Ontario is forecasting between 3,000 to 15,000 deaths over the course of the pandemic | COVID-19
Ontario is forecasting between 3,000 to 15,000 deaths over the course of the pandemic with public health measures. There could have been as many as 100,000 deaths in the province had the measures not been ordered, according to officials.
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April 03, 2020
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Ford announces closure of construction sector, with the exception of "critical industrial projects"
Premier Doug Ford announces closure of additional non-essential businesses in Ontario on Saturday at 11:59 p.m., all industrial construction to stop with the exception of “critical industrial projects” such as the building of hospitals.
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April 03, 2020
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Trudeau warns Trump ‘it would be a mistake’ to stop export of 3M masks | COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s working with the United States to help them understand that trade between the two countries goes both ways.
He made the comments after the White House ordered a U.S manufacturer to stop delivering N95 respirators to Canada from the United States. He says it would be a huge mistake to restrict staff, or products and services from crossing the border in both directions.
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April 03, 2020
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De Villa now shames those who removed barriers to Sunnyside Park. Calls it "appalling" | COVID-19
Eileen de Villa, the medical officer of health for the City of Toronto, provided an update: 879 confirmed and probable cases, 86 people in hospital, 39 of them in intensive care. Death toll now stands at “about 11,” but public health are aware of other deaths and are confirming details. Just over a quarter of Toronto cases are the result of community spread.
De Villa urged residents in the strongest terms: “Stay home as much as possible!”
“Only go out when needed for essentials,” de Villa said.
“The spread of the virus and the amount of time that we have to keep up with all theses measures … is in our hands,” de Villa says.
April 02, 2020
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"You deserve to know what I know," Ford says. Asks medical experts to provide full briefing tomorrow
Premier Doug Ford says Ontario residents deserve to see what he’s seen on various modelling scenarios in the COVID-19 outbreak. Top doctors will provide briefing on modelling numbers Friday on where Ontario was, is and could be, he says. “You deserve to know what I know,” Ford says.
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April 02, 2020
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Trudeau answers questions of transparency on new numbers and predictions | COVID-19
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April 02, 2020
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Premier Ford on masks and corporate donations of supplies, "keep it coming" | COVID-19
Premier Doug Ford said he would listen to Ontario’s chief medical officer and health professionals on whether to make masks mandatory for all health-care workers in long-term care facilities.
“I’ve been saying from Day 1. I take the advice of the chief medical officer of health and our health professionals,” he said. “I understand, it’s difficult. Personally and I don’t overrule — again, I want to stress this — I listen to the health professionals. Are you safer with the mask? Absolutely you’re safer. I can’t stand up here and say you wouldn’t be safer without a mask.”
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April 01, 2020
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Premier Ford thanks sign language interpreter for his essential work; "you're a rockstar" | COVID-19
Ontario Premier Doug Ford summoned sign language interpreter Christopher to the podium to thank him for his work to keep Canadian deaf community informed about coronavirus.
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April 01, 2020
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Ford says "very little" separates Ontario from situation in Italy and Spain | COVID-19
Ontario Premier Doug Ford also suggests more businesses in Ontario are going to be ordered to shut down when asked about construction sites and others still considered essential. “We’re going to be adjusting that list in the next day or so.”
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April 01, 2020
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Mayor Tory asks public to only go out once a week if possible | COVID-19
Toronto’s medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa emphasized that residents should stay home, and only go out as needed and just for essentials. Mayor John Tory reiterated that statement and said the numbers in the COVID-19 outbreak in Toronto are “turning the wrong way.”
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April 01, 2020
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Dr. Eileen de Villa says in two weeks we have seen 500 per cent increase in cases | COVID-19
Toronto’s medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa emphasizing that residents should stay home, and only go out as needed and just for essentials. Under provincial advice, local public health officers can issue “written orders” to those with COVID-19 “to take or to refrain from taking any action that is specified.” Says these measures may need to be in place for “up to 12 weeks” which would be until the end of June.
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April 01, 2020
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Mayor John Tory announces the cancellation of all city-led events through June 30 | COVID-19
Toronto Mayor John Tory announces the cancellation of all city-led events through June 30. The cancellation includes Pride Toronto festival, which was scheduled for June 26-28. And city services, like schools, will remain closed throughout April, including city daycare.
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March 31, 2020
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Poet Laureate Al Moritz reads "Thoughts in Time of Plague" | COVID-19
Read Al Morirtz's "Thoughts in Time of Plague" on thestar.com: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2020/03/31/can-you-capture-a-pandemic-in-a-poem-torontos-poet-laureate-explains-how-he-approached-writing-about-covid-19-crisis.html
April 01, 2020
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Ontario schools will remain closed until May 1 for teachers and May 4 for students | COVID-19
Premier Doug Ford says health officials warn "the next two weeks will be critical."
Schools closed until May 1 for teachers (a Friday) and May 4 (a Monday) for students.
There will be "final report cards for all students" regardless of how long schools are closed. And the part about the OSAP loans being pushed 6 months.
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March 31, 2020
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75-per-cent subsidy on wages meant to cushion the blow from COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says large and small businesses, non-profits and charities will all be eligible for a 75-per-cent subsidy on wages meant to cushion the blow from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employers will have to show that their revenues have fallen by at least 30 per cent.
The wages the subsidy covers will be capped at $847 a week, he says.
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March 30, 2020
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Amid the COVID-19 crisis, this is our promise to you
A story this big changes many things, including the Star, writes editor Irene Gentle. Here are the major areas we’re now concentrating on to serve our readers.
