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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:12:11 EDT
Systemic silence or dutiful investigation? Experts weigh N.S. RCMP decision amid raging commissioner controversy
Documents released this week revealed what was happening behind the scenes for the RCMP as the country grappled with the actions of a gunman who killed 22 people in northern Nova Scotia.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT
Canada’s racist social norms — and how we can change them
A groundbreaking study into the social norms around racist demeanours may lie the secret of tackling racism by addressing those unspoken social rules much like how public health officials changed puboic smoking through antismoking campaign.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:53:00 EDT
Father of kids killed by drunk driver Marco Muzzo was Tasered and arrested hours before his death by suicide
In court and to the media, Edward Lake had spoken at length about the pain of losing his children seven years ago. “We close our eyes and they’re all we see,” he said in 2015. “This is a nightmare that will never go away.”

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:57:08 EDT
Toronto court clerk pleads guilty in scheme to fix tickets for cash payoffs
Longtime City of Toronto court clerk Frank Rizzello told prosecutors he received approximately $50 in cash per file for erasing convictions on more than 100 tickets, ranging from careless driving and cellphone infractions to speeding

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:58:29 EDT
Former cop tells police board she experienced a ‘poisoned’ culture: ‘I have suffered’
Last week a report found employees at Toronto police service perceive that harassment and discrimination regularly occur at work.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:33:00 EDT
As inflation rages, beware ‘shrinkflation’: Objects on the grocery shelves may be smaller than they appear, Canadian experts warn
As rising prices continue to affect Canadian wallets, experts warn consumers are likely getting less value for their dollar.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:48:00 EDT
Here are 10 inflation-proof meals that cost under $10 in Toronto
The Star asked readers to share their favourite cheap eats in the city.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 EDT
Canada’s inflation rate skyrockets to 7.7%, largest increase since 1983
The inflation rate rose to its highest level in nearly 40 years, fuelled by soaring gas prices.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:20:00 EDT
Conservatives’ website crashes after new members try to get ballots to vote for leader
With around 600,000 people expected to be eligible to vote, the Conservative party’s website briefly crashed due to a surge in demand from new members.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:37:09 EDT
Board tells Toronto police to review if it can investigate individuals behind ‘systemic’ discrimination
It is impossible to meet the problem of systemic discrimination “without addressing individual behaviour and finding ways to try to do that,” Mayor John Tory said Wednesday.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:06:00 EDT
Anger, confusion after Air Canada orders 20-plus passengers off Montreal-to-London flight
Passengers sitting nearby those ejected told it had to do with the airline’s mask policy

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 23:53:31 EDT
Colorado’s Nazem Kadri comes back to put Tampa Bay on the brink
Ex-Leaf scores the overtime winner in his return from a thumb injury, gives Avalanche a 3-1 series lead.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:11:26 EDT
Toronto Star journalists earn multiple honours at SABEW Canada Awards
Jacob Lorinc, Richard Warnica, Andrew Bailey, and Evelyn Kwong received awards and honourable mentions at this year’s SABEW Canada awards.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:41:00 EDT
They’ve known for ‘quite literally decades.’ Why a landmark police apology fell flat for so many Black Torontonians
Many Black Torontonians have pushed back against last week’s Toronto police apology — and more reaction and criticism is expected Wednesday, as the Toronto police board is set to meet to discuss the race-based statistics report



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