Toronto Star
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:12:55 EDTThe Supreme Court is about to weigh in on Ottawa’s carbon pricing plan. Here’s what’s at stake
The country’s top court will decide whether the federal law that created Canada’s national minimum carbon price is constitutional.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:03:00 EDT‘I was screaming and crying’ says Toronto nurse who survived a dump truck pushing her Mini Cooper sideways onto a busy city highway
The truck driver has been charged in the incident that saw the small car pushed a half kilometre up the Jarvis St. ramp and onto the westbound Gardiner Expressway
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:35:00 EDTCould this sketch finally help locate a Canadian boy who went missing 30 years ago?
Parents Crystal and Bruce Dunahee Wednesday released an age-enhanced sketch of what Michael could look like now, at 34.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:12:46 EDTKyle Lowry heads to the great unknown, but not before helping the Raptors end a nine-game losing streak
Siakam had a team-high 27 points as Toronto won for the first time in 10 games.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:52:40 EDTTorstar announces new vice-president role for Irene Gentle, appointment of Anne Marie Owens as Editor
Gentle will start her new role as vice-president of inclusion and strategic partnerships for Torstar on April 26.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:28:53 EDTLack of funds in Ontario budget for supportive housing is a ‘glaring missing item,’ Toronto officials say
The City of Toronto will be forced to halt its plan for supportive housing units this year without the $15.4 million in funds required to operate those homes.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:46:00 EDTOntario’s budget in 5 charts: From the COVID-19 deficit to small business grants, here are the highlights
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Ontario is projecting a deficit for years to come. Here are five graphics that help illustrate what’s in this year’s $186.1 billion provincial budget.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:31:00 EDTToday’s coronavirus news: AstraZeneca reiterates its COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the virus; Ontario reports 1,571 more cases, 10 deaths; New variant discovered in India
Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci isn’t ready to say the U.S. has turned the corner on the coronavirus pandemic, despite about 2.5 million Americans getting vaccinated each day.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:15:41 EDTProvince boosts Support for Learners payout to $400 for each child up to Grade 12
Ontario families are getting double the credit, as the province boosts it support for the learners benefit to $400 per child.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:08:00 EDTCOVID-19 means budget deficits for the rest of the decade, Ford Tories warn
Ontario will be awash in red ink for the rest of the decade as the provincial government struggles with the health and economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:16:41 EDTPersonal support workers come up short on permanent wage hikes in Ontario budget
Hailed as “heroes” of the pandemic by Premier Doug Ford for their service in nursing homes despite the risks of catching COVID-19, personal support workers are feeling left out in a provincial budget that did not make their $3 hourly temporary wa...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:12:41 EDTOntario budget boosts COVID aid for small business, tourism industry
Ontario finance minister announces second round of grants for small businesses and aid for tourism industry
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:05:49 EDTYork Regional Police charge man after a string of crimes targeting Asians in Markham
The 33-year-old faces multiple charges after being linked to six separate incidents between January and March this year, police said.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:00 EDTCOVID-19 vaccines and children: Why they must wait
As our senior citizens are booking and lining up to get their vaccinations, many grandparents can’t wait until they hug their grandchildren sometime soon. While vaccine priority is aimed at our most vulnerable, questions remain about when young chi...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:10:43 EDTTorontonians over 75 with limited transportation options will be offered free rides to COVID vaccination clinics
The rides will also be available to younger people with disabilities or who are immune-compromised. Meanwhile, the city marked a milestone of more than 400,000 vaccine doses administered, with a new clinic opening at Thorncliffe Park.