Oct 15, 10:54

 
TORONTO STAR
    
Ontarians born between January and April can start downloading new QR codes as proof of vaccination starting Friday. The codes will be available for download on the Ontario site over the next three days, and can be used as proof of vaccination in place of the previous receipts.


 
TORONTO STAR
    
Parents face tough decisions around which invitations they feel comfortable having their children accept, and even having to pose that awkward question to other families: Are you vaccinated?


 
TORONTO STAR
    
If this year's forecast is correct, Canadian home prices will have climbed 33 per cent between the start of the pandemic recovery in June 2020 and the end of this year. In the Toronto area, the brokerage predicts a 14.5-per-cent, year-over-year increase.


 
TORONTO STAR
    
The University Health Network has decided patients must be fully vaccinated before being put on a wait list for a solid organ transplant, including a heart, lungs or liver. Hospital leaders say it's to protect vulnerable patients.


 
TORONTO STAR
    
Findings could help improve treatment for mental disorders by directly targeting sleep patterns, researchers say.


 
CTV News - Toronto
     Ontario health officials are reporting 496 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and two more deaths linked to the disease.


 
CTV News - Toronto
     Doug Ford will make an announcement this morning regarding the provincial vaccine verification program.


 
CTV News - Toronto
     The teen found guilty of sexually assaulting another student at an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto is set to have a sentencing hearing today.


 
CTV News - Toronto
     One person was taken to hospital this morning with serious injuries after a stabbing in Scarborough.


 
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public
     A White House official says the U.S. will announce today that it will reopen its land borders to vaccinated non-essential visitors on Nov. 8. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a policy not yet made public, says travellers will need to show proof of vaccination to Customs and Border Protection officials upon request.


 
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public
     British Conservative lawmaker David Amess was stabbed to death on Friday during a routine meeting with constituents at a church in eastern England, an attack that united the U.K.'s fractious politicians in shock and sorrow. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene.


 
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public
     Doug Ford will make an announcement this morning regarding the provincial vaccine verification program.


 
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public
     Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil on Oct. 26 the roster of cabinet ministers who will shepherd his government into a third mandate focused on finishing the fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the pandemic-ravaged economy.


 
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public
     A new study out of the U.S. suggests a correlation between minimal greenspace in lower income neighbourhoods and higher rates of COVID-19.


 
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public
     A new survey from the real estate firm Royal LePage shows that housing prices in Canada have jumped an astounding 21.4 per cent since this time last year.


 
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public
     Police in Mumbai are cautioning motorists to obey the rules of the road with a tongue-in-cheek reference to the mega-hit Netflix show 'Squid Game.'


 
     The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in the province issued a statement to say they are deeply disappointed by the new policy.


 
     Lili Bernard guest-starred as Mrs. Minifield on 'The Cosby Show,' and Bill Cosby allegedly offered to be her "acting mentor."


 
     Otonabee Conservation says rainfall amounts more than 50 mm could lead to localized flooding, especially if heavy downpours and/or thunderstorms occur.


 
     In a letter to families dated Wednesday, Salem Home outlined contingency plans if staff refuse to get vaccinated or undergo rapid testing as part of new restrictions.


 
     Nova Scotia's health minister expects the drug to be on the provincial formulary by the end of November.


 
     The songstress once again teamed up with award-winning filmmaker and director Xavier Dolan for her upcoming album's debut single 'Easy on Me.'


 
     Here's a complete list of all the currently known locations of COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan.


 
     However, venue owners say they were disappointed to learn the policies apply only to spaces with seating -- mostly stadiums, arenas and theatres.


 
     The health order applies to caregivers, companions and visitors, but it includes several exceptions,


 
     There's an excellent chance you've never heard of any of the people mentioned in this program. That's bad. Time to fix things.


 
Toronto Sun
     Following the footsteps of the Canadian women's national team, who capped off two bronze-medal Olympic performances with a gold medal this summer at the Tokyo Games, the men's team is looking to make history of its own


 
Toronto Sun
     Only those who have been fully vaccinated can access certain settings in the province


 
Toronto Sun
     Jennifer Lopez will finally make it down the aisle with former fiance Ben Affleck, her ex-manager has predicted. British PR guru Rob Shuter, who was responsible for managing Jennifer's career between 2003 and 2005, personally wrote her and Ben's split statement when they called off their engagement in 2004. But in a new interview with […]


