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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:46:00 EDT
As vaccinations lag, while COVID-19 case-counts climb, Ontario faces stumbling blocks on the path back to normal
While more than 72 per cent of Ontarians 12 and older are now fully vaccinated, this is still below the threshold of 75 per cent, which the province says must be met to proceed out of Step 3 of its reopening. Twelve of the province’s 34 public heal...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:09:18 EDT
If Erin O’Toole were prime minister, what would Canada look like? This week, he gave us some hints
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole put more flesh on the bones of his party’s election platform this week with a trio of announcements highlighting the dual challenge ahead this campaign: keep the party base motivated and bring in new voters.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:11:00 EDT
Fired bureaucrat was ‘ringleader’ of group that took millions in government money, court hears
The Ontario bureaucrat fired after the alleged theft of $11 million in pandemic aid was a “ringleader,” whose “co-conspirators” are now being investigated for a wider fraud, court has heard.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:44:00 EDT
NDP offers familiar policies to expand health care, tax the rich in new election-ready list of promises
The NDP is drawing from a familiar policy playbook as the party prepares for the next federal election, promising to expand universal health care to cover mental health treatment, medicine and more — expensive programs it will pay for by hiking tax...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:37:13 EDT
And in case you need one more worry, the ‘murder hornet’ is back
The invasive, giant hornet was spotted in Washington, less than a kilometre from the Canada/U.S. border.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:37:00 EDT
Justin Trudeau expected to call a federal election on Sunday, as a fourth wave of COVID-19 grips Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to kick off a federal election campaign on Sunday as top health officials warn a fourth pandemic wave is underway in Canada.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:19:00 EDT
Ontario colleges and universities are unveiling their COVID-19 vaccine policies, but few are asking for proof
Vaccination policies vary from school to school with some post-secondary institutions requiring proof, and others still establishing guidelines.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:57:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Doug Ford urged to create vaccine certification system as COVID cases rise; Ontario Medical Association calls for mandatory vaccinations for teachers
Meanwhile: New COVID-19 cases have doubled over the past two weeks among unvaccinated Canadians, particularly in the 20 to 39 year age group.



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