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# toronto - Sunday 12 January, 2020
Canadians living near nuclear power station sent emergency incident message by mistake
More than an hour later, a message was sent saying the first one was a mistake.
# toronto - Friday 8 February, 2019
Canadian man jailed for life for murder and sexual mutilation of 8 men
Bruce McArthur will be in his 90s before he is eligible for parole from eight concurrent 25-year sentences.
# toronto - Wednesday 30 January, 2019
How I Spend My Money: An Irish engineer in Toronto on €62,000 looking to put down roots and buy a house
He has to miss out on a stag do because the trip home would be too pricey.
# toronto - Tuesday 29 January, 2019
Canadian landscaper pleads guilty to murders of eight men linked to Toronto's gay community
Bruce McArthur was expected to go to trial next year, and was considered a surprise by prosecutors.
# toronto - Sunday 13 January, 2019
'Very, very happy' Saudi woman arrives in Canada after receiving asylum
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun had accused her family of physical and psychological abuse.
# toronto - Thursday 18 October, 2018
Stunning Wayne Rooney free-kick seals win for DC United as striker nets 10th goal in 18 games
The ex-England captain scored on Wednesday as DC United extended their winning streak to four games.
# toronto - Monday 17 September, 2018
Film about young female boxer in 1960s Ireland wins major Toronto award
The film won the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
# toronto - Tuesday 24 July, 2018
Toronto gunman had 'severe mental health challenges', according to family
Authorities have named Fassal Hussain as the assailant behind Sunday’s deadly shooting spree.
# toronto - Monday 23 July, 2018
Toronto shooting: 10-year-old and 18-year-old killed as gunman opens fire at restaurant
The gunman was shot dead after an exchange of fire with police.
# toronto - Friday 20 July, 2018
Remains recovered of eighth victim allegedly killed by Canadian landscaper
Bruce McArthur (66) was arrested in January and has been charged with eight counts of first-degree murder.
# toronto - Wednesday 18 July, 2018
Spurs send Kawhi to Toronto with DeRozan shipped out in blockbuster NBA trade
‘Can’t trust ‘em. Ain’t no loyalty in this game’. It seems neither player is very happy about the deal.
# toronto - Sunday 6 May, 2018
Watch: LeBron James floats in buzzer-beating dagger as Cavs stun Raptors
In the other second round NBA playoff game Saturday, the Boston Celtics also took a commanding 3-0 series lead.
# toronto - Thursday 26 April, 2018
What is the 'incel rebellion'? And who are those behind it?
The spotlight has been shone on the movement in recent days.
# toronto - Wednesday 25 April, 2018
Toronto suspect praised California mass shooter on Facebook minutes before deadly van attack
The Facebook post is being interpreted as saying Alek Minassian had a grudge against women.
# toronto - Tuesday 24 April, 2018
Canadian man charged over Toronto van attack in which 10 people were killed
Alek Minassian has been charged with 10 counts of premeditated murder.
What we know about the Toronto van attack in which 10 people were killed
The suspect’s motives remain unknown.
Police search for motive as death toll rises to 10 after van ploughs into Toronto crowd
“The incident definitely looked deliberate,” Police Chief Mark Saunders said.
# toronto - Monday 23 April, 2018
9 people dead after van driven into crowd of pedestrians in Toronto
The vehicle fled the scene, but the driver was later arrested.
# toronto - Monday 16 April, 2018
Man accused of killings targeting Toronto’s gay community charged with 8th murder
Police have identified the remains of seven victims from dismembered body parts found hidden inside some 20 planters belonging to the accused.
# toronto - Wednesday 11 April, 2018
Canadian accused serial killer faces seventh murder charge after human remains in planter identified
To date, police have found some 20 planters with dismembered body parts of several men.
# toronto - Monday 5 March, 2018
More human remains found hidden in large planters in Canada serial killer case
Bruce McArthur, 66, is charged with murdering gay men.
# toronto - Wednesday 31 January, 2018
Toronto serial killer suspect is landscape gardener who may have 'buried bodies across the city'
Bruce McArthur, 66, is charged with five murders but police fear there may be more.
