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Todayโs Top Stories:
๐๏ธ Canada to Adjust Counter-Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Starting July 21
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will modify its counter-tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum products on July 21, aligning the changes with the progress of ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.
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๐ 11 Arrested in $500K Fake Taxi Scam That Duped Hundreds in Toronto
Toronto police have charged 11 people with 108 offences after uncovering a massive fraud ring where suspects posed as taxi drivers, swapped victimsโ debit cards, and drained their accounts.
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๐จ Brampton Mayor Urges Terror Designation for India based Bishnoi Gang
Mayor Patrick Brown is calling on the federal government to label Lawrence Bishnoi ,an Indian gang, a terrorist organization. Citing their involvement in extortion and targeted violence in the region.
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๐จ GTA Homeowners Scammed in Driveway Paving Rip-Offs
Homeowners across the GTA say they were duped by door-to-door paving crews who vanished after doing shoddy or incomplete work.
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๐๏ธ Toronto Police Officer Seriously Injured in Hwy. 403 Motorcycle Crash
A Toronto police officer is in serious but non-life-threatening condition after his motorcycle collided with a tractor-trailer on Highway 403 in Mississauga.
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๐ค Canada Post Reaches Deal with Postmasters After 18-Month Standoff
Canada Post has finalized a collective agreement with its second-largest union, the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA), representing over 8,500 rural employees. The deal includes an 11% wage increase over three years.
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๐ก๏ธ Singh Lived Under RCMP Protection After Foreign Threat
In late 2023, Jagmeet Singh was placed under armed RCMP protection following a credible threat linked to a transnational gang with ties to India.
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๐ Missing Child Found Alive After 4-Day Search Across Quebec and Ontario
She was found safe beside a rural Ontario highway after vanishing for four days. Her mother has been charged with child abandonment as police investigate how the toddler ended up 150 km from home.
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Weekend Watch
FRIDAY FOOD:
๐ซ QUEST XO Chocolate Tasting Experience
If you love chocolate, this is the event for you. This is a full chocolate tasting experience, providing you four samples of chocolate, the tools needed for tasting artisanal chocolate, and some discussion on the chocolate.
๐ฅ BBQ Party Fridays
Start your weekend off with some cold drinks and grill-side favorites on Gastro Pubโs patio. Whether youโre coming for the drinks, BBQ, music, or just vibes on the patio, this event suits anyone.
SATURDAY ARTS:
๐๏ธ Glow in the Dark Paint Night
Learn about glow in the dark art at this unforgettable experience that will bring out your inner artist. Immerse yourself in glow in the dark art and create your masterpiece.
๐ฑ Bonsai Basics
Try something new with this bonsai event. Learn how to repot and wire your very on bonsai tree at this hands-on workshop. Youโll receive a young bonsai plant, and learn how to take care, sculpt, and trim it, all under an experienced bonsai instructor.
SUNDAY WIND-DOWN:
๐บ Werewolf Game Night
Come play the popular social deduction game called Werewolf. A fun-filled night of strategic thinking and socializing at Madison Avenue Pub.
๐ญ Next Level Comedy
This is a pro stand-up comedy show at Wenona, showcasing veteran comedians from notable spots like Just for Laughs, SiriusXM, Crave, CBC, and CTV. End your weekend with some laughs at this comedy show.
Know about a can't-miss party, pop-up, or event coming up in the GTA? Let us know.
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Freebie Fridays
FREEBIES AROUND THE CITY ๐
๐๏ธ Visit the Toronto Islands
Only 15-20 minutes by ferry from the city, the Toronto Island is a perfect free way to spend your day. There are beautiful beaches, trails and grassy fields, perfect for an afternoon walk.
๐ฆ High Park Zoo
Go see some animals at Torontoโs high park zoo from 9:00am to 7:00pm, free admission. With capybaras, peacocks, emus, and llamas, there is something for everyone here.
๐ต๏ธ Toronto Jazz Festival
Head over to the Toronto Jazz Festival for some free performances. This festival is celebrating global sounds and Toronto Jazz talent on sidewalks and in venues from Yorkville to Queen West.
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Upcoming Events/News:
๐ NBA FINALS GAME 6: Indiana Pacers take game 6, bringing the series to a tie and taking it to game 7. They won with a score of 108-98 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
โพ BLUE JAYS VERSUS D-BACKS: The Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the Toronto Blue Jays with a score of 9-5, after their loss in game 1.
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