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Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:01:00 EST
People wrongfully denied AstraZeneca vaccine in Ontario rollout
Age range now includes people turning 60 and 65 this year, as well as those in between, but pharmacies were not initially on board with the increase in the age range, which was previously given as 60-64.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:15:00 EST
How to navigate Toronto’s many COVID-19 vaccine sign-up portals
The Star spoke to officials about double booking, cancellations, and other burning vaccine portal questions.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:00:00 EST
Ontario to ease restrictions for religious services, weddings, funerals, effective Monday
Revised provincial framework allows to allow up to 15 per cent occupancy indoors, or 50 occupants outdoors.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:02:00 EST
Justin Trudeau floats requiring proof of vaccines for international travellers
With an anticipated spike of a million vaccine doses a week from Pfizer, and Friday’s promising results for another vaccine still under Health Canada review, the grim week marking the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic’s declaration cl...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:13:11 EST
Doug Ford apologizes for accusing Indigenous MPP of jumping the vaccine line
New Democrat Sol Mamakwa says a short, 90-second call will be followed up by a meeting with Premier Doug Ford.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:17:00 EST
Amazon’s Brampton warehouse ordered to shutter over COVID-19 outbreak
Some 617 of the 5,000 employees at Amazon’s Brampton warehouse have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic — with 240 in the last few weeks, medical health officer Dr. Lawrence Loh said.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:36:00 EST
Six charts that show what’s been happening in your public health unit — and colour category — since Ontario started easing COVID-19 restrictions
Three weeks after stay-at-home orders were lifted for most of Ontario, many experts fear a third wave of COVID-19. Here are the case levels in Ontario’s 34 public health units, according to their restriction level in the second half of February.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:41:06 EST
Ontario criticized for reporting ‘misleading’ ICU numbers for COVID-19 patients
The number of COVID patients in ICU reported on the province’s website is significantly lower than figures reported elsewhere, and experts say it hides the true burden of illness. The ministry said it is working to change the way the data is report...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:14:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: Toronto residents 80 and over can register for vaccine at city clinics; Peel orders Amazon to close all shifts at Brampton facility over outbreak
Meanwhile, Japan will not take part in China's offer — accepted by the International Olympic Committee — to provide vaccines for “participants" in the postponed Tokyo Games and next year's Beijing Winter Games.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:33:12 EST
Defence minister says he knew about misconduct claim against ex-top soldier in 2018, but it would have been ‘dangerous’ to intervene
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed Friday that an allegation of misconduct against ex-chief of defence staff Jonathan Vance was brought to him in 2018, but said it would be inappropriate for a politician to get involved any further.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:05:12 EST
After N.S. mass shooting, MP wants federal law on disposal of police uniforms, equipment
RCMP say they’re considering options for a national solution. Nova Scotia took action this week

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:09:10 EST
Show us the science: Chiefs ask Ottawa to see the evidence for limiting their fisheries
Last week, Federal Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan announced that moderate livelihood fisheries would be required to operate within established commercial fishery seasons.



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