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Wed, 26 May 2021 15:07:14 EDT
Toronto launches campaign to reach those not yet vaccinated — and to start second doses
The campaign has three phases, aimed at getting people first and second doses of vaccine.

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:29:00 EDT
Is it time to reopen schools? Behind the scenes, Doug Ford is uneasy amid conflicting advice
Is it safe for students and teachers to reopen schools to in-class learning, yes or no? That’s the thorny question Premier Doug Ford and his cabinet ministers are wrestling with amid conflicting pandemic advice.

Wed, 26 May 2021 20:47:00 EDT
Lottery tickets, free doughnuts: Could incentives and other strategies encourage people to get COVID-19 shots?
Family doctors, trusted community members and targeted approaches can also be useful as Toronto targets hesitancy and practical barriers.

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:22:18 EDT
Trudeau expected to name Ontario judge to Supreme Court of Canada before Canada Day
The Supreme Court of Canada expects that the federal Liberal government will name a new Ontario judge on the high court before Canada Day on July 1, a well-informed source says.

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:25:16 EDT
Toronto’s top doctor has ‘a lot of hope’ students may return to class before end of school year
Dr. Eileen de Villa said she can’t make a recommendation until she compares provincial guidance on school reopenings with local COVID-19 infection levels.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:38:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario 2 years behind goal of 15K new LTC beds by 2024, fiscal watchdog says; Ontario reporting 1,095 COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 23 deaths
Meanwhile, Quebec is reporting 308 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday and four more deaths attributed to the coronavirus.

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:02:34 EDT
The WE Charity scandal wiped out Ottawa’s jobs program for students last summer. Where did the money go — and will it be available this year?
One year ago, the Liberal government launched a federal program for students that sparked a political scandal instead of paid volunteer work for young Canadians. What’s happened to the money committed to the program remains unclear, as students fac...

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:11:32 EDT
Jason Kenney lays out plan for ‘the best Alberta summer ever’ — with COVID reopening that outpaces Ontario
‘We are truly near the end of this thing,’ Kenney said Wednesday. ‘So long as Albertans continue to get vaccinated in strong numbers, Alberta will be fully open and back to normal for a truly great Alberta summer.’

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:34:35 EDT
Justin Trudeau’s apology to Italians may look like pre-election posturing. Here’s the real story
Joyce Pillarella has spent 20 years gathering oral histories of Canadians of Italian descent who were detained during the Second World War.

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:54:18 EDT
Conservatives plan ‘groundbreaking’ direct-to-voter messaging in next federal election campaign
A fundraising document obtained by the Star shows the Conservatives want to build an ambitious “voter-facing” communications campaign to fight “fire with fire” against progressive third-party groups.

Wed, 26 May 2021 20:11:00 EDT
The goals from Jason Spezza and Joe Thornton are gravy to the leadership the Leafs’ veterans have provided
“You see the growth of our team (and) you can’t help but look at the contributions of our veteran players,” coach Sheldon Keefe says.

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:45:00 EDT
The Canadiens will try to win one for the fans when they face the Leafs in Game 5
The Bell Centre will welcome 2,500 fans for Game 6, if the series gets to that point.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:51:00 EDT
Ron MacLean apologizes for puzzling on-air remark that one LGBTQ advocate sees as ‘teachable’ moment for hockey
“I regret and apologize for what happened last night,” the host of “Hockey Night in Canada,” wrote in a statement posted on Twitter Wednesday afternoon.



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