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Appointments for jabs have skyrocketed. Is B.C. proving that vaccine passports are the answer?

Appointments for jabs have skyrocketed. Is B.C. proving that vaccine passports are the answer?

Liberals say they'll bring in a rent-to-own program. But what will it do for Toronto's housing crisis?

Liberals say they'll bring in a rent-to-own program. But what will it do for Toronto's housing crisis?

All Toronto schools to get faster, easier take-home COVID testing kits within weeks of starting class

All Toronto schools to get faster, easier take-home COVID testing kits within weeks of starting class

Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force is being disbanded

Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force is being disbanded

TCHC distributes $35,000 in donated food and restaurant gift cards to food insecure households

TCHC distributes $35,000 in donated food and restaurant gift cards to food insecure households

Concern about death threats and harassment ramps up as bar and restaurant owners prepare to turn anti-vaxxers away at the door

Concern about death threats and harassment ramps up as bar and restaurant owners prepare to turn anti-vaxxers away at the door

What happens when people get two different COVID-19 vaccines?

What happens when people get two different COVID-19 vaccines?

Ontario sees 2,716 new COVID-19 cases, expands eligibility for vaccines

Ontario sees 2,716 new COVID-19 cases, expands eligibility for vaccines

Toronto announces program to help uninsured get COVID-19 vaccines, but advocates say barriers remain

Toronto announces program to help uninsured get COVID-19 vaccines, but advocates say barriers remain

A summer guide to dating while partially vaccinated

A summer guide to dating while partially vaccinated

Charges laid and $13K in alcohol seized after 150 maskless people found partying, Toronto police say

Charges laid and $13K in alcohol seized after 150 maskless people found partying, Toronto police say

Ford government prepares to extend Ontario’s stay-at-home order until June 2

Ford government prepares to extend Ontario’s stay-at-home order until June 2

They’ve been called hot spots. It’s actually ‘code’ for social inequity

They’ve been called hot spots. It’s actually ‘code’ for social inequity

The inside story of Doug Ford's COVID-19 climbdowns

The inside story of Doug Ford's COVID-19 climbdowns

Toronto's Latino community — 7 times more likely to contract COVID-19 than others — wants more support

Toronto's Latino community — 7 times more likely to contract COVID-19 than others — wants more support

With COVID-19’s third wave, we’re far from ‘all in this together’

With COVID-19’s third wave, we’re far from ‘all in this together’

Nearly 8 million Pfizer vaccine doses are forecast for Ontario by July. Here’s why that could be a game changer

Nearly 8 million Pfizer vaccine doses are forecast for Ontario by July. Here’s why that could be a game changer

‘We determine our food’: How Toronto went from talking about Black food ‘security’ to Black food ‘sovereignty’

‘We determine our food’: How Toronto went from talking about Black food ‘security’ to Black food ‘sovereignty’

Several Ontario gyms are reopening. They’re citing a ‘physical therapy’ exception intended for people with disabilities

Several Ontario gyms are reopening. They’re citing a ‘physical therapy’ exception intended for people with disabilities

Without paid sick leave, Toronto’s COVID-19 workplace law can only do so much to make up for Doug Ford’s shortcomings

Without paid sick leave, Toronto’s COVID-19 workplace law can only do so much to make up for Doug Ford’s shortcomings

Her dad was a factory worker who died from COVID-19. For her, stricter measures on workplace outbreaks in Toronto and Peel are simply not enough

Her dad was a factory worker who died from COVID-19. For her, stricter measures on workplace outbreaks in Toronto and Peel are simply not enough

Having trouble booking your shot? These volunteer 'vaccine hunters' want to help

Having trouble booking your shot? These volunteer 'vaccine hunters' want to help

Use mobile vaccinations to reach Ontario's 75,000 homebound seniors, says COVID-19 science table

Use mobile vaccinations to reach Ontario's 75,000 homebound seniors, says COVID-19 science table

A year into pandemic, long-haul COVID-19 sufferers still struggle to get care Social Sharing

A year into pandemic, long-haul COVID-19 sufferers still struggle to get care Social Sharing

Certain landlord applications to increase rent rose following Ontario's rent freeze legislation

Certain landlord applications to increase rent rose following Ontario's rent freeze legislation

'What if I've already had one dose?' Your AstraZeneca vaccine questions answered

'What if I've already had one dose?' Your AstraZeneca vaccine questions answered

COVID-19 is now a ‘big deal’ for younger people, Ontario’s top doctor warns

COVID-19 is now a ‘big deal’ for younger people, Ontario’s top doctor warns

'Life-saving' surgery postponed as COVID-19 cases strain Toronto critical care system

'Life-saving' surgery postponed as COVID-19 cases strain Toronto critical care system

Today’s coronavirus news: Province reporting 2,557 cases; Ontario confirms schools will remain open; Ontario doctors pen open letter to Ford as COVID cases in ICU hit another record high

