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Thu, 1 Apr 2021 20:24:00 EDT
Toronto’s supply of COVID-19 vaccine a trickle compared to the capacity of city clinics
To ramp up vaccinations in Toronto and open eligibility to more groups, “the only thing we need is supply,” says Toronto Public Health Chair Coun. Joe Cressy.

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 13:57:00 EDT
Ontario is being put in what Doug Ford calls a ‘shutdown.’ Here’s what that means for Toronto
Premier Doug Ford announced a move to a new “shutdown” phase of that will keep personal services closed in Toronto and see patios packed up for at least 28 days.

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 16:36:02 EDT
Are you age 55 and over? Here is how to get your COVID-19 vaccination in Toronto
There are three ways to book your vaccine in Toronto today, depending on your age.

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 18:54:00 EDT
People at highest risk for COVID-19 are least likely to be vaccinated in Ontario. A look inside the inequality
The stark inequalities in Ontario’s vaccination rollout were laid bare Thursday by experts with the province’s science and modelling consensus tables, who showed that across all age groups COVID-19 vaccines are not reaching our highest-risk popul...

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 19:37:25 EDT
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine had a rocky launch, but Canadians don’t seem to mind
Despite the “roller-coaster” rollout of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Canadians rolled up their sleeves to receive nearly all of Canada’s first 500,000 doses from the Serum Institute of India.

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 18:36:00 EDT
A woman’s complaint about Canada’s top soldier went to Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan. When he wouldn’t get involved, she dropped it
“Once I couldn’t get top cover from the minister, she was out,” former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne said in an interview this week.

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 20:41:05 EDT
Former St. Mike’s student sues Toronto Police Services Board for $1 million, alleging he was wrongfully charged
Plaintiff played no role in the attack, but was the victim in a similar sexual assault with a broomstick at the private school in October 2018, according to the statement of claim, which alleges Toronto Police officers jumped to conclusions without e...

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 19:15:29 EDT
Endorsing lockdown, Tory says ‘Let’s have a goal to have a summer’
Mayor John Tory urges citizens to think of the future as one local doctor endorses lockdown despite their damage to businesses and to mental health.

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 05:52:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario is going into emergency shutdown for at least four weeks, starting Saturday; people born in 1961 and before can sign up for vaccination at city megasites
Meanwhile, Ontario schools to remain open, Education Minister Stephen Lecce says.

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 21:21:06 EDT
Rosie DiManno: ‘Funny how that works.’ The Blue Jays’ bullpen was sweet in the season opener, Julian Merryweather most of all
With the game on the line and an automatic runner at second base at Yankee Stadium, Merryweather — who battled back soreness and made just two appearances all spring — whiffed Aaron Hicks looking, then Giancarlo Stanton and Gleyber Torres swingin...

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 20:15:04 EDT
‘We should be OK.’ The Blue Jays don’t share Joe Biden’s concern about a full house when they visit the Texas Rangers
The only team allowing more than half its seats to be filled is the Rangers at Arlington’s Globe Life Field, which holds 40,300. Masks are still required at the game, even though Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the state’s mask mandate recently. ...

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 11:12:00 EDT
Ontario schools will remain open, Education Minister Stephen Lecce says
Confusion for parents at a high in light of looming lockdowns

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 18:33:00 EDT
‘This is insane’: Facebook blocked this family from raising money for a wheelchair van
A battle with Facebook over how its algorithm works wasn’t supposed to be part of Cathy Chirkoff’s mission to give a better life to her two girls living with disabilities.

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 13:08:00 EDT
Majority of Ontarians back COVID-19 restrictions, poll shows
There is overwhelming public support for pandemic restrictions to remain in place for the rest of April, a new poll suggests.



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