Toronto Star
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 19:18:00 ESTKickbacks. Unauthorized searches. An arson conspiracy: Police documents detail Toronto cop’s alleged role in GTA tow truck corruption
Const. Ronald Joseph is also accused of improperly obtaining a $40,000 COVID-19 loan, and of asking for an “associate” to bring a beer to a homicide scene.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 17:50:00 EST‘Wrong side of history’: Is Jagmeet Singh’s stance on pipelines splitting the NDP?
At least 25 federal NDP riding associations, former candidates and two MPs have signed a statement expressing “distress” with the federal NDP’s response to a pipeline dispute.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 18:10:00 ESTWith Donald Trump’s ‘next coup’ underway, it’s a bit rich for the the United States to be holding a democracy summit
This isn’t a moment when the U.S. will be in a position to lecture other countries about democracy, and everyone knows it, Edward Keenan writes.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 18:59:20 ESTHouse of Commons finishes review of vaccination exemptions for MPs
A review of MPs’ medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination has finished, but the House of Commons is not releasing the results.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 05:00:00 ESTOwn a Toyota or Honda? New insurance data shows soaring theft rates
The list of the models stolen most often in the GTA is topped by Honda and Lexus SUVs, part of a spiking trend in thefts.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 19:05:21 ESTMPs will probe government efforts to help Afghan refugees
Opposition parties have forced the creation of a special all-party parliamentary committee to probe the Canadian government’s response to the crisis in Afghanistan, which erupted just as the Liberals launched last summer’s election campaign.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 14:49:00 ESTOntario’s new online gambling market delayed until mid-February, sources tell the Star
The province had planned a December launch, but industry sources say the timeline is now expected to be pushed back to mid-February at the earliest.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 19:04:00 ESTMPPs seek warrant for financial documents from beleaguered Laurentian University
MPPs are are seeking a warrant that will force Laurentian University to hand over internal documents.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 06:27:00 ESTToday’s coronavirus news: Ontario is reporting more than 1K new COVID-19 cases; Ford defends current approach amid calls for more rapid test access
Meanwhile, Poland and several other European countries are battling their latest surges of cases and deaths while continuing to record low vaccinations rates.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 15:32:17 ESTKitchener doctor’s #FreeTheRATs social media push for free rapid tests gains traction
Dr. Dalia Hasan’s Twitter account, COVID-19 Test Finders, helps crowdsource rapid tests to donate to vulnerable people in lieu of widely available free rapid tests
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 18:31:20 ESTThe U.S. ranks travel destinations by their COVID-19 risk. Why doesn’t Canada do the same?
Canada’s travel advisory website could be muddying an already dizzying set of rules and restrictions that have left Canadians frustrated ahead of a typically travel-heavy season.
Wed, 8 Dec 2021 12:51:13 ESTJustin Trudeau announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
The move allows Ottawa to signal its opposition to human rights abuses in China while still allowing Canadian athletes to compete in the upcoming Winter Games.