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Thu, 8 Apr 2021 20:53:36 EDTAdviser to B.C. premier won’t seek new term as outrage spreads over his comments on China’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang region
Bill Yee called evidence of genocide in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region “made up.”
Thu, 8 Apr 2021 15:09:00 EDTWe did the math. Here’s what needs to happen to meet Ontario’s new vaccine goals
The province says it has the capacity to administer up to 150,000 doses per day, and as many as 4 million doses in the month of April, supply permitting.
Wed, 7 Apr 2021 20:11:00 EDTIs your postal code in this database? If so, a COVID-19 vaccine is headed your way really soon
The Ontario government has announced that all residents 18 and older in “hot spot” postal codes across the province will soon be able to get vaccinated.
Thu, 8 Apr 2021 13:05:28 EDTShe accused a university prof of sexual assault. Now he’s suing for defamation. Some fear the ‘landmark’ case could have a chilling effect
Steven Galloway, the author of the award-winning novel “The Cellist of Sarajevo” and former head of the University of British Columbia’s creative writing program, was accused in 2015 by a former student of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Thu, 8 Apr 2021 18:44:00 EDTThink life goes back to normal once you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19? Not so fast, says heath official
Unlike the United States, where the Centers for Disease Control has published clear and evolving guidelines for what fully vaccinated people are allowed to do, the Public Health Agency of Canada thinks it’s too early to say what freedoms might be a...
Thu, 8 Apr 2021 19:32:00 EDTGreen officials deny that new leader faces resistance from within the party
The denials come after a top member of Paul’s political circle and several other Green insiders told the Star Paul is facing obstacles from powerful officials that threaten her success as Canada’s first Black political leader.
Fri, 5 Mar 2021 04:00:00 ESTPop-up vaccination clinic opens tomorrow for Thorncliffe residents 40+; In hot spots 18+ eligible next week. What you need to know about 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.
Thu, 8 Apr 2021 06:51:00 EDTToday’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports 3,295 cases; COVID-19 stay-at-home order takes effect across province; Peel Region says it will each week lower the age range to get the vaccine
The Canadian Medical Association says it is confusing and detrimental to change constantly the rules designed to help curb the spread of the virus and its variants.
Thu, 8 Apr 2021 18:46:00 EDT‘Enough prayers, time for some action’: Joe Biden wades into America’s battle over gun control
Many think the measures he is proposing are not nearly enough, but for many gun advocates they are too much, Edward Keenan writes.