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    Beatriz has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Public Law from the University of Toronto, and an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Journalism from Centennial College. She previously worked as an Editorial Assistant at Salon Magazine, and contributed to the National Post and the Toronto Observer. Beatriz spends most of her free time reading fiction books, watching movies, and hanging out with her cat.

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    What to know Alexander Stubb suggested Canada could potentially join the European Union, citing strong alignment in values and governance. The comments came during Stubb’s...
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  • Live Nation, Ticketmaster found to have monopoly of live event venues. Here’s what it means for Canada

    What to know A U.S. jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans and harming competition in the live events market....
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  • Toronto reconsiders Fan Fest ticket fees as Olivia Chow calls for free access after backlash

    What to know City staff proposed raising the Fan Festival budget from $16 million to $25 million, suggesting $10 general admission and up to $300...
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  • ‘Torontonians deserve better,’ City councillor urges TTC to urgently address reliability following repeated Line 2 shutdowns

    What to know City councillor Josh Matlow is calling on the TTC to develop an action plan to reduce infrastructure-related disruptions following repeated Line 2...
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  • Toronto soccer fans might have to pay to enter the World Cup Fan Fest as city ramps up security

    What to know The City of Toronto is proposing paid entry for its World Cup Fan Fest events, which were initially planned as free for...
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  • ‘We are in a biodiversity crisis,’ Ontario just repealed its Endangered Species Act, and this group is raising concerns

    What to know Ontario has replaced its Endangered Species Act with a new Species Conservation Act, shifting from a permit-based system to a registration model...
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  • ‘She did her job,’ Political leaders are reacting after Queen’s Park reporter Tina Yazdani was fired from CityNews

    What to know Queen’s Park reporter Tina Yazdani announced she was no longer with CityNews after years at the outlet, with reports alleging some of...
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  • Carney government to cut gas tax temporarily, prices expected to drop 10¢/L

    What to know The federal fuel excise tax will be suspended from April 20 to Sept. 7, with gas prices expected to drop by $0.10...
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  • Will Ontario’s HST cut actually revive the housing market? Expert weighs in

    What to know Doug Ford’s plan to eliminate HST on new homes up to $1M could save buyers up to $130K, but experts say it...
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  • You can still buy in the GTA for under $500K, here’s what Brampton offers

    From multicultural spots to easy access to several amenities, Brampton is an attractive spot for buyers for a series of reasons, and in this buyer’s...
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  • ‘This is unacceptable,’ TTC suspends fleet after second fluid spill in one week disrupts Line 2 service

    What to know A morning service shutdown between Ossington and Woodbine stations followed a hydraulic fluid spill, with delays lasting hours into the commute. TTC...
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  • Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford launch separate plans for the same Scarborough transit project

    What to know Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford unveiled separate plans for the Scarborough Eglinton East LRT (Line 7), a proposed 18.6-km route connecting Kennedy...
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  • Is Pierre Poilievre’s leadership on the line now that another MP crossed the floor? Torontonians, expert weigh in

    What to know Marilyn Gladu became the fifth MP in six months to cross the floor, leaving the Liberals one seat short of a majority...
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  • ‘We’ve been relying on temporary fixes,’ Toronto announces $570M street light overhaul to cut costs and boost safety

    What to know Toronto will replace all street lights with energy-efficient LED systems by 2035 through a $570-million investment led by Toronto Hydro. The upgrade...
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  • ‘She’s super down to earth,’ Xav Trudeau says about his dad’s girlfriend and pop star Katy Perry

    What to know Xavier Trudeau, also known as Xav, shared on a podcast that Katy Perry has given him feedback on his music and left...
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