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Simon Ostler

@SimonOstler

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Weekly marathon training update: 26km run today. Here’s how that went 👇 Running for @sickkids Hospital. Donate here:

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Simon Ostler

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5 years

While voting this morning one of the @ElectionsCan_E employees announced "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a first time voter!" and everyone clapped. It was a new Canadian voting for the first time. Very cool. #elxn43 #CanadaElection2019

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Just when you think you can’t love this team anymore, Coach Nick Nurse does this. #WeTheNorth @Raptors

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Is anyone else having a serious surge of robocalls and spam messages on their cellphone lately?

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Canadian broadcasters call NBA Finals in Punjabi for first time in league history @KamilKaramali #NBAFinals @Raptors @warriors #WeTheNorth @NBA

Canadian broadcasters call NBA Finals in Punjabi for first time in league history | Globalnews.ca

"This is 10 years in the making," said Parminder Singh.

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BREAKING: Jordan McIldoon of Maple Ridge, British Columbia is one of the victims killed in the #LasVegas shooting, @GlobalBC confirms.

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Classy move by @warriors taking out full page ad in the @TorontoStar congratulating Toronto @Raptors and @cityoftoronto #WeTheNorth

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Toronto's CN Tower now lit in red, white and blue. Photo by @trueblue8209 #ParisAttack

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This is the longest 7.9 seconds in the history of time. #WeTheNorth #NBAPlayoffs

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Incredible lightning shot from a Global News Toronto viewer

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Emergency 🚨 Alert Test from 📱 📱📱📱📱 📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱

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10 years

Powerful: Cartoonists draw in solidarity with #CharlieHebdo http://t.co/h5mVfYJQpx #JeSuisCharlie #ParisShooting http://t.co/PMnT9wcdmJ

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5 years

. @Katie_Ostler ’s latest tactic to get me out the door before vacation on a Friday. 👇 She actually wrote a “press release” while waiting for me in parking lot. 👇 I think we’ll pass on this story.

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. @TorontoPolice Chief @marksaunderstps confirms what @KamilKaramali witnessed this morning that police are stepping up patrols around Mosques and other places of worship.

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@globalnews

5 years

After the shootings in #Christchurch , 2 police officers walked into a Toronto Mosque and asked to the see the Imam. They wanted to check on him: “Are you feeling safe?” “Are you okay?” “Can we do anything to help?” 📹: @KamilKaramali

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Have to give a huge shoutout to @BogochIsaac for all his interviews on @globalnewsto over past year. He’s been one of the many doctors we’ve turned to to help us untangle the past year and one of the first experts we had on to talk about a still unnamed coronavirus in Feb. 2020

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How you welcome home #NBAChampions @Raptors 🎥 via @TorontoPearson

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I paid my barber for my haircut despite the appointment needing to be cancelled. He’s a small business owner and I can only imagine how tough this has been on his business.

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4 years

I like this kid. #MondayMotivation

Toby Marriott

@tobymarriott

4 years

My 3-year-old nephew is the friendliest toddler you'd ever wish to meet, and always says hello to all the people he walks past. On his daily walk today, though, he had to pretend... 🤣 Hope this brightens up your day!

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Has anyone else experienced this? A pair going for a socially distant walk down a busy trail but refusing to go single file and even forcing runners, cyclists to go between them or just outside them because they won’t move? 🚶‍♀️——-🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️🏃🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️ This really defeats the purpose.

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Simon Ostler

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4 years

This is my uncle actor Barry MacGregor alongside Christopher Plummer in King Lear at Stratford Festival in 2002.

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5 years

UPDATE: Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard to face trial in sex assault case @MarkCarcGlobal

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard to face trial in sex assault case | Globalnews.ca

Ontario Court Justice Mara Greene ruled Friday that the case should proceed after prosecutors gave an overview of their evidence and Hoggard's lawyer agreed it met the threshold for a trial.

globalnews.ca

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BREAKING: In statement Peel Police Chief Duraiappah says “Upon learning of the incident, I immediately directed that the Sergeant be suspended and commenced an Internal Affairs investigation.

