Unfair parking fees on private lots aren't tickets — so you don't need to pay them, expert says - Business - CBC News

When you park in a private lot and get dinged by that ugly note on your windshield telling you to pay up, you're likely thinking it's an official parking ticket. But those invoices are not the same as the ones issued by the city — you don't necessarily have to obey them.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-parking-private-lots-1.3851956

Subway riders come together to help man late for job interview - Toronto - CBC News

After the bitter and divisive election in the U.S., Salma Hamidi says several random acts of kindness during a subway ride last week reminded her how happy she is to be Canadian.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-subway-kindness-1.3852355

You Can Skate Through A Magical Garden Of Lights In This Park Near Toronto | Narcity Toronto

It's a winter wonderland.
http://www.narcity.com/toronto/you-can-go-skating-through-a-magical-garden-of-lights-in-this-park-near-toronto/

Snoop Dogg says he’s moving to Toronto after Donald Trump victory | Globalnews.ca

Snoop Dogg's future in the United States seems to have gone up in smoke after Donald Trump's historic election win.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3057816/snoop-dogg-says-hes-moving-to-toronto-after-donald-trump-victory/

Home prices in Toronto suburbs on fire amid ‘intense’ competition for detached houses | Financial Post

The hottest part of the market is now in suburban Toronto where the average detached home reached $948,191 in October, up almost 30% from a year ago
http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgages-real-estate/toronto-realtors-say-market-has-reached-an-intense-phase-as-suburbs-take-off

Winter weather will engulf Toronto within two weeks

Toronto's been feeling particularly toasty lately. Other than a few flakes of snow last week (we're still in denial about it, okay), for better or for worse, we've been having a gloriously warm fall. But alas, the good times are coming to an end. By the middle of the month,...
http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/11/winter_weather_will_engulf_toronto_within_two_weeks/

What's really driving Toronto's red-hot real estate market - Toronto - CBC News

With Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne throwing cold water on a foreign-buyers tax in Toronto's residential real-estate market, there's concern about another factor pushing house prices skyward: domestic purchasers buying homes solely as an investment, not as a place to live.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/foreign-buyers-tax-toronto-real-estate-investors-1.3824467

This Breathtaking Suspension Bridge Is Only 2 Hours Away From Toronto | Narcity Toronto

Go on an adventure in Ontario - it's not as far away from Toronto as you'd think...
http://www.narcity.com/toronto/this-breathtaking-suspension-bridge-is-only-2-hours-away-from-toronto/

St. Lawrence Market becomes night market next month

Imagine being able to attend an all-you-can-eat feast at the St. Lawrence Market. What would you grab first? A peameal bacon sandwich? A lobster roll from Buster's Sea Cove? Well, all of your foodie dreams can come true next month at the annual Evening at the Market event....
http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2016/10/st_lawrence_market_becomes_night_market_next_month/

A nasty winter is in store for Toronto this year

The easy winter that Toronto experienced last year will not be repeated according the weather forecasts for 2016/2017. While there's some discrepancy in long term reports regarding whether or not southern Ontario will experience average or below average temperatures this winter, no one is calling for a mild season....
http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/10/a_nasty_winter_is_in_store_for_toronto_this_year/

A Big Tip For Toronto Cyclists!

Warren Huska attached a noodle to his bike in 2015 and drivers have been affording him more space ever since.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/10/18/cyclist-says-his-pool-noodle-makes-toronto-streets-safer-for-him.html

Hot Off The Press: Interest Rates To Remain Unchanged

The Bank of Canada met today - one of their 8 scheduled meetings of the year - and announced that rates would remain unchanged.
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/2016/10/fad-press-release-2016-10-19/

New SickKids Ads Across Toronto

In case you haven't seen it, SickKids has launched a bold new campaign that shifts the attitude from sick to fierce and features patients and staff posing bravely.
https://www.thestar.com/life/2016/10/14/sick-is-not-weak-sickkids-hospital-embraces-fierce-new-ad-campaign.html

New housing prices in Canada inch up in August on Toronto strength...

