Ontario is poised to proceed with second doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, the use of which was put on hold last week over concerns about an increase in rare blood clots after first shots, the Star has learned.

The premier is expected to announce Thursday reopening plans that will see restrictions lifted by economic sector, rather than by geographic region.

Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are expected to unveil a detailed blueprint Thursday for reopening Ontario’s economy on a sector-by-sector basis instead of a regional approach.

Seven new postal codes added to city’s strategy to increase vaccine uptake with targeted areas including parts of Kensington Market, Chinatown, Alexandra Park, North York, Scarborough and Northwest Toronto.

New York City’s streets and parks were packed with people, even if the bars and restaurants weren’t exactly full. It was a flashback to scenes of pre-pandemic life for this city, and perhaps a glimpse of what awaits us.

Two people were arrested for trespassing, and one for alleged assault of a police officer.

Realtor hopes to generate a lot of buzz to attract buyers willing to pay the real price.

For Michael Adamson and his wife Sara, watching this year’s series alone is a change of pace — but their Merton St. house (##LeafHouse) is no less festive for it.

Investigators have referred an allegation of sexual misconduct against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin to Quebec prosecutors, Canadian military police said Wednesday.

Meanwhile, France’s cafe and restaurant terraces reopened Wednesday after a six-month coronavirus shutdown deprived residents of the essence of French life.

Being indoors is a well-known recipe for COVID-19 transmission, but more than a year into the pandemic, the evidence is clear that the risk of outdoor transmission, especially when distanced, is extremely low. This is likely welcome information to go...

Provincial study shows that province-wide opioid deaths have also jumped between February and December 2020.