Toronto Star
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:10:00 ESTPeel, York and Toronto see rapid growth of variant that started in U.K. Here’s how the aggressive strain of COVID-19 is moving across the province
The province has reported an average increase in B.1.1.7 infections of about 12 per cent daily since beginning reporting on Jan. 28. Experts warn the more-transmissible variant is likely to takeover.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:17:00 ESTOttawa could distribute COVID-19 rapid tests itself if provinces don’t start using them, Justin Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that if rapid tests for COVID-19 continue to sit on shelves across the country, Ottawa may just start sending them directly to pharmacies.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:56:00 ESTThe prosecution is speaking to the American people — not just the Senate — at Donald Trump’s impeachment trial
The case presented against the former president on the charge of “incitement of insurrection” is compelling and damning, Edward Keenan writes.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:55:47 ESTBaby killed in Kawartha Lakes incident was shot by OPP officer, SIU says
Ontario’s police watchdog has confirmed that the child, identified by the Star as Jameson Shapiro, was killed by police fire. His father was also killed in the Nov. 26 incident.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:48:54 ESTThird time’s the charm? Green Leader Annamie Paul will run again in Toronto Centre
Rookie leader acknowledges there’s a risk to running again in the Liberal stronghold.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:59:51 ESTAttorneys spar over powers held by Britney Spears’ father
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:37:00 ESTA third wave of COVID-19 is ‘inevitable.’ Inside the looming fight other countries have already waged
Variables such as variants of the virus and the delayed rollout of the vaccines could also play a part in a possible third wave as Ontario eases out of the current lockdown.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:35:55 EST‘We have a responsibility to make sure all Canadians are safe,’ Justin Trudeau warns provinces
A feisty Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s willing to go it alone and bypass foot-dragging provinces when it comes to national long-term-care standards, the use of rapid COVID-19 tests, and tracking the vaccine rollout as a way to develop bet...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:18:00 ESTOntario postpones March break as third wave of COVID-19 looms
Public health officials have said move is necessary so families don’t travel, kids don’t gather during week off
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:04:00 ESTToday’s coronavirus news: Just as Ontario lifts stay-at-home orders, its computer modelling shows U.K. coronavirus variant is ‘a real threat;’ province reports 945 more cases, 18 deaths
March Break is postponed until April for Ontario students; the Toronto Raptors will play the rest of the NBA season in Tampa.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:23:56 EST‘It’s done’: Nova Scotia mass shooting documents reveal how anniversary drinks erupted into an abuser’s fury, then carnage
Details in newly uncensored court documents lay out Gabriel Wortman’s abuse in detail before shooting rampage began
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:18:00 ESTMicrosoft voices support for Canadian news publishers getting paid by big tech companies
Microsoft is taking the side of news publishers who are locked in a battle against Google and Facebook, stating on Thursday that the company would support a Canadian effort to make big tech pay for news.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 ESTBotched cancer screening and treatment delayed: New allegations claim a Sudbury hospital ran a substandard breast screening program and failed to fix known problems
The hospital said it is “dedicated to providing high quality patient care” and “strives to uphold stringent standards and best practices.” The allegations have not been proven in court.