HerStory pays tribute to some of the incredible women who have made or are continuing to make important contributions to Toronto’s history and story. With their talents, skills, determination and perseverance these inspiring women have woven together a more equitable future for us all. The questions from the floor were mostly directed to me because…
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Is it too early to lift mask mandates? The head of Ontario’s COVID-19 science table thinks so
In light of the announcement that Ontario will lift most mask mandates for indoor settings on March 21, the head of the province’s COVID-19 science table is weighing in on whether the move makes sense. Dr. Peter Juni, director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Table, told CTV News Channel on Wednesday that it seems too…
With mask mandates easing, experts say choosing to wear one may be seen as making a statement
As provinces remove mask mandates across much of the country, experts say choosing to wear a face covering could be seen as a political statement, with the responsibility to protect Canadians against COVID-19 shifting to individual responsibility rather than a collective effort guided by public health measures. Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist and assistant professor at…
FREE Event: The Behind Racism exhibition
Challenging the way we think Developed in partnership with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think is a new exhibition that explores the mental processes that contribute to racism and discrimination. It shows how the processes that can help us think and act quickly can lead to dangerous biases…
COVID at Two: Vast majorities say the pandemic has pulled Canadians apart, brought out the worst in people
Seven-in-ten believe Canada’s health-care system is not well-prepared to handle a future pandemic March 10, 2022 – Two years. Of illness and recovery. Of death and loss. Of scientific breakthroughs at breakneck speed. Of moments of unexpected kindness. Of anxiety and hope. Of solidarity and empathy, but lately, anger too. How do Canadians sum up the…
CICS New Mental Health Service – Wellness Chat
A new mental health service program wast just launched by the CICS Newcomer Mental Health Team recently. The “Wellness Chat”service is a quick, responsive mental health service for any clients, where CICS provide a one-time, 30-minute intervention to clients and identify potential clients who might need further longer-term counselling support either from CICS’ team or other…
Ontario to drop school masking requirements after March break, sources say
Ontario is set to drop most mask mandates — including in shops, restaurants, and all elementary and secondary schools — on March 21, the Star has learned. Ontario is set to drop most mask mandates — including in shops and restaurants, as well as all elementary and secondary schools — on March 21, the Star…
Full capacity, no passports — a refreshing return to normalcy, restaurants say, as first week sees customers flocking in
Even restaurants where vaccine passports are still being checked are seeing resurgence in customers — despite backlash some are receiving online for decision to do so. The first weekend in Toronto since capacity and vaccine passport mandates were fully lifted since the pandemic began saw customers flocking to restaurants, business owners say — even at…
Ontario to lift all COVID-19 restrictions by April 27, ending indoor masking after March break
From masking to vaccinations, Ontario is lifting all COVID-19 restrictions by the end of April as part of its latest plan to live with the virus that has claimed more than 12,000 lives across the province in the last two years. From masking to vaccinations, Ontario is lifting all COVID-19 restrictions by April 27 as part of…
Seniors should be refunded for services lost due to COVID-19, advocacy group says
But owners of seniors’ residences say they had to pay more to adhere to restrictions A group that advocates for seniors’ rights in Quebec is calling on the owners of private senior’s residences to reimburse their tenants for services they lost as a result of COVID-19 health restrictions. Services like swimming pools, recreation rooms, dining…