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Wed, 7 Apr 2021 11:12:00 EDT
Doug Ford promises to have 40 per cent of adult Ontarians vaccinated by May 6
Premier Doug Ford is vowing to have 40 per cent of adults vaccinated against COVID-19 — including essential workers over age 18 in Toronto and Peel Region hot spots — during Ontario’s 28-day stay-at-home order that begins Thursday.

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 20:21:00 EDT
Bruce Arthur: Doug Ford’s new COVID-19 measures are one step forward, a few slaps in the face
Apart from vaccine shifts, most of the rest is colossal, incompetent failure, and the evident terror that this government might actually get blamed for that.

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 10:18:00 EDT
All Ontario education staff working with special needs students, or those in COVID hot spots, to get vaccine
The shots will start during spring break, government announces.

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 18:07:00 EDT
Workplace vaccination plan wins praise for Ford — but no action on sick pay
Clinics coming to essential businesses hailed as ‘excellent, helpful step’ — but critics say Ontario needs a better sick-pay system than the feds are providing.

Fri, 5 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EST
Pop-up vaccination clinic to open for Thorncliffe residents 40 and older. Plus everything else you need to know where and how to book in Ontario
The Star asked 34 public health units in Ontario for their vaccination plans and is endeavouring to keep this list up to date. Here’s how to get on the list if you fall within a priority group.

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 05:47:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario enacts 3rd state of emergency with four-week stay-at-home order; Anyone 18+ in hotspot neighbourhoods will soon be able to get vaccinated, Ford says
Also, York region board wants public health to shut down schools.

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 19:25:00 EDT
Doug Ford says ‘take a break from negativity.’ These Ontarians say good luck with that
Anger and frustration have become common emotions for many, as they stare down another four weeks of a stay-at-home order while COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 18:38:13 EDT
Would a universal basic income help Canada’s lowest earners? It depends who you ask
The latest report on a universal basic income (UBI) from the independent Parliamentary Budget Officer on Wednesday says such a program would boost the average disposable income of Canada’s lowest earners by just over $4,500, reducing poverty across...

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 18:46:13 EDT
Four Toronto cops fabricated an ‘elaborate’ story to justify an illegal search, prosecution argues at police discipline hearing
Toronto police Consts. Jeffrey Tout, Michael Taylor, Benjamin Elliot and Fraser Douglas have all pleaded non guilty to multiple professional misconduct charges over a conduct a judge previously called “egregiously wrongful.”

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Senior Green officials are sabotaging the first Black woman to lead a Canadian political party, ‘disgusted’ insiders say
Over her first six months as leader, Annamie Paul has endured “significant resistance” from high-ranking officials on the Green party’s powerful governing body.

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 18:53:00 EDT
Martin Regg Cohn: Twitter trolls have taken their toll on Naheed Nenshi
Politics has never been for the faint-hearted, but the merely adversarial has now become confrontational and increasingly personal, Martin Regg Cohn writes.

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 20:55:16 EDT
Community leaders demand adviser to B.C. premier be removed after he called claims of Uyghur genocide in China ‘lies’
The New Democrat government insisted for a second time Wednesday Yee was speaking for himself and left the door open for him to remain on the committee.



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