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Fefe Dobson on being boxed out of the industry while her songs went to Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez- NOW Toronto The Toronto singer says she was “too pop for rock, too rock for pop,” and watched in shock as Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez...

Canadian popstar Fefe Dobson has people talking after she revealed that her former record label shelved her rock album before giving her songs to Miley Cyrus.

#FefeDobson #MileyCyrus #SelenaGomez

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14.02.2026 20:47 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Mark Carney & Pierre Poilievre come together for Tumbler Ridge - NOW Toronto Federal party leaders set aside politics to stand together at a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, with Canadians sharing...

Canadians are showing their admiration for the country’s leaders after they came together to honour the victims of this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

#CDNpoli #TumblerRidge

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14.02.2026 18:27 — 👍 11    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 1
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Meet the woman transforming life for newcomers in Toronto’s Gay Village - NOW Toronto For nearly two decades, she has empowered newcomers, refugees, and 2SLGBTQ+ people at The 519, a communiyy centre in Toronto's Gay Village.

It’s hard to imagine The 519 without Lisa Duplessis. For nearly two decades, she has been a constant presence in Toronto’s Church and Wellesley Village, impacting the lives of thousands of newcomers, refugees, and 2SLGBTQ+ community members.

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14.02.2026 15:41 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Three couples say “I do” at Toronto’s big gay Valentine’s Day wedding - NOW Toronto Hosted at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, the Hitched event offers an accessible, joy-filled way for queer couples...

Glitz, glam, and not one, not two, but three sets of newlyweds — that’s what’s on deck for Hitched, also known as Toronto’s big gay Valentine’s Day wedding.

#ValentinesDay #GayWedding #Toronto

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14.02.2026 15:40 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other federal leaders visited Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Friday to pay respect to the nine lives claimed in a mass shooting earlier this week. #TumblerRidge #cdnpoli

13.02.2026 23:48 — 👍 54    🔁 19    💬 3    📌 4
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#Toronto students are weighing in after the #Ontario government revealed it would be lifting a seven-year tuition freeze and decreasing grants for colleges and universities in the province. #Onpoli

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13.02.2026 22:48 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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‘A lot of pressure,’ Toronto students react after Doug Ford’s government announces changes to college and university funding - NOW Toronto Students react after Ford’s government revealed it would lift a seven-year tuition freeze and decrease grants for post-secondary education.

#Toronto students are sharing their takes after #Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government revealed it would be lifting a seven-year tuition freeze and decreasing grants for post-secondary education. #Onpoli

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13.02.2026 21:46 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 1
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Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh to hit the Toronto stage this spring - NOW Toronto In 2024 Dosanjh became the first Indian artist to perform and sell out at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne...

Renowned Indian singer #DiljitDosanjh is coming to #Toronto this spring for a show that you won’t want to miss. 

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13.02.2026 20:40 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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‘The apps are literally dead,’ This weekly dating event brings singles together in real life - NOW Toronto Tired of endlessly texting on dating apps? Thursday Dating is changing how Torontonians meet at single mixers.

Tired of endlessly texting on dating apps just to be catfished, ghosted or just not vibe with the person? Thursday Dating is changing how Torontonians meet at Thursday single mixers. #ThursdayDating #SinglesMixer #TorontoDating #ThisIsDatingNow

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13.02.2026 18:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Devo Brown announces departure from Breakfast Television - NOW Toronto Reactions are pouring in after one of Toronto’s most popular TV hosts announced he is moving on from Breakfast Television.

Reactions are pouring in after one of Toronto’s most popular TV hosts announced he is moving on from Breakfast Television.

#Toronto #BreakfastTelevision

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13.02.2026 18:49 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Toronto Police charge two in alleged $250K romance scam ahead of Valentine’s Day - NOW Toronto Toronto Police is cautioning residents about falling for online romance scams after arresting two people in connection with fraud.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Toronto police are cautioning residents about falling for online romance scams after arresting two people in connection with fraud. #TPS

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13.02.2026 17:58 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Liberals just passed the Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Here’s what that means for Canadians - NOW Toronto The federal government just passed a law that plans to help millions of Canadians afford food and other daily expenses.

The federal government just passed a law that plans to help millions of Canadians afford food and other daily expenses, but one expert says this is just a temporary solution to a much deeper problem. #Canada #Cdnpoli

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13.02.2026 17:36 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Ontario Line station update: King-Bathurst construction progress revealed - NOW Toronto What to know As construction of the Ontario Line continues, Metrolinx and the provincial department of transportation announced a major step in the process on...

As construction of the Ontario Line continues, #Metrolinx and the provincial department of transportation announced a major step in the process on Thursday.

Here’s what we know so far:

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13.02.2026 16:10 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Six new Toronto cafés for your February caffeine crawl - NOW Toronto Blink, and there’s a new cafe opening on the block. February 2026 brewed up six new spots in the GTA.

Blink, and there’s a new cafe opening on the block. February 2026 brewed up six new spots in the GTA. #CafeOpening #BubbleTea #GTA

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13.02.2026 15:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Living your best life without breaking the bank — that’s what the “soft saving” financial practice is all about. #toronto #softsaving

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12.02.2026 22:51 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Spoken word, R&B and community: Here are 2 must-see events at KUUMBA during Black Futures Month in Toronto - NOW Toronto Harbourfront Centre’s Black Futures Month festival has arrived, and there’s two must-attend events to spend your Saturdays this February.

Harbourfront Centre’s Black Futures Month festival has arrived, and there’s one must-attend event to spend your Saturday this February!

