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Thu, 27 May 2021 19:38:00 EDTOntario might not get to herd immunity with COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s why that’s not the end of the world
It may be tough to reach a goal that is likely higher than the original estimates of 70-75 per cent vaccination. But changes in transmission rates are giving reasons for optimism.
Thu, 27 May 2021 18:53:00 EDT
Delayed deliveries of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine complicate provincial rollout plans
Ottawa admitted Thursday that Canada will not receive a promised total of between 48 million and 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:39:13 EDT
‘Vaccine vultures in Versace’ swarm pop-up clinic for essential workers
Armed with doctors’ notes, a crowd of ineligible people harassed volunteer staff at downtown site in Chinatown. It’s a scene that’s been repeated at clinics across the city.
Thu, 27 May 2021 17:59:32 EDT
The NBA is expanding to Africa — and there’s a Toronto connection to the deal
Helios Fairfax co-CEO Tope Lawani sees a lot of potential in investing in NBA’s fledgling Basketball Africa League, which wraps up its first season on Sunday.
Thu, 27 May 2021 06:36:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: To reopen, Ontario must see less than 500 to 600 new COVID-19 cases a day consistently; province reports 1,135 cases, 316 in Toronto
Meanwhile, Procurement Minister Anita Anand says Moderna has confirmed it will ship 500,000 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine next week, and another 1.5 million doses the week of June 14; Western University to require students in residence to get COVID-1...
Thu, 27 May 2021 17:25:00 EDT
Mistakes cost Leafs an opportunity and gave Canadiens new life — they’re ready to ‘move on’ to Game 6
Join us here at Kevin McGran’s Leafs vs. Habs Game 5 blog for live updates and analysis throughout the game, and full post-game takeaways to come after the buzzer.
Thu, 27 May 2021 23:13:00 EDT
‘We’ll get em at home so it hurts more’: What they’re saying about the Leafs after Game 5 loss to Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs lost the game in the first few minutes of overtime.
Thu, 27 May 2021 23:06:00 EDT
Rosie DiManno: And now the unease slips in as Leafs fail to close out Canadiens in Game 5
The Leafs’ killer instinct was, at best, inadequate. Or, more correctly, smothered by the Canadiens, Rosie DiManno writes. Desperation trumped conviction.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:14:49 EDT
Canadian men’s basketball team unveils roster stacked with NBA talent heading into the Olympic qualifier
Canada Basketball revealed a roster that blends vast experience with youthful excellence in hopes that it leads to a berth in the Tokyo Games later this summer.
Thu, 27 May 2021 20:36:43 EDT
It’s time to end Canada’s quarantine-hotel program for air travellers, COVID-19 panel says
The scientific panel advising the federal government on COVID-19 testing and screening recommended the end of the mandatory hotel program, citing its cost, inequitable approach and the fact the three-days doesn’t match what’s known about the incu...
Thu, 27 May 2021 10:43:00 EDT
Premier Doug Ford demands ‘consensus’ from doctors and educators before schools can reopen
Ford wants doctors to write him a prescription to safely reopen schools — and the premier expects it to be legible and on his desk by Friday afternoon.
Thu, 27 May 2021 18:31:00 EDT
A grieving mother’s plea to Republican senators fell on deaf ears. They are only paying attention to Donald Trump
Gladys Sicknick lost her son after January’s riot at the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump. But dwelling on why that happened is of little interest to Republicans, Edward Keenan writes.