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Choir! Choir! Choir! Announces 58-City North American Tour

Toronto-based participatory choir Choir! Choir! Choir!, led by Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, is embarking on a 58-city North American tour, culminating in two concerts at Massey Hall in Toronto on December 20.

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Morrissey's Toronto Concert: A Surprisingly Successful Show Despite Controversies

Despite his reputation for cancellations and controversial opinions, Morrissey performed a 90-minute set in Toronto on Saturday, showcasing songs from his solo career and The Smiths, highlighting his enduring charisma despite recent business disputes and outspoken views.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Condemns Speed Cameras Following Vandalism

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Toronto's speed cameras following the vandalism of 16 cameras, suggesting their removal, while Mayor Olivia Chow condemned the destruction and police investigate.

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Yummy House Thrives on Back-to-School Rush in Toronto's East End

Yummy House, a Toronto takeout restaurant, experienced a significant increase in business on the first day of school, driven by students from Riverdale Collegiate, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between local businesses and the school community.

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Toronto Vigil for 8-Year-Old Gun Victim Sparks Calls for Stricter Gun Control

Eight-year-old Jahvai Roy was killed by a stray bullet in his Toronto home on Saturday, prompting a community vigil and calls for stricter gun control, with 88 percent of guns seized in Toronto in 2024 traced to the United States.

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Toronto Child Killed by Stray Bullet, Sparking Calls for Gun Control

Eight-year-old Jahvai Roy, an anti-violence activist, was killed by a stray bullet in his Toronto home early Saturday morning; his death has sparked outrage and calls for stronger gun control, with police investigating but lacking a suspect.

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GTA Housing Market Stress: A Seven-Fold Surge in Non-Performing Mortgages

The average share of non-performing mortgages in the GTA has surged seven-fold since the first quarter of 2017, reaching almost 0.42 percent in the second quarter of 2023, driven by higher borrowing costs, rising unemployment, and falling property values.

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Canada First" Rally in Toronto Leads to Ten Arrests

Ten people were arrested in Toronto on Saturday after a "Canada First" rally advocating mass deportations and an end to mass immigration was met by a counter-demonstration at Christie Pits Park, a location significant for a historic antisemitic riot.

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You Had to Be There": Documentary Premieres at TIFF, Showcasing the 1972 Toronto Godspell Production

A new documentary, "You Had to Be There," premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, explores the groundbreaking 1972 Toronto production of Godspell, which launched the careers of several prominent comedic actors.

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Investor Role in Vancouver and Toronto Condo Market Stagnation

Between 2016 and 2022, investor ownership in newly built condos reached 50 percent in Vancouver and 58 percent in Toronto, while overall investor ownership was 43 percent and 52 percent respectively, excluding presale purchases, according to data from Simon Fraser University.

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Toronto's Sixplex Compromise: $118 Million in Federal Housing Funds at Risk

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow met with federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson to discuss Toronto's partial approval of sixplexes, impacting $118 million in housing funding; while no decision was reached, Ms. Chow highlighted 30,000 ready housing units contingent on federal funding for development cha...

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Ontario's Supervised Drug Site Closures Cause Overdose Increase at Remaining Locations

Following the April 1st closure of nine Ontario supervised drug-use sites due to a new law, Toronto drop-in centers saw a 300% increase in overdoses, while paramedic overdose calls and provincewide overdose deaths dropped, highlighting the complex impact of the legislation.

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