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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:42:00 EDTCity of Toronto teams up with popular Vaccine Hunters Canada. Advocates say it’s just one piece of the inoculation puzzle
Toronto is the first municipality to pair with the volunteer-run organization.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:48:37 EDT
The use of benzodiazepines, prescribed for sleep and anxiety disorders, has declined in Ontario but risen for young women, study says
The report by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network offers the first detailed look in a decade on how the drugs are prescribed in the province.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:01:00 EDT
Joe Biden wants to spend trillions to reshape the United States. On Wednesday, he told Congress why
When U.S. President Joe Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress, he was pushing a plan described by allies and opponents alike as among the most ambitious in generations with the potential to reshape U.S. society.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 EDT
As his advisers warned of a disastrous third wave, Doug Ford was settling a $10-million lawsuit over a movie about his late brother
The estate of Rob Ford sought damages from filmmakers for using the late mayor’s likeness for financial gain and casting him in a negative light.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:09:00 EDT
‘Why are they getting away with it?’: Ontario’s new long-term-care report met with pain, skepticism from those who lost loved ones during COVID
“I see comments from the minister of long-term care about how the government is fixing this. They’re not. They have no intention. It’s heartbreaking.”
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:34:00 EDT
Are linens, kitchenware and furniture essential during a pandemic? Yes, when you’re a newcomer moving into a home
With thrifty stores closed and home essential aisles blocked under Ontario’s current COVID-19 lockdown, some refugees and other newcomers struggle to get the basics to settle in their new homes.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:44:12 EDT
Dave Feschuk: The Raptors invest in longshot play-in hopes, and buy low on Freddie Gillespie
There are those who’d pass off the daunting road trip that starts Thursday as irrelevant, given the long odds to even modest glory. But the organization, even if it’s done an occasional dance with increasing its lottery odds by fielding less-than...
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:42:46 EDT
‘Step one is done.’ Maple Leafs clinch fifth straight trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs
The Leafs beat the Canadiens for the fifth time in seven games to become the first team in the North to wrap up a playoff spot.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:48:00 EDT
Bruce Arthur: The Ford government ‘didn’t start the fire’ but spread lots of gasoline around
On Wednesday alone, ministers blamed others when it comes to paid sick days, and for the horrors of long-term care. Even when it is Ontario’s fault, it is someone else’s fault. Especially then.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:43:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario will give all workers three paid sick days; Ontario reporting 3,480 COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths
Meanwhile: Ontario nursing home residents remain vulnerable to future pandemics and outbreaks.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:15:00 EDT
Ontario’s plan for three paid sick days is not good enough, workers’ groups say — and businesses have mixed feelings at best
Ontario announces plan for workers to get three paid sick days through their employer with businesses to be reimbursed by WSIB up to $200 day per employee.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:37:36 EDT
Peel District School Board offers its buildings as vaccination clinics in COVID-19 hot zones
In a letter Wednesday to Peel’s medical officer of health, director of education Colleen Russell-Rawlins and supervisor Bruce Rodrigues said they wants to partner with Peel Public Health to “aid in stemming the spread of COVID-19 and its variants...
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:26:08 EDT
Bob Hepburn: Ontario nurses in bitter new fight with Doug Ford
At issue is the jobs of thousands of nurses who work as care coordinators and a change in government policy could result in pay cuts for staff who continue in those jobs.