Toronto Star
The story of how a Hamilton boy became Canada's most notorious hitman
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- The story of how a Hamilton boy became Canada's most notorious hitman
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Ken Murdock was a soldier in a bloody international Mafia war who brazenly executed legendary mobster Johnny Papalia. Journalist Jon Wells tells the story of Murdock’s tormented childhood and the road that led to his deadly loyalty to a ruthless crime family.
Read the "Hitman" series starting June 23, 2022 at www.thestar.com/hitman.
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- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy answers question about being compared to Harry Potter
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy answered students questions at U of T on Wednesday Jun 22, 2022.
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- Transit riders talk about TTC safety after woman set on fire
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- After multiple violent incidents in recent months, including one during which police said a bus passenger was set on fire, we talked to transit users about safety and their personal experiences.
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- Beverly Bain and Desmond Cole say the Black community didn't ask the police for an apology
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- 7:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Toronto Police Chief James Ramer offered an apology to the city’s Black community on Wednesday, coinciding with the release of a 119-slide presentation on the force’s findings.
Read the landmark Toronto police report on race and officer use of force: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/06/15/read-the-landmark-toronto-police-report-on-race-and-officer-use-of-force.html
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- Friends and loved ones of victims of Yonge Street van attack killer speak outside court
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Toronto van attack killer has been sentenced to life in prison after a downtown court heard the harrowing accounts of more than 20 people who had their lives shattered by one of Canada’s worst acts of mass murder.
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- How would you rate Toronto Pearson International Airport? | Toronto Star
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Star spoke to travellers at Canada’s busiest airport and asked them how Pearson stacks up with the rest of the world.
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- What would you do if you were Premier of Ontario?
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- It's election day in Ontario. We asked people in Toronto, if you were the Premier of the province, what's the first thing you'd change?
#ontario #ontrending #OntPoli
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- This Russian plane has racked up $93K in parking fees at Pearson airport
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- If you’ve driven past Toronto Pearson International Airport in recent months, you’ve likely spotted this large white and blue cargo jet sitting idle since February.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/05/24/this-russian-plane-has-racked-up-93k-in-parking-fees-at-pearson-airport.html
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- What is Monkeypox?
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Here’s a quick breakdown of what to know in this week’s science corner
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/05/25/cp-newsalert-two-new-suspected-cases-one-probable-case-of-monkeypox-in-toronto.html
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- A sneak peek inside Ikea’s new downtown Toronto store
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Star got an exclusive sneak peek into the location, situated at Yonge Street and Gerrard Street East.
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- Shoppers at the grocery store react to prices going up 9.7% in Canada
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The latest inflation numbers show that grocery prices have gone up 9.7 per cent in the last year. Shoppers in Canada spoke with the Star about how it’s affecting their budgets and which items are giving them sticker shock.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/05/18/lettuce-oranges-butter-and-beef-the-cost-of-grocery-staples-has-surged-again-and-theres-no-end-in-sight.html?li_source=LI&li_medium=thestar_business
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- Surveillance footage shows Metis hunters' deaths
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Video of shooting deaths in rural Alberta at centre of second-degree murder trial for father and son.
This video has been edited from the original raw footage.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/05/19/this-video-of-two-mtis-hunters-being-shot-in-rural-alberta-is-at-centre-of-murder-trial.html
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- Inflation continues to rise in Canada according to StatCan
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Inflation continued to rise in April, up 6.8 per cent year over year thanks to the costs of food, gas and shelter.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/05/18/canadas-inflation-rate-expected-to-rise-when-aprils-numbers-are-announced-wednesday.html
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- Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint in Etobicoke
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Sources confirm the Leafs star winger’s Range Rover was carjacked at gunpoint outside an Etobicoke cinema Monday night.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2022/05/17/leafs-star-mitch-marner-carjacked-at-gunpoint-in-etobicoke.html
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- Video shows Good Samaritans rescuing unconscious driver in Florida
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Boynton Beach police in Florida posted the video this week on Facebook in hopes of locating the Good Samaritans who rushed into live traffic to help a driver who had suffered a medical episode.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2022/05/12/video-shows-good-samaritans-rescuing-unconscious-driver-in-florida.html
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- Video shows Good Samaritans rescuing unconscious driver in Boynton Beach, Florida
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Boynton Beach police in Florida posted the video this week on Facebook in hopes of locating the Good Samaritans who rushed into live traffic to help a driver who had suffered a medical episode.
