Toronto Star
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 20:54:00 ESTDonald Trump's supporters brought American democracy to its knees. Here's what I saw when it happened
Some of them looked ridiculous in their costumes, but there was nothing funny about how they temporarily shut down the peaceful transfer of power in Washington, Edward Keenan writes.
Thu, 7 Jan 2021 09:01:00 ESTSenate rejects challenge to Pennsylvania's electoral votes; Four dead after pro-Trump riots on Capitol Hill
Officials have declared the U.S. Capitol complex “secure” after heavily armed police moved to end a violent occupation by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 20:31:00 ESTI recognized something in the crowds storming the U.S. Capitol. I’ve seen it — and them — before
Americans who have built their truth around Trump saw Wednesday as a moral imperative.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 15:56:00 ESTJustin Trudeau watched ‘minute by minute’ as mob stormed the U.S. Capitol
“We’re hoping things will calm down,” Trudeau tells Vancouver radio station as Trump supporters delay Biden’s certification by storming U.S. Capitol.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 23:47:00 ESTSuns sink 21 three-pointers to extend Raptors’ early-season woes
Pascal Siakam broke out with 32 points, but the Raptors still lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 19:19:51 ESTToronto medical leader cites family health reasons for Arizona trip during COVID-19, explains deleted tweets
It’s the latest in a series of revelations of politicians and other high-profile leaders who have travelled out of the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 18:15:49 ESTOntario considers tougher lockdown restrictions as Quebec announces COVID-19 curfew
Ontario is mulling tougher lockdown restrictions with new COVID-19 infections plateauing above 3,000 a day, vaccines in short supply and hospitalizations rising to more alarming levels, says Premier Doug Ford.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 11:59:00 ESTInside a Toronto long-term-care home where all residents have gotten their first COVID vaccines
The team at Michael Garron Hospital completed the first round of doses for all eligible residents across 22 homes, Wednesday.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 16:00:00 ESTCOVID-19 has Ontarians ‘not confident’ schools can reopen safely, poll finds
Most Ontarians are “not confident” that schools will be able to safely reopen for in-class learning this month due to concerns about COVID-19, a new poll suggests.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 17:44:47 ESTToronto is now publicizing workplace outbreaks. What does the data tell us — and will other health units follow suit?
Durham and Niagara regions are now reviewing their workplace outbreak reporting policies in the wake of Toronto’s decision to publicize workplace outbreaks.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 15:30:00 ESTAre stronger, longer lockdowns needed to save lives and the economy?
If we buckle down for one last, longer lockdown, could we avoid a third wave of COVID-19, save lives and see improved economic outcomes? A new report says just that. Saba Eitizaz speaks with Robert Greenhill, executive chair of Global Canada, who spe...
Wed, 6 Jan 2021 05:09:00 ESTToday’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports 47 more deaths in long-term care homes, along with two more staff members; Quebec imposes 8 p.m. curfew
Meanwhile, Tokyo has reported a daily record of 1,591 coronavirus cases as the national government prepares to declare a state of emergency this week to cope with a new wave of infections.