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The Ontario government has officially broken ground on a project to extend the Lakeshore East GO line 18.7 kilometres to Bowmanville. #GOTransit #LakeshoreEast

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Ontario breaks ground on Bowmanville GO extension, four new stops coming to Durham Region - NOW Toronto
The Ontario government has officially broken ground on a project to extend the Lakeshore East GO line 18.7 kilometres to Bowmanville.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The #releasethefleece petition succeeds! The Fan-favourite “Heated Rivalry” fleece jacket will be available to purchase soon. ​#HeatedRivalry #CraveCanada #ShaneHollander #Queer

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'Heated Rivalry' fleece jacket to be sold as official merch after viral petition - NOW Toronto
The #releasethefleece petition succeeds! The Fan-favourite “Heated Rivalry” fleece jacket will be available to purchase soon. ​
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January 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Earthquakes Canada reports a 3.7-magnitude quake was felt in multiple communities across the province Tuesday night. #Earthquake #Ontario

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January 28, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Love is in the air, #Toronto! As #ValentinesDay approaches, OpenTable has revealed a list of the most romantic #restaurants in the city that are worth the visit.🍝❤️

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Here are the top romantic Toronto restaurants to visit on Valentine’s Day - NOW Toronto
As Valentine’s Day approaches, OpenTable has revealed a list of the most romantic restaurants in Toronto that are worth the visit.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The #WorldCup2026 is still months away, but the trophy is about to take a tour in #Canada, with two stops in #Toronto. 🏆⚽️

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FIFA World Cup trophy to come to Toronto this spring as part of national tour - NOW Toronto
The FIFA World Cup is still months away, but the trophy is about to take a tour in Canada, with two stops in Toronto.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Members of Toronto's Iranian community are set to gather this weekend in support of anti-government protests in #Iran.

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Toronto rally against oppression in Iran this weekend - NOW Toronto
Members of Toronto's Iranian community are set to gather this weekend in support of anti-government protests in Iran.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM
There are only three days left to get your morning coffee from Coco's neighbourhood coffee shop before it closes on Saturday, Jan. 31. #CafeClosing #LittleItaly #Coffee

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Beloved Coco’s cafe forced to close in Little Italy - NOW Toronto
There are only three days left to get your morning coffee from Coco's neighbourhood coffee shop before it closes on Saturday, Jan. 31.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Feeling homesick in this weather? Discover several grocery stores that will give you a taste of home. #FoodAndDrink #Groceries #Food

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January 28, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Many Ontarians were asking the same question Tuesday night: Did you feel that? According to Earthquakes Canada, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake was felt in parts of the province. #Earthquake #Ontario

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‘Made me jump out of bed’ Magnitude 3.7 earthquake felt across parts of Ontario - NOW Toronto
According to Earthquakes Canada, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake was felt in parts of the province Tuesday night.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Marit Stiles is criticizing Doug Ford after hospitals were reportedly told to plan for just a two per cent funding increase, down from the six per cent average since 2020. She says the move could cost #Ontario 10,000 health-care jobs. #healthcare
January 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Toronto, Black History Month is about to be loud, proud, and unforgettable — #KUUMBA is taking over Harbourfront Centre all February. 🖤🎶

Read below for more details. ⬇️🔗

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January 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A group of #Toronto cyclists are filing a complaint against police officers who charged two riders after a group was hit by a car, and their lawyer says the issue goes way beyond a single accident. #cyclists #TPS

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‘It’s a real problem,’ Toronto cyclists file complaint after police charged riders in crash, raising concerns about anti-cyclist bias - NOW Toronto
A group of Toronto cyclists are filing a complaint against Toronto police officers who charged two  cyclists after a group was hit by a car.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Sunkissed makeup is out, and cold girl makeup is in this Toronto winter.​ Stylishly embrace the Canadian cold! #ColdGirlMakeup #Beauty #TorontoWinter

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Torontonians are embracing the 'Cold Girl Makeup' trend this season - NOW Toronto
Sunkissed makeup is out, and cold girl makeup is in this Toronto winter.​ Stylishly embrace the Canadian cold!
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January 27, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Residents of Howard Park Avenue say they have nowhere to park during snowstorms because the street is a designated snow route, and they’re calling on the city to make changes to avoid hefty fines. #HowardParkAvenue #Toronto

