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‘Suffered long enough’: Transit expected to be centre stage as Chow, Bradford go head-to-head in Scarborough-centric debate

During a debate focused on Scarborough, mayoral candidates Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford emphasized the need for improved transit in the area, which has been described as a 'transit desert' following the decommissioning of the Scarborough RT in 2023. Both candidates have pledged to prioritize the Scarborough East Rapid Transit project, with Bradford promising to have construction underway by 2030, while Chow is focused on securing funding for the project. The debate is part of the lead-up to the municipal election, highlighting transit, housing, and public safety as key issues for Scarborough residents.

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Local·3h ago

Israeli flags set on fire outside North York church; Hate Crime Unit investigating

Toronto police are investigating after several Israeli flags were deliberately set on fire outside a North York church early Wednesday morning in an incident now being examined by the force’s Hate Crime Unit. “Early this morning, someone set Israeli flags on fire outside a church in North York,” Bradford said in a statement. It was an act of intimidation, aimed at the Jewish community and, it seems, Christian residents right here in Toronto and at a place of worship.” Bradford thanked Toronto Fire Services for responding quickly and urged anyone who may have information, surveillance footage.

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Local·6h ago

Two-thirds of Torontonians think mayor, city council are out of touch: poll

Nearly two-thirds, 64 per cent, of Torontonians think the mayor and city council are out of touch with what residents want and need, according to a new poll. The Canada Pulse Insights poll for CityNews also found 56 per cent said they believe the mayor was doing a good job, 64 per cent believed their […].

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World·6h ago

Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack

7 Attack Melanie Lidman Reim, israel The Associated Press Published 3 hours ago Updated 15 minutes ago Open this photo in gallery: Raz Zarfati, whose brother Ron Zarfati was killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, attends a memorial marking the third anniversary at the Nova music festival site near Kibbutz Reim, southern Israel, Wednesday. Subscribe now and save 70% SUBSCRIBE FROM $0.99/WEEK Digital access Digital + home delivery Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct.

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National·4h ago

VivoSim Labs Celebrates Updated FDA Regulations Allowing Greater use of Non-Animal Testing Methods

VivoSim’s findings demonstrate how its long-duration, primary human cell-based models can help identify and differentiate these risks earlier in development, successfully ranking clinical safety risks for clients’ drug candidates. (“VivoSim” and the “Company”), is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology services company that is focused on providing testing of drugs and drug candidates in three-dimensional (“3D”) human tissue models of liver and intestine. As the FDA opens the door to non-animal safety testing, VivoSim’s human-relevant models are already helping lower drug costs SAN DIEGO, Oct.

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Crime·35m ago

Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

Lawyers for the Tennessee attorney general’s office wrote in a court filing Tuesday that the court order is unnecessary because the prison system is “obliged to maintain this evidence in other cases and must assure it is preserved.” They said state officials have taken “the necessary steps to obtain medical care for Pike and ascertain what occurred.” Tennessee Governor Bill The woman who survived. Christa Pike , the Tennessee death row inmate who last week survived two rounds of a lethal injection , is conscious and speaking, her lawyers said Wednesday, as they seek to establish what caused her botched execution.

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World·10h ago

Russia says it launched 'large' strikes on Kyiv, other areas of Ukraine

Russia's Defence Ministry announced that it conducted a significant strike on military-industrial facilities in Kyiv and several other regions, utilizing high-precision weapons and drones. The targets included sites associated with the production and storage of Flamingo cruise missiles and drones, as well as port and ship-repair infrastructure in the Odesa region. The strikes affected areas including Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Kharkiv.

The Hindu International

World·7h ago

Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel

The aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas has significantly altered Israeli society and politics, leading to a rise in far-right sentiments and a collective trauma among the population. The conflict has resulted in over 74,000 Palestinian deaths and has intensified anti-Palestinian rhetoric and actions, including calls for extreme measures against Palestinians. Observers note that the events have shattered previous perceptions of Israeli military invincibility and have normalized extreme political positions that were once considered unacceptable.

Al Jazeera

World·9h ago

At least two killed in Kyiv as Russia launches ‘large’ attack on Ukraine

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv has resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals in the Darnytskyi neighborhood, according to the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. The attack is part of a larger offensive by Russia, which has targeted various regions across Ukraine, including port facilities in Odesa. The ongoing bombardment has led to frequent air raid sirens, prompting residents to seek shelter.

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Sports·4h ago

Matthews scores OT winner as Maple Leafs come back to beat Predators 5-4

McKenna took a pass from Matthews and ripped his first in the NHL upstairs on Saros at 14:31 of the second before dropping to one knee in celebration. Stamkos scored his second to restore a two-goal lead at 13:30, but McKenna buried his first in the NHL just 61 seconds later.

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Sports·43m ago

What Brad Marchand’s serious-looking knee injury could mean for the Maple Leafs

Florida’s super-pest had to be helped off the ice during Tuesday night’s game in Los Angeles, leaving the Panthers down two of their core players after captain Aleksander Barkov went down last week. As he lay on the ice near the boards, Marchand was seen clutching his knee and needed assistance from teammates Brady Tkachuk and Niko Mikkola to return to the Panthers bench and then head to the locker room for evaluation. But with Barkov, one of the top two-way centres in the game, expected to miss six to eight weeks and Marchand also sidelined, Maurice acknowledged his team’s path just got.

Toronto Sun

Sports·12h ago

Sleepover buddies McKenna, Matthews, star in Leafs’ comeback win

The Toronto Maple Leafs achieved a comeback victory, with notable performances from players McKenna and Matthews. The team's strategy focused on shooting high against Predators goalie Juuse Saros, contributing to their success in the game.

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‘Suffered long enough’: Transit expected to be centre stage as Chow, Bradford go head-to-head in Scarborough-centric debate

Israeli flags set on fire outside North York church; Hate Crime Unit investigating

Two-thirds of Torontonians think mayor, city council are out of touch: poll

National

Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack

VivoSim Labs Celebrates Updated FDA Regulations Allowing Greater use of Non-Animal Testing Methods

Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

World

Russia says it launched 'large' strikes on Kyiv, other areas of Ukraine

Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel

At least two killed in Kyiv as Russia launches ‘large’ attack on Ukraine

Sports

Matthews scores OT winner as Maple Leafs come back to beat Predators 5-4

What Brad Marchand’s serious-looking knee injury could mean for the Maple Leafs

Sleepover buddies McKenna, Matthews, star in Leafs’ comeback win