PICKERING/DURHAM

1. (City of Pickering) Pickering Votes Today With Seven Mayoral Candidates on the Ballot [Incumbents favoured…Ashe w his $300k+ salary likely to win again..the more things change…….]

It is municipal election day in Pickering. Voting places are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and online voting closes at 8 p.m. Seven candidates are running for mayor.

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2. (INsauga) Oshawa Voters Choose a New Mayor in an Open Race

Oshawa residents head to the polls today in a mayoral race with no incumbent on the ballot. Voting places are open throughout the day.

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3. (INsauga) Whitby and Ajax Voters Decide Mayoral Contests

Voters in Whitby and Ajax are choosing their mayors and councils today. Polls close at 8 p.m., with results expected shortly afterward.

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4. (INsauga) Clarington and Scugog Elections: When to Expect Results

Residents of Clarington and Scugog are also voting in local races today. Unofficial results are expected after the polls close this evening.

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5. (CTV News Durham) Toddler Critically Injured Among Five Children Struck by Driver in Oshawa

Five children were struck by a driver in Oshawa last week, and one toddler was left in critical condition. A daycare worker was also hurt. Durham police continue to investigate.

CANADA

6. (CBC News) Toronto Mayoral Race Tight Between Chow and Bradford

Toronto voters head to the polls today in a close race between incumbent Olivia Chow and challenger Brad Bradford. Polling places are open until 8 p.m.

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7. (CBC News) Albertans Have Spoken in Provincial Referendum

Alberta’s referendum results are in after voters weighed in on the province’s question.

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8. (The Canadian Press) Bank of Canada Rate Decision Due Wednesday as Jobs Fall

The Bank of Canada announces its next interest rate decision on Wednesday. The economy lost 68,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate stands at 6.5 per cent.

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9. (CBC News) Teachers and Education Workers Rally in Toronto

Teachers and education workers gathered in Toronto to make their case for better support in schools.

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10. (CTV News) Municipal Elections Held Across Ontario Today

Voters in communities across Ontario are electing mayors, councillors and school trustees today. Many results are expected tonight.

INTERNATIONAL

11. (Al Jazeera) Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential runoff vote. The result gives him another term as president.

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12. (Al Jazeera) Serbia’s Ruling Party Concedes Defeat

Serbia’s ruling party has conceded after the vote count.

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13. (Al Jazeera) Qatari Mediators Work on Iran Talks as Strike Is Held Off

Qatari mediators are working to keep diplomacy alive with Iran. No military strike has taken place.

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14. (BBC) Three Arrests After Church Attack in Jordan

Jordanian authorities have arrested three people after an attack on a church. At least seven people were killed.

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15. (Reuters) French Cost-of-Living Protesters Take to the Streets [“Cost of living” protesters…..nooooooo…finally?]

Protesters across France are demonstrating over rising living costs. The demonstrations focus on the cost of everyday essentials.

THE LIGHTER SIDE

16. (ESPN) Brewers Rally to Take 2-0 World Series Lead

Milwaukee came from behind to go up two games to none in the World Series. Game 3 is tonight.

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17. (INsauga) Garba Fest Brings Music and Dance to Whitby

Durham’s Garba Fest brought crowds together in Whitby for a night of traditional dance and music.

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18. (CTV News) Barrie Bikers Fulfil Wasaga Beach Pastor’s Last Wish

A group of bikers from Barrie gathered to honour the last wish of a Wasaga Beach pastor.