Is Toronto now the leading housing market in Canada? Check out the latest numbers from the FP..
http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgages-real-estate/new-housing-prices-in-canada-inch-up-in-august-on-toronto-strength

Raptors' Kyle Lowry expected to opt out of contract

Meanwhile, in Toronto basketball: Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has a player option in his contract for the 2017-18 season and is expected to test the open market next summer.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/raptors-kyle-lowry-contract-1.3796191

How To Write And Give An Amazing Best Man Speech

Latest and greatest article on writing and giving a best man speech.
http://uniquebestman.livejournal.com/22564.html

Canada Churns Out Most Jobs Since 2012 to Shake Off Oil Woes - Bloomberg

The first Friday of the month means the monthly jobs report. And it was a good one for Canada for a change, with some of the most positive figures in years.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-07/canada-churns-out-most-jobs-since-2012-to-shake-off-oil-gloom

Meet Canada’s first aboriginal forensic pathologist

Dr. Kona Williams hopes to bridge the gap between her institution and aboriginal communities.
https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2016/09/25/meet-canadas-first-aboriginal-forensic-pathologist.html

Tightened Mortgage Rules Are Coming

Yesterday, Ottawa unveiled major initiatives to slow housing activity both by potentially discouraging foreign home purchases and, more importantly, by making it more difficult for Canadians to get mortgages. Read more about what is coming at our update below.
http://www.gtamortgagepros.com/tightened-mortgage-rules-coming/

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Casa Loma transformed into a huge haunted house

How many times have you thought Casa Loma would make an epic haunted house? Now your nightmares dreams are finally coming true because Liberty Entertainment Group (which runs Casa Loma) has transformed Toronto's only castle into a bona fide Halloween attraction. Legends of Horror opens tonight and runs until Oct....
http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2016/09/casa_loma_transformed_into_a_huge_haunted_house/

There's a book themed bar opening soon in Toronto

Toronto bookworms will soon have a new spot to hole up in with a stiff drink. That's because Famous Last Words Bar, described as a spot that serves "cocktails with a literary twist," is slated to open up in the Junction at 392 Pacific Ave. According to Famous Last Words'...
http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2016/09/theres_a_book_themed_bar_opening_soon_in_toronto/

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Our free Toronto mortgage broker service will show you ALL the hidden costs and fees in your mortgage - not just the best possible rate. Find out more on our Craigslist listing.
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Free Mortgage Help - Canada's #1 Mortgage Company | real estate services | City of Toronto | Kijiji

Get free mortgage help from the #1 mortgage company in Canada. Check out this Kijiji listing for the GTA Mortgage Pros services.
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New street signs put Toronto's Indigenous history front and centre - Toronto - CBC News

The signs on some of Toronto's best-known streets are getting a makeover, but the names they bear aren't new — in fact they're thousands of years old. It's a movement that began at the height of the Idle No More movement in 2013 by artists and activists Hayden King and Susan Blight though a project called Ogimaa Mikana.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/new-street-signs-put-toronto-s-indigenous-history-front-and-centre-1.3771548

There's a huge book sale at the Toronto Reference Library this weekend

Pocket change might not get you very far in Toronto, but tomorrow, it'll let you score a sweet deal at the Toronto Reference Library. That's right, the Friends of the Toronto Public Library's Book Ends store is holding its annual clearance sale this weekend at the Toronto Reference Library.
http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/09/theres_a_huge_book_sale_at_the_toronto_reference_library_this_weekend/

Toronto may now be the hottest market in Canada...