 
Toronto Sun
     New BILD Awards categories celebrate diversity, inclusion and innovation This year, as the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) turned 100, we have celebrated the history and the achievements of our Association and our industry in the GTA. The BILD Awards, which took place Thursday, Oct. 7, were another occasion to mark our centenary, […]


 
Toronto Sun
     LEIGH-ON-SEA — A British lawmaker from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party was stabbed to death on Friday in a church by a man who attacked him at a meeting with voters from his electoral district. David Amess, 69, the member of parliament for Southend West in Essex, eastern England, was targeted at around midday […]


 
Toronto Sun
     Premier Doug Ford is reaching out to hospital administrators across the province asking for their input on the impacts of a possible provincewide vaccine mandate for health workers. In a letter obtained exclusively by the Sun, Ford asks a number of questions including whether a mandatory policy is needed provincewide, what the impact might be […]


 
Toronto Sun
     TRIESTE — Italy made COVID-19 health passes mandatory for all workers from Friday in a test case for Europe, with the measure being applied mostly peacefully across the country despite scattered protests. Prime Minister Mario Draghi's cabinet approved the rule – one of the world's strictest anti-COVID measures – in September, making it obligatory from […]


 
Toronto Sun
     'Drake wants to meet the boys'


 
Toronto Sun
     Unvaccinated visitors will still be barred from entering the United States from Canada or Mexico at land borders


 
Toronto Sun
     Bank of Canada's Macklem said Thursday that inflation, driven by supply chain disruptions, is likely to last longer than originally thought


 
CityNews Toronto
     LONDON (AP) – British Conservative lawmaker David Amess was stabbed to death on Friday during a routine meeting with constituents at a church in eastern England, an attack that united the U.K.'s fractious politicians in shock and sorrow. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene. The Essex Police force said officers were called to […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     Ontario is reporting 496 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths on Friday. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 334 cases are in individuals who are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status and 162 are in fully vaccinated individuals. There are now 163 people in the ICU due to COVID-19 complications, 148 are […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     The White House has confirmed the U.S. land and air border will officially open to fully vaccinated Canadians on Nov. 8. Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz confirmed the news in a tweet, that all foreign national travelers will have to be fully vaccinated to travel to the U.S. BREAKING: White House Assistant Press Secretary confirms […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil on Oct. 26 the roster of cabinet ministers who will shepherd his government into a third mandate focused on finishing the fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the pandemic-ravaged economy. His ministers will then have about a month to settle into their jobs before Parliament is recalled on Nov. 22 […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     In today's The Big Story podcast, many North American cities are locked in a damaging cycle, whereby new suburban expansion is needed to subsidize the infrastructure costs of old development. The pattern has left many municipalities teetering on the brink of insolvency, and led to the decimation of once vibrant streetscapes to make way for […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     Airport security agents may soon be screening more than your luggage. The federal government is mulling handing responsibility for verifying passengers' vaccination status to airport officers, rather than airlines – which hope to skip the headache. Canadian carriers received three consultation papers from Transport Canada this week asking for feedback on putting an agency in […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     Transplant centres in Western Canada have stopped short of requiring organ recipients to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but they say conversations about such a policy are ongoing. Some centres in other parts of the country, including Ontario, are requiring proof of vaccination before a patient is approved for the life-saving surgery. BC Transplant, located […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     A super soaker is on the way for Southern Ontario this weekend and the GTA won't be spared. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, calling for rain, heavy at times Friday night and into Saturday. We could see up to 50 millimetres fall by the afternoon on Saturday. Rainfall warnings could be issued […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     A teen found guilty of sexually assaulting another student at an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto is set to have a sentencing hearing today. The teen was found guilty of gang sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, and assault after a boy was sodomized with a broom handle in a locker room at St. […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     Ontario has officially unveiled the details of its COVID-19 vaccine certificate QR code and verification app. Details of the "enhanced vaccine certificate" available to residents by birth month over a period of three days were posted on the Ontario website Friday morning. Premier Ford will also be holding a press conference at 11 a.m. Here's […]


 
CityNews Toronto
     Toronto police are investigating after a man was found with a stab wound early Friday morning. Officers were called to Sheppard Avenue East and Hedge End Road just before 1 a.m. to reports of a man stabbed. The victim reportedly stood in front of a bus so the bus driver stopped until police arrived. The […]


 
Ottawa Citizen
     Heard enough sad stories about the damage COVID has done to independent business? Happy to report, then, that a handful of lifestyle brands I've profiled over the pandemic are doing just fine, thanks. All, incidentally, are led by women who recognize superior design, all have robust online offering, and all favour sustainable material and/or practices. […]


 
Ottawa Citizen
     "No Algonquins are going home with a pocketful of cash. All of the money is coming to the AOO realty corporation. The money will be managed in trust, and we will deal with our affairs subsequently."


