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Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:58:00 ESTToronto remains at risk of a third wave, city's top doctor warns
Toronto will use trusted neighbourhood ambassadors to try to combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:43:00 EST
Documents reveal the Trudeau government warned Donald Trump not to cut off Canada’s supply of critical COVID-19 masks — or else
At the height of the global scramble for critical COVID-19 medical supplies like N95 masks and ventilators, Justin Trudeau’s government privately warned the Trump administration not to go down a protectionist road. Or else.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:00:00 EST
Metrolinx to start testing credit card tap on UP Express Presto readers this week
If it goes well, the agency hopes to start deploying the feature across the GO Transit network. It’s likely still years away from being available on the TTC, however.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:20:00 EST
Ontario sends vaccines for people aged 60-64 to some doctors and pharmacies
Ontario has released a list of 325 pharmacies in the Toronto, Windsor and Kingston areas to begin taking appointments for AstraZeneca vaccinations for people aged 60-64 and is giving family doctors a greater role.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:24:00 EST
Ontario bureaucrat fired in the wake of alleged COVID-19 fraud sues for wrongful dismissal and seeks $5M in damages
A government computer specialist fired after the alleged $11 million COVID-19 fraud is suing the province for wrongful dismissal and seeking more than $5 million in damages, the Star has learned.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:40:00 EST
‘I will retire as a Toronto Raptor.’ Kyle Lowry responds to trade speculation as short-handed club enters second half
The Raptors have had no substantive talks with any team about dealing the veteran guard ahead of the March 25 deadline. In the short term, Lowry will lead the Raptors against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night with Nick Nurse back on the bench but f...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:00:00 EST
Your vaccine questions answered: A simple guide to what we know about COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario
The Star is compiling a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the vaccinations, to be updated as we learn more. Have a question you need answered? Email social@thestar.ca and we will look into it.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 EST
Cellphone data shows people are on the move again. What mobility patterns tell us about ‘leaky lockdowns’ and a possible third wave
With COVID-19 restrictions loosening across the province, more Ontarians are on the move. Why that could push us towards a third wave.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:35:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: AstraZeneca vaccine to be available at 325 pharmacies starting Friday; Toronto launches campaign to address vaccine hesitancy; Ontario reporting 1,316 cases
Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska will become the first state to drop eligibility requirements and allow anyone 16 or older who lives or works in the state to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:30:00 EST
Podcast | This Matters: Who’s allowed into Canada to work right now (and who isn’t)?
Despite restrictions, immigration data shows more than 322,000 people were granted work permits under temporary foreign worker programs. The second largest number of permits went to migrant workers. What do the numbers suggest about Canada’s priori...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:21:00 EST
Baltimore’s NFL stadium has been turned into a COVID-19 mass vaccination site. Here’s what it’s like inside
Normally home to the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, the M&T Bank Stadium is now serving as a COVID-19 mass vaccination site. And its hopping.