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Tue, 4 May 2021 21:47:00 EDT
Uncertain about the AstraZeneca vaccine? Here’s what you need to know about the benefits — and the rare side effects
Canada’s national vaccine advisers sowed confusion around the AstraZeneca vaccine when they recommended those at a lower risk of COVID-19 wait for a different shot. Here’s what you need to know about the rare side effects.

Tue, 4 May 2021 13:01:00 EDT
Faced with mixed messages he couldn’t control, Justin Trudeau scrambled to get vaccine message back on track
The prime minister said the “bottom line” is that all vaccines approved by Health Canada are “safe and effective,” and that mass vaccination is “one of the key tools” to end the pandemic.

Tue, 4 May 2021 20:45:00 EDT
Ontario school boards will have up to $1.6 billion to spend on COVID-19 costs for the next school year
Announcement includes allowing boards to access up to $508 million of their reserve funds. But still no word on if the current school year will resume in person.

Tue, 4 May 2021 17:41:00 EDT
Take me off the invite list! Socialite Suzanne Rogers ‘apologizes’ for her Trump photo op at Mar-a-Lago — but it’s too little, too late
On Saturday morning the Rogers family was pictured in a photo with Donald Trump captioned “A special way to end the night.” That was only the start of it

Tue, 4 May 2021 18:31:00 EDT
Doug Ford ramps up campaign to tighten COVID-19 border controls despite low numbers
Premier Doug Ford is upping his efforts to blame the relative trickle of travel over the border for the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in the province as he seeks to rally public opinion on the need for tighter border restrictions.

Tue, 4 May 2021 18:24:45 EDT
Canada is breaking the law with its treatment of asylum-seekers during COVID-19, a new legal challenge claims
Fourteen months since Canada closes its border to most asylum seekers, advocates say in a legal challenge that Ottawa has failed to offer “reasonable alternatives” for people seeking refugee protection in Canada.

Tue, 4 May 2021 12:45:00 EDT
Premier Doug Ford under fire after a bizarre tweet that credited news to the wrong media outlet
Twitter users were quick to point out the tweet’s error. “Just to be clear: Ford is now posting doctored media!” one commenter said.

Tue, 4 May 2021 18:36:46 EDT
U.S. firm set to win controversial city hall online payment contract, despite objections from Toronto’s tech sector
PayIt, a Missouri-based startup, would charge residents who use credit card or debit to pay city bills a percentage of the transaction.

Tue, 4 May 2021 21:01:00 EDT
Kenney moves to avert hospital ‘disaster,’ as Alberta’s COVID rates sit 80% higher than Ontario’s
Alberta has the highest case rate in Canada — by a significant margin. In a rare dinnertime address Tuesday, Kenney brought in new restrictions as he warns hospitals risk getting overwhelmed

Tue, 4 May 2021 06:36:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Eight workers test positive at Scotiabank Arena; Ontario schools getting up to $1.6 B for COVID costs; Experts worried NACI advice will stoke vaccine hesitancy
Meanwhile, The Quebec government is reporting 797 cases of COVID-19 as well as 16 additional deaths due to the pandemic.

Tue, 4 May 2021 18:49:46 EDT
13 staff test positive for COVID-19 at Toronto quarantine hotel
“The risk to the public remains low as this is a federally designated quarantine facility that is not open for general public use,” Toronto Public Health said in a press release Tuesday.

Tue, 4 May 2021 18:47:46 EDT
Ontario loosens COVID-19 restrictions on vaccinated residents in long-term care
Hugs, communal dining and indoor social events are back in style at Ontario nursing homes — with precautions — as some COVID-19 restrictions are being eased where vaccination levels are high enough.

Tue, 4 May 2021 17:51:00 EDT
Using Netflix or Amazon Prime? Get ready to pay more, expert says
Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime or Disney+ subscriptions could get pricier as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Ottawa plans to apply sales tax to online streaming services.

Tue, 4 May 2021 17:50:44 EDT
Peter MacKay says he owed $1M after Tory leadership race. He’s still paying it off
Former prime ministers Mulroney, Harper among those helping Peter MacKay paying down his debt from 2020 Conservative leadership race.

Wed, 5 May 2021 00:31:08 EDT
Blue Jays takeaways: A fresh face and two familiar foes are the stars of Oakland’s win
A’s left-hander Irvin goes eight dominant innings in first start against Toronto.



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