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Posted on April 23, 2018 · Canadian news agencies had identified the suspect as Alek Minassian. The reason for the discrepancy is not clear.

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A Google-Related Plan Brings Futuristic Vision, Privacy Concerns To Toronto

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Posted on November 24, 2017 · Sidewalk Labs, a sibling company to Google, plans to redevelop Toronto's waterfront as a high-tech, livable lab. Some residents wonder what a data-driven development could mean for privacy.

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