Police say a London man is charged with manslaughter in connection with a weekend assault near Western University that killed an 18-year-old.
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Anti-COVID vaccine professor rips Western policy, addresses People’s Party rally
A tearful professor with Western University’s Huron University College says she refuses to take the COVID-19 vaccine and compares herself to Socrates – “who was executed for asking questions” – as she contemplates being fired by the school.
Ontario confirms there are only two valid medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccines
When Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine passport rolls out on Sept. 22, individuals with medical exceptions must show proof confirming why they can’t get the shot.
Doug Ford prorogues Ontario legislature until after federal election
Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have prorogued the legislature until after the federal election, a move the Opposition called an “abdication of responsibility” as the province fights a fourth wave of COVID-19.
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Ontario reveals vaccine passport system. Here’s what you need to know
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to access non-essential businesses in Ontario, including gyms, indoor restaurants, movie theatres and concert halls, under the province’s new vaccine certification program starting Sept. 22.
Outspoken doctor quits group advising Doug Ford on COVID
“More recently, I find myself increasingly uncomfortable with the degree to which political considerations appear to be driving outputs from the tables, or at least the degree to which these outputs are shared in a transparent manner with the public,” Dr. David Fisman, an epidemiologist at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, said in a resignation letter he shared on Twitter.
Ontario PC Party issues ultimatum to unvaccinated MPPs, gives until Thursday to get COVID-19 vaccine
An Ontario PC MPP, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Rebel News that all party MPPs suspected of not having been vaccinated against COVID-19 are being warned by party leaders that they have until Thursday to get the shot. Failing to do so, they face being kicked from the PC party caucus.
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Canadians call upon Trudeau to publicly condemn church burnings
Ontarians are taking a stand against the chain of church burnings that has devastated communities across the country. Grassroots movement Civic Revival announced that they are holding an event in Mississauga this Saturday, August 7, to “Stop the Burning of Churches in Canada.”
Is it time to ‘normalize’ COVID-19 in Ontario schools? Parents are divided
When Ontario’s top doctor said it’s time to “normalize” COVID-19 in schools Tuesday, Bronwen Alsop says she almost fell off her chair.
The mother of two young kids and founder of the Ontario Families Coalition has advocated for in-class learning to be maintained throughout the pandemic, even if a moderate number of cases are reported in the community.
Ontario reports highest daily COVID-19 case count in nearly six weeks
Ontario is reporting a significant jump in the daily COVID-19 case count today, with more than 300 new infections confirmed over the past 24 hours.
FUREY: Doctor running for provincial Liberals will remain on Ontario Science Table
So much for being non-partisan.
A prominent doctor who sits on the Ontario Science Table is expected to be acclaimed later this month as an Ontario Liberal candidate for next year’s provincial election.
Majority of Ontario doctors in favour of vaccine certificate
The Ontario Medical Association is calling on Premier Doug Ford’s government to adopt a certificate that could be used as proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
The OMA, which represents more than 40,000 physicians in Ontario, said 93 per cent of the province’s doctors are in favour of some form of vaccine credential.
Doug Ford says he’ll hop into a school bus and drive kids to class this fall if he has to
Is there anything Doug Ford can’t do? By his own estimation, not really.
The Premier of Ontario has added “driving a school bus” to his ever-growing list of self-perceived capabilities, atop such talents as scolding yahoos, baking cheesecake, rescuing coyotes, vlogging trips to McDonald’s, seeing the future, fixing little red wagons, going up ying-yangs with firecrackers and coming at things “like an 800-pound gorilla.”
Ontario to soon regularly report how many COVID-19 cases are in unvaccinated people
Ontario is planning to soon provide more regular updates on how many COVID-19 cases are in vaccinated and unvaccinated people, as the province’s top doctor said Tuesday the risk of getting the disease is 6.4 times higher for unvaccinated people.
Transgender woman says getting gender-affirming ID in Ontario is an ‘impossible struggle’
Ever since Diana Bosco transitioned to female four years ago, she’s been attempting to get identification that accurately reflects her gender — a process she describes as invasive and stymied by systemic discrimination against transgender people.