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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:58:47 EST
In first meeting with Justin Trudeau, Joe Biden pledges U.S. help to get detained Canadians released by China
Touting bonds of friendship and a renewed commitment to work together, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to co-ordinate climate policies and jointly press for the release of two Canadians detained in China.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:17:47 EST
Held in hospital to avoid dying in the cold: Physicians say case of Toronto brain tumour patient shows gaps in end-of-life care
The North York case is an illustration of several issues colliding, which medical experts say present barriers to accessing end-of-life care.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:25:00 EST
A timeline of memorable events in Tiger Woods’ career
From Woods turning pro in 1996 to winning his fifth Masters in 2019, and everything in between.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:23:00 EST
What Joe Biden’s first meeting with Justin Trudeau lacked in specifics, it made up for with good vibes
Just how significant the new “U.S.-Canada partnership road map” turns out to be will depend on what it leads to, Edward Keenan writes.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:21:00 EST
Ontarians will soon find out ‘when and where’ they can get their COVID-19 vaccines, Christine Elliott says
Ontarians will soon learn “when and how” they can get COVID-19 shots, Health Minister Christine Elliott said Tuesday under fire for what critics call a “confusing” rollout of vaccines that has left millions of people in suspense.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:14:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: Toronto announces new rules in shelters to fight variants; principals at Ontario’s virtual schools report stress overload, says survey; second death tied to North Bay apartme
Meanwhile, New York City says movie theatres can reopen at limited capacity early next month.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:04:44 EST
Ontario government rejects need for ‘duplicate’ sick pay program
Under the gun for Ontario’s lack of provincial sick leave, Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are firing back by touting the federal Liberals’ benefit.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:04:00 EST
Health Canada in ‘final stages’ of approval process for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Supriya Sharma said Monday that the regulator is in the “final stages” of reviewing the two-dose vaccine, which was developed by AstraZeneca with researchers at Oxford University, for use in Canada.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 EST
‘I am constantly the COVID police.’ Physical distancing has become the biggest challenge for Ontario principals
People for Education reports that administrators are struggling during the pandemic with added work, stress.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:38:00 EST
New pilot program brings COVID-19 vaccines — and hope — to the door for hundreds of Toronto seniors
A pilot program is rolling out this week with the hope it can be used as a model for getting vaccines to those who need them most.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:12:48 EST
Canada needs to investigate Saudi dissident’s mysterious return to homeland, critics say
Ahmed Alharby, 24, who sought asylum in Canada in 2019 and publicly criticized the Saudi regime on social media, suddenly returned to Saudi Arabia earlier this month.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:10:16 EST
Tale of two vaccine roll-outs: COVID-19 numbers plummet in Toronto’s long-term-care homes, while Ontario’s remain ‘stubbornly high’
In the 10 homes the city of Toronto runs, there was just a single staff person that tested positive recently and zero residents who had COVID-19.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:05:46 EST
Ottawa’s drug law reform doesn’t do enough to tackle systemic racism, advocates say
The federal government must repeal drug possession laws if it is serious about cracking down on systemic racism in the administration of justice in Canada, researchers and advocates say.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:09:14 EST
Pandemic recovery an opportunity to shape greener, inclusive, more digital economy
With right policies, Canada can emerge from COVID crisis stronger and with more sustainable economy, OECD leader Angel Gurria says.



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