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Some Toronto street parking rates could soon hit $7 per hour - NOW Toronto A new proposal from the president of the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to the TPA Board of Directors suggests the hike on-street parking...

Toronto may increase parking prices, and people in the city are already upset.Β 

#Toronto

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06.03.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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As construction continues at BMO Field ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials assure the temporary stands already drawing criticism online will meet all safety standards.

Read more below. β¬‡οΈπŸ”— #FIFAWorldCup #Toronto #Sports

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06.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Doug Ford plans to fill in part of Lake Ontario for new Toronto convention centre; claims mayor is onboard - NOW Toronto Ford said he’s looking into filling in a portion of Lake Ontario in order to build a new convention centre and increase tourism in Toronto.

Premier Doug Ford said he’s looking into filling in a portion of Lake Ontario in order to build a new convention centre and increase tourism in #Toronto. #ONpoli

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06.03.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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Mark Carney flexes his Japanese during Japan announcement - NOW Toronto The prime minister briefly addressed the audience in Japanese as the two countries announced a new strategic partnership...

Prime Minister #MarkCarney showcased his Japanese skills during his ongoing visit to #Japan.

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06.03.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œThis feels… targeted” Backlash to No Frills locking up popular South Asian products prompts response from company - NOW Toronto A TikTok has gone viral for showing ghee (a clarified butter popular with the South Asian community) locked behind glass at a grocery store.

A TikTok video has gone viral for showing ghee products (a clarified butter popular with the South Asian community) locked behind glass at a grocery store. #Toronto

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06.03.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Midnight snack: 24/7 self-serve ramen bar lands in Vaughan - NOW Toronto Aisle 24 has made midnight snacking easier with its 24/7 self-serve ramen in Vaughan inside a store that doesn’t use cashiers.

Aisle 24 has made midnight snacking easier with its 24/7 self-serve ramen in Vaughan. #Ramen #Vaughan #MidnightSnack #Aisle24

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06.03.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Torontonians are sharing their love for the city as Toronto celebrates its 192nd birthday. #Toronto192 #Toronto #TorontoBirthday #CityofToronto

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06.03.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Burning Blue, Always n Forever or Spread Thin? Torontonians are listing their fave Mariah the Scientist songs ahead of her two-night takeover at HISTORY.

Read more about what fans had to say below. β¬‡οΈπŸ”—
#Toronto #Concerts #Music

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06.03.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is it a crime to fall in love with Mariah the Scientist? 😍 The R&B lover girl took over HISTORY for night one of her 'Heart Sold Separately' tour stop in #Toronto.

Going to night two? Check out our playlist before the show. β¬‡οΈπŸ”— #Concerts #Music

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06.03.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Toronto restaurant goes viral after staging fake burglary to advertise they’re hiring - NOW Toronto Fox on John, a Toronto bar and restaurant used a staged burglary to promote their need for job applications.

A #Toronto bar and restaurant used a staged burglary to promote their need for job applications. #FoxonJohn

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06.03.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Public Health warns of measles exposure on GTA transit routes; how to keep yourself safe - NOW Toronto York Region Public Health is warning of potential measles exposure in GTA transit systems after newly confirmed cases in the region.

York Region Public Health is warning the public of potential #measles exposure in GTA transit systems, including a #Toronto route, after newly confirmed cases in the region. #Ontario

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06.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Toronto retro arcade is still recovering after a recent early morning break-in, which saw an intruder throwing a brick through the storefront.

Read more below β¬‡οΈπŸ”— #Crime

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05.03.2026 23:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Which fast food burger wins in Toronto? Locals weigh in amid viral β€˜burger war’ - NOW Toronto The biggest fast food restaurants in North America have entered a burger war, and Torontonians reveal which handheld truly takes the crown.

McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s or A&W? πŸ”

The biggest fast food restaurants in North America have entered a burger war, and Torontonians reveal which handheld truly takes the crown. #FastFood #BurgerWars

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05.03.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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These tiny β€œtoonie stamps” in Toronto are taking over social media - NOW Toronto This architect-turned-artist from the U.K. has art that's perfect for anyone, from Toronto residents to tourists.

Jemma Chapman wasn’t born in Canada, but she’s gone viral since moving to #Toronto, for selling miniature prints that highlight the city. #ToonieStamps

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05.03.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free β€˜Repair Cafe’ events help Toronto residents fix broken bikes, appliances, and clothes - NOW Toronto A weekly community event called Repair Cafe lets residents bring their broken items to be fixed free of charge.

A weekly community event lets residents bring their broken items to be fixed free of charge. #RepairCafe #Toronto

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05.03.2026 21:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜You couldn’t pay me to sit on that,’ A viral photo of the new BMO Field’s temporary seating is sparking safety debate - NOW Toronto The World Cup is already creating chatter in Toronto, as many are slamming the city stadium’s temporary seats based on a viral photo.