Today’s coronavirus news: Province reporting 2,557 cases; Ontario confirms schools will remain open; Ontario doctors pen open letter to Ford as COVID cases in ICU hit another record high

Stay-at-home order needed to control third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario, science advisers say

Stay-at-home order needed to control third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario, science advisers say

Federal housing program to deliver new affordable homes for Indigenous Torontonians

Federal housing program to deliver new affordable homes for Indigenous Torontonians

Save Post Toronto health officials say our actions now will dictate summer restrictions

Save Post Toronto health officials say our actions now will dictate summer restrictions

Toronto parents grapple with ‘confusing’ COVID-19 school guidelines

Toronto parents grapple with ‘confusing’ COVID-19 school guidelines

‘I’m not the chief medical officer’: Long-term care minister explains delayed government action after she flagged COVID-19 threats

‘I’m not the chief medical officer’: Long-term care minister explains delayed government action after she flagged COVID-19 threats

For years, Canada's Divorce Act didn't mention family violence. That changes today.

For years, Canada's Divorce Act didn't mention family violence. That changes today.

City to begin vaccinating people in Toronto's shelter system this week

City to begin vaccinating people in Toronto's shelter system this week

Most downtown Toronto workers ready to return, new survey finds

Most downtown Toronto workers ready to return, new survey finds

Toronto plans more than 350 sites for COVID-19 immunizations — the largest vaccination in the city’s history

Toronto plans more than 350 sites for COVID-19 immunizations — the largest vaccination in the city’s history

Torontonians can't start pre-registering for vaccines due to 'complicated' situation, city says

Torontonians can't start pre-registering for vaccines due to 'complicated' situation, city says

Save Post Toronto wants people to wear pink Band Aid stickers and take selfies after getting vaccinated

Save Post Toronto wants people to wear pink Band Aid stickers and take selfies after getting vaccinated

Ford government selling Dominion Foundries land, but isn't revealing buyer Social Sharing

Ford government selling Dominion Foundries land, but isn't revealing buyer Social Sharing

Toronto MOH warns exponential variant growth could hinder pandemic recovery

Toronto MOH warns exponential variant growth could hinder pandemic recovery

Ontario lawyers to offer free legal advice for tenants as 'wave of evictions' looms

Ontario lawyers to offer free legal advice for tenants as 'wave of evictions' looms

City of Toronto to open 9 COVID-19 vaccine clinics to administer shots

City of Toronto to open 9 COVID-19 vaccine clinics to administer shots

Toronto gives pandemic relief to struggling taxi drivers

Toronto gives pandemic relief to struggling taxi drivers

Cycling advocates call for safer bicycle parking options in the bike theft capital of Canada

Cycling advocates call for safer bicycle parking options in the bike theft capital of Canada

Doug Ford says paid sick days are a waste of taxpayer money

Doug Ford says paid sick days are a waste of taxpayer money

Toronto might not be able to take advantage of federal bill that would let cities ban handguns

Toronto might not be able to take advantage of federal bill that would let cities ban handguns

Toronto to open 10 rec facilities for individuals with disabilities

Toronto to open 10 rec facilities for individuals with disabilities

‘It’s just a flu’: COVID prevention rules are often ignored on Toronto construction sites, workers tell the Star

‘It’s just a flu’: COVID prevention rules are often ignored on Toronto construction sites, workers tell the Star

Toronto's Black scientists' task force to host 1st town hall meeting addressing vaccine hesitancy

Toronto's Black scientists' task force to host 1st town hall meeting addressing vaccine hesitancy

Community members speak about anti-Asian racism in Toronto since start of COVID-19

Community members speak about anti-Asian racism in Toronto since start of COVID-19

There are now 43 confirmed cases of the B117 variant in Ontario and Toronto's top doctor says you should assume it is spreading

There are now 43 confirmed cases of the B117 variant in Ontario and Toronto's top doctor says you should assume it is spreading

Save Post Toronto woman creates 3,000 self-care boxes for vulnerable women

Save Post Toronto woman creates 3,000 self-care boxes for vulnerable women

Ontario ob-gyns push back on policies advising against COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding women

Ontario ob-gyns push back on policies advising against COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding women

Ontario schools to remain closed for in-person learning until Jan. 25

Ontario schools to remain closed for in-person learning until Jan. 25

Sasha Gray saw a Toronto hotel shelter as the path to better things ahead. On New Year’s Day, she died after a fire at the hotel

Sasha Gray saw a Toronto hotel shelter as the path to better things ahead. On New Year’s Day, she died after a fire at the hotel

Vaccine doses are languishing in provincial freezers, with more coming in January

Vaccine doses are languishing in provincial freezers, with more coming in January

Report calls for 30 per cent cut in police budget

Report calls for 30 per cent cut in police budget

Plunge in city parking revenue due to pandemic is 'staggering,' Toronto councillor says

Plunge in city parking revenue due to pandemic is 'staggering,' Toronto councillor says

