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Reporter at Global News Saskatoon. vanessa.tiberio@globalnews.ca
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#CALLOUT for a Canadian Press story: Anyone here planning on attending the newly built Rogers Stadium this summer for a concert? Could be for Stray Kids, BLACKPINK, Coldplay, Hozier, etc.

Looking to chat about what you are looking forward to. DM to connect!
June 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Call it official — a new area code is officially hitting the streets of Toronto this weekend.

The set of digits, “942,” is taking effect on Saturday, bringing the total number of Toronto area codes to four.
Toronto’s new area code ‘942’ to take effect on Saturday
The fresh set of digits launching this weekend marks the city’s fourth area code.
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April 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Olivia Chow announces $2.5M in funding for 64 festivals such as Pride and Caribbean Carnival.

The Taste of the Danforth may come back with a “different format” from usual, according to Chow.
Olivia Chow announces $2.5M in funding for 64 festivals such as Pride and Caribbean Carnival
The Taste of the Danforth may come back with a “different format” from usual, according to Chow.
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April 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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While leaders from countries around the world have announced they will be attending Pope Francis’ funeral, the Prime Minister’s Office didn’t confirm whether Mark Carney would be in attendance.

For the @thestar.com:
www.thestar.com/news/world/d...
Donald Trump, Prince William to attend Pope Francis’s funeral. Here’s who else will be at Saturday’s ceremony
A funeral for the late pontiff will be held at 10 a.m. local time, 4 a.m. Eastern Time, at St. Peter’s Square.
www.thestar.com
April 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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After nine months of construction, the Spadina streetcars are making their return to the tracks on Sunday.

My latest for @TorontoStar:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/bye...
Bye-bye buses: Spadina streetcars to be back in action on Sunday
510 Spadina streetcar riders can expect regular service once again after nine months of bus replacement service.
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March 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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An alligator-like reptile has found a new home after it was being kept illegally at a residence in Toronto.

More in my latest for the Toronto Star:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/he-...
‘He walked out with it in his arms’: Alligator-like caiman relocated to reptile zoo after being removed from Toronto home
The caiman, which is a reptile part of the same family as alligators, has been relocated to the Indian River Reptile Zoo located just outside of Peterborough.
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January 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Be sure to button up later this weekend, as the polar vortex is expected to make a plunge, bringing temperatures that can feel like -20 to -25 C in some areas in the GTA.

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A polar vortex will plunge the Toronto-area to the lowest temperatures so far this winter. Here’s what to expect
The polar vortex will be the most expansive in over a decade, encompassing all of Canada and parts of the States. Here’s what that means for you.
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January 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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On Tuesday, four people have been arrested and charged with offences "related to human smuggling" after eight people were found concealed in the back of a vehicle in Ontario headed toward the U.S. border.

My latest in the Star:

www.thestar.com/news/four-pe...
Four people arrested in Cornwall after eight people found ‘concealed’ in vehicle near border crossing
The arrests come at a time of increased tension between Canada and the U.S. as tariff threats from president-elect Donald Trump loom unless border security is strengthened.
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January 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Mayor Olivia Chow is taking to social media to talk with Toronto residents in a question-and-answer format on Reddit.

My latest for the Star:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/may...
Mayor Olivia Chow to host an ‘ask me anything’ session on Reddit
“I’d love to take some time to answer questions and talk to folks,” Chow said about hosting the online session on Friday.
www.thestar.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Highway 407 ETR rate and fee increase for 2025: Here’s what to know.

Changes include the addition of eight new toll zones, two additional vehicle classifications and an increase in fees after five years.
Highway 407 ETR rate and fee increase for 2025: Here’s what to know
Changes include the addition of eight new toll zones, two additional vehicle classifications and an increase in fees after five years.
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December 30, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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Highway 407 ETR is introducing new rates, zones, vehicle classifications and fees on Wednesday, likely to drive up the cost of your bill when taking the toll highway.

Learn more about how you may be affected by the rate and fee hikes in my latest for the Star:

www.thestar.com/news/gta/hig...
Highway 407 ETR rate and fee increase for 2025: Here’s what to know
Changes include the addition of eight new toll zones, two additional vehicle classifications and an increase in fees after five years.
www.thestar.com
December 29, 2024 at 11:03 PM
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A 4.1-magnitude earthquake in western Quebec shook parts of eastern Ontario early Sunday morning, with some residents in Ottawa reporting they felt the effects.

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Minor earthquake rattles western Quebec, with effects being felt in Ottawa and eastern Ontario
The epicentre of the Sunday morning earthquake was around 75 kilometres northwest of Maniwaki, Que.
www.thestar.com
December 29, 2024 at 8:27 PM