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    Devon Banfield

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    Dev Banfield is a host, senior web producer, and writer with Now Toronto and The Brandon Gonez Show. This Toronto girl returned to the city in 2021 to join GMI after working as an anchor & reporter for CityNews Calgary. Banfield is passionate about Queer issues, women’s rights, and Endometriosis research, and is proud to be everyone’s favourite auntie! She is a Seneca alumn, and is currently pursing an Honours Bachelor’s degree in communications and digital media. Her secret? She runs on caffeine & girl power.

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  • ‘People don’t need this,’ Experts warn new citizenship markers on Alberta IDs could fuel discrimination

    Alberta will soon have citizenship markers on its driver’s licences and other identification cards, but some experts are concerned this could lead to discrimination for...
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  • ‘Bleak reality of Toronto,’ Video of bus shelter turned into makeshift bedroom highlights city’s growing housing crisis

    A video showing a Toronto bus shelter turned into a makeshift bedroom has people talking about the reality of homelessness in the city. A 14-second...
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  • What if Toronto speed cameras rewarded safe drivers? Some activists think it could help the city’s speeding problem

    Speed cameras have been making headlines in Toronto all summer, but what if they also rewarded drivers for good behaviour? Stockholm, Sweden, ran an experiment...
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  • Let’s get that bread! You may be eligible to get some money back thanks to a recent Loblaws settlement

    The Loblaws lawsuit is helping people who bought some bread to… get some dough. Suppose you purchased packaged bread for personal use between 2001 and...
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  • FIFA fans are frustrated after encountering tech issues, high demand during presale draw for World Cup tickets

    Entry for the presale draw for tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened up today – and people had a hell of a time...
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  • ‘It makes people sweat,’ A chef from London is bringing one of the world’s spiciest curries to Toronto!

    Calling all lovers of spicy food, one of the spiciest curries in the world will be available to try at a pop-up slated for later...
    Spicy stuffed peppers in a savory sauce on a ceramic plate, vibrant and delicious, showcasing Toronto's diverse culinary scene and food culture.
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  • ‘The media needs to be neutral,’ Global News taps Ben Mulroney as interim host of ‘The West Block,’ sparking mixed reactions

    A familiar face is about to temporarily host a popular Canadian political program – and a lot of people are not impressed. It was recently...
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  • From Parkdale to Koerner Hall: Six films shot in Toronto to watch at TIFF this year

    The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is in town, and while there are movies shot around the globe screening at the event, there are also...
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  • Events happening in Toronto this weekend: Sept. 5-7

    Don’t panic, but one of the final weekends of the summer is upon us, Toronto!  School may be back in session, but there are still...
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  • 9 Toronto restaurants and bars offering TIFF-themed menu items

    TIFF is just around the corner, and plenty of Toronto businesses are offering special menu items to mark the occasion. The Toronto International Film Festival...
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  • Brampton’s Arianna Reid set for festival debut at Somekinda Festival in St. Catharines

    The inaugural Somekinda Festival is taking over St. Catharines this weekend, and one Brampton-born artist can’t wait for her festival debut. Creating music that is...
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  • ‘Don’t get attached to anything,’ Toronto’s Little Jamaica Festival cancelled last minute, joining list of other scrapped events this summer

    Another popular Toronto street festival has been cancelled last minute, and residents are devastated. Little Jamaica Festival, which was slated to take over Eglinton Ave....
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  • ‘What is he raising it for?’ Fans speculate why The Weeknd is reportedly eyeing $1B financing deal using his music

    The Weeknd is apparently trying to secure $1 billion in financing by leveraging his music, and fans think that it may have something to do...
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  • ‘A short-sighted decision,’ Ford supports Ottawa’s return-to-office mandate, but local councillors are pushing back

    Premier Doug Ford supports Ottawa’s decision requiring all city workers to return to the office full-time, but local councillors are not impressed.  In a memo...
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  • Taylor Swift is engaged! If she tied the knot in Toronto, these are the dreamiest venues for her big day

    It’s a love story, and baby she said yes! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged and to celebrate, we rounded up five wedding venues...
    Romantic wedding photos in Toronto, featuring couple embracing in lush gardens and historic architectural backdrop, perfect for Toronto wedding photography and engagement sessions.
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