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Explosions heard in Tehran as Israel says it's targeted Iran nuclear sites and military; Smoke rises after an explosion in Tehran on Friday, following Israel's attack on Iran's capital\.

Explosions heard in Tehran as Israel says it's targeted Iran nuclear sites and military

June 12 , 2025 at 09:06:03 p.m. EDT • :

Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it had targeted nuclear and military sites.

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'Pretty evil birds' are dive-bombing pedestrians in Etobicoke, residents say; Heads up, Toronto: These birds are on the attack

'Pretty evil birds' are dive-bombing pedestrians in Etobicoke, residents say

June 12 , 2025 at 06:47:10 p.m. EDT • :

Red-winged blackbirds are dive-bombing residents of one Toronto neighbourhood, swooping down and pecking at their heads, but an expert says there's not too much the locals can do as the birds protect their nests.

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Police search for 5 people who allegedly targeted elderly people at ATMs in 'distraction' thefts; Toronto police released these images of the five suspects — three men, two women — on Thursday\.

Police search for 5 people who allegedly targeted elderly people at ATMs in 'distraction' thefts

June 12 , 2025 at 08:42:48 p.m. EDT • :

Three men and two women are wanted by Toronto police for "distraction theft and fraud" after elderly people at ATMs were targeted, had their bank cards stolen and money later withdrawn from their accounts.

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'We do not want him to go': Toronto students rally to reinstate principal; A young girl wearing glasses, standing in front of a crowd of other students\.

'We do not want him to go': Toronto students rally to reinstate principal

June 12 , 2025 at 01:09:37 p.m. EDT • :

Students at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts staged a walkout in support of their principal. CBC's Clara Pasieka explains why. While it is not policy, it is longtime practice for principals and vice principals to be moved or rotated every five or so years.

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Toronto renter left briefly in the dark as landlord didn't pay for power; Toronto tenant left without power for a day over miscommunication with landlord

Toronto renter left briefly in the dark as landlord didn't pay for power

June 12 , 2025 at 02:56:58 p.m. EDT • :

Toronto renter Alex Atkinson had his power cut off Wednesday afternoon because of a misunderstanding with his landlord about who should pay for the service. 

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As Toronto teen lay dying, witness says health centre ignored cries for help; Neighbours say they were on hold for several minutes while shooting victim was still alive  

June 12 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

As Toronto teen lay dying, witness says health centre ignored cries for help

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Family says Ontario dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff; The husband of Nirali Sureshkumar Patel has confirmed she was among the 240 passengers on a London-bound flight that crashed Thursday\.  

June 12 , 2025 at 12:31:30 p.m. EDT • :

Family says Ontario dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff

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Ford government used code words to make it 'unduly difficult' to search Greenbelt records: report; The RCMP is in the midst of an investigation into the Ford government's decision to remove 15 parcels of land from the Greenbelt to remove 50,000 homes\.  

June 12 , 2025 at 03:27:08 p.m. EDT • :

Ford government used code words to make it 'unduly difficult' to search Greenbelt records: report

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Obstetrical, gynecological care patient complaints on the rise in Ontario, says patient ombudsman; National data from the Canadian Medical Protective Association suggests patient complaints across medical disciplines are on the rise\.  

June 12 , 2025 at 06:38:33 p.m. EDT • :

Obstetrical, gynecological care patient complaints on the rise in Ontario, says patient ombudsman

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'A tough time': Business owner speaks out after 100% increase in CaféTO fees; Spike in fees to use city-owned patios leaves restaurant owner shocked  

June 11 , 2025 at 05:56:04 p.m. EDT • :

'A tough time': Business owner speaks out after 100% increase in CaféTO fees

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