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Thu, 2 Sep 2021 22:08:13 EDT
Party leaders clash in French-language debate over climate, health and Trudeau’s election call
Much of the focus was trained on issues relevant to Quebec, with the Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet criticizing his opponents for trying to centralize power over provincial responsibilities in Ottawa.

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 20:17:11 EDT
Anti-vaccination protesters gather for second straight day in Toronto to oppose vaccine mandates, certificates
Protesters came to Toronto police service headquarters to demonstrate against the Police Services’ vaccine mandate for officers.

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 17:17:07 EDT
‘I don’t understand how a place of worship is any less important’: Religious leaders ask to be included in Ontario’s vaccine certificate
Ontario’s vaccine certificate exempts houses of worship from the list of places where proof-of-vaccination will be required.

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 20:43:00 EDT
Is it time to upgrade your cloth mask?
A new study points to surgical masks being much more effective in preventing the spread of COVID, lending support to some European policies. But experts say there are several factors at play.

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 22:16:13 EDT
Ontario to see school bus driver shortage ahead of back-to-school season once again
Shortage attributed to flawed contract-bidding system, resulting in suppressed pay, high turnover, school bus drivers and owners say.

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 21:45:13 EDT
Ontario’s COVID-19 passport plan boosts vaccination rate, but lockdown risk still looms
Bookings for COVID-19 shots doubled on the day Premier Doug Ford unveiled a plan for vaccine certificates, but jabs remain below the levels needed to rev up a stalled vaccination campaign enough to avert a potential lockdown this fall, science table ...

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 17:22:00 EDT
Are Canadian oil producers environmental ‘leaders?’ Unpacking Erin O’Toole’s iffy claim
Because of the vagueness of the Conservative leader’s claim, I won’t classify the statement as false — but referring to Canada’s oil sector as an environmental leader ignores the reality that our oil is some of the most carbon-intensive in th...

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 18:54:11 EDT
Conservatives are stealing Liberal votes. Can Justin Trudeau stop the bleeding?
Justin Trudeau will no doubt hope to repeat his performance of 2015 when the Liberals ascended from third place in the polls to a majority status in the final stretch of the campaign. Of course, circumstances are different now.

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 12:06:00 EDT
Star's election forecasting tool shows Conservatives remain ahead of Liberals
The Signal, our 2021 Canadian Federal Election forecast tool, predicts the election outcome using a model that draws on hundreds of polls.

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 05:44:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario’s vaccine appointments double after passport announcement; province reports 865 cases of COVID-19
Meanwhile, Joe Rogan, the podcasting giant who has been dismissive of vaccination, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 21:38:13 EDT
Man is in custody following workplace stabbing which left woman in serious condition
The incident occurred at a facility near King and Sherbourne Streets.

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 20:41:00 EDT
As Texas abortion battle rages, Liberals take aim at access issues — a move that’s left New Brunswick advocates confused
New Brunswick is the only province in Canada that doesn’t cover the cost of abortions outside of hospitals. But advocates fighting for access there say they aren’t sure what the Liberal plan would accomplish.



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