Toronto and Vancouver are two of Canada's biggest cities, and also the countries two hottest real estate markets. But according to an economist at TD Bank, the Toronto market is now out-scorching Vancouver's. As TD Bank's Diana Petramala says in the Globe and Mail, the average price of a home...
http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/09/toronto_is_now_canadas_hottest_real_estate_market/

Canadian Home Sales Decline as Listings Plunge Further

This morning, The Canadian Real Estate Board (CREA) released their national real estate statistics for August, which showed a further slide in home sales as new listings resumed their decline and home prices increased once again. For Canada as a whole, the number of homes trading on the MLS Systems fell 3.1% month-over-month in August the Read More The post Canadian Home Sales Decline as Listings Plunge Further appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/canadian-home-sales-decline-listings-plunge/

How I Helped a Couple Get Their Mobility Back

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely couple. He was 75 and she was 80 years young. They were both disabled and needed to purchase a new car because their previous car had fallen apart on them. As a result, the couple had to use disability transportation buses to get around. When the Read More The post How I Helped a Couple Get Their Mobility Back appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/helped-couple-get-mobility-back/

Live Your Life

Recently I was fortunate enough to travel to the small island country of Iceland in the middle of the North Atlantic. It had not been a destination on my radar until I started to plan a mountain biking trip for my milestone 40th birthday. I knew I was going to utilize the locally owned (Whistler Read More The post Live Your Life appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/live-your-life/

Understanding Home Equity: Line of Credit vs. Loan

Borrower or credit costs can be outrageous. To go get a line of credit, you are usually paying upwards of 6% to 7.5%. These lines of credit can be based on interest only or principle and interest payments. This kind of loan is based on how the lender views you as a risk. In other Read More The post Understanding Home Equity: Line of Credit vs. Loan appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/understanding-home-equity-line-credit-vs-loan/

Free Mortgage Help - Canada's #1 Mortgage Company

We are part of Dominion Lending Centres - the #1 mortgage company in Canada - and offer free professional help with your mortgage. Getting started is not complicated or difficult - it only takes 90 seconds of your time with our fast and easy online application form. Find out more about our Toronto mortgage broker service at http://www.gtamortgagepros.com.
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Free Mortgage Help - Canada's #1 Mortgage Company

Our free Toronto mortgage broker service will show you ALL the hidden costs and fees in your mortgage - not just the best possible rate. Did you know that some mortgages come with tens of thousands...
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From Pre-approval to Getting the Keys – Your Step By Step Guide

After diligently saving your pennies and carefully managing your credit to be as strong as possible you are finally ready to start house hunting for that perfect dream home. Between you and your new life lies the seemingly terrifying mortgage process so let’s go over what you can expect so there are no surprises along Read More The post From Pre-approval to Getting the Keys – Your Step By Step Guide appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/pre-approval-getting-keys-step-step-guide/

Canadian Jobs Bounce Back in August

The August jobs report was stronger than expected as payrolls bounced back from a significant July decline. Canada s economy added 26,000 jobs last month (a 0.1% gain), thanks to large gains in the public sector and increased payrolls in Quebec. The rebound followed a disappointing July report where the economy shed 31,200 positions, with big Read More The post Canadian Jobs Bounce Back in August appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/canadian-jobs-bounce-back-august/

Rates on Hold Again, Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada Hold Overnight Rate at 0.5% The Bank of Canada s decision to hold rates steady once again was very much as expected, even though first half growth was well below the forecast in the July Monetary Policy Report. US growth in the first half of this year was also disappointing, reflecting weakness in Read More The post Rates on Hold Again, Bank of Canada appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/rates-hold-bank-canada/

Good News for US and Canadian Economies

U.S. Hiring Cooled in August U.S. payrolls rose by 151,000 last month, below the expectation of 180,000, while the jobless rate held steady at 4.9%. This in combination with weakness in yesterday s Purchasing Manager s Index (PMI) report for August showing a slowdown in manufacturing activity reduces the likelihood of a Fed rate hike at its Read More The post Good News for US and Canadian Economies appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/good-news-us-canadian-economies/