March 26, 2020
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Premier Ford says it is “disgusting” that Pusateri’s is charging $30 for hand wipes | COVID-19
Premier Ford says it is “disgusting” that Pusateri’s is charging $30 for hand wipes. A “furious” Ford says cabinet will impose measures to stop price gouging.
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March 26, 2020
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Premier Ford reiterates that people will not be evicted if they cannot pay rent next week | COVID-19
Premier Ford reiterates that people will not be evicted if they cannot pay their rent next week. But he says if you have a job then you should pay your rent.
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March 26, 2020
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Trudeau in talks with U.S. to ensure the border remain free of military presence | COVID-19
The prime minister also said he is in talks with the United States about ensuring the Canada-U.S. border remains free of military presence after Global News reports the U.S. may be looking at deploying troops to the border to stop illegal border crossers. “We have highlighted that the fact that the Canada-U.S. border is the longest unmilitarized border in the world” that has benefited both countries. It should stay that way, Trudeau says.
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March 26, 2020
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Trudeau says emergency response benefit will provide $2,000 a month for four months | COVID-19
“Help is on the way,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says in announcing the emergency response benefit that will provide $2,000 a month for four months for people who have lost their income because of COVID-19. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit combines two benefits announced last week to streamline application process.
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March 25, 2020
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For Zach Kolomeir, the closure of his Toronto restaurant @dreyfustoronto has been heartbreaking. But he has full faith in the city to bounce back to eateries once COVID-19 is over. Here he shares his at-home recipe for scallion pancakes inspired by the leftovers he distributed from the restaurant fridge. Click the link in our bio to read more. These photos are from July 2019. | 📷: Richard Lautens / @rlautens / Toronto Star
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Your dance-at-home #TGIF playlist by Toronto DJ @jennochristian will keep you in good spirits through the weekend. It’s a rough time for Toronto’s artists, so to spread that positive energy, he’s curated a playlist for the Star. “During this unprecedented time, there’s a few things that I would like to see that would help out artists like myself. I am curious to see who qualifies for any government programs or financial aid packages might be introduced, considering that the DJ community is largely cash-based.” Click the link in our bio to listen.
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Solo dance party in self-isolation? Always welcome. Here's rapper and DJ @cadenceweapon #StarRotation 💿 playlist for the Star. He shares how COVID-19 has shifted his plans, including cancelling events at SXSW. “I think this is a great time to focus on improving your practice as a musician. There’s no urgency to release anything new, take your time with it.” Click the link in our bio to listen in. | 📷: @fredericlyphotos
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Start your work-from-home, workout, or whatever else you're doing with today's #StarRotation 💿 from Toronto-based DJ @dylan_fly . Originally from New Zealand, this playlist brings together music of the world. Discover new music by clicking the link in our bio.
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Today on #StarRotation 💿, Toronto DJ Josephine Cruz (@jayemkayem ) shares her struggles with this time of self-isolation, and how hard the city’s arts scene has been hit amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For a freelance creative of any kind, but this last little while has been absolutely devastating. It’s going to take a long time to come back from this — financially, mentally, everything.” Link in bio for playlist. | 📷: @iamchrisreign
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Today's #StarRotation 💿 discover what Toronto photographer @goodgyaljj is listening to during this time of self-isolation. "We are all one and in a time like this. Let’s protect each other," she says. Click the link in our bio to listen to her playlist for the Star. | 📷: @magda.soko
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After tears and heated debates, Toronto’s @lamesato Filipino Kitchen decided to put people over profits, and shutdown during COVID-19. “We are just trying to do the right thing.” Click the link in our bio for an at-home recipe by Chef Nico for Pork Adobo. | 📷: @lanapribic
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It's Friday. So for today's #StarRotation 💿 — a more up-beat playlist from @pierreokivier, an artist and founder of clothing brand
@allin.supply “For me it’s a time to step back and think about the future, what our next steps will be." Listen by clicking the link in our bio.
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Your #StarRotation💿playlist for today? A chill, work-from-home vibe put together by Toronto creative and @itslemonwater podcast host @simansays “Every single human on this planet is connected to this situation one way or another." Listen by clicking the link in our bio ✌️ | 📷: @lifeofsu
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Your at-home soundtrack? How about today’s #StarRotation 💿playlist by award-winning recording artist @charlottedaywilson . All live sets. Also read her message to DJs and others in Toronto’s art scene during this time of self-isolation and social distancing. “We may not be able to go to shows for a while, but in the mean time, here is a playlist of some of my favourite live recordings.” Hit the link in the bio to listen | 📷: @goodgyaljj
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To better understand their realities, the Star spoke to three health-care workers — two doctors and a respiratory therapist — working in Toronto’s intensive-care units. Ryan Smith, RT at @sunnybrookhsc, Dr. Michael Detsky of @sinaihealthtoronto and Dr. Barbara Haas at @sunnybrookhsc. They agreed to candidly speak about their fears, personal struggles, and plans for keeping themselves and their families safe. ‘We’re in the room where the bad things happen’: staff in Toronto ICUs prepare for the COVID-19 crush. Read the full story on thestar.com | 📷: Andrew Francis Wallace / Toronto Star
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Next up on #StarRotation 💿 @djbigjacks hailing from Toronto. He’s been part of the city’s music scene for decades, and is also the official DJ for @aritzia
Today, he’s curated a playlist for the Star during this time of self-isolation — and leaves tips on how people can support Toronto’s artists during the pandemic. Hit the link in our bio to listen.
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