 
Ottawa Citizen
     Ontario's vaccination verification app is now available to download.


 
Ottawa Citizen
     The classical music industry is a sector built on international air travel, full of elite musicians touring the world to perform concerts for audiences in different countries.  But Ottawa pianist Carson Becke says it's time to change that model in favour of one that's more environmentally sustainable, and he's demonstrating an alternate approach in the […]


 
Ottawa Citizen
     The province's scannable QR codes for its enhanced vaccine certificate will roll out this weekend, with vaccinated residents able to download theirs based first on their birth month. Ontarians born from January to April can get their QR codes on Friday, while those born from May to August can download theirs on Saturday. Codes for […]


 
Ottawa Citizen
     Batten down the hatches. Rain, at times heavy, is on tap Friday night through Saturday with amounts reaching 20 to 40 mm and up to 50 mm possible, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. A special weather statement issued for Ottawa, along with much of southern Ontario to Gatineau, said that showers and thunderstorms […]


 
Ottawa Citizen
     Staffing shortages remain, while pandemic emergency subsidies are scheduled to end.


 
Ottawa Citizen
     This agreement, says Chrystia Freeland, will ensure a fair and level playing field for workers and businesses in the global economy. She's right.


 
The Georgia Straight
     Now, you can take away a Mile High Cinnamon Bun in a sustainable container.


 
Windsor Star
     Will Cuylle's leadership qualities were on full display even when there wasn't a season for the Windsor Spitfires. While the Ontario Hockey League sat silent in 2020-21, the Spitfires were still making draft selections and Cuylle was one of the first from the organization to make contact with hopeful prospects. "I always sort of did […]


 
Windsor Star
     The dream has finally come true for Laura Beneteau. The 27-year-old Beneteau will finally get to play with dad Phil Daniel at a provincial championship as part of the Beach Grove entry at the Ontario Mixed Provincial Curling Championship, which got underway on Thursday. "When I played in the 2004 (Ontario Men's) Championships, one of […]


 
Windsor Star
     A high COVID-19 infection rate among Windsor-Essex youth is keeping regional case counts above the provincial average. Despite an overall drop in local cases this week, the public health unit on Thursday reported 34 per cent of recent infections (roughly one in three) were aged zero to 19. By comparison, those aged 20 to 39 […]


 
Windsor Star
     Nearly 4,500 workers at Windsor Assembly Plant under Stellantis, plus nearly 1,500 more with the city's two Ford engine assembly plants will have until mid-December to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or face likely termination. Major automakers on Thursday in tandem released new mandatory vaccination policies for their employees across Canada calling upon compliance by Dec. […]


 
Windsor Star
     The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the lives of individuals of all ages. Some mental health problems have increased that include depression, stress and anxiety. Much of that can be linked to COVID-19. People's well-being has been damaged and it may not be repaired for a long time. In Windsor, there has […]


 
Windsor Star
     With the return of in-person learning this fall, students have been fully exposed to a public environment. This has raised concerns about the role of COVID-19 restrictions. Although schools have adopted many restrictive measures to avoid the virus, their methods are still highly dependent on students to comply with these restrictions. One issue schools are […]


 
Windsor Star
     There was a funeral every week. Gregory Scratch can't even estimate how many memorials he attended during the height of the HIV epidemic, saying goodbye to friends and fellow patients, and wondering if his funeral would be next. During the early years of the epidemic, there were few avenues in Windsor for help. Shamed, shunned […]


 
The Province
     The Canucks play their second game of the 2021-22 season on Friday in Philadelphia vs. the Flyers, in their first game in the U.S. in 20 months


 
Ottawa Sun
     "Words can't express how excited I am to be back. Words can't express how excited I am to be back."


 
Ottawa Sun
     Winger Nick Paul has always insisted he doesn't need a letter to be a leader. It's nice to have just the same. The Ottawa Senators named their leadership group Thursday morning before facing the Toronto Maple Leafs and Paul is among the group of five players that will wear the 'A' on his jersey. He […]


 
Ottawa Sun
     "When the contract heard 'round the city officially went down Thursday, it resulted in a mixture of relief and celebration."


