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Ryerson Review of Journalism temporarily cuts 'Ryerson' from its name

Ryerson Review of Journalism temporarily cuts 'Ryerson' from its name

TORONTO — The magazine long known as the Ryerson Review of Journalism is temporarily removing "Ryerson" from its name.
Drunk driver who killed 4 still lacking insight into prior alcohol use: parole board

Drunk driver who killed 4 still lacking insight into prior alcohol use: parole board

TORONTO — Parole board officials say a drunk driver who killed three children and their grandfather in a Toronto-area crash still has difficulty recognizing that his attitude towards alcohol prior to the incident was problematic.
Ontario aims to vaccinate 80+ starting third week of March, 60-year-olds by July

Ontario aims to vaccinate 80+ starting third week of March, 60-year-olds by July

TORONTO — Ontarians aged 80 and older will start receiving COVID-19 vaccines in the third week of March, with the province planning to target seniors in decreasing five-year age increments until 60-year-olds get the shot in July. Retired Gen.
Civil liberties lawyer concerned after Toronto man billed for police response

Civil liberties lawyer concerned after Toronto man billed for police response

TORONTO — A civil liberties lawyer says a decision by the City of Toronto to bill a restaurant owner nearly $200,000 to cover the cost of enforcing lockdown regulations raises concerns about people's constitutionally protected right to protest.
COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

TORONTO — A quarantine screening officer who allegedly demanded cash from a woman before sexually assaulting her at her home faces related charges, police said on Wednesday.
School board in Thunder Bay, Ont., wants classes moved online after COVID outbreaks

School board in Thunder Bay, Ont., wants classes moved online after COVID outbreaks

A school board in Thunder Bay, Ont., has asked public health authorities to order a suspension of in-person learning after several COVID-19 outbreaks have forced hundreds of students to self-isolate.
Montreal health officials racing to delay dominance of U.K. variant to April

Montreal health officials racing to delay dominance of U.K. variant to April

Montreal health officials say with aggressive contact tracing and mass COVID-19 testing, they hope to delay a more contagious novel coronavirus variant from becoming dominant in the city until April. Dr.
COVID-19 variant found in more Toronto homeless shelters and an encampment

COVID-19 variant found in more Toronto homeless shelters and an encampment

TORONTO — Variants of COVID-19 have now been found in five Toronto shelters and one homeless encampment, prompting calls for the vulnerable population to quickly be vaccinated against the virus.
COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

TORONTO — A quarantine screening officer who allegedly demanded cash from a woman before sexually assaulting her at her home faces related charges, police said on Wednesday.
Estimated COVID-19 vaccination timeline for Ontarians aged 60 and older

Estimated COVID-19 vaccination timeline for Ontarians aged 60 and older

Ontario has announced new details of its vaccine rollout for residents aged 60 and older. Here's a look at the timeline issued by retired Gen.