𝚂𝚎á𝚗 𝙾’𝚂𝚑𝚎𝚊 Global News

@ConsumerSOS

3 years

Back at Huf Gym: here is one their supporters in my face as I record interaction with police. Peel Sergeant does nothing to stop her. #COVID19

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Hey @Raptors , If we win a championship, please give Nav a ring too! #WeTheNorth

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#mood #24yrs #onemore

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Speaking on my 9:30 editorial planning call working from home and my son comes right up to the computer and yells "we're having a dance party in my room"

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It’s first day of the week It’s the last day of the month It’s Groundhog Day on Wednesday It’s been Groundhog Day since March 2020

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A Canadian 🇨🇦 grocery was accidentally left open on a holiday, and despite the store being completely unsupervised, customers not only didn’t steal anything, but made the extra effort to pay for their groceries.

No thefts reported after Kingston grocery store accidentally left open Family Day | Globalnews.ca

Although no staff were there to attend to customers, people found a way to do their shopping and pay for it, too.

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All @Katie_Ostler wanted for Christmas was a puppy. So now we have a puppy. This is Baxter.

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While rooting for the Oilers, it’s pretty hard to not be happy for Paul Maurice in this moment

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The CEO of Maple Leaf foods takes over the corporate account of his company to express anger over the shooting down of #Flight752 @GlobalNews reached out to @MapleLeafFoods and it confirms this thread is indeed from Michael McCain.

Maple Leaf Foods

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5 years

I’m Michael McCain, CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, and these are personal reflections. I am very angry, and time isn’t making me less angry. A MLF colleague of mine lost his wife and family this week to a needless, irresponsible series of events in Iran...

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Happy 35th anniversary to @ConsumerSOS at @globalnewsto Sean has done it all in his career and is RTDNA Lifetime achievement recipient. VIDEO: His list of accomplishments in 2022 alone is impressive. Super proud to have him on our team. Congrats, Sean!

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Not going to lie, I’m a bit obsessed with this video.

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I rather like this.

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Just an appreciation post for how quickly @brittlestar turns concepts to content execution in a timely, engaging, and informative way. 👍

Brittlestar

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THE LCBO

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Making mom’s pasta recipe for my family tonight. She taught it to me as a teen and even after 17 years without her, it still gives me a feeling of comfort. Thinking of those, like me, who have found ways to pay tribute to their moms who are no longer with us. #HappyMothersDay

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NEW: On Mayor John Tory’s last morning in office Global News captures man in cowboy hat throwing eggs at his city hall office window. @globalnewsto @MDimainGlobal #TOpoli

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👏 👏 Thank you @bruce_arthur : Toronto needs to channel its inner Kawhi, be cool, and leave the poor man alone. #LeaveKawhiAlone

Bruce Arthur: Toronto needs to channel its inner Kawhi, be cool, and leave the poor man alone

It’s hard to say act like you’ve been there before to a city that has never been there before.

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How did I just notice Drake is wearing a ‘Breaker High’ hoodie? Perhaps somewhere Ryan Gosling is wearing a ‘Degrassi’ hoodie too? #NBAPlayoffs #Raptors

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2 years

We assigned @ShallimaMaharaj to be live in the field tonight. She did not disappoint.

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3 years

This guy on Facebook Marketplace doesn’t get me.

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6 years

Americans are pointing out on social media the many times Canada has helped with United States, using #ThanksCanada

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3 years

Major props to our @KamilKaramali who was on morning shift when the unexpected news broke after 10 about stage 3 moving up. He stayed on OT and is live 12 hours later on Global News at 6. We are short due to summer staffing and he stepped up. 👏 👏 Book that OT!

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Blown away by @Katie_Ostler ’s latest painting. Her biggest canvas yet.

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@SimonOstler

3 years

And capping the number of journalists who can ask questions on such a late news conference where reporters were given no background or briefing notes. #Onpoli

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3 years

The press conference has now ended, despite numerous journalists remaining on the line with out being called upon to ask Qs. This includes our QP Bureau Chief @TravisDhanraj who represents four Ontario TV stations, three radio stations, and one of Canada's largest news websites.

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Remember when the Zamboni driver and emergency goaltender David Ayres was called up and won the game for the @Canes vs. Toronto @MapleLeafs ? That happened back in 2020 and that year is still this year. #NHLPlayoffs #tmltalk #Canes

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8 years

Excited to announce that I am taking a new role as Managing Editor of Global Toronto. @globalnewsto

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5 years

Journalists across Canada today. #elxn43

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10 years

And the best joke at tonight's show going to... RT @adamgoldenberg : Amen. #GoldenGlobes http://t.co/uNJdESE340

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls anti-lockdown protesters “a bunch of yahoos.” #Covid_19

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2 years

BREAKING: Vehicle belonging to Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner carjacked in Toronto, sources tell Global News

Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner victim of armed carjacking in Etobicoke - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

A spokesperson for MLSE confirmed to Global News that Mitch Marner was the "unfortunate victim of a carjacking in Etobicoke on Monday evening."

globalnews.ca

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Nick Nurse had just added himself to the gif hall of fame with this 😮

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Please, please, please don’t call 911 to complain about the #AMBERAlert this time.

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. @AnthonyFarnell and cameraman Doug Gamey help stuck car during live hit on Global News Morning. @globalnewsto #ONStorm

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6 years

This by @CH_Cartoon seems extra appropriate today given the latest news.

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5 years

Rather sickening to think some people were calling 911 to complain about the “late hour” Amber Alert of an 11-year-old child.

Peel Regional Police

@PeelPolice

5 years

Our communications bureau is receiving numerous calls to 9-1-1, complaining about the late hour of the Amber Alert. As a direct result of someone receiving the alert, we were able to locate the suspect & his vehicle. The system works. Thank you to all those that called with tips.

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This is outrageous treatment of our reporter in the field doing his job.

𝚂𝚎á𝚗 𝙾’𝚂𝚑𝚎𝚊 Global News

@ConsumerSOS

3 years

Back at Huf Gym: here is one their supporters in my face as I record interaction with police. Peel Sergeant does nothing to stop her. #COVID19

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Terry Fox passed away on this day in 1981. My dad and stepmother are driving out west and just happened to be at the statue commemorating where he was forced to end his Marathon of Hope in Thunder Bay this morning and took these pictures. #OTD #TerryFox

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A pothole left long enough to plant a garden inside. Who wants a sinkhole tomato 🍅 ?? @KamilKaramali

‘Pothole protest’: Tomato garden planted in neglected Toronto sinkhole - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Residents on Poplar Plains Crescent have started a garden in a sinkhole they say the City of Toronto has neglected.

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Both CNN and BBC top stories right now are @JustinTrudeau #brownface

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Today’s commute to work. 🚶

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I think @davidakin wins for the most on brand home office at @globalnews

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Remember @Travisdhanraj this is still a you day. Talk tomorrow.

Travis Dhanraj

@Travisdhanraj

3 years

Ok my editor @SimonOstler has officially told me to put down my phone and enjoy my day off. I am going to oblige. I’m off for a run see ya later...back at the end of the week #Onpoli #thankyousimon 🙂🙂

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Hey @Drake , thanks for watching @globalnews post game coverage of @Raptors #NBAChampionship coverage. We loved @MarkCarcGlobal and #PlantGuy too! #WeTheNorth #WeTheForest 🌳

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WOW: #Toronto sunset tonight was unreal. Love this city in the summer. http://t.co/IQZCnySbpC

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Three days into the new school year and my son’s entire grade one class has to go virtual because of a positive #COVID19 diagnosis by a household member of a classmate. 3 days. Now at least 5 at home online learning. Hopefully not a sign of things to come.

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Overwhelming support for Peterborough teen after no one RSVPs to birthday invite http://t.co/RoZfttM4Pb #odinbirthday http://t.co/34pUcjVK3Y

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. @Drake has his serious game face on tonight. #WeTheNorth #RTZ http://t.co/Zcm0aiqzkj

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When my position was eliminated from Global News earlier this year I, sadly, suspected more layoffs would be coming. The news today of 25% of positions being eliminated at Corus Entertainment is no doubt leaving many employees feeling extremely anxious. With this 6 months behind

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Danforth re-opened and a rainbow 🌈 #DanforthStrong

Bilal Jaffery 🧬

@BilalJaffery

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Rainbow over #Danforth #danforthstrong #toronto

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Family Halloween costume reveal time. Any guesses who we are? @Katie_Ostler

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Our little boy is tucked into bed about to enter his first day of JK in the morning. Lunch is packed, backpack is ready. Of course, @Katie_Ostler gets much of the credit for making sure we are prepared. 🏫 Think of all the children when you’re driving in the morning. 🚗

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This has to be a sign. #WeTheNorth

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One of the best costumes at work today. @globalnews

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Nothing like the downtown Toronto skyline from the Global News chopper at night. 🎥 @Ari_Traffic

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After 42 years at @GlobalNews Jim Stewart just shot his final stand up. Congrats on your retirement, Jim.

