Toronto Star
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 19:59:00 ESTDon’t let unvaccinated workers back into Ontario hospitals, association warns
As hospitals face growing staff shortages, inviting back unvaccinated workers could make the problem worse, warns the Ontario Hospital Association.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 17:25:00 ESTAccommodate the unvaccinated and let life get back to normal, Erin O’Toole says
It’s time to accept that some Canadians will never be vaccinated against COVID-19 and figure out a workaround, the Conservative leader says.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 07:00:00 ESTWhy did Doug Ford flip-flop on closing schools? Here’s the inside story
What happened? That question, more than any other, is being asked in the wake of Premier Doug Ford’s Omicron U-turn.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 13:41:00 ESTQuebec trip organizer, Sunwing trade blame over return flight’s cancellation
After videos of on-board partying sparked outrage, the organizer says lack of meals led to the cancellation, while Sunwing says the group wouldn’t agree to its conditions.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 06:00:00 ESTShould you swab your nose – and your throat – for a more accurate at-home COVID test?
While some experts say swabbing both throat and nose can produce more accurate at-home COVID-19 test results, official health guidance still advises you stick to the nose-only package instructions.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 06:20:00 ESTToday’s coronavirus news: Ontario long-term care homes for the elderly see staff absences of 20 to 30 per cent amid outbreaks
Meanwhile, some federal prisons in Quebec are “very close” to staff shortages; Quebec will require people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter liquor and cannabis stores starting Jan. 18.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 19:30:00 ESTWorried parents of kids turning 5 this year want vaccines, but are surprised to learn they’re ineligible
The recent deaths of two young children and increasing hospitalization have brought the current policy into question.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 17:53:00 ESTJoe Biden still believes in democracy. Do enough of his fellow Americans?
The U.S. president says he wants to work with his political opponents, but it’s not clear that many of them feel the same, Edward Keenan writes.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 20:14:05 ESTA six-game road trip should be a return to normal for the Maple Leafs
“That’s going to feel a lot more like the NHL,” head coach Keefe says as the team looks forward to playing in front of fans again.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 17:11:00 ESTOutbreaks of COVID-19 in Ontario jails spike
Failure to collect robust data on COVID-19 in jails insulates government from criticism and stops judges from assessing impact on inmates: expert.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 06:00:00 ESTNew data shows Toronto home prices soared by almost 25% in 2021
As double-digit price gains carried through to December, home sales exceeded the 2016 record, says the Toronto real estate board.
Thu, 6 Jan 2022 06:00:00 ESTPay rent or buy food: Workers face gut-wrenching choice in new lockdown
Workers worry the latest government lockdown benefit of $300 per week isn’t enough to cover basic living expenses.