day EDM takeover is set to electrify Toronto as VELD drops its star-packed 2026 lineup for next summer’s festival.

November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM

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Hamilton’s newly rebranded #TDColiseum reopens after a $300-million renovation, unveiling a fully rebuilt interior, upgraded fan experience and a music-first design ahead of its first major shows. #music #Toronto

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What you’ll see at Hamilton’s $300-Million arena reno, TD Coliseum - NOW Toronto

The street sign for Hamilton’s TD Coliseum was installed on York Blvd. near Ray St., pointing to the building that originally opened in 1985.

November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM

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Coco Rocha returns to television as host, judge and executive producer of the new ‘Project Runway Canada,’ now streaming on Crave. #ProjectRunway #CocoRocha

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November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM

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There’s no better place to holiday shop than Kensington Market, a neighbourhood where every block feels like a treasure hunt. #GiftGuide #KensingtonMarket #Toronto

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Gift hunting in Kensington: 10 shops you don’t want to miss this holiday season - NOW Toronto

There’s no better place to holiday shop than Kensington Market, a neighbourhood where every block feels like a treasure hunt.

November 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM

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As many come together to observe Trans Day of Remembrance across the city, one Toronto organization is commemorating the day by honouring the lives of trans people who have been lost due to discrimination and violence. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransDayofRemembrance #Toronto

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‘This is who we are,’ Toronto marks Trans Day of Remembrance as community remembers lives lost to violence - NOW Toronto

A Toronto charity is commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance by honouring the lives of trans people who have been lost due to violence.

November 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM

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Vinyl is one of the most meaningful ways to connect with music, and Toronto’s record shop scene is at the heart of finding the perfect soundtrack for your favourite person this season. #Toronto #Music #Holidays

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The gift of music: Here are 5 Toronto vinyl shops to find the perfect holiday present - NOW Toronto

Toronto’s record shop scene is at the heart of finding the perfect soundtrack for your favourite person this season.

November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM

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A rare weather phenomenon is bringing severe cold to Ontario next month - Nov. 20, 2025

November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM