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Culture clash on the Toronto waterfront
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Culture clash on the Toronto waterfront

The news about Mark coming across a 2km stretch of floating sewage debris has caught a lot of attention as of late. A lot of you have expressed shock and disgust. And if you're finding out about this for the first time, yes – it is as gross as it seems. But with all of the attention this story has received, we have yet to tell it from our point of view. Which is why Krystyn gathered all of the details here.

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30 Reasons Why Torontonians Need Wet Weather Advisories Now

30 Reasons Why Torontonians Need Wet Weather Advisories Now

This summer, the Ontario government decided that the City of Toronto must alert the public when there are wet weather water quality concerns. But three months have passed and Toronto residents still don’t receive wet weather advisories. To highlight the importance of these alerts, we’re bringing you a new reason for every day in November – so check back often!

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