U of T makes history with the admittance of 24 Black medical students for the class of '24

Small businesses in Ontario can finally get rent relief from their landlords: This morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the new Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program, providing some relief to small businesses. On the heels of the announcement, Ontario indicated that they would be providing millions to... by blogTO

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Motorists form massive lines at Krispy Kreme in Mississauga: People will line up for just about anything, and in Mississauga, motorists have been waiting for over an hour for a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Small businesses in Toronto have been putting up signs to raise awareness about the shortfalls of the... by blogTO

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Toronto is closing off some streets to cars as part of a new initiative: Ontario says gathering restrictions could soon increase to ten people instead of the current cap of no more than five as early as next week. Doug Ford baked a cake, and posted the cooking-show-style video on social media. The province says a glitch is... by blogTO

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Toronto streetwear brand is scaling up their production of sustainable face masks: Premier Doug Ford announced that the Easter Bunny is, in fact, an essential worker. He also pleaded with big chain grocery stores to reconsider closing this Friday and Sunday, to prevent a huge rush of customers in the next few days. The city just... by blogTO

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Open source map shows average wait times at dozens of Toronto grocery stores: Intense video footage captured a dramatic takedown of a knife-wielding man near King and Bathurst Sunday evening. A web developer created an open source map showing the average wait times for grocery stores in Toronto, and nearly 45% of all COVID-19... by blogTO

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Vesuvio Pizzeria in Toronto overwhelmed by orders after announcing they're closing: The lineups outside of Costco locations across the whole country are pretty ridiculous right now, but if you're a healthcare worker or first responder, you’re allowed to bypass the line. Ontario is giving away free iPads to students who need them,... by blogTO

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How Ontario could prevent a second wave of coronavirus: Residents of a Toronto neighbourhood are upset after nearly 300 trees were cut down to make way for a retaining wall. The city announced today that High Park will close to prevent cherry blossom crowds. Yesterday, new modelling data was released that... by blogTO

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Toronto couple gets married on their porch after cancelling their wedding due to COVID-19: Drake's palatial Bridle Path mansion got a spread in the May 2020 edition of Architectural Digest. The Ontario government gave essential construction projects the green light to continue, and are now allowed to operate 24 hours a day. In his daily... by blogTO

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One of Toronto’s first pizza joints is closing after 63 years: Doug Ford officially extended the state of emergency in Ontario for another four weeks, at least. The province saw the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 surpass 300 people, with an increase of 14.8 per cent in just 24 hours. A family-run pizzeria... by blogTO

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Person caught on camera climbing cherry blossom tree in High Park bragged about it on Instagram: Ontario is now leading the country in COVID-19 testing, and Doug Ford said today that the province will start random community testing, eventually. Some people broke into High Park, and were caught on the 24-hour livestream climbing one of the cherry... by blogTO

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How the Toronto Zoo is protecting its animals from COVID-19: There seems to be some confusion about how many people should be in an elevator at one time amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some good news, Toronto's air quality has dramatically improved in the past few weeks, and Raptor Serge Ibaka got a former teammate... by blogTO

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COVID-19 outbreak appears to have finally peaked in Ontario: New modelling data suggests that Ontario may have reached the peak of the outbreak, despite the fact that confirmed cases set a new one-day record in the province. Plus, a local company is now manufacturing face shields for thousands of frontline... by blogTO

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This grassroots organization is getting critical PPE to places in rural Ontario: As expected, the pandemic has cooled the Toronto real estate market, with some areas seeing home sales decline by more than 50 per cent, since last spring. According to the Ontario NDP, those iPads the province said they were distributing to students... by blogTO

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Toronto siblings create tie-dye loungewear in support of local hospitals: A motorist did doughnuts in the middle of what would normally be one of Toronto's busiest intersections last night, and the whole thing was caught on camera. A downtown BBQ joint has closed after their lease was terminated by their landlord, and Doug... by blogTO

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What the closure of Prohibition Gastrohouse tells us about the future of the restaurant industry in Toronto: It was a fairly nice weekend, which meant lots of people went outside to get some fresh air, causing some crowding in certain areas of the city. Doug Ford unveiled his phased plan to begin reopening Ontario's economy, and outlined what's needed to get... by blogTO

