Toronto Star
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 21:23:00 EDTAs restrictions lift and vaccination diminishes the threat of COVID-19, life returns to Toronto, the city that always sleeps
If falling cases and rising vaccines rates continue, Ontario could move to a form of post-pandemic normal sometime in August.
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 18:11:00 EDTAnnamie Paul must ‘take ownership’ of MP’s defection if she wants to keep her job, former leadership rival says
Annamie Paul’s chief rival in last year’s Green leadership race says the embattled politician can save herself from party operatives trying to oust her — if she takes responsibility for the loss of a Green MP who defected to the Liberals.
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 20:35:00 EDTAsh, rubble ... and hope: Lytton residents tour their fire-ravaged B.C. town for the first time
The fast-moving wildfire that tore through the village last Wednesday left little to recognize of the community, which was home to about 250 people in town and about 2,000 Nlaka’pamux people in the Lytton First Nation communities around it.
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 16:17:00 EDTFirst stage of Canada-U.S. border reopening still leaves a lot of people stranded
This was a big week for many Canadians who live in the U.S., because for the first time in about 16 months they were able to visit home without quarantining for two weeks. But there are still many more who cannot cross and when that will change is an...
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 17:22:24 EDTConstituents faced abuse, bullying from former councillor Jim Karygiannis, says integrity commissioner
No punishment recommended after an investigation that found the former politician engaged in discreditable conduct and failed to adhere to council policies and procedures.
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 05:00:00 EDTCanada is getting ‘back to normal.’ But if you have family abroad the pandemic rages on
Annoyance, but an odd sense of happiness. Weird guilt. Hard to celebrate. Canadians with family overseas on their mixed emotions at the pandemic easing here, while worsening in countries around the world.
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 21:31:30 EDTWelcome to the Calgary Stampede: Why Alberta is betting big on its (almost) post-pandemic reopening party
The Calgary Stampede might be the biggest major event to go ahead in this uncertain, nearly-post-pandemic summer. While major events such as the CNE in Toronto have opted not to go ahead, the Stampede opened its doors Friday.
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 20:14:28 EDTHow might Trudeau’s Liberals win seats in Alberta? Think small and go after Jason Kenney, experts say
If recent polling is to be believed, the Liberals may have a couple of potential openings in Alberta — historically a Conservative stronghold. How do they take advantage should an election be called?
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 06:08:00 EDTToday’s coronavirus news: Ontario to move to Step 3 of re-opening next week; Toronto to expand walk-in vaccinations to four city-run clinics
Step 3, starting July, 16, allows for more indoor activities, including restaurant dining and gym use, while larger crowds are permitted for outdoor activities. Masking and distancing rules remain.
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 19:18:00 EDTA pandemic balm to some, a ‘noise bomb’ to others: Fireworks growing in popularity but setting off a backlash
The Calgary Stampede and many other Canadians are embracing fireworks this year. But they come with dangers, and environmental costs.
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 18:24:00 EDTHow accommodating pets in domestic violence shelters is helping save lives
Canadian researchers have been pioneers in the study of the “violence link,” which hypothesizes that abuse of animals and abuse of people are not distinct problems, but part of intertwined patterns of behaviour.