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20 C in March? Environment Canada says it’s possible in Toronto, but highly unlikely - NOW Toronto Environment Canada is advising Toronto residents not to pack away their winter coats just yet, as talks of a 20 C day this March begin.

Environment Canada is advising #Toronto residents not to pack away their winter coats just yet, even as talks of a possible 20 C day this March begin to circulate. #Weather

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27.02.2026 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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60 years of Line 2: Key moments in Toronto’s Bloor-Danforth subway line’s history - NOW Toronto The Bloor-Danforth line is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Let’s take another look at the big moments that brought it to fruition.

On Feb. 26, 1966, the Toronto Transit Commission opened the city’s second rapid transit line, the Bloor-Danforth line. In honour of it's 60th anniversary, let’s take another look at the moments that brought it to fruition. #TTC #Toronto #Line2 #BloorDanforthline

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27.02.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Make it make sense,’ Travellers are frustrated about Air Canada’s overhead bin rules - NOW Toronto What to know A complaint made on social media by an Air Canada customer is sparking a debate about the airline’s baggage policy. Jasmin Laine...

A complaint made on social media by an Air Canada customer is sparking a debate about the airline’s baggage policy. #AirCanada
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27.02.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Endless job hunting with no results? Parks Canada is offering summer jobs paying from $17.75 up to $30 per hour – and the deadline to apply is coming up! #SummerJobs #JobHunt #ParksCanada

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27.02.2026 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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7 laptop-friendly cafes in Toronto for your next study sesh - NOW Toronto It’s midterm season, and the struggle is real to find a cafe where you can study for a couple of hours in the city.

It’s midterm season, and the struggle is real to find a cafe where you can study for a couple of hours in the city. #LaptopFriendlyCafe #MidtermSeason #Study #Students

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27.02.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toronto-born Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says playing at home is β€˜the dream’ - NOW Toronto Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) says playing for a hometown team is β€œdefinitely every Canadian’s dream.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says playing for a hometown team is β€œdefinitely every Canadian’s dream.” πŸ€

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27.02.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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REVIEW: 'Scream 7' marks the return of Canadian scream queen Neve Campbell - NOW Toronto Ghostface is back (again) taking another stab at scares with the ultra-self-aware slasher 'Scream 7,' with returning icon Neve Campbell.

Ghostface is back (again) taking another stab at scares with the ultra-self-aware slasher 'Scream 7.'

With Canadian icon Neve Campbell returning as OG Final Girl Sidney Prescott, this installment feels like a full-circle moment. #Scream7 #FilmReview

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27.02.2026 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’re looking to book your next tropical getaway, you need to go to Barbados. πŸ‡§πŸ‡§

Now Toronto visited the island during its renowned Food and Rum Festival held every November, and let’s just say, we had a time.

Read more below β¬‡οΈπŸ”— #visitbarbados #travel

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27.02.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue bin backlash: Toronto councillors slam privatized recycling system - NOW Toronto Following issues with the recycling, two city councillors are saying they believe the city should consider bringing back the blue bin system.

Following a series of issues with the new #recycling system in #Toronto, two city councillors are saying they believe the city should push for accountability and consider bringing back the blue bin system. #CircularMaterials

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27.02.2026 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring rec programming registration opens next week in Toronto - NOW Toronto The City of Toronto has announced registration dates for its spring recreation programming, which includes more than 14,000 programs.

The City of Toronto has announced registration dates for its spring recreation programming, which includes more than 14,000 classes, activities, and more.Β #toronto

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27.02.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Justin Trudeau attends brother’s movie premiere: What to know about his siblings - NOW Toronto The former prime minister attended the premiere of his brother Alexandre Trudeau’s latest film, Hair of the Bear. Here’s what to know about his other siblings.

The former prime minister attended the premiere of his brother Alexandre Trudeau’s latest film, 'Hair of the Bear'. Here’s what to know about his other siblings.
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27.02.2026 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada will not walk in Paralympic opening ceremony - NOW Toronto Team Canada will not be walking in the 2026 Paralympic opening ceremony taking place on March 6 in Verona.

Canadian Paralympic athletes will not be taking part in the Paralympic opening ceremony in Verona on March 6, citing the team's plan to focus on their performance, rather than travel two hours for the ceremony. #TeamCanada
#2026ParalympicGames #MilanoCortina2026

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27.02.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized #Toronto city hall after a report found that it would take up to 13 years and $52 million to build other road safety measures after his government banned speed cameras. #Onpoli

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27.02.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Parks Canada is hiring for the summer - NOW Toronto Parks Canada is offering summer jobs paying from $17.75 up to $30 per hour – and the deadline to apply is coming up!

Endless job hunting with no results? Parks Canada is offering summer jobs paying from $17.75 up to $30 per hour – and the deadline to apply is coming up! #SummerJobs #JobHunting #ParksCanada

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27.02.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A conspiracy or just a problem? Expert explains why your groceries might weigh less than the package - NOW Toronto Anti-grocery monopoly expert Keldon Bester explains why there's a discrepancy between the package weight and actual weight of your groceries.

