Toronto

City in Canada and capital of Ontario

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Toronto is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,731,571 in 2016, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration of 9,245,438 people surrounding the western end of Lake Ontario, while the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) proper had a 2016 population of 6,417,516. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

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Baloch, Sindhis and Pashtuns stage protest in Toronto to mark International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances Baloch, Sindhis and Pashtuns staged a protest on August 30 in Canada's Toronto to mark International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protestors demanded United Nations (UN) and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:49Published on August 31, 2020

Demonstrators chant ‘Modi, Modi’, praise India in Toronto’s anti-China protests Anti-China protests were held in Canada’s Toronto on August 01. It was organized by Canada Hong Kong Link & Bangladesh Minority Rights Alliance. Indian, Tibetan, Vietnamese & Taiwanese diaspora.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:47Published on August 2, 2020

Anti-China protest in Toronto against Chinese oppression A protest was carried out in downtown Toronto against Chinese oppression on August 01. Protestors urged the international community to take measures to tackle Chinese oppression. The protest was.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:57Published on August 2, 2020

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Toronto's first black police chief announces surprise retirement The first black police chief of Toronto, Canada's largest city, abruptly announced his retirement on Monday, saying he would step down nearly a year early on July 31, just days after kneeling with.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
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Coronavirus: Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto Sister firm Sidewalk Labs cites Covid-19 as the reason for stepping back from its ambitious plan. BBC News - Published on May 7, 2020
Major film festivals to unite for YouTube event We Are One will give online debuts to films that were set to appear at Berlin, Cannes and Toronto. BBC News - Published on April 27, 2020
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2020 Games postponement signals growing power shift from IOC to athletes Tweeting from her Toronto couch two weeks ago, six-time Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser had two words for the International Olympic Committee, which had yet to postpone the Tokyo Summer Games amid the.. Reuters - Published on March 31, 2020