Canadian Economy Hits Major Speed Bump Last Quarter

According to data released this morning by Statistics Canada, the Canadian economy declined at a 1.6% annual pace in the second quarter, the largest quarterly decline since the global financial crisis in Q2 2009. In comparison, the U.S. economy grew at a 1.1% annual rate last quarter, more sluggish than expected earlier this year.  The Read More The post Canadian Economy Hits Major Speed Bump Last Quarter appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/canadian-economy-hits-major-speed-bump-last-quarter/

Foreigner Property Tax Unlikely To Improve Housing Affordability

There has been much hand-wringing about the overheated housing markets in Vancouver and Toronto. Accelerating price gains in the past year are indicative of a buying frenzy, especially in Vancouver, which is clearly unsustainable. New listings are way down, new supply is constrained, and buyer euphoria seems to be suggestive of panic fear of missing Read More The post Foreigner Property Tax Unlikely To Improve Housing Affordability appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/foreigner-property-tax-unlikely-improve-housing-affordability/

New Mortgage Rules and Their Impact

A short time ago Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) changed the rules on how much down payment buyers have to have in place to buy a home worth more than $500,000. The new rules stated that you have to have 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on the remaining balance up to $999,999. Read More The post New Mortgage Rules and Their Impact appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/new-mortgage-rules-impact/

New Mortgage Rules and Their Impact

A short time ago CMHC changed the rules on how much down payment buyers have to have in place to buy a home worth more than $500,000. The new rules stated that you have to have 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on the remaining balance up to $999,999. After that point they require Read More The post New Mortgage Rules and Their Impact appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/blog-posts/new-mortgage-rules-impact/

What Does It Mean To Be Canadian?

I have asked this question quietly to myself more than once over the years. ***For a post on the nuts & bolts of the new BC 15% foreign tax legislation click here – this post is specifically about the unbelievable way in which we are implementing it. A few points about me, for perspective: I am Read More The post What Does It Mean To Be Canadian? appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/what-does-it-mean-to-be-canadian/

Why I Recommend Title Insurance

As a Dominion Lending Centres mortgage broker, I often see in the lender’s conditions sheet a request for the lawyer to obtain title insurance. We all know that this is a measure to protect the lender and to allow for the deal to proceed if there is a delay with the title or the other Read More The post Why I Recommend Title Insurance appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/blog-posts/recommend-title-insurance/

What Is Mortgage Insurance?

When you purchase a property, you may be a little overwhelmed by all the insurance offers related to purchasing a new property that come your way. Mortgage Insurance, Condo Insurance, Mortgage Default Insurance, Earthquake Insurance; the list goes on and on. It can be confusing and it is important to know what insurance covers what. For Read More The post What Is Mortgage Insurance? appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/blog-posts/what-is-mortgage-insurance/

10 Likely Mortgage Questions When Buying Your First Home

When considering buying your first home, I am sure you will have many questions. I hope to give you some insight to what lenders are most importantly looking for when qualifying for a mortgage. 1. What’s the best rate I can get? The rate that you receive depends on a number of things. I get a Read More The post 10 Likely Mortgage Questions When Buying Your First Home appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/10-likely-mortgage-questions-buying-first-home/

To the Children of Aging Parents

Are you an adult with an aging parent(s) and are you concerned about your parents’ ability to remain financially independent? Today, Canadian adults have many responsibilities, including the concern for their children’s well-being, as well as their parents’ quality of life and their debt. As life expectancy rises for the senior demographic, there is a Read More The post To the Children of Aging Parents appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/children-aging-parents/

A Slap In The Face… For Canadian’s Too

In the News: 15% Property Transfer (bonus) Tax for Foreign Buyers in B.C. Short Version “Good intentions can often lead to unintended consequences” – Tim Walberg As Canadians we no longer appear to be a people that keeps our word. Review the official policy here. Long Version The BC government is increasing the PTT by a Read More The post A Slap In The Face… For Canadian’s Too appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/slap-face-canadians/