Courtesy: Boynton Beach Police Department
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- Sad trombone used to flag civility rules violators at Edmonton PC debate
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Conservative leadership candidates had a less conventional debate in Edmonton when they violated the civility rules it was flagged with a sad trombone.
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- Building community supports for a vibrant late life
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- 7:26
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- From arts-focused day programs to online exercise sessions, staying connected is key to healthy aging. The Star visited two local day programs that do just that.
The Bitove Method is an arts/dance/music program for people living with cognitive decline and their families.
Baycrest@Home is a suite of virtual services that unlocks activities, education, guidance and therapy for older adults living with cognitive impairment, and the families that help care for them.
Research has found a “strong demand” for government funding for community programs that give older adults the chance to ease their isolation.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/05/10/aging-well-finally-boomers-and-politicians-are-paying-attention.html
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- Service Canada lineups are stretching for days and it's impacting much more than passports
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Hours-long lines snaking down sidewalks. People camping out overnight, sleeping bags in tow. Others waiting for hours only to be told they won’t make it inside before closing. These are just some of scenes at Service Canada locations across the country in recent days as the federal agency deals with a massive influx in passport applications — renewals put off during two years of a pandemic where international travel mostly came to a halt. For some people, it means they can't even start their jobs as they wait for SIN numbers, and other documents, to be issued.
https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2022/04/25/seven-weeks-almost-500000-applications-heres-why-canadians-are-facing-epic-lineups-to-renew-passports.html
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- Video shows subway push that left woman at track level
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- A video obtained by the Star shows an incident that ended in a woman falling to the tracks at Bloor-Yonge Station.
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- Which Cadbury Creme Egg is better UK vs Canada?
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- If you'd like to try the British Cadbury Creme Egg yourself you can find them at The Candy Bar near College St. and Ossington Ave.
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- Toronto police allege the killings of Kartik Vasudev and Elijah Eleazar Mahepath are linked
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- 6:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Toronto police allege the killings of Kartik Vasudev, 21, and Elijah Eleazar Mahepath, 35, are linked. They have arrested a Toronto man, 39, and charged him with two counts of first degree murder.
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- Masters recap | Scottie Scheffler wins first major and proves why he’s world No. 1
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- 10:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Scottie Scheffler has won his first major at the Masters.
NorthStar Bets host and legendary sports broadcaster Rod Black was joined by Canadian pro golfer Ian Leggatt to chat all about another epic weekend at Augusta National. They discuss how Scheffler proved he’s worthy of the No. 1 ranking, his balanced game, and what happens next for him.
Also, Rory McIlroy’s magical round, what Corey Conners can take away from another strong Masters performance, and the one shot that changed this tournament.
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- Masters round 3 recap | Can Scottie Scheffler hold off Cameron Smith?
- Runtime
- 6:37
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- NorthStar Bets host and legendary sports broadcaster Rod Black was joined by Canadian pro golfer Ian Leggatt to chat all about round three at Augusta National. They discuss Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith going head-to-head on Sunday, Corey Conners having an outside chance, Tiger Woods losing his touch and much more.
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- Masters round 2 recap: Tiger Woods' comeback, Scottie Scheffler's dominance
- Runtime
- 7:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- NorthStar Bets host and legendary sports broadcaster Rod Black was joined by Canadian pro golfer Ian Leggatt to chat all about the opening round at Augusta National. They discuss Tiger Woods fighting back after his early struggles, Scottie Scheffler looking like a true world No. 1, Charl Schwartzel surprising us, Corey Conners sticking around, and more.
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- Masters round 1 recap with Rod Black: Tiger Woods returns, Corey Conners in the mix again
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- 6:24
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- NorthStar Bets host and legendary sports broadcaster Rod Black was joined by Canadian pro golfer Ian Leggatt to chat all about the opening round at Augusta National. They discuss Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Corey Conners, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith’s hair, and much more.