Super League clubs discussing no relegation - Toronto chief Some Super League clubs think there should be no relegation in 2020 because of coronavirus disruption, says Toronto chairman Bob Hunter. BBC News - Published on March 31, 2020
Super League: Leeds Rhinos move top by mauling Toronto Wolfpack with 11 tries Leeds produced a 11-try demolition of Toronto to move top of the Super League with their fourth straight victory. BBC News - Published on March 5, 2020
Report says China internet firms censored coronavirus terms, criticism early in outbreak Chinese social media platforms began censoring references to coronavirus and keywords critical of the government's handling of the infection as early as December, Toronto-based cyber research group.. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020	Miners avoid handshakes at Toronto meeting over coronavirus fears Miners in Toronto for an annual industry dealmaking event slathered on hand sanitizer and avoided handshakes, while Chile's mines minister doled out masks as coronavirus concerns overshadowed buyout.. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020
Canadian province Ontario confirms eighth case of coronavirus disease Canada's province of Ontario confirmed its eighth case of the COVID-19 disease caused by the newly-identified coronavirus in its capital city of Toronto, health officials said late on Friday. Reuters - Published on February 29, 2020	Super League: Wigan 32-10 Toronto - Wigan claim second victory as Toronto remain winless Bevan French and Liam Farrell score two tries each as Wigan beat Toronto, who remain winless in their debut Super League season. BBC News - Published on February 13, 2020
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Super League: Can you name the clubs who have played in rugby league's top flight? With Toronto becoming Super League's newest club can you name all the sides who have played in the domestic top flight? BBC News - Published on January 28, 2020	Thousands of Canadians mourn Iran crash victims at memorials About 2,000 people packed a memorial in Toronto on Sunday to remember the victims of a Ukrainian airliner shot down in Iran in a disaster that killed 57 Canadians, mainly of Iranian descent. Reuters - Published on January 12, 2020
Canada province says sorry after training mistake sparks false nuclear alert The Canadian province of Ontario on Sunday apologized for wrongly raising the alarm about an incident at a massive nuclear power station near Toronto and blamed a training exercise mistake. Reuters - Published on January 12, 2020	False alert about nuclear plant incident near Toronto alarms residents The Canadian province of Ontario sent out a false alert on Sunday that there had been an incident at a massive nuclear power station near Toronto, Canada's largest city, prompting angry local mayors to.. Reuters - Published on January 12, 2020
Canadian province says it erroneously reported an incident at nuclear power station The Canadian province of Ontario sent out a false alert on Sunday that there had been an "incident" at a massive nuclear power station near Toronto, Canada's largest city, correcting itself shortly.. Reuters - Published on January 12, 2020	'Empty chairs' across Canada’s academic community after Iran plane crash The crash in Iran of a Ukrainian Airlines jet bound for Toronto killed dozens of professors and researchers from campuses across Canada, leaving a painful hole in Canadian academia where Iranians have.. Reuters - Published on January 9, 2020
Iran plane crash: Vigil held for victims in Toronto A vigil is held for Iran plane crash victims in Toronto, where many of them were travelling to. BBC News - Published on January 9, 2020	Former Toronto pastor sentenced to 15 years in wife's drowning death A former pastor from Toronto was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday after he was convicted in the drowning death of his 20-week pregnant wife. Reuters - Published on January 7, 2020
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Factbox: Technology for Alphabet's futuristic smart city dream in Toronto Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs released a detailed overview on Friday of the futuristic technology it intends to incorporate in the smart city it wants to build in Toronto. Reuters - Published on November 15, 2019	Alphabet features self-driving garbage cans, apartment noise monitors in Toronto smart city project Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs has provided more details on the technology it intends to use to develop a futuristic smart city in Toronto, which includes self-driving garbage cans and infra-red sensors to.. Reuters - Published on November 15, 2019
New Zealand star Williams completes Toronto switch New Zealand cross-code star Sonny Bill Williams signs for newly promoted Super League side Toronto Wolfpack on a two-year deal. BBC News - Published on November 7, 2019	Manu Tuilagi: England centre wants to stay at Leicester despite Toronto interest England centre Manu Tuilagi will not be leaving Leicester "anytime soon" despite cross-code interest from big-spending Toronto Wolfpack. BBC News - Published on November 6, 2019
Super League side Toronto set to sign NZ's cross-code star Williams New Zealand cross-code star Sonny Bill Williams agrees to join Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack on a two-year deal. BBC News - Published on November 5, 2019	'Who wouldn't want to sign him?' Toronto face competition for cross-code star Williams Toronto face competition from "many clubs" for New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams, says director of rugby Brian Noble. BBC News - Published on October 29, 2019
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Canada's Trudeau says more gun control needed after Toronto area shootings Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday promised tougher action on gun control if he is re-elected next month after a recent string of deadly shootings near Toronto, Canada's biggest city. Reuters - Published on September 16, 2019	Jojo Rabbit: Nazi satire wins top Toronto film award Jojo Rabbit tells the story of a young boy in 1940s Germany whose mother is hiding a Jewish girl. BBC News - Published on September 15, 2019
Toronto 2019: Renee Zellweger gets standing ovation for Judy Garland role The actress's performance as Judy Garland is warmly received at the Toronto Film Festival. BBC News - Published on September 11, 2019	Toronto 2019: Tom Hanks says cynicism 'has become our default' The actor explains what led him to take on the role of a wholesome children's entertainer. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2019
Toronto 2019: Jennifer Lopez on learning to pole dance in Hustlers The actress says she was left "bruised" after training for her new film Hustlers. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2019	Toronto 2019: How US star Beanie Feldstein learned Wolverhampton accent Beanie Feldstein worked in a shop in the city ahead of her role in How To Build A Girl. BBC News - Published on September 7, 2019
Toronto Film Festival: Susan Sarandon voices support for assisted dying The actress plays a terminally ill mother in her new film Blackbird, which had its premiere in Toronto. BBC News - Published on September 7, 2019	Toronto 2019: Why David Copperfield's colour-blind casting 'felt natural' Dev Patel stars as the titular character in The Personal History of David Copperfield. BBC News - Published on September 6, 2019
Canadian PM Trudeau calls for action as gun violence spikes in Toronto Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that a recent spate of gun violence in the country's biggest city Toronto requires a "common sense firearms policy" and called for action. Reuters - Published on August 13, 2019	Bradford's Flanagan gets long ban for testicle 'attack' Bradford's George Flanagan receives an eight-game ban after he is found guilty of a Grade F "testicle attack" against Toronto. BBC News - Published on August 13, 2019
George Flanagan: Bradford Bulls hooker gets eight-game ban for testicle 'attack' Bradford's George Flanagan receives an eight-game ban after he is found guilty of a Grade F "testicle attack" against Toronto. BBC News - Published on August 13, 2019	Williams to face Andreescu in Toronto final Serena Williams beats qualifier Marie Bouzkova to set up a Rogers Cup final against Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu. BBC News - Published on August 11, 2019

Toronto

City in Canada and capital of Ontario

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