‘This is not helping’: Toronto brewery owner frustrated with BBQ restaurant protests

‘This is not helping’: Toronto brewery owner frustrated with BBQ restaurant protests

Our essential workers are burning out. Advocates say a lack of basic job protections is to blame

Our essential workers are burning out. Advocates say a lack of basic job protections is to blame

N.S. brings in rent control, bans 'renovictions' amidst affordable housing crunch

N.S. brings in rent control, bans 'renovictions' amidst affordable housing crunch

Canada developing a new accessible homes standard

Canada developing a new accessible homes standard

Toronto police officer says she faced years of sexist, racist retribution for reporting colleague

Toronto police officer says she faced years of sexist, racist retribution for reporting colleague

Toronto school reports first known death of staff member due to COVID-19

Toronto school reports first known death of staff member due to COVID-19

Nearly half of all residents at Toronto long-term care home have tested positive for COVID-19

Nearly half of all residents at Toronto long-term care home have tested positive for COVID-19

Military mission to COVID-hit long term care homes cost taxpayers about $53 million

Military mission to COVID-hit long term care homes cost taxpayers about $53 million

How the city's plan to slash its office footprint could usher in a new era of work in Toronto

How the city's plan to slash its office footprint could usher in a new era of work in Toronto

'A very dire situation.’ Brampton’s northeast corner tops list of 30 GTA neighbourhoods with alarming rates of COVID-19 infections

'A very dire situation.’ Brampton’s northeast corner tops list of 30 GTA neighbourhoods with alarming rates of COVID-19 infections

More COVID-19 restrictions in store for Toronto within days, mayor says

More COVID-19 restrictions in store for Toronto within days, mayor says

Ontario showed local medical officers of health its new colour-coded COVID framework. Then it changed the numbers

Ontario showed local medical officers of health its new colour-coded COVID framework. Then it changed the numbers

For-profit long-term-care homes once again seeing significantly worse outcomes in Ontario’s second wave, Star analysis finds

For-profit long-term-care homes once again seeing significantly worse outcomes in Ontario’s second wave, Star analysis finds

Toronto to extend prohibition on indoor dining at bars and restaurants, order continued closure of casinos and meeting spaces

Toronto to extend prohibition on indoor dining at bars and restaurants, order continued closure of casinos and meeting spaces

First Nations partner with B.C. company in $1B purchase of Clearwater Seafoods

First Nations partner with B.C. company in $1B purchase of Clearwater Seafoods

29 dead in outbreak in Scarborough long-term-care home

29 dead in outbreak in Scarborough long-term-care home

Ontario rejected its own public health agency’s advice when it launched its colour-coded plan for COVID-19 restrictions

Ontario rejected its own public health agency’s advice when it launched its colour-coded plan for COVID-19 restrictions

Ford government to release new tiered system for COVID-19 restrictions

Ford government to release new tiered system for COVID-19 restrictions

Toronto firefighters extinguish ‘significant’ electrical fire at downtown student co-op highrise

Toronto firefighters extinguish ‘significant’ electrical fire at downtown student co-op highrise

SIU called in after man dies following fall from Toronto overpass

SIU called in after man dies following fall from Toronto overpass

A trans woman died in Toronto police custody. After public pressure, the SIU has corrected the report that misgendered her

A trans woman died in Toronto police custody. After public pressure, the SIU has corrected the report that misgendered her

Toronto cop convicted in beating of Dafonte Miller to be sentenced Thursday

Toronto cop convicted in beating of Dafonte Miller to be sentenced Thursday

What to expect from Ontario's budget as COVID-19 ravages the economy

What to expect from Ontario's budget as COVID-19 ravages the economy

Ford government includes move to scrap ranked municipal ballots in COVID-19 bill

Ford government includes move to scrap ranked municipal ballots in COVID-19 bill

Do we really have a handle on COVID-19 spread in Ontario?

Do we really have a handle on COVID-19 spread in Ontario?

Ford government moves to scrap ranked ballot elections for Ontario municipalities

Ford government moves to scrap ranked ballot elections for Ontario municipalities

Toronto District School Board cuts next date for elementary students to switch between virtual and in-class learning

Toronto District School Board cuts next date for elementary students to switch between virtual and in-class learning

Feds double COVID-19 fund for abused women to $100 million

Feds double COVID-19 fund for abused women to $100 million

Tracking Ontario's COVID-19 cases in schools and child-care centres

Tracking Ontario's COVID-19 cases in schools and child-care centres

Second wave for some, tsunami for others. Medical experts on why the Ontario government’s one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work

Second wave for some, tsunami for others. Medical experts on why the Ontario government’s one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work

A glitch in the system meant the switch from CERB to EI wasn’t seamless for everyone

A glitch in the system meant the switch from CERB to EI wasn’t seamless for everyone

Toronto will face opening shortfall of $1.5 billion in preparation of 2021 budget, city report says