 
Ottawa Sun
     SENATORS 3, MAPLE LEAFS 2 The day belonged to Brady Tkachuk and Senators management. The night belonged to Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg and the rest of Tkachuk's teammates. With the freshly re-signed Tkachuk watching the action in a dress suit, the Senators hung on against a furious finish by the Toronto Maple Leafs to deliver […]


 
Ottawa Sun
     Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.


 
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
     "I think people are surprised when they learn how much technology is in agriculture now, and how much it has really improved."


 
Regina Leader-Post
     Cole Sillinger, making his NHL debut, recorded an assist for the Columbus Blue Jackets in Thursday's 8-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes.


 
Regina Leader-Post
     Friday's game at the Brandt Centre features two No. 1 WHL draft picks — Winnipeg's Matt Savoie (2019) and Regina's Connor Bedard (2020).


 
Regina Leader-Post
     "(Performing live) is why I got into this career and this industry and it remains my favourite part of the job."


 
Regina Leader-Post
     In Saskatchewan, we hook up our own chains to pull our neighbours out of the ditch because that's who we are.


 
Regina Leader-Post
     "It feels like you're breaking the law."


 
National Observer
     Quebec's decision to delay its vaccine mandate deadline for health-care workers is a sign of the tough choices other provinces will face as they attempt to implement similar policies, experts and advocates say.


 
National Observer
     Canada will continue requiring travellers to show a negative test result before entering the country.


 
National Observer
     Canadians are — and will remain — among the biggest consumers of energy over the next decade even as policies ramp up to make the country more energy-efficient, a global energy forecast suggests.


 
National Observer
     The federal government is considering asking airport security agents to screen passengers for vaccine passports


 
National Observer
     The head of the Transportation Safety Board says there's no evidence that a freight train sparked a wildfire that destroyed the town of Lytton, B.C., and the agency is closing its investigation unless it receives new information.


 
National Observer
     The head of the Bank of Canada is warning that the faster pace of price increases may persist longer than first thought, and slow the pace of Canada's economic recovery, as global supply-chain issues weigh on the domestic economy.


 
National Observer
     The Nunavut government has declared a 14-day state of emergency in Iqaluit after water in the capital was deemed undrinkable and potentially tainted with petroleum.


 
National Observer
     New restrictions for British Columbia's northern health region are being put in place in an attempt to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 among the unvaccinated.


 
National Observer
     Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil the cabinet ministers who will shepherd his government into a third mandate focused on finishing the fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the pandemic-ravaged economy.


 
National Observer
     At the current UN summit aiming to pull biodiversity back from the brink, global leaders emphasized conserving nature is vital to achieving climate targets set at COP26.


 
National Observer
     Big Oil seems to be framing climate change as something worthy of debate, rather than what it clearly is: a scientific imperative to take action, writes 350 Canada's Cameron Fenton.


 
National Observer
     Science historian Benjamin Franta on the role economists played in the fossil fuel industry's decades-long disinformation campaign.


 
National Observer
     A new poll from Abacus Data shows Ottawa lagging behind what a majority of Canadians want when it comes to climate action.


 
National Observer
     A new report, released this week, lays out recommendations for governments to address the phaseout of oil, gas and coal, including the need for 56,000 new jobs in alternative sectors.


 
National Observer
     This week, grassroots organizations across the country are mobilizing to demand community-led just transition legislation within the first 100 days of Parliament as part of a "Climate Code Red" week of action.


 
National Observer
     Young climate strikers express a mix of anger and optimism when speaking about environmental politics, but for students not engaged in the climate movement, it's more like resigned indifference.


 
National Observer
     Countries taking part in an annual UN food security meeting have failed to agree on a shared response to widespread hunger and supply chain disruption triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. 


 
National Observer
     Also: Devastating soul-searching after a shooting, and down-not-out country vibes.


 
Montreal Gazette
     Here are the routes to avoid around Montreal this weekend because of extensive roadwork projects that are planned.


 
Montreal Gazette
     Friday's walkouts were carried out by members of the CSN-affiliated Fédération de la santé et des services sociaux.


 
Montreal Gazette
     'We know Spencer has the power to save lives,' says Randi Deskin-Landau, who has set up a fund with her husband to benefit the Montreal Children's Hospital.


 
Montreal Gazette
     Panelists talk takeaways for the Canadiens after their season opening 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.


 
Montreal Gazette
     Robert Pépin appeared Thursday in Quebec Court to face charges of sexual contact with a child, inciting sexual contact and sexual assault.


