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Ontario raises speed limits to 110 km/h on more highways across the province (opens the original)
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What to know Ontario’s final wave of highway speed-limit increases took effect Sept. 30, bringing 89 per cent of provincial highways to 110 km/h, up from 43 per cent before the latest changes. The latest changes affect sections of Highways 403, 404, 406, 407, 412, 418 and the QEW. The province says the higher limits will help drivers save time and that the affected highways were designed to accommodate speeds of 110 km/h. Research cited by
Meet From You To Them, a Black-owned Toronto charity providing dignified shopping for those in need (opens the original)
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What to know From You To Them is a GTA-based, Black-owned charity offering families in need a dignified, store-like shopping experience for clothes. All clothing is clean and carefully displayed on racks; guests sometimes find brand-new items with tags still attached. No intrusive questions are asked; just first names, ensuring privacy and a welcoming environment for every visitor. Donations of clothes, time, or money are welcome, and dono
‘Drag has taught me so much,’ Monét X Change talks comedy, Queer expression and 15 years in drag ahead of Just For Laughs Toronto (opens the original)
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What to know Monét X Change is bringing her stand-up show High Heels Bad Knees to Just For Laughs Toronto on Oct. 3. The RuPaul’s Drag Race star reflects on 15 years in drag and how the art form has shaped her understanding of gender expression. The New York-born drag performer is known for blending comedy, music and storytelling in her work. X Change will perform at Toronto’s Bluma Appel Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are available th
Scarborough voters highlight affordability, housing and transit concerns ahead of Toronto election (opens the original)
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What to know Scarborough residents told Now Toronto that affordability is a major concern as the cost of necessities continues to rise. Housing affordability and homelessness were also raised by residents ahead of the election. TTC reliability, delays and construction-related congestion were among the key transit concerns. Advance voting runs from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11, with Election Day set for Oct. 26. <p class="wp-block
‘That’s not fair’: Ontario students make over $1 less than minimum wage earners, and Torontonians are calling it out (opens the original)
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What to know Ontario’s minimum wage rose to $17.95/hour on Oct. 1, but students under 18 only receive $16.90/hour, creating a $1.05 gap. Many locals argue the pay gap is unfair, with some saying students often have real financial responsibilities like rent and bills. Advocacy groups and residents say the minimum wage hike isn’t enough to keep up with rising living costs, and question why student wages are still lower. Some point out that s
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