Toronto will face opening shortfall of $1.5 billion in preparation of 2021 budget, city report says

Coronavirus can survive up to 28 days on some surfaces — but heat makes a difference: study

Coronavirus can survive up to 28 days on some surfaces — but heat makes a difference: study

Investigation underway after Toronto mosque receives death threats

Investigation underway after Toronto mosque receives death threats

Canadians report worse mental health than before pandemic: Nanos survey

Canadians report worse mental health than before pandemic: Nanos survey

Ontario is proposing ‘sneaky’ changes to child care

Ontario is proposing ‘sneaky’ changes to child care

COVID-19 in Toronto: Toronto Public Health to receive 200 staff, city halts most contact tracing Social Sharing

COVID-19 in Toronto: Toronto Public Health to receive 200 staff, city halts most contact tracing Social Sharing

Tory says aid program for Toronto’s restaurant sector is on the way

Tory says aid program for Toronto’s restaurant sector is on the way

Many COVID-19 assessment centres not open today as province works to cut through lab backlog

Many COVID-19 assessment centres not open today as province works to cut through lab backlog

Memo reveals ‘shocking’ police misuse of COVID-19 database, say rights groups

Memo reveals ‘shocking’ police misuse of COVID-19 database, say rights groups

‘Demand is through the roof’: Toronto drop-in centres struggle to keep up with requests for meals

‘Demand is through the roof’: Toronto drop-in centres struggle to keep up with requests for meals

Toronto Dancer Feels 'Under Attack' As Strip Club Closures Leave Women Struggling

Toronto Dancer Feels 'Under Attack' As Strip Club Closures Leave Women Struggling

Ontario forecasting 1,000 daily coronavirus cases in first half of October

Ontario forecasting 1,000 daily coronavirus cases in first half of October

Toronto Officials Estimate 1700 People Exposed to COVID-19 at Yonge Street Warehouse

Toronto Officials Estimate 1700 People Exposed to COVID-19 at Yonge Street Warehouse

COVID-19 in Canada will get worse before it gets better, experts say, and here's why

COVID-19 in Canada will get worse before it gets better, experts say, and here's why

Toronto's Waterfront community seeing most new cases in the city Social Sharing

Toronto's Waterfront community seeing most new cases in the city Social Sharing

Sorry to burst your COVID-19 'social bubble' but even small gatherings are getting riskier

Sorry to burst your COVID-19 'social bubble' but even small gatherings are getting riskier

'It is time to get much tougher:' Dedicated team of officers to respond to reports of illegal gatherings

'It is time to get much tougher:' Dedicated team of officers to respond to reports of illegal gatherings

Fire breaks out at homeless encampment in downtown Toronto

Fire breaks out at homeless encampment in downtown Toronto

Airbnb suspends 40 listings in bid to shut down 'party houses' across Ontario

Airbnb suspends 40 listings in bid to shut down 'party houses' across Ontario

Toronto Christmas Market cancelled as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Toronto Christmas Market cancelled as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Social gatherings to be limited to 10 indoors, 25 outdoors in hotspots: government source

Social gatherings to be limited to 10 indoors, 25 outdoors in hotspots: government source

Toronto school board delays virtual classes until Sept. 22

Toronto school board delays virtual classes until Sept. 22

It's easy to point the finger at parties — but younger Canadians spread COVID-19 in all kinds of settings

It's easy to point the finger at parties — but younger Canadians spread COVID-19 in all kinds of settings

COVID-19 testing site for Indigenous people to open in Toronto

COVID-19 testing site for Indigenous people to open in Toronto

Why can't we just get tested instead of isolating after international travel? Your COVID-19 questions answered

Why can't we just get tested instead of isolating after international travel? Your COVID-19 questions answered

Under COVID-19, the average cost to operate a shelter bed in Toronto has doubled because of physical distancing requirements. GTA Under COVID-19, the cost of a shelter bed has doubled.

Under COVID-19, the average cost to operate a shelter bed in Toronto has doubled because of physical distancing requirements. GTA Under COVID-19, the cost of a shelter bed has doubled.

Data collection for Indigenous peoples is lacking under COVID-19

Data collection for Indigenous peoples is lacking under COVID-19

Ford says he's set to extend rent protection for small businesses days after evictions resume Social Sharing

Ford says he's set to extend rent protection for small businesses days after evictions resume Social Sharing

Toronto considering ambitious homeless housing plan in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Toronto considering ambitious homeless housing plan in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

CRA assures Canadians will get CERB payments as people air concerns over delay online

CRA assures Canadians will get CERB payments as people air concerns over delay online

Permanent closure of CNE a ‘very real possibility’ after $6 million loss

Permanent closure of CNE a ‘very real possibility’ after $6 million loss

Fears ODSP recipients may be turning to assisted dying

Fears ODSP recipients may be turning to assisted dying

CRA's handling of COVID-19 benefit cyberattacks 'reprehensible,' alleges proposed class-action lawsuit

