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Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:59:00 EST
Scramble for boosters for Ontarians over 18 leaves many out of luck
Adding to the confusion were reports of the provincial booking system opening hours earlier than officially scheduled.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:53:00 EST
Why your rapid test negative doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe to go to that holiday dinner
With rapid COVID-19 tests, a positive is a positive but a negative result one day is not a guarantee you don’t have the virus, or won’t spread it to others at a later date, experts caution.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:30:00 EST
Why Omicron has us feeling like it’s Christmas 2020 all over again
Scrambling for vaccines, cancelling plans — just as things were feeling normal, Omicron has us asking — why?

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 EST
Police probing Sherman murders learned of mysterious suspect with odd walk almost four years ago
By the summer of 2018, police had prepared a highly detailed analysis tracking the movements of the person, by then a possible suspect in the case.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:41:59 EST
Fourteen fans ejected from Raptors game against Warriors over mask violations
Twenty-five fans received warnings about proper mask-wearing requirements at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night, MLSE says.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:14:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports 3,784 new cases; Omicron now the dominant COVID strain in U.S.; Quebec to close bars, theatres, gyms
Meanwhile, Ontario has requested four million doses of Pfizer from the federal government for January, which have yet to be approved.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:36:00 EST
Two months of captivity — then a daring escape. How a Canadian, other missionaries and children fled kidnappers in Haiti
The hostages faced sweltering heat and meagre meals, but were mostly well when they got home.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:47:56 EST
Raptors sign Nik Stauskas and two other players as Gary Trent Jr. added to COVID protocols
With three players in COVID safety protocols, the Raptors will add three players on 10-day emergency contracts this week.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:17:00 EST
Toronto police preparing for up to 30 per cent of staff to get Omicron, chief says in year-end interview
Chief James Ramer added that it was wrong not to criminally charge a Toronto homicide cop who repeatedly stole opioids from the force’s evidence lockers.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:13:00 EST
‘Energized and hopeful,’ Jagmeet Singh looks back on a tough year — and looks ahead to fatherhood
In a week when most people are hoping to hit pause and catch their breath, the NDP leader is gearing up for a new year, a new agenda — and a new baby.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:30:00 EST
Ontarians cancelling plans, hunkering down for the holidays: poll
A new study by Forum Research provided exclusively to the Star suggests Omicron is forcing families to pare down festive gatherings.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:08:00 EST
Toronto city council calls for provincial task force on vehicle thefts
Nearly 6,300 cars have been stolen in Toronto this year, a 12 per cent increase over 2020.



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