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Judge allows testimony from young bullying victim who killed himself Eleven-year-old Mitchell Wilson – despondent over his physical deterioration from muscular dystrophy and weary of constant bullying at school – committed suicide last September. A judge ruled this morning that a statement he made in 2010 will be allowed as evidence at the trial of his accused tormentor.
CMHC sees steady housing market ahead Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is predicting the Canadian housing market will remain fairly stable this year and next, with little change from 2011 in prices. Ford’s approval drops after transit defeat Mayor Rob Ford’s dramatic defeat in a transit vote last week brought transit above ground and shot his approval ratings way down, according to a new poll. Flaherty, Carney step up against new U.S. banking rule Canada’s finance minister and central bank governor have fired off separate letters to Washington objecting to new restrictions on banking operations.
Black History Month     Toronto.com has your guide For all the latest news and events happening in Toronto.		Must Reads - Home Page Editor's Picks     Smith: Officials blew Raptors call There is no fit whatsoever with the Lakers for the point guard so it’s a non-starter.
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CMHC sees steady housing market ahead Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is predicting the Canadian housing market will remain fairly stable this year and next, with little change from 2011 in prices. Athens cleans up after Greeks riot over new austerity deal Firefighters doused smouldering buildings and cleanup crews swept rubble from the streets of central Athens on Monday following a night of rioting during which lawmakers approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the nation from bankruptcy.		Ontario car insurance : Good news and bad news Ontario reduced minor injury benefits for accident victims to $3,500, from $100,000, so why aren't premiums falling?
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Maple Leafs have a tough week ahead This will be their worst week of the second half as Toronto heads out west for a three-game road trip Cox: Injuries pose tricky dilemma for tennis players Should Milos Raonic, Canada’s top tennis player, have withdrawn from Sunday’s key Davis Cup match due to an apparent knee injury or simply played through the pain?		You design the Toronto Maple Leafs' Winter Classic uniform If you could design the Toronto Maple Leafs' Winter Classic uniform, what would it look like? Blue Jays aren’t in the mix to sign Manny Ramirez: Report Slugger close to signing with the Oakland A’s
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Entertainment
Grammy Awards 2012: Adele cleans up Whitney Houston received many a solemn send-off, Toronto found itself with a freshly minted awards-show queen and — to the surprise of absolutely no one — Adele cleaned house at the 54th annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. Grammys 2012 videos: Must-see performances from last night’s show Video highlights from Sunday’s Grammy Awards show. Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to Whitney Houston, Nicki Minaj levitated and six-award winner Adele performed for the first time since surgery.		Whitney Houston found in hotel bathtub, coroner confirms A coroner’s official says Whitney Houston was found in a hotel bathtub but it’ll take weeks to determine precisely how she died. Whitney Houston remembered as ‘every girl’s voice trainer’ Musicians in mourning after singer's sudden death.
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Living
Don’t blame modern life â€" kids have never gotten enough sleep, new study finds Think your kids aren't getting enough sleep? Parents and experts more than a century ago had the same concern, saying then that “new technology” — meaning the radio — was to blame, a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics found. Valentine’s Day 2012: A critic’s love for chef Grant Soto Amy Pataki writes a Valentine to Chef Grant Soto, the fictional and satirical Twitter account.		Mark Bittman shares his passion for cooking New York food writer Mark Bittman wants everyone to cook more. He chats food over dinner at Enoteca Sociale in Toronto with five food enthusiasts. Gun-totting dad scores hits and misses with YouTube reprimand Tommy Jordan’s very public shaming of his 15-year-old daughter Hannah has hit a nerve, triggering discussion about whether such overt punishment — especially via the Internet — is healthy or effective parenting.
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Tahiti in French Polynesia offers romantic â€" and now legalâ€"backdrop for Canadian weddings When the bride and groom fail to show for a photo shoot promoting resort weddings, author and pal are delighted to comply. Tahiti cruise through French Polynesia on Paul Gauguin luxury ship an affordable way to visit Paul Gauguin luxury cruise ship an affordable way to visit French Polynesia.		Scottsdale, Arizona in spring: baseball, food, music and more Spring training drew a record 1.6 million fans to Scottsdale last year for 233 games. This city of only 218,000 â€" which boasts 200 golf courses and an astonishing 600 restaurants â€" has grown into a popular spring destination for resorts, art/architecture and food. Great cruise deals for Alaska this week Amelia Island, Florida bargains, plus a local getaway for downtown Toronto and a Beijing holiday package among our deals of the week.
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