Toronto: Quick Facts

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Toronto lawyer helps win LGBTQ rights victory in Trinidad at top London court • Nov. 12, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (Globe and Mail)

Lest we forget: Toronto residents gather to honour veterans, fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day • Nov. 11, 2026, 5:45 PM ET (CBC)

Doug Ford government appoints 8 regional chairs. Here is the full list • Nov. 10, 2026, 10:52 AM ET (CTV News)

Suspicious tree removal and permits linked to Toronto developer • Nov. 9, 2026, 4:00 AM ET (CBC)

York University investigating cybersecurity incident, data theft • Nov. 8, 2026, 2:09 PM ET (Toronto Star)

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