This weekend is all about Valentine’s Day, and #KUUMBA is setting the mood with The Love. Affair. & Afterparty Affair. 🖤

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12.02.2026 22:41 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Events happening in Toronto this long weekend: Feb. 13-16 - NOW Toronto With Valentine’s Day and Family Day coming up, here’s what’s happening this long weekend.

With Valentine’s Day and Family Day coming up, here’s what’s happening this long weekend. #ThingsToDo #ValentinesDay #FamilyDay

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12.02.2026 22:10 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Why are Toronto’s pigeons so fat? Bird expert explains - NOW Toronto Have you ever wondered why the pigeons in Toronto seem to look more rotund than pigeons from other cities?

Have you ever wondered why the pigeons in Toronto seem to look more rotund than pigeons from other cities? A bird expert has all the insights. #Torontopigeons #TommyThompsonbirdresearch

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12.02.2026 22:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Exemptions aren’t one of his perks,’ Torontonians are reacting after city councillor caught for not complying with building bylaw - NOW Toronto A city councillor is reflecting, after he was recently served a Compliance Order for not following building permit regulations.

A city councillor is reflecting on the effectiveness of #Toronto public services, after he was recently served a Compliance Order for not following building permit regulations.

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12.02.2026 20:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ex-Posed: Torontonians are posting about their ex online, is that a problem? Experts weigh in - NOW Toronto Thinking of warning others about your ex on social media? Whether it’s out of care or for revenge, posting about heartbreak can lead to emotionally and financially expensive consequences.

Thinking of warning others about your ex on social media? Whether it’s out of care or for revenge, posting about heartbreak can lead to emotionally and financially expensive consequences. #ThisIsDatingNow #ExposingAnEx #Breakup #Revenge #Heartbreak

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12.02.2026 18:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tired of toxic feeds? This brand-new Canadian app wants to change social media - NOW Toronto A new social media app is hoping to create an alternative for self-expression online without the toxicity that often comes with it.

A new social media app has just launched in #Canada, and it is hoping to create an alternative for those who like to form connections and express themselves online without having to face the toxicity that often comes with it. #Tribela

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12.02.2026 17:54 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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‘This doesn' t even feel real,’ Multiple GoFundMes set up for victims of Tumbler Ridge - NOW Toronto Just days following one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings, the families of the victims have been raising money for support costs.

Just days following one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings, the families of the victims have been raising funds to support hospital, funeral and other costs. #tumblerridge #gofundme

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12.02.2026 17:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ford government to end tuition freeze and hike OSAP loans. Here’s what that means for Ontario students - NOW Toronto Ontario is revamping post-secondary funding, which starts with lifting its seven-year tuition freeze and decreasing grants for students.

Ontario is revamping college and university funding, which starts with lifting its seven-year tuition freeze and decreasing grants for students. #ONpoli

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12.02.2026 16:35 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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‘A loss for the neighbourhood,’ Residents react as gym chain to replace Beaches Cineplex location - NOW Toronto Torontonians are reacting after a gym chain announced a large facility in place of a Cineplex that’s closing in the Beaches next week.

Torontonians are reacting after a popular gym chain announces a large facility in place of a beloved #Cineplex location that’s closing in the Beaches next week. #Toronto

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12.02.2026 15:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘This cut is the deepest,’ Father mourns child killed in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. mass shooting - NOW Toronto A Canadian father is mourning his 12-year-old son, who was one of the victims of a mass shooting in British Columbia.

A Canadian father is mourning and sharing last moments with his 12-year-old son, who was one of the victims of a mass shooting that left nine dead and 25 possibly injured in British Columbia. #Canada #tumblerridge

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12.02.2026 01:11 — 👍 9    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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‘They shouldn’t depend on luck,’ Ontario mom demands life-saving diabetes training in schools - NOW Toronto An Ontario woman is asking for mandatory training on emergency diabetes response to be required in schools and CPR training.

An #Ontario woman has started a petition asking for mandatory training on emergency #diabetes response to be required in schools and CPR training across the country. #Canada

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11.02.2026 22:19 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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RCMP identifies suspect behind Tumbler Ridge, B.C. mass shooting - NOW Toronto An 18-year-old female-identifying resident has been identified as the shooter behind Tuesday's mass casualty at a secondary school in B.C.

An 18-year-old female-identifying resident of Tumbler Ridge has been identified by RCMP as the shooter behind Tuesday’s mass casualty at a secondary school in B.C. #tumblerridge

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11.02.2026 22:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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‘The government owes the community,’ Josh Matlow calls for Little Jamaica to be reflected in new LRT stations - NOW Toronto Toronto city councillor Josh Matlow is pushing for Little Jamaica to be recognized in new Eglinton Crosstown LRT stations.

Toronto City Councillor Josh Matlow plans to bring a motion to the TTC board urging that the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT stations in Little Jamaica include artwork reflecting the neighbourhood’s culture. #LittleJamaica #EglintonLRT

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11.02.2026 22:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram shows love to girlfriend Glorilla after NBA All-Star announcement - NOW Toronto Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram will be shooting hoops in place of Stephen Curry at Sunday’s All-Star Game.

Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram will be shooting hoops in place of Stephen Curry at Sunday’s All-Star Game, and is thanking none other than his girlfriend, rapper Glorilla, for the opportunity. #NBAAllStarGame #BrandonIngram #TorontoRaptors

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11.02.2026 22:09 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Do the police really deserve more money?’ Residents question after Toronto approves 2026 City Budget - NOW Toronto City Council just approved Mayor Olivia Chow’s final budget for 2026, including a hike in police investments.

Many Torontonians are questioning city council's police budget increase following a corruption and organized crime scandal involving multiple officers. #TOpoli

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11.02.2026 21:44 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0

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