CRA's handling of COVID-19 benefit cyberattacks 'reprehensible,' alleges proposed class-action lawsuit

Trans people have more chronic health conditions, poorer health outcomes, study shows

Trans people have more chronic health conditions, poorer health outcomes, study shows

Access to housing is not just a political issue, COVID-19 has made it a matter of life and death

Access to housing is not just a political issue, COVID-19 has made it a matter of life and death

Escalating conflict between Ontario government and teachers unions leaves schools in cloud of uncertainty

Escalating conflict between Ontario government and teachers unions leaves schools in cloud of uncertainty

Ontario government says it will bring forward legislation to freeze rent in 2021

Ontario government says it will bring forward legislation to freeze rent in 2021

Toronto sees uptick in COVID-19 cases in residents 40 and younger, top doctor says

Toronto sees uptick in COVID-19 cases in residents 40 and younger, top doctor says

Coronavirus puts tenants back in charge of Toronto rental housing market

Coronavirus puts tenants back in charge of Toronto rental housing market

The TTC is finally issuing credits for monthly passes from March to April

The TTC is finally issuing credits for monthly passes from March to April

How many masks should my child take to school? Your back-to-school mask questions answered

How many masks should my child take to school? Your back-to-school mask questions answered

A wave of business evictions is expected in early September, CFIB warns

A wave of business evictions is expected in early September, CFIB warns

Toronto neighbourhoods hit hardest by COVID-19 also have the steepest eviction filing rates, says new study

Toronto neighbourhoods hit hardest by COVID-19 also have the steepest eviction filing rates, says new study

Ontario reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases since July

Ontario reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases since July

The post-pandemic future: Toronto’s main streets will become European-style pedestrian hubs

The post-pandemic future: Toronto’s main streets will become European-style pedestrian hubs

Pandemic threatens to wipe out decades of progress for working mothers

Pandemic threatens to wipe out decades of progress for working mothers

Toronto Chinese community's efforts to contain coronavirus overshadowed by stigma: research

Toronto Chinese community's efforts to contain coronavirus overshadowed by stigma: research

An extra $2,000 a month helped young people struggling during COVID-19. Now we need to support them with a guaranteed livable income

An extra $2,000 a month helped young people struggling during COVID-19. Now we need to support them with a guaranteed livable income

Lockdown worked for the rich, but not for the poor. The untold story of how COVID-19 spread across Toronto, in 7 graphics

Lockdown worked for the rich, but not for the poor. The untold story of how COVID-19 spread across Toronto, in 7 graphics

New Evidence Suggests Young Children Spread Covid-19 More Efficiently Than Adults

New Evidence Suggests Young Children Spread Covid-19 More Efficiently Than Adults

Rollout of 'COVID Alert' app faces criticism over accessibility

Rollout of 'COVID Alert' app faces criticism over accessibility

How to keep your skin as healthy as possible under that face mask!

How to keep your skin as healthy as possible under that face mask!

Education experts call for outdoor classes to increase student safety amid COVID-19 pandemic

Education experts call for outdoor classes to increase student safety amid COVID-19 pandemic

City pledges over $1.2 million in funding to support Black arts, business communities

City pledges over $1.2 million in funding to support Black arts, business communities

More than 6,000 Ontario tenants could face eviction for nonpayment of rent during COVID-19, new figures show

More than 6,000 Ontario tenants could face eviction for nonpayment of rent during COVID-19, new figures show

How the coronavirus pandemic has impacted Toronto’s opioid crisis

How the coronavirus pandemic has impacted Toronto’s opioid crisis

Atwitter over ‘glory holes’? Sex worker who lived through AIDS crisis says COVID-19 demands real talk about sexual health

Atwitter over ‘glory holes’? Sex worker who lived through AIDS crisis says COVID-19 demands real talk about sexual health

COVID-19 closures fuel gun violence, youth advocates warn as shootings rise in Toronto

COVID-19 closures fuel gun violence, youth advocates warn as shootings rise in Toronto

Women's participation in labour force reaches lowest level in 3 decades due to COVID-19: RBC

Women's participation in labour force reaches lowest level in 3 decades due to COVID-19: RBC

Toronto expecting $1.35B deficit, mayor pleading for provincial, federal help

Toronto expecting $1.35B deficit, mayor pleading for provincial, federal help

Nature's calling but there's nowhere to answer. Why we need to make public toilets a number one issue.

Nature's calling but there's nowhere to answer. Why we need to make public toilets a number one issue.

