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Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:12:58 EDT
Shooting at toddler’s birthday party the latest in a series of incidents where children have become victims of gun violence
The mother of two girls who were wounded in a 2018 shooting in a Scarborough playground calls for stronger government response to such incidents.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:30:00 EDT
Neighbourhood reeling after brazen shootings at children’s birthday party
‘These kids are supposed to be eating ice cream, playing games.’ Residents of Rexdale townhouse complex shocked and outraged in aftermath of shootings that left four wounded, including three children.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 EDT
More than five years after Nathaniel died, the police investigation is open. The Star’s own investigation examines numerous apparent flaws
A lack of focus on certain injuries, and their timing, and a strong focus on the parents are just two of the questions raised in the Star’s probe. The Strathroy police and the OPP aren’t talking, insisting the investigation goes on. Last of five ...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Unpaid wages. Abuse. Restrictions on bathroom breaks. Inside the worsening conditions of the garment factories that make the clothes in your closet
The pandemic triggered unprecedented levels of indebtedness and exploitative conditions in the garment industry, according to a new survey of 1,140 garment workers.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:00:00 EDT
Now that Ontario has committed $10M to find residential school burial sites, what happens next?
As governments and Indigenous leaders across the country grapple with how to respond to last month’s discovery of the remains of 215 children in Kamloops, B.C., Ontario has committed to supporting the investigation of residential school burial site...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 EDT
Who is using Ontario’s temporary paid sick days — and why? New data provides clues
Ministry of Labour data shows sudden surge in sick-leave claims with majority for COVID-19 “vaccine-related reasons.”

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 18:37:56 EDT
How Justin Trudeau’s Liberals plan to take back Atlantic Canada
In 2015, the Liberals swept all 32 seats in Atlantic Canada and won a majority. In 2019, they lost. Now they want it back.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:47:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Britain’s longest-known COVID-19 patient dies after 15 months; Elderly Kitchener woman dies of despite full vaccination; Ontario reporting 318 new cases, 12 more deaths Sunda
They were grateful the virus largely spared children, and that detailed plans to manage a surge of critically ill kids weren’t needed. But staff felt helpless as COVID patients threatened to overwhelm neighbouring hospitals.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:40:58 EDT
Jon Rahm wins the U.S. Open with two late birdies, and a little karma
A positive COVID test forced the Spaniard to pull of the Memorial while he was leading, but he returned to win his first major at Torrey Pines.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:13:57 EDT
Italian perfection wins Group A at Euro 2020, while the Swiss have to wait
On Headers and Footers, host Brendan Dunlop recaps the first day of Matchday 3 before discussing Italy’s dominance and Turkey’s exit with TSN’s Matthew Scianitti.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:00:00 EDT
Artist defends this ‘Boy Holding a Shark’ sculpture that some in Vancouver are calling a ‘monstrosity’
‘Human civilization develops and progresses amid constant misunderstandings and controversies,’ says Chinese artist Chen Wenling of the reaction to his sculpture ‘Boy Holding A Shark.’

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Five fatherhood documentaries to watch with the family this weekend
Maya Annik Bedward, the director behind new doc ‘Why We Fight,’ shares her favourite fatherhood documentaries by GTA filmmakers.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Jack Layton's father, Robert, was an elected MP for which political party in 1984? Take our Father's Day quiz
Test your city knowledge with this Father’s Day trivia from quiz-master Jamie Bradburn

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Remembering Frank Kampen, who built a family appliance repair store on honesty and kindness
‘He always put others before himself,’ says his grandson Brandon Kampen. His children say Frank’s principles are what guide them today.



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