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Don’t 👏 call 👏 911 👏 to 👏 complain 👏 about 👏 how 👏 an 👏 abducted 👏 child 👏 inconvenienced 👏 you

Toronto Police Operations

@TPSOperations

5 years

Once again our Communications Centre has been receiving a number of calls from citizens using it as a platform to complain about being awaken by the Amber Alert. REMINDER: 9-1-1 is for EMERGENCIES ONLY. Please help us to keep our phone lines free for real emergencies. Thanks^adc

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On This Day in 1980: Terry Fox abandons Marathon of Hope in Thunder Bay 135 days/over 5,000 km after it started. http://t.co/qxA3ur0SCc

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A Canada Goose, whose mate was struck and killed weeks ago, keeps coming back to the same Toronto plaza where it happened. Geese usually stay together for life. 💔 @Morganne_C talks to people in the area and an expert on how to help without hurting.

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A little dressing up and fun is in order this year more than ever. @SchittsCreek have a safe and #HappyHalloween

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Today was a sad day. We said goodbye to our amazing cat Wheels after just 10 years. Thanks to @THS_tweet for letting us first foster then adopt him.

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10 years

Downtown #Toronto looks a little ominous. http://t.co/KCg5DImTjh

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I can't recall a cell phone outage lasting this long. @ConsumerSOS will be reporting on the widespread Rogers outage today that has really forced our newsroom to get creative in order to communicate today.

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Pleased to announce @Mirandanthistle is joining the @globalnewsto news team in January. We are excited to have you on board, Miranda!

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Great shots of @tourCNTower struck by lightning. - Reddit Toronto post http://t.co/aWAnaPdKwS http://t.co/v5Uwgg6MJM

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Stunning shot of fireball over Banff Rundle Mountain by @brettphotog . http://t.co/jd5P2nwL7l cc: @MeredithFrost http://t.co/NyO1X9lhJY

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2 years

New Year and a new role for me: After 6 years as Managing Editor of Global Toronto, I am stepping into a new role for the year of 2023 as Executive Producer overseeing Global News Morning and Global News at 5:30.

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Love this. RT @ThatEricAlper : Robin Williams on Canada. http://t.co/LePwK7R4bv

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. @TorontoMedics wrapping up a call when my 5-year-old and other kids came by. An amazing paramedic turned on the lights/siren, showed kids how the hydraulic stretcher works and answered ALL of their questions. Kudos to this amazing paramedic.

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Proud Dad Alert🚨After weeks of 🚲 practicing and a week of bike camp our little guy took off on his own for the first time on Monday without training wheels and hasn’t stopped. (Or stabilizers as he calls them from watching too much Peppa Pig).

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. @danjlevy hosting @nbcsnl last night and @theweeknd performing at tonight’s #SuperBowl What a weekend for Canadian 🇨🇦 talent.

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Happy 9th anniversary to my incredibly beautiful, smart, caring and fun wife @Katie_Ostler Life is better with you in it. ❤️

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Twister totally photobombs Saskatchewan couple during wedding shoot http://t.co/zSetud53AZ http://t.co/YVz2y18MrZ

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Toronto, you’re looking great! shot from @Ari_Traffic 📷

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"I got a lot of problems with you people! " Happy Festivus!

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I am watching @KamilKaramali report but I’m really watching @BonnieCrombie dance.

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Our 4-year-old son ran into our bedroom first thing this morning and asked, “Is Coronavirus over?”

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Look at lighting hitting midtown moments ago as Toronto remains under a tornado watch. #onstorm 🎥 @EarthCam @AnthonyFarnell

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It’s been another tough day at @globalnews 💔 I feel for everyone impacted by layoffs across the country. While I don’t have all the details, I know how this feels having been through it myself earlier this year. If you are looking for someone to talk to, my DMs are open.

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How did we get to a point where signs like this are needed outside hospitals?