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Toronto opens 'Heroes' Way' to commemorate 2018 North York van attack • Apr. 26, 2025, 11:45 PM ET (CBC)

Carney's Liberals win big in Toronto, but Conservatives flip key 905 seats • Apr. 25, 2025, 11:17 PM ET (CBC)

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