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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 22:00:00 EDT
Why did Canada ‘switch up the script’ on second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine? Here's what we know
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization now says that Moderna and Pfizer are “preferable” to AstraZeneca for both first and second shots.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT
There were fewer new refugees worldwide than expected last year. Here’s why no one is celebrating
The number of people forcibly displaced worldwide due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and other events still reached a record 82.4 million in 2020, up from 79.5 million the year before.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:45:00 EDT
Ontario declares three more hot spots for COVID-19’s Delta variant, accelerates second doses across the province
Starting Wednesday, Toronto residents who got their first vaccination on or before May 30 will be able to book a booster shot.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 EDT
As Nathaniel clung to life, his parents asked if he’d survive. What they didn’t ask would soon be held against them
Some at the hospital found the parents’ behaviour to be odd, including a nurse who noted they didn’t ask “how did this happen.” Second of five parts.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:11:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Province reports 370 COVID-19 cases, seven deaths; more Ontarians can accelerate second dose appointments, starting next week
Meanwhile, people who got the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine first should get Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna for their second shot, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization says.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:25:00 EDT
Proof of vaccination plans in the works as Ottawa eyes looser border restrictions in July
Canada will not officially recognize or certify vaccinations that are not currently authorized by Health Canada and doesn’t expect to have its national proof-of-vaccination system fully operational until the fall, says Transport Minister Omar Algha...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:14:00 EDT
Passage of ‘Juneteenth’ holiday shows how much America has changed since George Floyd’s murder
The recognition of Juneteenth, or the U.S.’s “second independence day” — a celebration of the end of slavery marked each year on June 19 — marks a milestone for the growing racial awareness in the U.S. that’s emerged since the death of Ge...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:46:57 EDT
An airline lobbyist may have influenced the government’s decision on refunding passengers, Quebec MP charges
Quebec MP files complaint with the Commissioner of Lobbying over meeting between transportation agencies and an unnamed individual, days before airlines were permitted to avoid refunding passengers.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT
Navneet Alang: Why the publicly funded CBC has turned off public commenting on its Facebook page . . . and why this is a good idea
Liberal societies are predicated on free speech, writes tech columnist Navneet Alang. But very often online, free speech is not necessarily better speech.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:56:57 EDT
Man knocked unconscious in fatal Muskoka crash assumed approaching boat was full of ‘drunk kids’
Retired Toronto denturist Murray Wohlmuth, testifying at the trial of Linda O’Leary for careless operation of a vessel, blinked back tears recalling how he felt when he realized his date Suzana Brito had been injured. She died a few days after the ...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:36:00 EDT
The Blue Jays need Teoscar Hernandez to have Vlad Guerrero’s back. So far, so good
Hernandez is answering questions about his consistency at the plate, staking his claim to the cleanup spot behind MVP candidate Guerrero with improved numbers overall and a more balanced approach.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:04:59 EDT
Euro 2020: Belgium and Holland flex their muscles
On Headers and Footers, host Brendan Dunlop is joined by MLS Cup winning coach Thomas Rongen to recap Day 7 at EURO 2020 featuring a Netherlands win, an emotional game in Copenhagen and the end of North Macedonia’s run.



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