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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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Investigation underway after Toronto mosque receives death threats

Canadians report worse mental health than before pandemic: Nanos survey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fire breaks out at homeless encampment in downtown Toronto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fears ODSP recipients may be turning to assisted dying

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

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

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

Coronavirus puts tenants back in charge of Toronto rental housing market

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

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

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

Pandemic threatens to wipe out decades of progress for working mothers

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

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

Rollout of 'COVID Alert' app faces criticism over accessibility

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Nurses stunned after being placed on leave

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

Data confirms COVID-19 disproportionately hurting city’s vulnerable

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

TTC riders are required to wear masks as of today

Masks become mandatory on TTC starting Thursday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ontario temporarily pauses commercial evictions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Everything you need to know about face masks

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

'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

Province extends emergency orders until June 9

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

‘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

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

Five business groups urge Ontario to stop commercial evictions during pandemic

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

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

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

List of COVID-19 assessment centres in Toronto

'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

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

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

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

Non-medical masks now recommended for Canadians, officials 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

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

Toronto reopens dog parks as COVID-19 restrictions ease

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

Toronto cyclists are taking advantage of the ActiveTO initiative

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

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

Coronavirus: Ford says no to pausing commercial evictions in Ontario

COVID-19 is causing a "she-cession"

This Is How A Canadian Family Is Observing Ramadan In Isolation

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

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

A vital food bank pivots to keep saving lives

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

Canadian restaurants struggle to survive despite gradual re-openings

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

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

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

National parks, historic sites partially reopening in June

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caught with his pants down. The ins and outs of sex in the age of COVID-19

Greyhound Canada to temporarily shut down amid 95 per cent decline in ridership

Toronto makes more room for pedestrians and cyclists, allows stores to reopen soon for curbside pickup

Different mindset needed for cycling amid pandemic, advocates say

Can I try on clothes at the store? Your COVID-19 questions answered

Experts warn of increasing car use, loss of transit routes post-crisis

It's Mental Health Week. Here are some stories, tools and tips to help clear your mind

Until COVID-19 hit, PSWs went virtually unnoticed. That’s changed and some say we have a lot of lessons to learn about the trials they face

An Ontario nurse explains how COVID-19 gets into care homes, then hits health-care workers

Toronto Western Hospital reporting coronavirus outbreaks in 4 separate units

Toronto launches ‘bloomcam’ for viewing High Park cherry blossoms

City permanently resuming yard waste pickup as garden centres get set to reopen

Ontario sees spike in fire fatalities since start of 2020, fire marshal warns not to microwave masks

Struggling tenants are going on ‘rent strikes’ — and landlords are getting desperate

'I don't know one business owner getting the rent subsidy:' Toronto businesses want changes to federal program

Mayor announces plan to fight homelessness amid COVID-19 as council prepares for first virtual meeting

Toronto city council debating urgent COVID-19 motions at 1st-ever virtual meeting

Tracking Health Inequities from COVID-19

Coronavirus likely not sexually transmitted, study finds

Toronto mosques to broadcast call to prayer during Ramadan amid COVID-19 restrictions

‘We cannot return to what was normal’: Rebuild Toronto with ‘green and just’ recovery plan, say activists

Canadians’ mental health suffering because of COVID-19 pandemic

PM says Canada 'not out of the woods yet' as officials release new COVID-19 numbers showing slower spread

Why aren't we checking temperatures in public places? Your COVID-19 questions answered

How I’m Surviving My New Co-Workers (A.K.A. My Kids)

Many Ontario workers are trying to refuse work due to COVID-19 fears — but the government isn’t letting them

Toronto launches plan to deal with pedestrian hot spots

Where should lanes be closed for pedestrians and cyclists as the city comes back to life? We crunched the data

How COVID-19 symptoms develop, and how long they last

Explain coronavirus to your kids with this book drawn by The Gruffalo illustrator

Recovery site for homeless COVID-19 patients offers dignity and a pathway to housing

House of Commons meeting virtually on a platform described as a 'gold rush for cyber spies'

NYC to Close 40 Miles of Streets to Give Walkers More Space

Coronavirus discriminates against Black lives through surveillance, policing and the absence of health data

Ontario doesn’t have a one-stop shop for information about COVID-19 deaths in long-term-care homes and hospitals. The Toronto Star built its own

Advocates say coronavirus planning leaves out people with disabilities

Ontario extends coronavirus emergency orders until May 6

Toronto to collect race-based coronavirus data, province still not doing so

Trudeau announces $9B in financial support for students; critics say pandemic aid must flow faster

