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Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:23:10 EDT
Ontario lowers eligibility age for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40
The move to lower the minimum age for the AstraZeneca vaccine in pharmacies and primary care settings, starting on Tuesday, comes as Ontario faces a devastating third wave of COVID-19.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:35:00 EDT
Opposition parties denounce Ford government proposal to shut down legislature amid COVID-19 crisis
On Sunday, Ontario’s NDP said it had been notified of a government plan to adjourn the legislature Wednesday, which would end the ability to pass new laws, including support for workers. The governing Progressive Conservatives accused the oppositio...

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:22:10 EDT
Businesses urge federal government to keep COVID subsidy taps open
Wage and rent subsidies are scheduled to end June 5, but should be extended in Monday’s budget, business groups argue.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Make the city your gallery: Try this Toronto outdoor art tour with tips from Chloe Wilde and Ben Johnston
Chloe Wilde, eTalk host, and Ben Johnston, artist and designer, share their five favourite outdoor art pieces in the city. Plus, Chloe Wilde recos her favourite places to eat, drink and people watch in Toronto.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 EDT
I thought I wanted a third baby — then I found the perfect puppy (with a little help from Kelly Clarkson)
Amber Dowling met Chai, a chi mix who weighed four pounds, at the Puppy Bowl in California. ‘From the second Chai burrowed into my arms, I knew she was where she belonged.’

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 EDT
For Wayne Roberts — food visionary and environmentalist — happiness was a political act
‘When you shop from a farmers’ market, harvest from a community garden or find local food at your nearest green grocer, think of my dear friend Wayne,’ said Mike Schreiner, the Ontario Green Party leader, in a tribute to Wayne Roberts at Queenâ...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:50:00 EDT
Ford government walks back increased police powers and ban on using playgrounds
Following outrage over Ontario’s move to significantly increase police powers during the pandemic, the vast majority of the province’s forces were refusing to use them. The Ford government also withdrew the ban on using playgrounds.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:15:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario to lower eligibility age for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40; province reports 4,250 new cases and 18 deaths; Ottawa promises to send health-care workers to aid Ontario
Also, most provinces and have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:00:00 EDT
Canada’s billionaires have grown richer during the pandemic, and calls for a wealth tax are getting louder
Monday’s federal budget is not expected to include anything resembling a wealth tax, but proponents of tax reforms targeting the rich certainly feel momentum is building for their cause.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:58:11 EDT
Liberal MP’s bill aims to keep turmoil at Laurentian University from happening at other schools
Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre’s bill would ban colleges and universities from seeking creditor protection, after Laurentian cut 110 faculty positions and 69 programs.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 EDT
A year after the Portapique massacre, these questions about Canada’s worst mass killing loom large
Ahead of a highly anticipated public inquiry, there is grief that will not go away for Nova Scotians and answers to questions about reports the RCMP has so far kept under wraps

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:00:00 EDT
The pandemic threatened to leave seniors isolated. How GTA organizations are helping them navigate the internet and stay connected
Human Endeavour provided tablets for its community members so that exercise, dance and music classes could carry on virtually. And in the process, bridged a technology gap for hundreds of seniors in the GTA.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:47:04 EDT
Reva Mai wrote about her immigrant family’s woes getting the COVID-19 vaccine living at Jane and Finch. Now they’re vaccinated and feeling thankful
This is the first step, a duty in contributing to the end of a virus that has killed millions of people around the world. Next, Reva Mai is hoping that Ontario will listen to the experts’ advice on implementing paid sick leave for all.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:00:00 EDT
The public has come out in force against the Rogers-Shaw deal — is it too late to stop it?
Experts say there’s little hope public outcry over the loss of another wireless competitor will halt the deal, but there is a chance — and Freedom Mobile could be sold to another party to keep prices in check.



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