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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:13:11 ESTFormer staffer for Mayor John Tory appointed CEO of agency managing city’s $27-billion real estate portfolio
Vic Gupta was hired by the agency in 2019 after a job posting appeared to be specifically targeted for a former member of Tory’s or another mayor’s staff.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:11:07 EST
Ontario pauses relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions as new cases surge
Ontario is halting a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions next week because of a “rapid, exponential” rise of new cases in several regions outside the GTA, says chief medical officer Dr. Kieran Moore.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:32:00 EST
Doug Ford doubles down on Highway 413: ‘We’re going to build this’
Doubling down on his support for the controversial Highway 413, Premier Doug Ford insists the 60 km Greater Toronto Area project is much-needed even though most affected municipal councils are opposed.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:20:09 EST
Husband of Durham doctor pleads guilty to breaching COVID-19 self isolation rules, fined $5,000
Brian Weir was charged with failing to disclose information health officials about contact with a U.K. visitor.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:15:12 EST
Seeing ladybug-like insects around the house? Here’s why they’re there
The beetles, much like you, just want to stay warm until next spring
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:16:14 EST
The Raptors were manhandled by the Celtics, but expect better nights whenever Pascal Siakam rounds out key three
Siakam remains on something of a minutes limit as he returns from months of shoulder surgery rehab. He played 30 on Wednesday, up from 25 in Sunday’s return to action, and once again started alongside OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes to increase the s...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:16:00 EST
Lawyer for dog owner contests description of encounter that left boy with stitches
Surveillance video of a dog biting a 13-year-old in the face demonstrates the encounter did not unfold as claimed by the boy’s family, says a lawyer for the dog’s owner, Tommy Chang.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:44:00 EST
Gregor Chisholm: The Scott Boras show played nice with the Blue Jays. They’re after too many of his clients
With money on the table, the super agent isn’t about to badmouth the club now. Instead, he saved most of his shots for the “competitive cancer” that has permeated the sport, Gregor Chisholm writes.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:27:00 EST
It’s official: Annamie Paul says she’s finally finished as leader of the Green party
Paul announced Wednesday that she has submitted her notice of resignation as Green party leader. She also stated that she will be ending her membership in the party she led for the past 13 months — a period that was defined by bitter infighting and...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:50:00 EST
Produce taking weeks longer to get to Ontario, causing 'nightmare' quality concerns and higher prices
Imported produce such as grapes, bananas, berries and citrus are stuck in shipping containers at ports along North America’s east coast, while truckers wait in line to transport them to Toronto.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:11:00 EST
TTC hires ‘breach counsel’ to respond to ransomware attack
The TTC has been able to bring some of the affected systems back online, but the problems from the ransomware attack have not been fully resolved.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:07:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario is pausing lifting of capacity limits in remaining higher-risk settings; province is reporting 454 new COVID-19 cases
Meanwhile, Quebec is reporting 672 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday and one more death attributed to the coronavirus.