Toronto Star
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 19:51:00 EDTIs Ontario’s ‘unprecedented’ step to move teens to adult ICUs ‘effective planning’ — or something else?
Directive aims to ensure youngest children can get care amid a surge in pediatric critical care demand that’s expected to last two or three months.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 12:50:00 EDTCUPE school workers will walk out Friday even as Ford government passes law banning strike
Talks aimed at averting a strike by 55,000 Ontario school support workers collapsed Thursday as Premier Doug Ford’s government was poised to ram through legislation overriding Charter rights and imposing a contract and banning a walkout.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 16:12:00 EDTChrystia Freeland details financial help for students, low-income Canadians and homeowners in fall economic statement
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland exhibited restraint in her fall budget update Thursday, posting a $30 billion windfall.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 16:04:00 EDTHeather Scoffield: Freeland’s mini-budget proposes short-term solutions. She’s betting a once-taboo strategy might save us all
There’s no doubt Canada really needs to up its game when it comes to business investment, Heather Scoffield writes.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 08:00:00 EDTFirst detailed glimpse into ‘Freedom Convoy’ financing reveals protesters raised $24M, Emergencies Act inquiry hears
Leaders of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” raised $24 million last winter through campaigns that tapped into support via crowdfunding platforms, e-transfers and cryptocurrency, with millions of dollars flowing in and out of personal bank accounts,...
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 19:33:00 EDTTears, outbursts and monologues: Judge struggles to keep Emergencies Act inquiry on track as ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers testify
A judge who gave the floor to key “Freedom Convoy” organizers to vent about personality conflicts, power struggles and fights over who controlled millions raised for their cause wrestled to keep Thursday’s hearing on track, as witnesses broke i...
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:36:00 EDTOttawa police thought the ‘Freedom Convoy’ would end quickly — but new federal intelligence reports reveal other police agencies were increasingly alarmed
The federal government produced daily intelligence briefings by RCMP and senior public servants on the so-called “Freedom Convoy’s” growing ranks and fundraising — reports that flagged rising concerns as copycat protests sprang up across the ...
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 21:13:52 EDTA pregnant Indigenous woman went to the hospital for help. She says she endured a horror story of racism and neglect
Cree woman alleges shocking mistreatment amid premature baby’s death at an Edmonton hospital.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 19:15:48 EDTCUPE strike: Here’s everything you need to know
From why Ontario education workers are striking to which GTA schools are open Friday, this is what you need to know.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 22:45:54 EDTThings to do with your kids Friday while CUPE strike closes schools
A comprehensive list of outdoor and indoor family-friendly activities.
Tue, 1 Nov 2022 22:09:00 EDTHow school boards across the GTA plan to deal with the CUPE strike
Many boards have already made arrangements to close schools if the strike action goes ahead on Friday.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:00:00 EDTEducation workers in Ontario are the ‘backbone’ of schools. In their words, here’s what they do
Some 55,000 school support staff in Ontario are currently in tense contract negotiations with the province. Here’s why that matters.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 16:43:00 EDTHere’s why it would be so hard to get rid of the controversial notwithstanding clause
There are certainly options that the federal government could explore, but experts hold no hope that any would be successful.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 19:18:48 EDTJustin Trudeau shows ‘lack of leadership’ by skipping climate-change conference, critics charge
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is missing an opportunity to send a strong message about fighting climate change by not attending COP27, this year’s United Nations climate change conference, Green MP Elizabeth May says.
Thu, 3 Nov 2022 05:00:00 EDTHoping for $10-a-day child care? Here’s how many Toronto daycares opted in to the federal program
While most of the city’s 1,054 licensed child care providers have joined, 169 providers — 16% — opted out or did not respond by Nov. 1 deadline.