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Thu, 4 Mar 2021 23:43:00 EST
Walter Gretzky, father of ‘The Great One,’ dead at 82
He rose from humble beginnings to become the patriarch of this country’s most legendary hockey family.

Fri, 5 Mar 2021 00:17:00 EST
Tales of Walter Gretzky: the iconic backyard rink, Russian party time and homespun lessons learned
The father of Wayne Gretzky was so much to so many, all the while embodying the absolute best of what it means to be Canadian, even if we attribute more to him than he would to himself.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 19:59:00 EST
With COVID-19 vaccines finally flowing into Canada, Ontario has been caught scrambling to give them out
Provinces and local health officials will be tested to give out shots as fast as they can be delivered, amidst the ongoing threat of more contagious variants and ever-changing evidence and official advice about how to best to inoculate their populati...

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 18:45:00 EST
Some pharmacies in Toronto, and the Kingston and Windsor areas will soon be offering COVID-19 vaccines
Pharmacies in Toronto, the Kingston and Windsor areas expect to be swamped with interest in for COVID-19 shots when they start booking appointments next week for people in their early 60s.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 18:22:00 EST
Lineups in the cold and other snags for seniors over 80 put a spotlight on how to make COVID vaccines more accessible
York Region and Toronto are taking steps to make things easier as Ontario prepares to roll out its online booking portal March 15.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 18:24:00 EST
It’s time to talk about vaccine passports, for the economy’s sake, business groups say
Concerned that Canada will fall behind other countries with vaccine documentation for travellers, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is pushing the government to put a plan in place before summer.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 18:08:00 EST
What are NFTs? Behind the crypto trend revolutionizing the art world
Unique computer codes known as non-fungible tokens are being used to identify the authenticity of digital items, a use of blockchain technology that’s gaining favour.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 15:30:00 EST
Airlines in panic mode as Canada clamps down on travel
The airline industry is in a financial tailspin as travel remains limited and borders of many countries are restricted because of COVID-19. In Canada’s aviation industry, airlines are under more pressure than ever before. The largest airlines are l...

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 19:39:00 EST
Gurdeep Pandher, the dancing Yukon phenomenon, spreads pandemic positivity with traditional bhangra. ‘We can still be joyful’
His viral dance videos have inspired messages from people as far as Denmark and Japan.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 18:08:00 EST
‘What I miss most are the hugs’: With COVID-19 vaccine, seniors dream of a return to a normal life
Seniors are hoping vaccinations will provide a silver lining for their golden years — a return to card games, socializing, travel and hugs.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 17:06:00 EST
Vaccines? Cash for Americans? Joe Biden looks like he’s keeping his promises
President Joe Biden promised Americans a response to the crisis of the pandemic. This week, it appeared that in the near future most of them would get both cash in the bank and a vaccine shot in their arm within the next couple of months.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 20:53:32 EST
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is on his bike … once again
Singh mentioned last week that he had lost his bike. Today, Ottawa police said they found it.

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 05:44:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: Pharmacies in three Ontario regions, including Toronto, will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines next week; Ontario reports 994 new cases, 10 deaths
Health Canada says a decision on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be announced in the “next few days;” no new deaths in long-term care homes.



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