Coronavirus: 61% of Toronto businesses would close down in 3 months, survey says

How to stay safe online while staying home

Cancellations, unpaid bills, eviction threats: Inside the grim reality of being an artist right now

Low-income neighbourhoods at higher risk of coronavirus

Growing calls to re-open parks, expand streets to pedestrians amid COVID-19

Ottawa to announce more financial support for vulnerable Canadians

From pipe dream to prospect: the pandemic is making a case for a universal basic income

Social gatherings, congregational prayers cancelled during Ramadan; Munich’s Oktoberfest, Pamplona’s running of the bulls cancelled

Harsh fines and policing don’t protect people from COVID-19, criminologists say

Black, Latin American and South Asian Canadians face biggest financial problems caused by COVID-19, survey suggests

City launches new donation portal to support COVID-19 relief efforts

Tired of supermarket lineups, some Toronto residents turn to smaller neighbourhood stores

Why you shouldn’t let people pet your dog during the pandemic

Ontario’s lack of diversity data for COVID-19 is an embarrassment

Photo radar rollout put on hold as drivers speed through empty Toronto streets

Ontario scaled back comprehensive, annual inspections of nursing homes to only a handful last year

Unlike Canadians, Americans at least know how Black people are faring with COVID-19 (very badly)

A guide to coronavirus scams and how to protect yourself

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

Long-term care staff need to work multiple jobs, increasing spread of coronavirus

What Do Countries With The Best Coronavirus Responses Have In Common? Women Leaders

Behind the scenes in the fight against COVID-19

Close to 40 per cent of Canada’s artists and artistic organizations will need more from government to survive COVID-19: survey

Jobs Report to Show Ground Zero of Covid-19 Impact in Canada

How to access free mental health and emotional support during the COVID-19 crisis

Giving birth in a pandemic: Answering questions about COVID-19 and pregnancy

Coronavirus: how viruses attack the body and how it fights back

Dropping off clothing at donation boxes is a bad idea during COVID-19

Domestic violence calls surge during coronavirus pandemic

Toronto recalls faulty face masks as Canada works to secure more supplies

Positive COVID-19 case identified at Toronto’s Seaton House homeless shelter

Will grocery stores stay open over the long weekend?

Tory urges people not to gather for Passover, Easter

Will the coronavirus spur Toronto to solve its housing crisis?

We need to stay home – but what if you don’t have one?

Some Toronto workers 'left out' of federal financial support amid COVID-19

Meet the public health detectives working around-the-clock to stop the spread of COVID-19

Union tells TTC bus drivers to carry no more than 15 passengers amid pandemic

City dwellers need room to breathe on the streets. Why is that so hard in Toronto?

Toronto announces stronger measures in 12-week plan to stop COVID-19 spread

'A surge is coming': Physical distancing critical as Ontario sees 426 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

Long-term care resident dies after COVID-19 outbreak at downtown Toronto facility

'Miscommunication' delays opening of COVID-19 centre for people experiencing homelessness

First homeless shelter worker tests positive for COVID-19, sparking calls for increased protection

City says it won’t close Yonge St. to cars to give pedestrians social-distancing space during COVID-19

Toronto Public Health staff test positive for COVID-19; employees told to stay home

Toronto mayor says ticketing blitz to enforce closure of parks facilities could begin today

City converts hotel into COVID-19 recovery centre for people experiencing homelessness

New Ontario Works payment pickup procedures during COVID-19 outbreak

As the city scrambles to head off a COVID-19 outbreak at homeless shelters, frontline workers worry that it won’t be enough

Outbreak is like no fire he's ever fought : Fire chief is overseeing city's emergency response to COVID-19 pandemic

When home isn't safe: How coronavirus puts neighbours on front lines of abuse

Isolating at home is easy in a Forest Hill mansion. It’s a lot tougher in a tiny condo

'We're all in this together': The phrase uniting Toronto in long, lonely battle against COVID-19

Hundreds of mental health workers offer free therapy to Ontario's frontline COVID-19 staff

Coronavirus: Self-isolating in a small space during COVID-19 pandemic

They're outlawing walks in the park over COVID-19 now. This cannot stand

Looking for work? These industries are hiring in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic

City's shelter system deals with coronavirus overload

Buying groceries ahead of the holiday weekend? Here's how to shop safely during COVID-19

How to apply for EI and COVID-19 emergency benefits

Toronto's mayor declares state of emergency amid COVID-19 pandemic

Ontario to lower hydro rates, reports 85 new COVID-19 cases

Mandatory quarantines for international travellers kick in at midnight: health minister

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