 
Montreal Gazette
     An examination of the loader will be carried out to determine if a mechanical failure caused the incident.


 
Montreal Gazette
     Goaltender Samuel Montembeault made 31 saves in his Canadiens debut.


 
Montreal Gazette
     Béatrice Martin had "a month of hardcore convalescence where I couldn't speak" after an operation on her vocal cords this year. Now she's back behind the microphone and on Friday launches her second album of the year.


 
Montreal Gazette
     There's a 40 per cent chance of showers on Friday.


 
Montreal Gazette
     Slowly, but surely, Montreal police are taking steps to address allegations of bias and racial discrimination in the force.


 
Calgary Herald
     Watch this page throughout the day for updates on COVID-19 in Calgary


 
Calgary Herald
     CTrain service on the west side of the city has been severely disrupted this morning due to a matter being investigated by Calgary police. Calgary Transit says there is currently no train service on both the Red and Blue lines anywhere west of City Hall station. For the Red Line, that includes all stations between […]


 
Calgary Herald
     We know the pandemic has been rough on all kinds of restaurants, but it's been particularly thorny for eateries that fall closer into the bar or lounge category. Dark and moody rooms designed for late-night revelry do not mix well with social distancing protocols or recommendations to stay outside in the fresh air. That is […]


 
Calgary Herald
     We deemed it the trifecta of wildlife sightings: an ambling grizzly sow and her cub followed by a bull elk and then a cute as can be tiny fox prancing up the road. Amazingly, this triple treat happened within a 15-minute timespan on a recent beautiful weekend in Jasper. On the road leading to Pyramid […]


 
Calgary Herald
     The magnificent fairy tale ballet Swan Lake is a coming-of-age story packed with romance, sorcery, tragedy, concealed identities and royal spectacles. A swan morphs into a princess and back as she wins the love of her prince and freedom from a curse. In most versions, love triumphs over evil. Since its premiere at Moscow's Bolshoi […]


 
Calgary Herald
     How about better nutrition instead of teeth-gnashing debate Re: Time and money spent on fluoride debate, Letters, Oct. 12     I agree with the letter writer. There is more to dental health than adding fluoride to our water. Using the fluoride money to subsidize dental costs as he suggests would be a useful benefit. […]


 
Calgary Herald
     It's summer 2020. My friend is arguing with me about COVID deaths, saying how they are similar to the flu. I point out that even if this were true (it wasn't and isn't), it would only be because we have implemented widespread shutdowns, social distancing and other public health measures that have dramatically altered society […]


 
Calgary Herald
     'We're all a little gun shy by the way of ramping up production. We'd rather pay down debt, keep production flat, generate free cash flow'


 
Calgary Herald
     Over the years I've had many parents, particularly those who work in oil and gas, write in with frustrations about how their children are being taught about energy. Parents put their trust in teachers and the education system to give a balanced perspective. They don't expect their kids to come home as indoctrinated social justice […]


 
Calgary Sun
     NUMBERS GAME Last election, Mayor Naheed Nenshi's main opponent said property taxes were raised 51% since he was first elected. Nenshi said property taxes went up only 20%, calling this the 51% lie. I have this on a screenshot of his twitter feed. My property tax statements showed our tax bill had increased 50.4% and […]


 
Calgary Sun
     One day Jeromy Farkas is on this page. Farkas was the frontrunner in the mayor's race. Now he faces a brawl for it all with fellow councillor Jyoti Gondek. Gondek was No. 2 in the middle of summer but now a new Leger nose count done for Postmedia says she is statistically tied for the […]


 
Calgary Sun
     Sixty-seven billion dollars. That's how much the federal government's equalization scheme has cost Alberta taxpayers since its inception in 1957. This year, equalization will cost Alberta taxpayers nearly $3 billion. That means that equalization will cost an Alberta family of four about $2,600 this year on average. Since equalization was created, Albertans have received less […]


 
Vancouver Sun
     According to a report by Sarah Wilson and the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, Springer continues to travel with her pod and two offspring, Spirit (A104), born in 2013, and Storm (A116) who arrived in 2017.


 
Vancouver Sun
     Do not, an expert says, ever delay a mammogram


 
Vancouver Sun
     Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.


 
Vancouver Sun
     Get ready for a good soaking, Metro Vancouver! A rainfall warning is in effect for the region, with up to 150 millimetres expected from Friday through Saturday night.