New throne speech lays out big plans to fight COVID-19, aid recovery
In their new speech from the throne, read by Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, the federal Liberals promised everything from help speeding up COVID-19 tests to reforming the RCMP. They made four batches of pledges to try to fight off the pandemic and rebuild the economy in what the Liberals argue will be a better way. (The Canadian Press)
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September 23, 2020
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Trump vs. Biden in the U.S election, viewed from Canada
Edward Keenan, The Star’s Washington Bureau Chief, joins This Matters to discuss the upcoming U.S. election — in particular the view from up here and what Canadians are looking and hoping for after the big day in November.
September 23, 2020
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Premier Ford tell Health Canada "start approving these tests, you've had enough time" | COVID-19
Premier Doug Ford makes plea to Health Canada regarding drug store testing, "start approving these tests, you've had enough time."
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September 23, 2020
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COVID-19 cases are spiking. Here’s what the data means
COVID-19 case numbers are spiking in Ontario and across Canada. We talk with Ed Tubb, who has been following COVID-19 data for The Star. He tells us what the numbers mean, what they are pointing too and what information we still don't know.
September 22, 2020
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Food for thought: How the pandemic changed how we buy, cook and eat
From bread baking to meal kits to everyone cooking at home more, The Star’s Karon Liu, a culture & food reporter, joins This Matters to talk about COVID-19 pandemic trends in food buying habits and how the industry is adapting.
September 21, 2020
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QAnon, the viral pro-Trump conspiracy theory, explained
This Matters lifts the veil on what QAnon is, how it’s spread like a virus in mainstream discourse, what responsibilities social media companies have in cracking down on it and why internet-fuelled (and false) beliefs carry real consequences.
Six months ago, QAnon was a little-known conspiracy theory on the fringes of the internet. Today it has hit the mainstream. QAnon is a big-tent conspiracy theory, falsely alleging the world is run by a cabal of devil-worshipping pedophiles. Their ideas have resulted in real-world violence and supporters have won legislative races in the U.S.
Amarnath Amarasingham, associate professor at Queen’s University and associate fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalization, explains how QAnon has pushed believers to act out in violence and why the conspiracy theory carries a particular “religious” tone.
September 18, 2020
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The road to a vaccine
There is a global race on to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, and at the same time, nations are jockeying to make sure they will have enough when it arrives. The Star's Alex Boyd has been following this and joins This Matters to talk about the road to a vaccine.
September 17, 2020
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How COVID-19 has disproportionately affected women
New data shows not only is women’s participation in the workforce is at a historical low, but racialized, low-income and immigrant women have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impacts. In today’s This Matters, the Star’s business reporter Rosa Saba talks about how the pandemic has been another setback for women and what can be done to regain lost ground.
September 16, 2020
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Feds seeking faster testing methods for COVID-19
With line-ups at COVID-19 testing centres surging in recent days, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says there is a strong desire to see more rapid testing rolled out in Canada. However she can’t say when it will happen. She also says the people who should get tested now include those with symptoms, including very mild ones, and people who have had any type of exposure to a known case of COVID-19.
For more on this story, visit the Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/09/15/some-canadians-believe-officials-exaggerate-threat-of-covid-19-poll-suggests.html?ci=YTD_1117d
September 15, 2020
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The ABC's (algorithms, big tech and cops) of predictive policing and surveillance
Think of it as very early version of the movie Minority Report. Many police forces are using big data to automate surveillance and predict where crimes might occur. From facial recognition to social media analysis and more, technology and human rights lawyer Cynthia Khoo explains what we need to know about algorithmic policing and what it means for your rights.
September 15, 2020
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What you should know about the salmonella outbreak in Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada is pleading with Canadians to heed its advice as a salmonella outbreak in Canada is continuing to cause illnesses, hospitalizations and may have even resulted in at least one death.
The most recent update from the Agency reveals 78 additional illnesses being reported from the salmonella outbreak linked to red, white, yellow, and sweet yellow onions from Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, Calif.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/09/14/throw-it-away-and-wash-your-hands-salmonella-outbreak-in-canada-growing-leaving-close-to-500-people-sick-and-dozens-hospitalized.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=National&utm_content=salmonellaontario
September 15, 2020
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A few bad apples?
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August 21, 2020
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Revitalization or segregation?
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August 21, 2020
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August 21, 2020
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Grandparents last?
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August 21, 2020
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August 21, 2020
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Another day on the job: Racism and workplace PTSD
How does racial trauma impact lives and careers? Can you get PTSD from your workplace? In today’s episode, Dr. Monnica Williams explains. Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa’s School of Psychology. She has extensively studied the impact of racial trauma on people of colour.