Doctors, legitimate patients baffled as anti-maskers print off 'exemption cards' to flout rules

Doctors, legitimate patients baffled as anti-maskers print off 'exemption cards' to flout rules

2 city workers in parks, forestry and recreation test positive for COVID-19

2 city workers in parks, forestry and recreation test positive for COVID-19

A mother with COVID-19 gave birth to a baby girl who also tested positive

A mother with COVID-19 gave birth to a baby girl who also tested positive

'Living in limbo': Canadians with long-lasting symptoms call for COVID-19 research, support

'Living in limbo': Canadians with long-lasting symptoms call for COVID-19 research, support

Doug Ford’s Tories table COVID-19 bill to ‘get Ontario back on track,’ but some are calling it a power grab

Doug Ford’s Tories table COVID-19 bill to ‘get Ontario back on track,’ but some are calling it a power grab

U.S.-Canada border could remain closed until next year unless 'something miraculous' happens: doctor

U.S.-Canada border could remain closed until next year unless 'something miraculous' happens: doctor

Parents — especially moms — holding it together 'by a thread' as uncertainty clouds school in fall

Parents — especially moms — holding it together 'by a thread' as uncertainty clouds school in fall

Nurses stunned after being placed on leave

Nurses stunned after being placed on leave

Bars and nightclubs will be breeding grounds for COVID-19: experts

Bars and nightclubs will be breeding grounds for COVID-19: experts

From restaurant to grocery store: This Toronto bistro transformed amid COVID-19 in order to continue feeding its neighbourhood

From restaurant to grocery store: This Toronto bistro transformed amid COVID-19 in order to continue feeding its neighbourhood

Data confirms COVID-19 disproportionately hurting city’s vulnerable

Data confirms COVID-19 disproportionately hurting city’s vulnerable

How undocumented migrant workers are slipping through Ontario's COVID-19 net

How undocumented migrant workers are slipping through Ontario's COVID-19 net

First wave of new and expanded patios open up for Canada Day, more than 400 have been approved

First wave of new and expanded patios open up for Canada Day, more than 400 have been approved

TTC riders are required to wear masks as of today

TTC riders are required to wear masks as of today

Masks become mandatory on TTC starting Thursday

Masks become mandatory on TTC starting Thursday

Canada extending ban on most foreign travellers to at least July 31

Canada extending ban on most foreign travellers to at least July 31

The cure for the social trauma left by COVID-19? Finally putting the needs of people first

The cure for the social trauma left by COVID-19? Finally putting the needs of people first

She needs to sit in the front seat when riding in taxis. That’s a problem amid COVID-19

She needs to sit in the front seat when riding in taxis. That’s a problem amid COVID-19

Governments urged to move fast on housing the homeless ahead of anticipated second wave of COVID-19

Governments urged to move fast on housing the homeless ahead of anticipated second wave of COVID-19

Long-awaited details of federal student service grant to be unveiled today

Long-awaited details of federal student service grant to be unveiled today

How Canada could avoid a 2nd wave of COVID-19

How Canada could avoid a 2nd wave of COVID-19

Treating racism: Canadian doctors of colour share their experiences in medicine

Treating racism: Canadian doctors of colour share their experiences in medicine

Toronto to distribute $5M to community services helping vulnerable populations

Toronto to distribute $5M to community services helping vulnerable populations

Only 20 per cent of commercial landlords applied for rent subsidy: survey

Only 20 per cent of commercial landlords applied for rent subsidy: survey

Ontario reports 216 new COVID-19 cases, 1st death in patient under 20

Ontario reports 216 new COVID-19 cases, 1st death in patient under 20

A third migrant worker is dead and the farm where he worked had a long history of complaints — an inside look at Scotlynn Growers

A third migrant worker is dead and the farm where he worked had a long history of complaints — an inside look at Scotlynn Growers

Life as a Toronto Drag Queen... in quarantine

Life as a Toronto Drag Queen... in quarantine

Why some Canadians have already run out of CERB: ‘I was in tears’

Why some Canadians have already run out of CERB: ‘I was in tears’

Toronto's Plan to open streets for cyclists and pedestrians has been a huge success

Toronto's Plan to open streets for cyclists and pedestrians has been a huge success

Ontario temporarily pauses commercial evictions

Ontario temporarily pauses commercial evictions

Families accuse Ontario long-term care home of denying loved ones hospital trips

Families accuse Ontario long-term care home of denying loved ones hospital trips

How COVID-19 cases among the homeless overwhelm St. Mike’s hospital

How COVID-19 cases among the homeless overwhelm St. Mike’s hospital

Rise in opioid deaths serves as reminder COVID-19 isn't Canada's only health crisis

Rise in opioid deaths serves as reminder COVID-19 isn't Canada's only health crisis

Face coverings to be made mandatory for TTC riders

Face coverings to be made mandatory for TTC riders

Opposition parties reject COVID-19 bill including aid for those with disabilities

Opposition parties reject COVID-19 bill including aid for those with disabilities

Privacy experts concerned about next stage of Ontario's reopening plan

Privacy experts concerned about next stage of Ontario's reopening plan

Tam warns of 'explosive' second COVID-19 wave if reopening mishandled

Tam warns of 'explosive' second COVID-19 wave if reopening mishandled

Cautious Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave of COVID: Poll

Cautious Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave of COVID: Poll

Ontario's Doug Ford says he relies on COVID-19 experts, but his government won't identify them