The #WorldCup2026 is already creating chatter in #Toronto, as many are slamming the city stadium’s temporary seats based on a viral photo. #BMOField

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05.03.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s nephew, Michael Ford, is considering entering the mayoral race in #Toronto, but residents have mixed feelings about the new candidate.

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05.03.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A #Toronto police officer was spotted pushing protesters at a rally against the recent changes to #OSAP and tuition at Queen's Park on Wednesday. What do you think of this interaction? #Ontario

05.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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A day in the life of a CAMH patient: Torontonians break stigma on mental health - NOW Toronto Two Toronto residents are breaking mental health stigmas by revealing what it is like to be a patient at CAMH.

Two #Toronto residents are breaking #mentalhealth stigmas by revealing what it is like to be a patient at #CAMH.

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05.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Experts reveal how to stay safe as ice melts across Lake Ontario - NOW Toronto As the climate warms up, ice around Toronto is melting, causing some areas to become dangerous to navigate.

#Toronto is finally beginning to see temperatures in the positives recently, and as the climate warms up, ice around the city is melting, causing some areas to become dangerous to navigate. #LakeOntario

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05.03.2026 19:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜You’re an icon,’ Doug Ford visits Don Cherry to congratulate him on Order of Ontario appointment - NOW Toronto The veteran sports commentator is one of 30 appointees who received the province’s highest civilian honour.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford personally visited Don Cherry to congratulate him on his appointment to the Order of Ontario.
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05.03.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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From ATVing to catamaran cruises, Barbados has experiences that will create lifelong memories - NOW Toronto The island of Barbados has exciting adventures and thrilling experiences that will make your trip one to remember.

When you think of Barbados, you may imagine beaches, food and beautiful culture.

But you need to know that the island has exciting adventures and thrilling experiences that will make your trip one to remember. πŸ‡§πŸ‡§ #VisitBarbados #Travel

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05.03.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From flying fish to pure vibes, the culture in Barbados is unmatched - NOW Toronto Now Toronto had the privilege of visiting Barbados during its Food and Rum Festival held every November, and let’s just say, we had a time.

If you’re looking to book your next tropical getaway, you need to go to Barbados.

Delicious food, beautiful beaches and a vibrant culture all on one small island where visitors are warmly welcomed as if they’re locals – need we say more? #VisitBarbados #Travel

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05.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Degrassi star’s β€˜Brightside’ event transforms Allan Gardens into Toronto’s 'greenest dancefloor' - NOW Toronto A new monthly event at the conservatory has people coming together to dance and shake their mid-week and winter stress away.

A dance party on a weekday afternoon tends to be unheard of in #Toronto, but a new monthly event has people coming together to shake their mid-week and winter stress away.

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05.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Haven’t they done enough?’ Residents react as Doug Ford’s nephew eyes mayoral bid - NOW Toronto Premier Doug Ford’s nephew, Michael Ford, is considering entering Toronto’s mayoral race, but residents have mixed feelings.

#Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s nephew, Michael Ford, is considering entering #Toronto mayoral race, but residents have mixed feelings about the new candidate.

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05.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Torontonians are calling e-bikes dangerous, one expert says the issue lies beyond sidewalks - NOW Toronto Some Torontonians are calling out e-bikers for being a β€œreal danger” in the city’s sidewalks, but one expert says the focus should be on cars.

Some Torontonians are calling out e-bikers for being a β€œreal danger” in the city’s sidewalks, but one expert says the focus should be on cars. #EBikes #TorontoStreets #Sidewalks

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04.03.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new poll suggests a potential two-way mayoral race between Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford could be tight, as John Tory has announced he will not run in the upcoming municipal by-election. #Toronto #OliviaChow #BradBradford

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04.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Hands off our education,’ Ontario students protest Ford’s OSAP cuts at Queen’s Park - NOW Toronto Thousands of people arrived at Queen's Park to rally against Doug Ford's recent changes to OSAP and tuition.

Thousands of people arrived at Queen’s Park on Wednesday afternoon to rally against the recent changes to OSAP and tuition. #ONpoli #Ford

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04.03.2026 21:35 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜He was caught telling the truth,’ Carney dialed back on support for U.S.-Israel strike on Iran, and experts have mixed reactions - NOW Toronto After declaring support for the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, Mark Carney called for a de-escalation of conflict, and experts are divided on it.

After initially declaring support for the U.S.-Israel attack on #Iran, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a de-escalation of conflict, and experts are divided on it. #Canada

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04.03.2026 20:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tensions rise as thousands of people from across the GTA rallied at Queen's Park against Premier Doug Ford's recent #OSAP cuts and tuition changes. #ONpoli #Education

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