September 14, 2020
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"Every option is on the table ... including further shutdowns," warns Premier Doug Ford | COVID-19
The Star is offering free digital access on select COVID-19 stories. Misinformation is plentiful and dangerous and coronavirus news and knowledge evolves. Star reporters are working to bring you clarity, context and responsible facts. To help you get the information you need, articles that provide a public service will live outside our paywall.
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September 14, 2020
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How did WE Charity get here?
WE Charity announced this week that it is ending all Canadian operations, a development set against the backdrop of a national political scandal. Jaren Kerr, a journalist who broke many stories about the inner workings of the WE organization, takes us inside and looks back at the charity that seemingly couldn’t falter, but now finds itself in a tailspin.
September 11, 2020
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The 6ix and the sevens
The Toronto Raptors will face the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their conference semifinal series tonight.
It’s only the sixth Game 7 the Raptors have ever played. Here are the other five.
September 11, 2020
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When you think of a fashion icon, do you think of the grandmas and grandpas in North America’s Chinatowns? A new book, @chinatownpretty, documents the #ootd and #streetwear of Chinatown’s seniors. “Chinatown fashion combines urban utilitarianism with smart, unexpected combinations of print,” author and photographer Valerie Luu and Andria Lo write. Click the link in bio to read more. 📸: @chinatownpretty
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Nick Nurse has a new multi-year contract extension from the Toronto Raptors, the team announced today. The 53-year-old coached the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship and was the 2020 NBA coach of the year.
“Our confidence in Nick just continues to grow, and part of that comes from what we’ve experienced together. The past two seasons have been unlike any other in our team’s history,” @raptors wrote in a statement. 📷: Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
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After this Toronto teen's mom died of COVID-19, his favourite group @thewiggles reached out to let him know they were in his corner. Meet Leymo Mohammed who is turning 18 on Sunday. In the official tally of COVID-19’s toll, Leymo does not exist. He is not among the patients, hospitalizations and deaths that we count every day, but COVID has stolen away the life he knew. To read his full story click the link in our bio. 📹: Kelsey Wilson / @klwils / Toronto Star
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@stevenash, the iconic Canadian and basketball Hall of Famer, is taking on a brand new task: head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The team made the surprise announcement early Thursday morning that it had hired the Victoria-raised Nash on a four-year contract.“ In Steve we see a leader, communicator and mentor who will garner the respect of our players,” #Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a news release. Click the link in our bio to read more from Doug Smith. 📷: AP
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“We lost our own superhero.” To these kids, Chadwick Boseman was a hero that finally looked like them. Learning about their passing was difficult. We spoke to parents and families about how Boseman brought representation to the Black community on the big screen. Click our IG story or “Boseman legacy” highlights to read more.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honour of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.” 📷: AP
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Breaking: Toronto police officers won’t face charges in connection to the death of Regis Korchinski-Pacquet back in May. Updates to come. Click the link in our bio to read more.
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Moving to Canada during COVID-19? That’s what this Iraqi family did — from Jordan to Morden, Manitoba — as a part of a program to resettle skilled refugees to fill Canada’s labour gap. In their first week, they send us a video diary of their 14-day quarantine which has been met with a lot of virtual welcomes from the city’s Muslim community. Also, trying Little Caesars pizza for the first time! Head to our highlight “From 🇯🇴 to 🇨🇦” for more.
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A sheriff’s deputy violently shoved #Raptors president Masai Ujiri in the minutes after Toronto’s 2019 NBA championship win, new video evidence reveals. Just after Toronto beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in June of last year, Ujiri was shoved by Alameda, Calif., deputy Alan Strickland as he tried to join the team’s celebration on the court of the Oracle Arena, a report from Lisa Fernandez of @ktvu2 in Oakland shows. See our IG story or head to thestar.com to read more.
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Chrystia Freeland’s is Canada’s new finance minister becoming the first woman in the role. “It is a triumph for Canadian women, courtesy of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has stayed true to his goal of equality for women. She is a possible rival. The choice displays Trudeau’s self-confidence as well as confidence in Freeland,” Heather Mallick writes. Read more by hitting the link in our bio. 📷: AFP
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Warm up mode: activated. It’s officially playoff time with #Raptors taking on Brooklyn today for Game 1 at 4 p.m. ET — bubble home game edition. Are you ready for this? Resident @raptors beat writer Doug Smith says he’s anticipating that Toronto takes the East. Why? Because they’re the best. Hit the link in the bio to see more. 📸: @steverussell / Toronto Star
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“Race does not determine health outcomes — racism does. As medical professionals we see this reflected in stark COVID-19 numbers,” Dr. Suzanne Shoush, Semir Bulle, and Dr. Andrew Boozary write. In Toronto, racialized people make up 83 per cent of COVID-19 case. Medical professionals on why systemic racism even beyond health care — including policing and education — lead to an inequitable distribution of disease. Click link in bio to read more.
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