Ontario's Doug Ford says he relies on COVID-19 experts, but his government won't identify them

Why can’t the GTA lift COVID-19 restrictions? These 5 charts explain our lockdown limbo, how the virus is multiplying and more

Why can’t the GTA lift COVID-19 restrictions? These 5 charts explain our lockdown limbo, how the virus is multiplying and more

Ford expected to announce Ontario's reopening plan for child-care centres today

Ford expected to announce Ontario's reopening plan for child-care centres today

Ontario government halts commercial evictions in COVID-19 pandemic

Ontario government halts commercial evictions in COVID-19 pandemic

Those COVID-19 masks, gloves and wipes we're all using are polluting land and sea

Those COVID-19 masks, gloves and wipes we're all using are polluting land and sea

Can pro sports make safe return amid pandemic? Experts say precautions needed

Can pro sports make safe return amid pandemic? Experts say precautions needed

Nearly three-quarters of small businesses didn't pay full rent in June: survey

Nearly three-quarters of small businesses didn't pay full rent in June: survey

Toronto's top doctor calls for 'urgent action' to address overdose crisis that has been 'intensified' amid pandemic

Toronto's top doctor calls for 'urgent action' to address overdose crisis that has been 'intensified' amid pandemic

Expanded patios could be coming to Toronto but province still needs to allow restaurants to reopen

Expanded patios could be coming to Toronto but province still needs to allow restaurants to reopen

Toronto shelter temporarily shuts down amid COVID-19 outbreak that killed 2

Toronto shelter temporarily shuts down amid COVID-19 outbreak that killed 2

Toronto's Board of Health calls for race, socioeconomic data collection from COVID-19 patients

Toronto's Board of Health calls for race, socioeconomic data collection from COVID-19 patients

Rogers Centre to be used as temporary facility to help Food Banks Canada

Rogers Centre to be used as temporary facility to help Food Banks Canada

Everything you need to know about face masks

Everything you need to know about face masks

List of GTA long-term care facilities, retirement homes impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks

List of GTA long-term care facilities, retirement homes impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks

Patient Ombudsman launches investigation into long-term-care homes after 150 complaints

Patient Ombudsman launches investigation into long-term-care homes after 150 complaints

'Invisible disability': Masks making it harder to communicate, deaf and hard of hearing say

'Invisible disability': Masks making it harder to communicate, deaf and hard of hearing say

Canadian health officials urge rally-goers to keep COVID-19 in mind

Canadian health officials urge rally-goers to keep COVID-19 in mind

Province extends emergency orders until June 9

Province extends emergency orders until June 9

Municipalities say request for federal, provincial aid has gone unanswered

Municipalities say request for federal, provincial aid has gone unanswered

Toronto breaks down geographic spread of COVID-19, showing local hot spots in detail for first time

Toronto breaks down geographic spread of COVID-19, showing local hot spots in detail for first time

‘It’s a mutiny. Wow.’ Ontario’s public health units are acting to protect their regions — and the province has to listen

‘It’s a mutiny. Wow.’ Ontario’s public health units are acting to protect their regions — and the province has to listen

Ontario needs to be more transparent with COVID-19 data, critics say

Ontario needs to be more transparent with COVID-19 data, critics say

Don't avoid emergency rooms over pandemic fears, health professionals say

Don't avoid emergency rooms over pandemic fears, health professionals say

Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens briefly closes after 2 staff members test positive for COVID-19

Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens briefly closes after 2 staff members test positive for COVID-19

Five business groups urge Ontario to stop commercial evictions during pandemic

Five business groups urge Ontario to stop commercial evictions during pandemic

StatsCan study warns of Covid-19’s effects on freelancers

StatsCan study warns of Covid-19’s effects on freelancers

‘Concerning’: de Villa says people waiting an average of 5 days after symptoms to get COVID-19 test

‘Concerning’: de Villa says people waiting an average of 5 days after symptoms to get COVID-19 test

CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

Tory outlines 'doomsday scenario' if municipalities don't receive funding

Tory outlines 'doomsday scenario' if municipalities don't receive funding

List of COVID-19 assessment centres in Toronto

List of COVID-19 assessment centres in Toronto

'Mad scramble': Toronto restaurant sector sees flurry of dealmaking amid closures, struggles to pay rent

'Mad scramble': Toronto restaurant sector sees flurry of dealmaking amid closures, struggles to pay rent

Thousands of volunteers come forward to offer mental health support during COVID-19

Thousands of volunteers come forward to offer mental health support during COVID-19

Masks problematic for asthmatic, hearing-impaired, people living with autism

Masks problematic for asthmatic, hearing-impaired, people living with autism

Coronavirus: Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students

Coronavirus: Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students

Trudeau promises $75M more for off-reserve Indigenous services

Trudeau promises $75M more for off-reserve Indigenous services

Non-medical masks now recommended for Canadians, officials say

Non-medical masks now recommended for Canadians, officials say

COVID-19 pandemic highlights need for more public toilets, experts say

COVID-19 pandemic highlights need for more public toilets, experts say

Going up? How your elevator ride may change as workers return to Toronto office towers