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‘I cannot afford this,’ Howard Park residents urge City of Toronto to address snowstorm parking rules as residents face fines - NOW Toronto
Howard Park Avenue residents say City of Toronto snowstorm parking rules leave them with nowhere to park and facing fines.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:47 PM
#Mississauga residents are responding positively to its new windrow-clearing program that helps keep houses accessible during snow clearing. Meanwhile, some #Brampton residents are still frustrated over blocked driveways left by plows. #snow #ONStorm

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January 27, 2026 at 9:43 PM
For years, many tenants in High Park have endured freezing apartments each winter. Now, during one of the coldest and snowiest months on record, multiple buildings remain without heat, prompting tenants to call on their landlord to act immediately. #Toronto #HighPark

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‘We are freezing,’ High Park tenants say recurring winter heating failures have made apartments unlivable - NOW Toronto
Tenants at multiple High Park and Pacific Avenue buildings report recurring heating failures, leaving apartments dangerously cold.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Calling all #Toronto foodies! Toronto’s annual #Winterlicious is returning this month for a chance to celebrate the city’s local scene and warm up with some tasty deals and 20 new restaurants. 🍲 #TOEats #food

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Winterlicious 2026: Beat the cold with these 240 restaurant deals in Toronto - NOW Toronto
Toronto’s annual Winterlicious is returning for a chance to celebrate the city’s local scene and warm up with some tasty deals.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:16 PM
A candlelight vigil is being held in Toronto on Tuesday to honour an American nurse killed after being shot by a U.S. federal immigration agent, as outrage and grief, including among Canadians and health-care workers, continue to grow. #AlexPretti

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Vigil planned in Toronto for Alex Pretti, Minnesota nurse fatally shot by ICE agent - NOW Toronto
A candlelight vigil is being held in Toronto to honour an American nurse killed after being shot by a U.S. federal immigration agent.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Is AI the future of self-care? Richmond Hill spa Sakura Hours is offering a new and unique AI Shampooing & Massage treatment. #HeadSpa #AI #RichmondHill

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AI-powered head spas are here: Richmond Hill’s Sakura Hours offers a futuristic shampoo and massage experience - NOW Toronto
Is AI the future of self-care? Richmond Hill spa Sakura Hours is offering a new and unique AI Shampooing & Massage treatment.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM
In celebration of Black History Month, Canada Post will unveil three stamps tonight at a private event featuring hip hop pioneers Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee and innovative hip hop group Muzion. #CanadaPostStamps #BlackHistoryMonth #HipHop #FreshWes #MichieMee

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Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee honoured with Canada Post stamps, reveal who they’ll send letters to first - NOW Toronto
Canada Post will unveil three stamps featuring hip hop pioneers Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee and innovative hip hop group Muzion.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The nominees for this year’s #JUNO Awards are in, with popstars Justin Bieber and Tate McRae leading the Canadian music lineup as the most-nominated artists of the year. 🇨🇦🎶

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Justin Bieber and Tate McRae top 2026 JUNO Award Nominations - NOW Toronto
The nominees for this year’s JUNO Awards are in, with popstars Justin Bieber and Tate McRae as the most-nominated artists of the year.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Doug Ford addresses reporters regarding a potential February 8 opening for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. #TTC #Metrolinx
January 27, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney says "he can handle" getting called various names, including governor by U.S. President Donald Trump. Do you think he should be offended? #cdnpoli #Carney #Trump
January 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
American singer-songwriters Ne-Yo and Akon are about to go hit-for-hit on a newly announced joint tour, with two dates headed to Ontario this summer. 🎉 #Neyo #Akon #NightsLikeThis

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Ne-Yo and Akon announce joint tour coming to Toronto and Hamilton this summer  - NOW Toronto
American singer-songwriters Ne-Yo and Akon are about to go hit-for-hit on a newly announced joint tour, with two dates headed to Ontario.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:34 PM
A snow plow in #Brampton is seen pushing heavy snow into driveways and parked cars. This comes as residents have started a petition calling out the city for its snow-cleaning system, which they say causes a series of inconveniences. #ONStorm #snow #weather

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January 27, 2026 at 4:32 PM