After almost a full year in which the world has watched these streets as a site of protest and conflict, they became in a moment the site of celebration, Edward Keenan writes.

“We should be happy about such a verdict,” said Toronto criminal lawyer Tonya Kent, “but still have to remember that one guilty verdict does not undo a system of white supremacy nor the problems with policing.”

Ontario is signalling it’s ready to bring in a paid sick day program after months of pressure from public health experts who say it will keep people from going to work ill and spreading COVID-19.

The measure, called a Section 22 order, falls under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, and allows public health units to close workplaces while investigations into COVID cases and sources of transmission are under way.

Crowds protest scene of Tuesday shooting that happened after officers responded to an attempted stabbing.

Premier Doug Ford is isolating at home in Toronto after an aide tested positive for COVID-19.

The generation that lined up for concert tickets and kids’ swim classes is now lining up for the vaccine snubbed by boomers.

This group of volunteers has tips to help eligible Canadians find and book their COVID-19 vaccines.

Brief from Ontario Science Table, posted online Tuesday, offers a “way forward” out of the “most challenging health crisis of our time.” It doesn’t include clamping down on outdoor activities.

The high-risk postal codes that were left off the government’s list were in regions that have seen some of the highest per-capita infection rates during the third wave, such as Peel and York.

The number of COVID-19 patients in Ontario hospitals and ICUs has increased nearly 112 per cent since the beginning of April.

Child-care advocates are rejoicing that Monday’s federal budget includes an unprecedented $30 billion to go towards building a national, $10-a-day child-care system by 2026. They’re now turning their focus on the work ahead.

Given COVID situation, any children who can learn remotely are being asked to do so.

Ottawa has promised $5.7 billion to boost job prospects for Canadian youth. Experts say it should be spent on education, training, apprenticeships and job placement programs.

Meanwhile: More pharmacies to start offering AstraZeneca vaccine 24/7 starting Wednesday; Manitoba truckers can get COVID shots in North Dakota.