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Flashes of light, smoke, and loud noises at Downsview Park are part of ‘planned pyrotechnic effects,’ officials say - CP24

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A loud controlled explosion heard across parts of Toronto Thursday night was part of a pre-approved film shoot at Downsview Park, police said.

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Flashes of light, smoke, and loud noises at Downsview Park are part of ‘planned pyrotechnic effects,' officials say - CP24.

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Flashes of light, smoke, and loud noises at Downsview Park are part of ‘planned pyrotechnic effects,' officials say CP24Heard an explosion last night?

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Turns out it's for Drake's music video NOW TorontoOvernight explosion rocked Toronto and it was reportedly Drake's fault blogTO

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