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No winning ticket sold for Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket sold for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot
David Olive: World needs to learn COVID-19’s lessons, and create one ambitious plan for the next pandemic
We need a master plan of pandemic preparedness to protect ourselves from the certainty of future epidemics and pandemics.
Why police chokeholds were banned in Ontario nearly 30 years ago
Retired Hamilton Sgt. Michael Csoke spent much of his career doing use-of-force training
Hamilton’s COVID-19 deficit could balloon to $122 million in an extended lockdown
The city is asking for a federal bailout — but also reluctantly eyeing ‘Plan B’ options like tax hikes and project delays
Brampton to distribute 100K free masks to transit riders before making them mandatory in July
Wearing masks on buses is set to become mandatory on July 2 and the City of Brampton says it will distribute 100,000 free masks to passengers to help protect customers and operators before the bylaw comes into effect.
Feds, farmers at impasse over carbon-tax cost
Feds, farmers, remain far apart over impact of carbon tax on grain growers
Pipes on James
Former MMA fighter Rory McDonell was spotted practicing on James St. North
Cineworld says takeover of Cineplex is off
Cineworld says $2.8-billion takeover of Cineplex is off, says deal was breached
Fuelled by toxic drugs and COVID-19 isolation, record number of B.C. overdoses puts spotlight on safe-supply efforts
VANCOUVER—As drug overdoses claim the most victims over a one-month period in British Columbia’s history, the province’s efforts for a safe supply must see grow hugely to provide enough for users, advocates say.
‘No justice, no peace, no racist police’: Thousands join Hamilton Black Friday rally
Estimated 2,000 march in solidarity with global Black Lives Matter movement
Hamilton Black Friday anti-racism rally
Estimated 2,000 march in solidarity with global Black Lives Matter movement
Toronto sees lowest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since early April
Toronto on Friday recorded its lowest daily increase in COVID-19 infections since early April, part of an encouraging downward trend.
‘Fingers crossed’ Hamilton may go to next phase of reopening next week says medical officer of health
“Hamilton has done a great job in terms of controlling the spread,” said Dr. Elizabeth Richardson
B.C. reports 16 new cases and first death due to COVID-19 in a week
VICTORIA—British Columbia health officials say one more person has died due to COVID-19 after the province marked six consecutive days without a death.
Heather Scoffield: Who's talking about tax cuts and balanced budgets at a time like this? I'll give you two guesses
A Conservative leadership race just wouldn’t be Conservative if it didn’t include a clarion call for lower taxes and a balanced budget.
CEO of Sienna Senior Living, a private long-term-care company hit hard by COVID-19, resigns
The president and CEO of Sienna Senior Living, a private long-term-care company whose nursing homes have been amongst the hardest hit by COVID-19 in Ontario has resigned, citing “personal reasons.”
$15M for protection from COVID-19 for migrant workers called a ‘Band-Aid solution’
The $15 million that Ontario pledged Friday to help agri-food operations fight COVID-19 falls short of what’s needed, groups representing migrant workers say, as the number of workers infected hit 629.
‘They’re scared’: As CERB payments end for early applicants, many say there are still no jobs to go back to
In an ideal world, Aja Sax would be behind a bar, mixing up a negroni or whisky sour and chatting with customers.
Martin Regg Cohn: COVID-19 has changed us forever. Has it really changed Doug Ford?
Two years ago, Doug Ford won power by promising change.
Quebec farm advised to use more ‘stable’ workforce after COVID-19 outbreak
MONTREAL—A COVID-19 outbreak among temporary foreign workers and other employees of a Quebec agricultural company has raised concerns about health risks when farm workers move between multiple work sites.
Hamilton police arrest second suspect in shooting that injured seven-year-old boy
Jayden Pitter, 20, is facing a variety of charges including discharging a firearm with intent and aggravated assault
No hugging strangers! City warns physical distancing tickets still possible outside your ‘bubble’
You are still supposed to stay two metres apart from anyone outside the new 10-person social circle announced Friday by the province.