It’s no secret Canada’s grocery giants have participated in acts of deception in the last two decades. Anti-grocery monopoly expert Keldon Bester explains why there's a discrepancy between the package weight and actual weight of your groceries. #Groceries #Oligopoly

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26.02.2026 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This brand new social wellness club in Toronto provides a space that promotes sobriety and relaxation - NOW Toronto NRG Haus opened last Friday, and combines contrast therapy, a fully stocked, zero-proof mocktail bar, and sometimes even a dance party.

A brand new #wellness spa in Liberty Village has focused their space around sobriety and connection.

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26.02.2026 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Canadian government pledged an additional $300 million for Ukraine, adding to the previously approved $1.75 billion, as an affordability crisis sweeps across the country.

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26.02.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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In a speech about Canada's response to Trump's administration, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke out against the #US president's tariffs on Canadian goods. What do you think of his speech? #Canada #Cdnpoli

26.02.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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Events happening in Toronto this weekend: Feb. 27 - Mar. 1 - NOW Toronto It’s the final weekend of February, and Toronto is heading into March with a packed calendar and plenty of ways to make the most of it.

It’s the final weekend of February, and Toronto is heading into March with a packed calendar and plenty of ways to make the most of it.Β #TOEvents

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26.02.2026 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Employee fired after telling TikToker to β€˜f*** off’ at Ajax restaurant - NOW Toronto A TikTok food influencer received reparations after an employee at an Ajax business told him to β€œf**k off.”

A TikTok influencer received reparations after an employee at an #Ajax business told him to β€œf**k off.”

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26.02.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Just fix the old one,’ Doug Ford’s $1B Ontario Science Centre plan sparks controversy - NOW Toronto Ontario Premier Doug Ford is revealing the new Ontario Science Centre final designs after awarding the $1.04-billion construction contract.

#Ontario Premier Doug Ford is revealing the new Ontario #ScienceCentre final designs after awarding the $1.04-billion construction contract, and people have mixed feelings about it. #Toronto

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26.02.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Waiting out the cold? Here are 10 Netflix launches to watch this March - NOW Toronto From a true-crime docuseries to the Love Is Blind reunion, here are 10 titles that are coming to Netflix in March.

What better way to wait out the freezing temperatures than to curl up on the sofa with a newly released movie or a bingeable show? Here are some of the titles releasing on Netflix in March. #Netflix #Canada #LoveisBlind #StevenSpielberg

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26.02.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Doug Ford wants to give TTC special constables the power to arrest drug users - NOW Toronto Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is pushing to give transit special constables the power to arrest drug users.

#Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is pushing to give transit special constables the power to arrest drug users, but a harm reduction expert says the move will further target vulnerable populations. #TTC #Toronto

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26.02.2026 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A female Masai giraffe calf was born early Sunday morning at the Toronto Zoo, marking a significant addition to the endangered species’ survival efforts. #TorontoZoo #MasaiGiraffe

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26.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜I woke up in my own blood,’ Former Toronto Raptor Chris Bosh recalls terrifying health scare - NOW Toronto Ex-Toronto Raptors player Chris Bosh is reminding fans that life can change in an instant, after recalling a horrifying medical scare.

Ex-Toronto Raptors player Chris Bosh is reminding fans that life can change in an instant, after recalling a horrifying medical scare. #NBA #Raptors #Basketball #Health

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26.02.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bobby Flay to open first restaurant in Canada at The Well - NOW Toronto It will be the flagship location of Bobby’s Burgers in Canada as the celebrity chef aims to expand internationally.

Bobby Flay is set to make his mark in the Great White North, with the first Bobby’s Burgers location coming to The Well in Toronto. πŸ”
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26.02.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marilyn Denis announced Thursday morning that she’ll be stepping away from CHUM 104.5 after 40 years on Toronto’s morning radio. #MarilynDenis

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26.02.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Worth every penny,' Jays fans react to Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays reportedly agreeing to 1 year deal - NOW Toronto Toronto Blue Jays fans are thrilled at reports that Max β€œMad Max” Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have reached a one-year agreement.

Toronto Blue Jays fans are thrilled at reports that Max #MadMax Scherzer and the Jays have reached a one-year agreement.
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26.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marilyn Denis to leave CHUM 104.5 morning show after 40 years - NOW Toronto After four decades of waking up Toronto listeners, Marilyn Denis is preparing to sign off from CHUM 104.5’s morning show.

After four decades of waking up Toronto listeners, Marilyn Denis is preparing to sign off from CHUM 104.5’s morning show. #MarilynDenis

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26.02.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Toronto Maple Leafs Captain #AustonMatthews responds to attending #TeamUSA celebration at the White House. #mapleleafs

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