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Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:29:51 EST
Should Ottawa fight Quebec in federal court over religious symbols? ‘Of course,’ diversity minister says
Ahmed Hussen disagrees with critics who say the Liberal government has lost steam in tackling racism.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:33:00 EST
‘You could feel tension in the air’: Scramble for free COVID-19 rapid tests leaves many empty-handed
Each of the eight official pop-up locations in the GTA drew massive lineups and all reportedly ran out of tests early.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:46:00 EST
Booster shot to use a vaccine passport? Ontario ponders higher standard as scientists sound Omicron alarm
The science table advising Premier Doug Ford says more “circuit breaker” measures are needed in addition to ramped up COVID-19 booster shots to slow the speedy spread of the new Omicron variant.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:13:00 EST
Everything you need to know about where to get a rapid COVID-19 test kit in Ontario
The province has launched a rapid test blitz at malls, libraries, transit hubs and LCBO locations, with some details to come.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:27:00 EST
How MLSE decided who keeps their tickets with Leafs and Raptors crowds cut in half
Raptors have a number of popular games over the next few weeks that will be affected by the changes brought on by province’s mandate to cut crowd size in half for games at Scotiabank Arena, starting Saturday.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:23:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports 2,421 cases; Canada’s COVID death toll reaches 30,000; Quebec bars, restaurants to operate at half capacity
Meanwhile, sports leagues are seeing rapidly increasing COVID-19 outbreaks with dozens of players in health and safety protocols.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:32:10 EST
‘Serious restrictions’ can help keep schools open, head of science table says
A handful of jurisdictions around the world opting for extended holiday break due to COVID surge.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 EST
Their baby died. But their nightmare was only beginning. How a flawed child death investigation tore a grieving family apart
Ontario’s system tasked with answering how Alexander died did not do so. Instead, it became mired in infighting while his parents were left in the dark.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 EST
What happened to baby Alexander? Police found no criminality but the coroner still ruled it a homicide
For years experts fought about the baby’s cause of death. The battle is now in court, and the family continues to wait for a chance to grieve.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:09:00 EST
The Leafs are on ‘high alert’ as outbreaks play havoc with the NHL schedule and Olympic hopes
Canadiens-Flyers play before empty seats on the same night the Leafs and Flames were postponed.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:19:00 EST
Hamilton shuts down facilities and opens new vaccine clinic to fight Omicron
City redeploying 100 staff in urgent effort to get boosters into arms.



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