Going up? How your elevator ride may change as workers return to Toronto office towers

Pandemic response hampered by lack of data-sharing, committee hears

Pandemic response hampered by lack of data-sharing, committee hears

Toronto reopens dog parks as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Toronto reopens dog parks as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Toronto sports fields, skateboard parks to reopen despite new COVID-19 infections and deaths

Toronto sports fields, skateboard parks to reopen despite new COVID-19 infections and deaths

'I don't want to be scared anymore:' physical distancing tough for the blind

'I don't want to be scared anymore:' physical distancing tough for the blind

Toronto cyclists are taking advantage of the ActiveTO initiative

Toronto cyclists are taking advantage of the ActiveTO initiative

What it's like to give birth during a worldwide health crisis

What it's like to give birth during a worldwide health crisis

Any post-pandemic recovery plan must include society’s most vulnerable

Any post-pandemic recovery plan must include society’s most vulnerable

Coronavirus: Ford says no to pausing commercial evictions in Ontario

Coronavirus: Ford says no to pausing commercial evictions in Ontario

COVID-19 is causing a "she-cession"

COVID-19 is causing a "she-cession"

This Is How A Canadian Family Is Observing Ramadan In Isolation

This Is How A Canadian Family Is Observing Ramadan In Isolation

City agrees to physical distancing standards in shelters following lawsuit

City agrees to physical distancing standards in shelters following lawsuit

'No time to lose:' Chair of board of health asks province to proactively test shelter residents, staff

'No time to lose:' Chair of board of health asks province to proactively test shelter residents, staff

Retail tenants hopeful over federal relief plan, but landlords reluctant to join

Retail tenants hopeful over federal relief plan, but landlords reluctant to join

A vital food bank pivots to keep saving lives

A vital food bank pivots to keep saving lives

Feds quietly probe expanded role for child care in post-pandemic recovery

Feds quietly probe expanded role for child care in post-pandemic recovery

Canadian restaurants struggle to survive despite gradual re-openings

Canadian restaurants struggle to survive despite gradual re-openings

Toronto may expand patios and build parklets to allow for social distancing this summer

Toronto may expand patios and build parklets to allow for social distancing this summer

City preparing for reopening of off-leash dog areas in Toronto parks, mayor says

City preparing for reopening of off-leash dog areas in Toronto parks, mayor says

Plan to allow eateries to expand patios could save many businesses, restaurateur says

Plan to allow eateries to expand patios could save many businesses, restaurateur says

'I'm not going to hide': Richmond woman describes how she stood tall against alleged racist taunts

'I'm not going to hide': Richmond woman describes how she stood tall against alleged racist taunts

So you’re working from home: What does that mean for your tax return?

So you’re working from home: What does that mean for your tax return?

Two in 10 Canadians facing reduced pay amid COVID-19: Ipsos poll

Two in 10 Canadians facing reduced pay amid COVID-19: Ipsos poll

National parks, historic sites partially reopening in June

National parks, historic sites partially reopening in June

Women ‘swept under the carpet’: No relief for lost child, spousal support due to COVID-19

Women ‘swept under the carpet’: No relief for lost child, spousal support due to COVID-19

Applying for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit? Here’s what you need to know

Applying for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit? Here’s what you need to know

Toronto reports 1st COVID-19 death of person in its shelter system

Toronto reports 1st COVID-19 death of person in its shelter system

Feds pledge one-time benefit top up to seniors in coronavirus aid

Feds pledge one-time benefit top up to seniors in coronavirus aid

Stress, anxiety a heavy burden for people who can't work from home or properly isolate

Stress, anxiety a heavy burden for people who can't work from home or properly isolate

More than half of Canadians find it stressful being out in public in pandemic era, survey suggests

More than half of Canadians find it stressful being out in public in pandemic era, survey suggests

Some Canadian universities say fall classes will be offered primarily online

Some Canadian universities say fall classes will be offered primarily online

For-profit nursing homes have four times as many COVID-19 deaths as city-run homes, Star analysis finds

For-profit nursing homes have four times as many COVID-19 deaths as city-run homes, Star analysis finds

Applying a Gender Lens to COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Applying a Gender Lens to COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Market owner nixes mayor's claim that lease talks are underway

Market owner nixes mayor's claim that lease talks are underway

Faith leaders call on Toronto to do more for homeless amid COVID-19 crisis

Faith leaders call on Toronto to do more for homeless amid COVID-19 crisis

Data gaps exist on COVID-19 cases in Indigenous communities, says research fellow

Data gaps exist on COVID-19 cases in Indigenous communities, says research fellow

Cleaners are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. But many work with little protection for less than minimum wage — and they’re scared