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High Park is now officially closed to prevent cherry blossom crowds: Doug Ford wants the rest of Canada to stay away from Ontario to avoid further spread of the virus. Today, the Premier called out insurance companies, and told businesses to start getting ready to reopen. A popular bar and restaurant on King West was... by blogTO

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How one Toronto salon is preparing to reopen when the time is right: Toronto police found nearly 200 vehicles gathered in a parking lot over the weekend, and cops said it looked like a scene out of one of the Fast & Furious movies. A 19-year-old was pulled over on the QEW after getting up to speeds of 308 km/h in... by blogTO

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Why critics are calling the Sidewalk Labs cancellation a win for Toronto: The squirrel trapped inside of a Bloor West shoe store, which had been closed since March, was set free yesterday. The owners of a popular Parkdale bar were locked out by their landlord for unpaid rent. Ontario just reported the highest increase of... by blogTO

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Ontario has updated its guidelines on who should be tested for COVID-19: Drake is taking on the All In Challenge for coronavirus relief efforts, and has offered up a chance to fly on his private plane, and party with the OVO crew in LA. New data shows that rent prices in Toronto have dropped amid the pandemic, and the... by blogTO

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Chef Suzanne Barr on the injustices that BIPOC-owned restaurants are facing in Toronto: Toronto's first location of SoulCycle on King West has shut down suddenly, leaving members and staff in the dark. Scientists and U of T confirm effectiveness of a new mask that deactivates the coronavirus. Plus, True True Diner has closed permanently,... by blogTO

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Toronto activist Keosha Love on how to support the Black community right now: A recent U of T graduate posted a heartwarming video of her family reacting to her name popping up on the screen during her virtual convocation. New cases of COVID-19 in the province dropped by more than 100 in one day. Plus, Toronto writer speaks... by blogTO

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Toronto bakery drops Uber Eats after losing thousands of dollars in one day: Restaurant delivery app Foodora announced that they will be ceasing all operations in Canada within the next couple of weeks. After UberEats outages this weekend, a popular bakery says they lost at least $6,000 in one day, and will be moving forward... by blogTO

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All retail stores in Ontario will be allowed to reopen for curbside pickup next week: A video surfaced showing three skateboarders cruising down the Gardiner Expressway. Hardware stores and garden centres will be allowed to reopen starting this weekend, with all retail stores following suit on Monday, for curbside pick-up only.... by blogTO

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Ontario reports steep one-day decrease in new COVID-19 cases: The province reported less than 350 new covid cases, which is a steep one-day decrease, compared to yesterday's numbers. People are getting creative when it comes to reaching out, and raising the spirits of those stuck in long term care and retirement... by blogTO

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Site of demolished high school in Toronto has turned into a beach with no water: Another crane collapsed into an intersection in Regent Park today, causing a power outage, and thankfully, no major injuries. A massive service disruption affected Bell and Telus customers in parts of Ontario. Plus, the site of a demolished high... by blogTO

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The back-to-school plan in Ontario lacks empathy and creativity according to Liberal party leader: A customer at a downtown Pizza Pizza completely lost it over someone not wearing a face mask. A restaurant in the Financial District has decided to ban tipping, and will raise prices by an average of 18 per cent. Plus, the PC's released their... by blogTO

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U of T makes history with the admittance of 24 Black medical students for the class of '24: Chika Oriuwa delivered an inspirational speech to her fellow U of T classmates as the second Black female valedictorian in the history of the faculty of medicine. Fire crews took down a massive blaze at Queen and Sumach this morning. A Leslieville... by blogTO

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Ontario says that some businesses can reopen as early as next week: Ontario released the list of businesses that will be allowed to reopen on Monday, May 4, with strict safety guidelines in place. The province also finally hit its daily COVID-19 testing targets, and reported a drop in new cases. With some landlords... by blogTO

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The CNE in Toronto is officially cancelled for 2020: It's been one year since that iconic Kawhi Leonard buzzer-beater that sent the Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals, and how things have changed. The CNE is officially cancelled in 2020, Crocodile Rock is closing after nearly three decades in... by blogTO

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Ontario is taking a regional approach to reopening the province: Ontario announced a regional approach to reopening the province, with Stage 2 kicking off this Friday. Also this Friday, gathering limits will increase to ten people, regardless of region. New COVID-19 cases are the lowest they've been since March 29,... by blogTO

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