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- Where to get qatayef for Ramadan in Toronto
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Qatayef was once a novelty only available at a handful of shops through the GTA during Ramadan, but it’s now becoming more common.
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- A pianist plays near dusk at the Medyka border crossing in Poland
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- A pianist plays near dusk at the Medyka border crossing in Poland, where displaced Ukrainians are staged before moving on to the train station in Przemsyl, Poland. Filmed by Michael Agosti.
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- Retroville Mall in Kyiv then and now
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This is what Retroville shopping mall in Kyiv looked like last year versus today after a Russian shelling attack on March 21, 2022. At least eight people were killed in the attack.
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- Woman describes the situation in Irpin, and why her family fled to Kyiv
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Individuals and families fleeing Irpin pass through a final military checkpoint on the border of Irpin and Kyiv, where they are ushered to a makeshift field hospital at a school. They are met by the Ukrainian military, frontline service workers and humanitarian assistance. All are fleeing with just what they can carry and some come with pets. From here they are transported by bus into Kyiv; itself under constant threat of Russian air strikes.
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- Ukrainian grandmother cries at the sight of her daughter's destroyed apartment building
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This footage was taken March 23, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine, following a Russian air strike on a residential neighbourhood. On this day, multiple Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian homes. This is one of those stories.
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- Canadian sniper ‘Wali’ on what it's like fighting on the frontline in Ukraine
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Reports of a famed Canadian sniper’s demise at the hand of Russian forces in Ukraine have proved premature.
The man known as “Wali” and dubbed by some online news sites as the “deadliest sniper in the world” spoke with the Star in a video interview Tuesday in which he said he had been “the last to learn” of his own death.
In addition to being alive, Wali disputes the idea that he is the world’s greatest sniper, pointing out that while he’s good, there are some “amazing” snipers in Ukraine.
“You know, a month ago, I was a coder, programming. I don’t have any recent sniper training,” he said. He stays in shape while back in Canada, but it’s hard to be the best when you’re not training every single week, he said.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/03/22/canadian-sniper-wali-alive-in-ukraine-tells-quebecs-la-presse-he-was-last-to-learn-of-his-own-death.html
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- Canadian sniper ‘Wali’ on learning of his supposed death and why he chose to fight for Ukraine
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Reports of a famed Canadian sniper’s demise at the hand of Russian forces in Ukraine have proved premature.
The man known as “Wali” and dubbed by some online news sites as the “deadliest sniper in the world” spoke with the Star in a video interview Tuesday in which he said he had been “the last to learn” of his own death.
The 40-year-old Quebec soldier, who asked that his real name not be used, left in early March to join Ukrainian forces on the front lines. He said Russians fired at him for three days, but that he had returned from his first mission near Kyiv unscathed, despite at least one close call with what he believes was a tank.
“I was in this amazing apartment — it would look the same in Toronto downtown, an espresso machine and nice TV,” he said. “I was standing in the kitchen and I saw the huge fireball. And glass went everywhere.”
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/03/22/canadian-sni...
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- Two Ukrainian children with cancer being brought to SickKids in Toronto
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Dr. Ronald Cohn, president and CEO of SickKids on the arrival of two cancer patients from Ukraine and the complex logistical challenges of bringing the patients to Toronto.
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- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses Canadian Parliament
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- 14:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, delivers a joint address to the Parliament of Canada via videoconference.
Credit: CPAC
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- Interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell says 70 arrests made so far today
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Police have arrested 70 people during convoy protests as of 3 p.m. Friday, Ottawa's interim police chief Steve Bell said at a press conference. Credit: CPAC
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- LIVESTREAM -- OTTAWA CONVOY PROTEST
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- 45:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Watch here for the Toronto Star’s live coverage of the Ottawa convoy protest after the Federal Government brought in the Emergencies Act.
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- LIVESTREAM -- OTTAWA CONVOY PROTEST
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- 22:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Watch here for the Toronto Star’s live coverage of the Ottawa convoy protest after the Federal Government brought in the Emergencies Act.