The Year of the Private Lender

Sometimes we forget what great tools we have from our Private Mortgage Lenders. 1. Construction mortgages for the smaller home builder, loans based on each property or blanket several and payout the mortgages as they sell. 2. Are you a builder already and have standing inventory that you d like to take some money out of Read More The post The Year of the Private Lender appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/year-private-lender/

Understanding the Benefits of Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

Pre-approvals are certainly beneficial. However, they can also be very disappointing if you are not prepared to know what they actually mean. They DON’T mean… They don’t mean that you have a mortgage. Until there is a Purchase Agreement (a written up contract to purchase a property) actually submitted to a bank and a commitment Read More The post Understanding the Benefits of Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/understanding-benefits-getting-pre-approved-mortgage/

July Employment Great in U.S., Terrible in Canada

Another woeful jobs report in Canada for the month of July triggers further pessimism. Following three consecutive months of stagnant employment, payrolls fell by a much-worse-than-expected 31,000 in July as the unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage point to 6.9 percent. Gloomily, all of the loss was in full-time employment, which fell by 71,000 from June Read More The post July Employment Great in U.S., Terrible in Canada appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/july-employment-great-u-s-terrible-canada/

Your Financial Future As a Post Secondary Student

So you’ve graduated from high school and off to university or college. Before you start, take the time to set down some goals and a budget for your financial future as a post secondary student. Your parents have probably been telling you to put aside some money from your part time job into savings. However, Read More The post Your Financial Future As a Post Secondary Student appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/financial-future-post-secondary-student/

Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgage – What’s the Better Choice and Why?

In today s market, variable and fixed rates are not too far apart. This makes most people think that the fixed rate is the way to go as it’s often viewed as the safest option. Many believe that variable rate mortgages are for the daring and at any time your rate could double leaving you high Read More The post Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgage What’s the Better Choice and Why? appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/fixed-vs-variable-rate-mortgage-whats-better-choice/

Another Example of How All Mortgages Are Not Created Equally and It Will Cost YOU!

When I meet with my clients, I explain that I believe my role is to get them the mortgage that fits their goals and plans, while saving them the most amount of money over the lifetime of their mortgage. This takes into consideration what you might be offered at renewal time by the lender or Read More The post Another Example of How All Mortgages Are Not Created Equally and It Will Cost YOU! appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/another-example-mortgages-not-created-equally-will-cost/

The Power of Education

Knowledge is power! With education comes limitless possibilities. Are our kids learning the essentials in life? Are they being empowered to make life-changing decisions when they enter into the real world of economics? The education that most kids in senior secondary school receive these days focuses on biology, math, physics, chemistry, English, physical education, social Read More The post The Power of Education appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/the-power-of-education/

Economic Data Better Than Headline Figures Suggest

On a hot summer Friday morning, Canadian and U.S. data gatherers posted GDP figures.  The numbers look pretty bad and both countries, but fortunately, digging deeper, they were not as bad as at first glance. Canadian GDP Data The May figure for Canadian Gross Domestic Product by Industry posted a decline of 0.6 percent, but Read More The post Economic Data Better Than Headline Figures Suggest appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/economic-data-better-headline-figures-suggest/

Acceptable Down Payment Sources

The level of documentation required for the average mortgage these days can be very frustrating. It can seem endless, very nitpicky and annoying because we are able to purchase a vehicle with just a paystub. There are a few reasons for the increased documentation requirements. The first is that the banks are mandated by the Read More The post Acceptable Down Payment Sources appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/acceptable-payment-sources/

Ten Things In a Real Estate Transaction That Can Affect Your Mortgage

1. Cash back at closing, while not illegal they lender will usually reduce the mortgage by that amount. 2. Furniture included in the contract, lenders consider this to have a value and if it is zero then it needs to state that in writing. Better yet have the seller and buyer write it in a Read More The post Ten Things In a Real Estate Transaction That Can Affect Your Mortgage appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/ten-things-real-estate-transaction-can-affect-mortgage/

Fed Postpones Rate Hike Again

To the surprise of no one, the Fed once again refrained from raising interest rates even though the U.S. economy has posted surprising strength in recent weeks. Following a very weak jobs report in May, the June figures showed a considerable bounce back. Retail sales and housing activity have also surprised on the high side. Read More The post Fed Postpones Rate Hike Again appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/fed-postpones-rate-hike-2/

Wondering If You Can Save a Bit By Buying a Foreclosure?

