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Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:03:00 EDT
Justin Trudeau is ready to reopen the Canada-U.S. border. The next move is Joe Biden’s
Despite a lot of pressure from U.S. politicians, Biden’s administration hasn’t yet confirmed that the border opening will be reciprocal, Edward Keenan writes.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:57:00 EDT
Gregor Chisholm: The Blue Jays can finally return home. The gamesmanship is over
The long-anticipated homecoming is set for July 30 — trade deadline day, no less — with a series opener against the Kansas City Royals. The club had yet to announce plans for tickets, but Ontario guidelines state the capacity cannot exceed 15,000...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Several of Doug Ford’s key pandemic decisions were swayed by business interests, Star analysis suggests
Provincial lobbyist registry shows intensive business lobbying coincided with crucial decisions to let construction continue, allow more people on film sets and permit big box stores to fully open — often against the advice of health professionals.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:29:00 EDT
Tornadoes. Extreme heat. Forest fires. What’s next for Ontario’s weather?
Extreme weather has been making headlines of late with a heat dome out west, forest fires and now a tornado in Barrie. The Star asked experts about what to expect from Ontario weather this summer.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:06:00 EDT
Former leader Elizabeth May remains silent as turmoil rages inside Green party
The person who for years was the public face of the Green party has repeatedly declined interview requests this week, with her office saying she is recovering from surgery she had in mid-June.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:38:00 EDT
At O’Leary trial, officer describes ‘nerve-wracking’ reconstruction of deadly Muskoka boat crash
“It basically falls on the operator’s responsibility to conduct that vessel in a safe manner,” OPP Const. David Hogue testified, adding that means having “enough time and distance to avoid a collision, or see any dangers that may be there or ...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:44:48 EDT
Toronto city council votes for Dundas Street renaming, vacant homes tax; defers rooming house decision
Council won’t meet again until the end of September.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Vaccine receipts: Here’s everything you need to know to prove you’re double dosed
That piece of paper you may have forgotten about could be your key to getting into certain businesses.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:49:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario doctors call for mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers; province enters Stage 3 of reopening; Blue Jays return
Meanwhile, U.S. health officials issued more ominous warnings about COVID-19’s dangerous Delta cousin Friday, just as Canada finally started floating the prospect of letting fully vaccinated American visitors back into the country as early as mid-A...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 EDT
The U.K. and the Netherlands are cautionary tales in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions too quickly. How can Ontario avoid the same fate?
Ontarians can now eat inside and go to movies and sports events amid falling COVID-19 case counts and rising vaccinations. But recent spikes in Europe show the dangers of reopening too quickly. Experts say Ontario needs to be careful to avoid another...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:14:55 EDT
Vancouver’s Stanley Park has fallen eerily silent, as coyotes have attacked 30 people since last December
The urban retreat is somewhat deserted, as authorities try to understand what is going on. The park is home to an estimated 12 coyotes, and people feeding wildlife is a large problem, likely contributing to the attacks, an expert said. Human encroach...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:22:00 EDT
Nautical smiles: Canada’s Olympic ‘water wives’ bring joy, skill and the Suijin Squirrel to Tokyo sailing
Heading into the Tokyo Olympics in the 49er class, Kingston’s Ali ten Hove and Toronto Island-raised Mariah Millen are a collective breath of fresh air — accessible, approachable, relatable. It rubs off. Closer to home, they are passionate about ...



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