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- "Follow the money," Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Freeland warns truckers that their trucks can be seized, their corporate accounts frozen, vehicle insurance will be frozen, and says they should go home, adding the Canadian economy needs them to go back to "legitimate activity" - to work.
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- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act in response to blockades, occupation of Ottawa
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This is the first time the Emergencies Act has been used in Canada. The legislation can be used to grant the federal government special powers during a national crisis.
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- Ontario moving up reopening dates, vaccine passports gone as of March 1
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- In a news conference at Queen’s Park, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces the timeframe for easing a number of provincial COVID-19 public-health measures, including proof-of-vaccination requirements.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2022/02/14/ontario-moving-up-reopening-dates-vaccine-passports-gone-as-of-march-1.html
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- Ford government distributing free rapid tests at 2,300 supermarkets and pharmacies
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Health Minister Christine Elliot says Ontario is expanding access to rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, making them available at grocery stores, pharmacies and other agencies across the province.
The province says up to 5.5 million tests will be made available per week at retailers participating in the program that will run for at least eight weeks.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/02/09/coronavirus-covid-19-omicron-toronto-ontario-feb-9.html
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- Ever wonder where the plows take the snow?
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Truckers with the “Freedom Rally” make their way through the GTA’s main roadways
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- A convoy of truckers billed as the ‘Freedom Rally’ is making their way through the GTA’s main roadways on their way to Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
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- Premier Doug Ford will gradually lift Omicron restrictions starting Jan. 31
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Ontario Premier Doug Ford will gradually lift Omicron restrictions on Jan. 31, Feb. 21, and March 14. Restaurants, bars, gyms 50% capacity indoors on Jan. 31. 100% capacity Feb. 21.
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- Can’t get an N95 for kids? How to mask your children for Ontario’s return to school
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Not all masks are equal, and fit is especially important for a small child’s face.
With in-person schooling resuming in Ontario Monday, shielding children from COVID infection in the classroom is once again at the forefront of many parents’ minds.
While kids were home, the highly contagious, more vaccine-resistant Omicron variant spread an incredible amount throughout the province and the world. It changed much of what we thought we knew about COVID.
Still, many of the tried-and-true methods of staying safe from the virus still hold up, such as getting vaccinated, social distancing and masking, experts say.
But which masks should children wear now? Where can parents buy them? How should masks be cared for and worn?
The Star reached out to pediatricians for advice. Read more:
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/01/13/cant-get-an-n95-for-kids-how-to-mask-your-children-for-ontarios-return-to-school.html
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- Coronavirus news update of the day | January 12, 2022
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Coronavirus news update of the day for Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/01/12/coronavirus-covid-19-updates-toronto-canada-january-12.html
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- Millions of COVID-19 rapid tests to be distributed when Ontario reopens schools
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Education Minister Stephen Lecce said millions of rapid antigen tests will be provided to teachers and students, as well as to daycares.
Are there COVID cases at your child’s school? Use our tool to search Ontario schools by name and track cases in the province: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/09/14/are-there-covid-cases-at-your-childs-school-use-our-tool-to-search-ontario-schools-by-name-and-track-cases-in-the-province.html
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- Quebec is looking at taxing residents who don’t get vaccinated
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Premier François Legault dropped that bombshell Tuesday during a news conference ostensibly arranged to address the resignation a day earlier of his top public health official, Dr. Horacio Arruda.
But after briefly thanking Arruda and naming his replacement, Dr. Luc Boileau, the premier turned his thoughts to the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations in his province and the number of Quebecers who remain unvaccinated.
“I’m announcing that we are currently working on a health-care contribution that will be charged to all adults in Quebec who refuse to get vaccinated,” said Legault.
“All people who are not vaccinated for non-medical reasons will have to pay a contribution,” Legault said.
He likened the contribution to the drug insurance coverage in Quebec, where, if a person’s employer doesn’t cover drug insurance, the person pays a contribution when they pay their taxes.
Legault said he would be working with hi...
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- COVID-19 news update of the day | January 11, 2022
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Coronavirus news update of the day for Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/01/11/coronavirus-covid-19-updates-toronto-canada-january-11.html