Chances are, you’ve seen real estate listings that end with terms like, “as-is, where-is” or “court ordered sale” or even “offers subject to court approval” and wondered if the listing prices were real. Or even wondered if you should be looking at foreclosed properties in order to make or save a buck. My advice to Read More The post Wondering If You Can Save a Bit By Buying a Foreclosure? appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/wondering-can-save-bit-buying-foreclosure/

Ontario looking 'very closely' at B.C. tax aimed at foreign homebuyers as Toronto house prices ...

Mark Blinch/The Canadian PressBMO chief economist Douglas Porter has urged the Ontario government to follow B.C.'s move, given that single
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Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Real Estate

In a surprise move, British Columbia introduced a new 15 percent property transfer tax on foreign real estate buyers in Vancouver on Monday, action intended to calm soaring prices. The new tax would apply to buyers who are neither Canadian citizens, nor permanent residents. The definition of foreign buyer appears to include international students and Read More The post Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Real Estate appeared first on Dominion Lending Centres.
https://dominionlending.ca/news/blog-posts/restrictions-foreign-ownership-real-estate/

BC Passes Foreign Home Buyer Tax

Our chief economist at Dominion Lending Centres breaks down the news, what it means and answer the question on most of our minds: will Ontario do the same due to the hot Toronto market?
https://dominionlending.ca/news/blog-posts/restrictions-foreign-ownership-real-estate/

Weekly Toronto Mortgage, Finance And Other News For Last Week!

How much of a new construction needs to be complete before developers in Toronto actually start building it? Find out in this week's Toronto mortgage news!
http://www.gtamortgagepros.com/toronto-mortgage-news-23-07-2016/

Comedian's Pokemon Go video on Toronto subway tracks angers TTC

A comedian who hopped on Toronto's subway tracks to make a video ... But Correia should have been worried, according to the Toronto Transit
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'They could've been killed': YouTube comedian filmed playing Pokemon Go on TTC subway tracks

... tracks at Union Station while playing Pokemon Go has resulted in an investigation by the Toronto Transit Commission, which could lead to charges.
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Genius On Toronto Subway Tracks Could Be Charged For Pokemon Video

The Toronto Transit Commission says it is investigating after a video about Pokemon Go showed footage of someone walking on subway train tracks.
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Man appears to walk on subway tracks playing Pokemon Go, angers Toronto transit

TORONTO -- A comedian who hopped on Toronto's subway tracks to make a video "warning" of Pokemon Go dangers is now on the receiving end of a
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Toronto mortgage, finance and other news for the week ending 17th July

It's Toronto vs Vancouver time - but not in the world of sports, comparing their housing markets. In addition to this, we look at rental properties in the Toronto Condo market and the Toronto Blue Jays make long-term signing.
http://www.gtamortgagepros.com/toronto-mortgage-finance-news-16-07-2016/

Eglinton LRT route spurs development of two-tower condo plan

Situated near the Ontario Science Centre at Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue, the first phase of Sonic will be completed on Ferrand Drive in 2019
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/eglinton-lrt-route-spurs-development-of-two-tower-condo-plan/article30903626/?cmpid=rss1

Hard loft in King West sells for $86,000 over asking

The playful marketing material for the unit had such widespread charm, there were 65 visitors and another 60 at the open house, plus unprecedented best and final offers from 21 bidders
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/hard-loft-in-king-west-sells-for-86000-over-asking/article30901218/?cmpid=rss1