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Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:27:00 EDTDoug Ford expected to lift COVID-19 capacity restrictions for restaurants, bars and gyms as part of ‘pandemic plan 2.0’
Premier Doug Ford will lift COVID-19 capacity limits in restaurants, bars, and gyms when he unveils additional benchmarks for further reopening Ontario’s economy.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:48:00 EDT
Insiders say gender parity is a priority as Justin Trudeau builds cabinet to implement an ambitious ‘progressive’ agenda
A renewed pledge to ensure the next Liberal cabinet has an even gender split will see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau name several new ministers and shift some veterans aside as the government eyes swift action on climate action, child care and housing...
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:44:00 EDT
Canadians will soon be able to drive across the U.S. border again. Here’s why that might be a bad idea
The long-awaited good news for snowbirds, cross-border shoppers, and those who miss their families and friends living in the U.S. raises some questions, Edward Keenan writes.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:58:00 EDT
For many of Canada’s snowbirds, the U.S. border reopening comes too late
News that the land border will open up in November is being greeted by applause in many corners, but for snowbirds questions remain.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:12:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: Ford expected to lift capacity restrictions for restaurants, bars and gyms; Ontario reporting 306 cases
Meanwhile, church leaders in Zimbabwe are preaching vaccines to conservative Christian groups whose followers avoid medicines and medical care and instead seek healing through their faith.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:19:54 EDT
Hundreds gather outside Scotiabank Arena to protest vaccine mandate
A big road hockey game was held outside the Scotiabank Arena on the same night the Leafs took on the Habs.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:51:44 EDT
Canada’s vaccine passport for travellers expected ‘within weeks’
A standardized vaccine passport that would pave the way for easier domestic and international travel could be coming in a matter of weeks, with recent hurdles less about buy-in from provinces and more about the technology behind the system.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:42:00 EDT
Canadian Army commander’s appointment stalled by military police investigation
The Canadian Armed Forces’ incoming commander of the army is under military police investigation, the Department of Defence confirmed Wednesday.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:26:42 EDT
Canada has long banned blood donations from men who have sex with men. That may be about to change
Canadian Blood Services says it will deliver a submission to Health Canada by the end of the year as a step toward overturning the ban on men who have sex with men.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:47:48 EDT
Canada leapfrogs Panama in World Cup qualifying after Alphonso Davies takes charge
The 20-year-old wills Canada to a win at home, creating chances and scoring the go-ahead goal.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:50:57 EDT
Her dad has ‘missed almost all of her being two.’ Why the U.S. border news is drawing tears of joy — and relief — in Canada
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it would be lifting border restrictions for vaccinated travellers starting next month.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:04:00 EDT
Here’s what you need to know about crossing the U.S.-Canada land border next month
Starting in November, fully vaccinated Canadians will be allowed entry to the United States by land or ferry ports of entry. The land border has been closed to Canadians since the beginning of the pandemic last year.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:11:00 EDT
‘We’ve missed you guys:’ Hospitality businesses in Northern U.S. border cities that count on Canadian visitors are near giddiness
After almost 18 months of COVID-related closure, the re-opening of the border will help tourism and hospitality businesses in Buffalo, Detroit and other U.S. border cities kick-start their recovery.