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'He was a wonderful guy who died doing the best he could for his family' One of the deadliest crashes in Ontario’s history was “entirely preventable,” say OPP. Driver error is being blamed for a tragedy that killed 11 people Monday, including David Armando Blancas Hernandez, one of 10 Peruvian migrant workers.
Harper in China: Pandas are officially coming The news is finally official: Calgary and Toronto will host a panda pair for a decade. The deal was announced among a series of agreements today reportedly worth about $3 billion. Rob Ford takes a midnight ride on the TTC At 1 a.m. Thursday morning, Mayor Rob Ford was on the Scarborough RT talking to riders about his defeated subway plan. Toronto scientist develops artificial leg that costs just $50 But Jan Andrysek, a scientist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, has developed a cheap and functional artificial limb for those who have had their leg amputated above the knee.
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     Hugh Laurie bids adieu to ‘House’ The long-running hospital drama House will air its final episode in April.
Business
2011 Canada census: Young professionals, baby boomers fuelling Canada’s condo boom When Debrah and Joel Weiss first moved to Toronto, they wanted nothing more than a proper house with a sprawling yard and lush garden. Air Canada, Porter launch all-in pricing, with no hidden fees Air Canada first airline in Canada to display true airfare price to consumers with taxes, mandatory fees and surcharges included, with Porter following on Friday.
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Sports
Richard Griffin’s 2012 preseason baseball report card With spring training around the corner, Toronto Star baseball columnist Richard Griffin offers his rankings of all 30 MLB teams (headings inspired by David Bowie) Kelly: Toronto Raptors gamble and lose in NBA action against Milwaukee Bucks The Raptors put their defence-first mission statement on hold for an evening Wednesday in hopes of springing a surprise on the Milwaukee Bucks.		Feschuk: Toronto Maple Leafs would welcome the glare of HBO’s 24/7 Leafs GM Brian Burke said he would welcome the network’s cameras into his NHL club’s inner sanctum. Cox: If ya gotta, ya gotta. But leave me out of the Winter Classic Never been a fan of the NHL's Winter "Classic." Never will be.So if you're thinking you've got a convert on your hands just because the team in the city where I spend most of my time, the Maple Leafs, is going to be in the 2013 version, no chance of that happening.
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Entertainment
Potted Potter comes to Toronto Daniel Clarkson and Jeff Turner re-enact all seven Harry Potter books in 70 minutes at the Panasonic Theatre. Burger’s Priest named third best food in Toronto by Zagat Survey Humble hamburger joint has the third best food in Toronto, according to the new Zagat Survey.		Spider-Man trailer contains hidden link to tie-in site The marketing tie-in website may lead to an alternate reality game or viral campaign related to the movie. Grammys 2012: Reunited Beach Boys to take the stage Iconic 1960s band The Beach Boys will perform together for the first time in more than 20 years at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
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Living
National Sweater Day at Toronto’s York University lowers the heat but raises awareness Staff and students at York University will wear sweaters today to raise awareness of global warming. Anorexia more common for middle-aged women It started with 1960s model Twiggy, now anorexia and other eating disorders overwhelm Ontario health system, says doctor		Loblaw chief Galen Weston didn’t mean to snub farmers’ markets, company says Loblaw says chief Galen Weston’s controversial comments during his Canadian Food Summit speech didn’t imply farmer’s markets were “less safe” than grocery stores. Loblaw chief Galen Weston says farmers’ markets pose health risk Galen Weston enrages farmers’ markets community and local foodies with off-the-cuff remark.
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Travel
Big, Bigger, Biggest â€" Weird Roadside Attractions of the World From giant bananas to towering Paul Bunyan statues to oversized eggs, the world’s roadsides are filled with crazy kitsch.Big roadside attractions are most popular in Canada, the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. We look at a few here, there and down under. Greece troubles translate to hotel deals Prices down up to 20 per cent in some Greek locations. Meanwhile, Australia's tourism takes a turn for the worse.		Miami’s lovely Latin rhythms Brazilians, Argentinians and others are injecting a distinctly fun flavour into Miami. Montreal’s magnificent snow village Ice hotels are great, but Montreal has an entire village this winter. You can even sleep with Maurice “Rocket” Richard.
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