# toronto - Friday 26 January, 2018
Canadian billionaire and wife were victims of 'targeted' murder
Police did not, however, point to any suspects in the case.
# toronto - Saturday 16 December, 2017
Canadian billionaire and wife found dead in their home
Police said they were investigating the deaths as suspicious.
# toronto - Saturday 7 October, 2017
It's not all glamour (but you might see George Clooney): Irish filmmakers on international festivals
We talked to Irish filmmakers and the Irish Film Board about why it’s worth it.
# toronto - Wednesday 13 September, 2017
US captain Michael Bradley responds to 'sheep' Alexi Lalas
Lalas called out the current squad as “a bunch of soft, under-performing, tattooed millionaires”.
# toronto - Sunday 20 August, 2017
Varadkar marches in Montreal Pride Parade alongside Justin Trudeau
The Taoiseach is on a three-day visit to Canada.
# toronto - Saturday 6 May, 2017
Constant sunscreen use causes vitamin D deficiency, says study
The study found that spending 5–30 minutes in midday sun twice per week can maintaining healthy vitamin D levels.
# toronto - Tuesday 25 April, 2017
After being ridiculed with Barney music, Raptors take control of enthralling Bucks series
Meanwhile, Steph Curry hit the 30-point mark as the Warriors cruised into the second round.
# toronto - Saturday 18 February, 2017
Turkish Airlines flight evacuated after crew find note saying 'Bomb to Toronto' in plane toilet
Nothing else suspicious was found, and the passengers were transported to Toronto on a different flight.
# toronto - Friday 10 February, 2017
Missing Canadian man found near Amazon jungle after 5 years reunited with family
Anton Pilipa had been missing for five years.
# toronto - Thursday 29 December, 2016
Irish donors help Canadian family after girl (10) dies on plane diverted to Shannon
The young girl died on Christmas Eve.
# toronto - Saturday 10 December, 2016
UFC 206 at risk of being overshadowed by MLS and Conor McGregor absence
How the event is shaping up after disaster struck at yesterday’s weigh-in.
# toronto - Thursday 1 December, 2016
Drogba bids farewell as Toronto complete thrilling turnaround to reach first MLS Cup final
Jozy Altidore was on the scoresheet as Toronto FC again went behind against Montreal Impact but booked their MLS Cup place in extra time.
# toronto - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
Two injured in Toronto plane's near-miss with suspected drone
Two flight attendants on the passenger plane sustained minor injuries.
# toronto - Monday 14 November, 2016
Leaving New York, never easy: Frank Lampard says goodbye to MLS side
Former Chelsea midfielder planning the next stage of his career as New York contract expires.
# toronto - Wednesday 9 November, 2016
A Donegal woman proved to her Canadian husband just how good An Post are
From Toronto to Tory Island.
# toronto - Thursday 29 September, 2016
Passenger taken to hospital after flight makes emergency landing at Shannon Airport
Air Canada flight AC895 was travelling from Milan to Toronto when it was forced to make the landing.
# toronto - Friday 12 August, 2016
Canadian man killed after stealing a plane and crashing it onto road
Images of the wreck showed a crushed nose and cockpit, and broken wings.
# toronto - Tuesday 24 May, 2016
Lowry lights up game 4 as Raptors claw their way back level with Cavs
They were laughing at Toronto two games ago, now the eastern final is all square.
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Poll: Are you using the Covid-19 contact tracing app?
IT’S A WEEK since the launch of the HSE’s new Covid-19 contact tracing app.
Since then, the app has had well over one million downloads, with the take-up rate heralded as being “the most successful launch” of the app anywhere in the world by HSE CEO Paul Reid.
The app is intended to help contact tracing, particularly with people who aren’t family and friends, and uses Bluetooth technology to determine whether you’ve been a close contact of someone who’s tested positive for the virus.
Users are encouraged to switch on their Bluetooth settings, and to check in with their symptoms every day.
A week on from its launch, we’re asking: Are you using the Covid-19 contact tracing app?
Poll Results:
Yes, every day (4968)
Yes, but only every few days (2531)
I never downloaded it (2128)
No (1656)
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