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Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:28:00 EDTOntario poised to extend mask rules for transit, hospitals and long-term care
Ontario is about to extend mandatory masking on transit, and in hospitals and nursing homes until May 25 as the province rides out a sixth wave.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:56:00 EDTCOVID levels are now stable in most Toronto wastewater catchment areas. Use our map to see trends for your area
The Star’s signal map uses data sourced from each GTA public health unit into one location, showing trends in sewersheds or wastewater catchment areas.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:48:00 EDTFacebook profile linked to accused Toronto killer shows interest in guns, but few clues for shocking ‘random’ slayings
A limited online profile linked to the alleged gunman and confirmed independently by the Star reveals interest in firearms.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:55:00 EDTBail hearing for convoy organizer Pat King abruptly adjourned, new charges to be laid
The far-right online influencer has been jailed since his arrest in February during the convoy occupation around Parliament Hill.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:40:00 EDTWhy did Durham’s school board remove this Indigenous children’s book from its libraries?
The Durham District School Board recently pulled several books from its libraries, including “The Great Bear” by David A. Robertson, an award-winning Indigenous author.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:25:12 EDTOttawa’s delayed LGBTQ action plan coming ‘later this year,’ minister says
The federal government has blown past its own promised deadline to complete the country’s first LGBTQ2S+ action plan, but the minister overseeing it says it will be delivered “later this year.”
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:50:00 EDTToday’s coronavirus news: Ontario about to extend mask mandates on public transit and in hospitals; Ontario science table says wastewater signals suggest COVID-19 transmission may have peaked
Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases in Ontario have likely plateaued around 100,000 new infections a day.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:15:31 EDTBrampton man charged, another wanted in alleged assault of woman later reportedly abducted from Wasaga Beach
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:40:00 EDTCanada has approved a COVID-19 prevention drug. Here’s who qualifies for Evusheld
AstraZeneca drug administered by injection is targeted at people with weak immune systems.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:28:00 EDTElon Musk offered to buy 100% of Twitter. Here’s how users are reacting
Musk fittingly made the announcement on Twitter Thursday morning. As always, opinions on the platform were divided.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:35:10 EDTNo plans for another Ford to run for Toronto city council, premier says
Premier Doug Ford says there are no plans for any of his family members to run for Toronto city council to replace his nephew Michael Ford — but he won’t rule it out.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:37:15 EDTTen dead puppies found in Scarborough parking lot, Toronto police say
The puppies were wrapped in plastic bags, police said in a news release calling it a suspicious incident.