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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:19:51 EDT
‘Botched messaging’ is leading some Ontarians to refuse Moderna vaccines over a ‘Coke and Pepsi thing’
Pharmacists and health professionals are seeing some residents abandon their Moderna vaccine appointments despite clear evidence that the vaccine is just as safe and effective as Pfizer.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:10:53 EDT
‘It does increase our odds.’ Raptors climb to No. 4 pick in NBA draft lottery
The Raptors had the seventh-best odds going into Tuesday night’s draw and now own their highest pick since taking Andrea Bargnani at No. 1 in 2006.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:05:00 EDT
Ontario on pace to begin next stage of reopening ‘a few days’ early, says retiring chief medical officer
Dr. David Williams says things are looking up as COVID-19 numbers dwindle and he contemplates his upcoming retirement.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:08:00 EDT
Two U.S. senators want to let Canadian snowbirds stay south for longer. Here’s how their proposed law would work
The law would let Canadians stay for 8 months on U.S. soil. Provincial health-care coverage, however, doesn’t allow that length of time out of country.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:19:00 EDT
Internationally recognized photojournalist arrested as encampments cleared in tense standoff at Trinity Bellwoods Park
Ian Willms was arrested and his photography equipment confiscated after he tried to cover the evictions, the Canadian Association of Journalists said in a blog post.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:41:00 EDT
Roughly two dozen evicted from Trinity Bellwoods encampments after tense standoff with Toronto police, private security
A mix of homeless residents, supporters and activists surrounded tents and tiny shelters in a bid to prevent police from removing them.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:17:58 EDT
Why the closed Canada-U.S. border has this landlocked U.S. community at a ‘crisis point’ — and asking for help
Normally at this time of year, business in Point Roberts, Wash., the quirky American enclave south of Vancouver that is cut off from the U.S. mainland, is booming.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:25:50 EDT
Toronto malls, hair salons prepare to open next week after some of the world’s longest closures
Angry retailers want quicker, more complete reopening as every day means lost sales to online competitors, but Ontario’s health ministry says no snap decisions are being made.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:18:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: COVID-19 Gamma variant spreads among unvaccinated Yukoners; U.S. will miss key vaccination milestone; Ontario reports 296 cases
Meanwhile, Nova Scotia is opening its borders on Wednesday to travellers from Atlantic provinces.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:52:21 EDT
Vaccinated outside of the province? Toronto Public Health has a new process to recognize your shots, or get you a second dose
Good news for snowbirds and international students. Toronto Public Health has developed a vaccine registry to recognize those who got shots outside the province.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:40:00 EDT
At Euro 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo recaptures lightning in a bottle
Portugal goes into Wednesday’s final day of the group stages staring at elimination against France. Were any other seminal player at risk of being knocked out of a major championship at 36, an age so commonly seen as the twilight of a career, fores...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:06:56 EDT
The Montreal Canadiens, longest of NHL playoff long shots, are one win away from the Stanley Cup final
Carey Price and the Canadiens beat the Golden Knights in Game 5 of their Stanley Cup semifinal in Vegas, improving to 10-0 when scoring at least twice this post-season. They can advance on home ice Thursday night.



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