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Fri, 7 May 2021 20:00:00 EDTTory MPPs want to reopen golf courses, but Doug Ford’s office is pushing back. ‘Not before we open schools,’ insider says
Premier Doug Ford is fighting a golf war against some in his own Progressive Conservative caucus, the Star has learned.
Fri, 7 May 2021 21:25:03 EDT
Governments across Canada withholding COVID-19 data to regulate public reaction to pandemic, says access-to-information advocate
Said Sean Holman, an access to information expert and journalism professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary: “If they have more information than the public, then they can … have more control over the reactions of the public. That’s what’s...
Fri, 7 May 2021 13:39:49 EDT
Trudeau’s chief of staff ‘very concerned’ about Vance allegation but won’t say why she didn’t tell the PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s chief of staff Katie Telford was testifying Friday at the standing committee on national defence.
Fri, 7 May 2021 05:00:00 EDT
This Canadian company is paying its workers to get vaccinated
Wood products firm EACOM offering cash incentive for employees, contractors to get vaccinated says it’s ‘pleased’ with results
Fri, 7 May 2021 18:53:59 EDT
Inside Peel Region’s decision to open COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults
Peel public health chief Dr. Lawrence Loh said the choice made sense for his hard-hit region, but also, ‘It’s really exciting.’
Fri, 7 May 2021 06:28:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Canada surpasses 400,000 vaccinations in one day, breaking record; Ontario reports 3,166 cases of COVID-19; Canadian unemployment rate rises
Meanwhile, New York City wants to begin offering coronavirus inoculations to tourists by stationing vaccination vans at Times Square and other attractions.
Fri, 7 May 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Language can be a barrier to COVID-19 vaccine access. The Star is asking doctors to help
The Star is launching #VaccineTalk: A series of Q&As to give communities crucial information on vaccines in multiple languages.
Fri, 7 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT
Watch in Cantonese: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
The Star has launched a new initiative aimed at bridging the gap between public health information, and those who need it most. The #VaccineTalk in Cantonese features Star reporter Joanna Chiu as the host, interviewing Dr. Alan Li, ?????, a primary c...
Fri, 7 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT
Watch in Spanish: What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines
The Star has launched a new initiative aimed at bridging the gap between public health information, and those who need it most. The #VaccineTalk in Spanish features Star digital producer Manuela Vega as the host, interviewing Jorge Filmus, a senior s...
Fri, 7 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT
Watch in Hindi, Urdu: What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines
The Star has launched a new initiative aimed at bridging the gap between public health information, and those who need it most. The #VaccineTalk in Hindi, Urdu features Star reporter Noor Javed as the host, interviewing Dr. Amit Arya, a GTA-based pal...
Fri, 7 May 2021 20:48:00 EDT
The Toronto Star takes home two National Newspaper Awards
The Star won the awards for best in business, as well as best editorial cartooning.
Fri, 7 May 2021 21:59:00 EDT
Mississauga woman pleaded for her attacker to stop before she was shot and left for dead, court hears
Joseph Chang is on trial for first-degree murder in the shooting death of his then girlfriend, Alicia Lewandowski, 25 in a townhouse complex parking lot three years ago.