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    1. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

      Several pedestrians struck by white van in Toronto; condition unknown. Police say driver fled the scene. Incident occurred in northern part of city near Yonge and Finch. More details to be posted here as they become available.http://cbc.ca/1.4631564 

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      CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

      More: Toronto subway service shut down after report that a van struck a number of people at Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East. No service on Line 1, between Sheppard and Finch Stations, and no shuttle buses at the moment. Yonge Street SB shut as well in area. (Photo by Jon Tam)pic.twitter.com/kwtacY7A0u

      10:58 AM - 23 Apr 2018
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        2. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Toronto police tell CBC's @natalie_kalata the van that struck a number of pedestrians at Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East has been found, and the driver has been arrested.

          30 replies 467 retweets 342 likes
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        3. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Justin Trudeau makes brief remarks on Toronto incident, says heart goes out to those affected.

          23 replies 32 retweets 66 likes
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        4. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Watch live: Briefing on Toronto van incident expected shortly. Toronto Mayor John Tory expected to be among those speaking.http://cbc.ca/1.4631564 

          15 replies 56 retweets 36 likes
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        5. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          7 patients transported to Toronto's Sunnybrook hospital after van ran down several pedestrians. Hospital's emergency department locked down, access controlled.

          13 replies 87 retweets 59 likes
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        6. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Toronto Police Deputy Chief Peter Yuen, Mayor John Tory to speak about Toronto van incident at 4:30 ET. Link to live coverage to be posted here:http://cbc.ca/1.4631564 

          4 replies 58 retweets 31 likes
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        7. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Public Safety minister says Canada's threat level unchanged. Ralph Goodale says too early to say if Toronto incident terror-related.

          20 replies 54 retweets 44 likes
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        8. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Toronto paramedic says 'multiple deceased' after van struck several pedestrians on sidewalk. Several others injured; firm numbers not yet released.

          8 replies 91 retweets 54 likes
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        9. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          9 dead, 16 injured after van strikes pedestrians in Toronto, police say.

          26 replies 681 retweets 464 likes
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        10. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Toronto's Sunnybook hospital says total of 10 victims received from van incident. 2 patients pronounced dead on arrival. Of others, 5 people in critical condition, 2 in serious, 1 in fair.

          9 replies 110 retweets 69 likes
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        11. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Ralph Goodale describes Toronto incident as 'attack.' Public Safety Minister is 1st official to use that term. Also expresses deepest condolences to victims and their families.

          19 replies 120 retweets 179 likes
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        12. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          More @CBCNews: No information yet to support raising threat level following Toronto van 'attack': Goodale.http://cbc.ca/1.4631909 

          6 replies 14 retweets 21 likes
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        13. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Sources say alleged driver of rental van in Toronto attack is Alek Minassian. 25-year-old man is from Richmond Hill, Ontario, north of Toronto. According to an online profile, he's a student at Seneca College.

          32 replies 310 retweets 267 likes
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        14. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Government officials briefed on investigation so far say Toronto van suspect is not associated with any organized terrorist group. CBC sources also say suspect does not represent larger threat to national security.

          44 replies 476 retweets 533 likes
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        15. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Growing memorial in Yonge and Finch area of Toronto for victims of today's van attack. (Photos by CBC's Renée Filippone)pic.twitter.com/p7bIBUmk5M

          7 replies 149 retweets 307 likes
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        16. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Police now inside home of Toronto van suspect. Alek Minassian lives in Richmond Hill, north of Toronto. (Picture by CBC's Natalie Nanowski).pic.twitter.com/DGPAB8VfZa

          10 replies 82 retweets 72 likes
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        17. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Update: Suspect not associated with any known terrorist organization, government officials say.http://cbc.ca/1.4631564 

          15 replies 92 retweets 78 likes
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        18. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Watch live: Toronto police to speak shortly about Toronto van attack that killed 9, injured 16. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Toronto Mayor John Tory also expected to attend.http://cbc.ca/1.4631564 

          12 replies 30 retweets 51 likes
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        19. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Death toll rises to 10 in Toronto van attack. 15 others injured. Police say crime scene involves almost 1 kilometre of Yonge Street.

          25 replies 468 retweets 426 likes
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        20. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Goodale: No evidence yet that attack has any connection of threat to national security.

          17 replies 79 retweets 153 likes
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        21. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          What we know about Alek Minassian, alleged driver in deadly Toronto van attack.http://cbc.ca/1.4632435 

          20 replies 42 retweets 35 likes
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        22. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Justin Trudeau releases statement on Toronto van attack: 'On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed, and my thoughts for a fast and full recovery to those injured.'

          8 replies 17 retweets 47 likes
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        23. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          PM thanks first responders who 'managed this extremely difficult situation with courage and professionalism.' Says federal government is closely monitoring the situation, will continue to work with law enforcement agencies.

          8 replies 16 retweets 65 likes
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        24. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          Full statement from Justin Trudeau on Toronto van attack:pic.twitter.com/jBw7IABBVQ

          8 replies 40 retweets 82 likes
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        25. CBC News Alerts‏Verified account @CBCAlerts 23 Apr 2018

          U.S. government pledges support to Canada following van attack. White House statement:pic.twitter.com/HPycn6dRLb

          13 replies 38 retweets 80 likes
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