Vaccine likely months, not years away: expert
Canadian expert says he is confident COVID-19 vaccine is months, not years away
Toronto’s Housing Now affordable housing plan delayed by COVID-19, planning issues
Mayor John Tory’s signature plan to create affordable housing quickly has run into delays ranging from six months to two years at some sites, according to a city report tabled Friday.
How do I stay safe as Ontario reopens? A germ expert’s guide to bars, pools, haircuts and beaches
Much of Ontario took another step forward in terms of reopening Friday when most regions outside the GTA entered stage two of the government’s plan to bounce back from a province-wide COVID-19 shutdown.
RCMP diversity drive spinning wheels: stats
RCMP workforce equity drive spun its wheels last year, new statistics indicate
Outbreak raises concerns about farm workers
Quebec farm advised to use more ‘stable’ workforce after COVID-19 outbreak
Toronto's main stock index surges higher
North American stock markets open trading higher, loonie edges lower
Book: First lady delayed 2017 move to DC to get new prenup
Book: First lady delayed 2017 move to DC to get new prenup
Probe into contraband tobacco plant on Six Nations yields 11.5 million illegal cigarettes
OPP say the investigation into the tobacco facility, which was operated by a GTA-based criminal organization, began in 2018
Ministry to investigate Caledonia business with racial slur in name — despite approving it in 2014
Plant store Princess and the Yard Ape has been at the centre of a social media firestorm this week amid calls for its owner to change its racially cha
Businesses prepare for 'free-for-all' Stage 2
Ontario businesses prepare for Stage 2: 'It's sort of just a free-for-all'
Legault's COVID-19 bill stalls as session ends
Quebec reports another 43 COVID deaths; 181 new cases of novel coronavirus
Families to expand social circles to 10
More businesses to open outside Toronto and Hamilton regions today
Canada rebuts UN Security Council critics
Canada rebuts UN Security Council critics as Champagne to NYC for final push
Scheer wants Champagne to explain mortgages
Scheer wants Champagne, Trudeau to explain minister's two Chinese mortgages
With border closed, Ontario’s tourism sector pins its hopes on luring in neighbours
The world may be dealing with a pandemic, but summer bookings at one Muskoka resort are actually accumulating at a higher rate compared to last summer.
What’s open in Ontario? Search our COVID-19 dashboard to track where lockdowns are being lifted
A haircut, a day at the beach, a trip to the mall and a cold drink on your favourite local patio.
New playground equipment for Bobby Kerr Park
For Bruno Uggenti and Tom Jackson what’s old is new again.
Doug Ford hints that COVID-19 restrictions might be relaxed in the GTA as soon as next week
Premier Doug Ford is hinting at “good news” for the Greater Toronto Area, which could join most of the rest of Ontario in opening up its economy next week as COVID-19 cases decline.
Emergency aid bill rejected by opposition
No apparent opposition support for feds' latest pandemic emergency bill
Deputy PM says police must acknowledge racism
Freeland says police must acknowledge racism after senior RCMP officer's denial
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney to release book
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney to release book next spring
Ford getting tested for COVID-19
Ontario reports 251 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths
Privacy experts concerned about reopening plans
Privacy experts concerned about next stage of Ontario's reopening plan
PGA Tour, Jim Nantz eye opportunity as golf returns from layoff
Golf is poised to tinker and test, like a caffeinated scientist in a lab coat hustling from beaker to Bunsen burner.
Top officials at Poetry Foundation resign amid criticisms
Top officials at Poetry Foundation resign amid criticisms
Veterans activist, government settle libel suit
Veterans activist, government reach settlement of $25,000 libel suit
Why was a massive protest allowed in Burlington with all the COVID-19 restrictions?
“We recognize that our community needs to come together in an attempt to heal and to forge stronger, more united future for all,” said the Halton regi
Trudeau uses commencement speech to compare youth today to Greatest Generation
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed faith in the young people of today to face the myriad challenges facing Canada and world, comparing them to the generation who came of age during the Second World War.
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