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Wed, 1 Sep 2021 19:20:49 EDT
COVID-19 vaccination level must top 85 per cent to avoid a fall lockdown, Doug Ford’s science team says
Ontario needs to boost COVID-19 vaccination levels “substantially above” 85 per cent and limit person-to-person contacts to avoid a fall lockdown and potential crowding of hospital intensive care units, the science table advising Premier Doug For...

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 19:14:00 EDT
Surging Conservatives now poised to win more seats than Liberals, poll analysis says
The Star’s analysis of polling data suggests that at the midpoint of the federal election campaign, it’s become a serious prospect that the Conservatives could form the next government.

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 14:00:00 EDT
COVID-19 vaccine passports are here, Ontario. Here’s what you need to know
The key details of Ontario’s new vaccine certificate plan.

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 17:25:40 EDT
Ontario’s new vaccine certificate will be enforced with education and warnings at first; police won’t be involved
The new vaccine certificates will be enforced by bylaw officers and Ministry of Labour inspectors.

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 18:23:41 EDT
‘On the front lines of enforcement’: Businesses wary of vaccine passport plan that will have them vetting printouts, IDs and doctor’s notes at the door
One gym owner worries about the administrative burden and continued capacity restrictions, while a local restaurateur is hopeful vaccine passports could mean more customers are comfortable dining indoors.

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 19:01:42 EDT
Erin O’Toole has nearly three weeks to convince Canadians he has the character to be prime minister
Research shows that as often as not, voters take positions on issues according to the stances taken by the leaders they prefer. Moreover, the issues they give weight to are those that leaders have suggested are important. So where do Justin Trudeau, ...

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 18:14:41 EDT
Liberals’ election platform proposes that social media companies pay for Canadian journalism
The Liberals would allow media companies to collectively bargain with digital platforms such as Facebook and Google.

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 10:35:00 EDT
Justin Trudeau unveils Liberal election platform that proposes $78B in new spending over five years
The Liberals are promising to spend $78 billion over the next five years on a range of platform promises, with an emphasis on national child care, better health services, climate action and tougher gun controls.

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 19:07:00 EDT
Canada’s golden goal-scorer adds to her legend with one of hockey’s most perfect shots
Poulin has now scored tournament-winning goals at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics and the 2021 world championship.

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 05:56:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario is reporting 656 new cases of COVID-19; Province introduces COVID-19 vaccine passport system
Meanwhile, staff at public hospitals have held protests around Greece Wednesday on the deadline to comply with a vaccination mandate for health care workers or face suspension without pay.



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