How Biden and Trump differ on immigration and what it means for Canada
Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies have had blow back effects on Canada. Will that change depending on who wins the U.S. election on Nov. 3? Today, The Star’s Washington Bureau Chief Ed Keenan joins us on This Matters to discuss the upcoming U.S. elections through the lens of immigration policy and how Canada could be impacted.
October 20, 2020
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Toronto vs. Everybody...or at least the Ontario government
COVID-19 control measures, size of city council, road tolls: who gets to call the shots? The city or the province? Jennifer Pagliaro, city hall reporter for the Toronto Star, talks to Adrian Cheung about the push-and-pull relationship between City Hall and Queen’s Park, the powers Toronto has in controlling its fate and the case for “charter city” status for the economic recovery ahead.
October 19, 2020
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Premier Ford unclear on trick-or-treating this year: "Don't cancel Halloween ... do something else"
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.
Access our round-the-clock coverage free here: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/coronavirus.html
October 19, 2020
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New Scarborough bus-only lanes hope to make transit more reliable
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.
Access our round-the-clock coverage free here: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/coronavirus.html
October 19, 2020
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Toronto plumber selling candy chutes for a cause, donating proceeds to Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto plumber Geoff Burke, owner of Watermark Plumbing Services, is making candy chutes for socially distanced Halloween this year. He is donating all proceeds to Daily Bread Food Bank.
Read an excerpt from Gilbert Ngabo's story:
What do you do when the long-standing trick-or-treating Halloween tradition is possibly in jeopardy amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you are plumber Geoff Burke, you put your building skills to use by making and installing candy chutes outside people’s homes.
“Kids are definitely having a tough year with school cancellations, not being able to see their friends and all that, so I thought, why not provide a little bit of life for these kids who have missed out on so much already this year,” said Burke, a resident in Toronto’s west end and owner of Watermark Plumbing Services Inc.
“Along with what the experts are saying, this is one of the safer holidays that we can celebrate safely outside.”
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/10/16/this-toronto-plumber-is-selling-candy-chutes-for-halloween-to-raise-money-for-the-daily-bread-food-bank-the-demand-has-been-overwhelming.html
October 16, 2020
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Finally, answers to the Christine Jessop cold case, but questions remain
How the Christine Jessop cold case was solved and keeps changing the justice system, from wrongful convictions to genetic genealogy. After over 35 years, Toronto Police say they have found the killer of Christine Jessop, a nine-year-old girl who cold case was one of most notorious in Canada. The Star's Alyshah Hasham explains how a new forensic technique helped break this case, and why it may offer hope for others.
October 16, 2020
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Toronto police identify killer in Christine Jessop murder case from 1984
Video from TPS announcement on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at, 2:45 p.m., from the Media Gallery of Toronto Police Headquarters, Toronto Police Chief James Ramer will be joined by A/Staff Superintendent Peter Code, of Detective Operations, on identifying killer in the 1984 murder of Christine Jessop.
Calvin Hoover of Toronto has been identified through a DNA sample found on Christine Jessop's underwear. Hoover died in 2015.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/christine-jessop.html
October 15, 2020
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“Oscar” season for books: An editor’s guide for isolation reading
Deborah Dundas, the Star’s Books Editor joins Saba Eitizaz on This Matters to talk about some of the top contenders in Canadian literature, how the pandemic is affecting the business and gives some excellent book recommendations that are absolute must reads.
October 15, 2020
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Toronto police identify killer in Christine Jessop murder case from 1984
Video from TPS announcement on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at, 2:45 p.m., from the Media Gallery of Toronto Police Headquarters, Toronto Police Chief James Ramer will be joined by A/Staff Superintendent Peter Code, of Detective Operations, on identifying killer in the 1984 murder of Christine Jessop.
Calvin Hoover of Toronto has been identified through a DNA sample found on Christine Jessop's underwear. Hoover died in 2015.
October 15, 2020
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What you need to know about COVID-19 antibodies from someone who has them
Toronto Star reporter May Warren had COVID-19 in March, but at the time, she was not eligible for a test to confirm the diagnosis. A recent antibody test finally confirmed that. Today she joins This Matters to tell us about how that test went, what the results mean and what the importance of antibodies are in the fight against the pandemic.
October 14, 2020
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Trump v$ Biden: What the election means for Canada’s economy
Edward Keenan, Toronto Star’s Washington bureau chief, talks to Adrian Cheung about the state of the Canada/U.S. economic relationship. Together they parse through the promises and policies to figure out if Trump or Biden is better for the Canadian economy.
October 13, 2020
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Premier Doug Ford comments on anti-mask protests amid second wave | 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.
Access our round-the-clock coverage free here: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/coronavirus.html
October 13, 2020
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Check out what the new tent school pilot looks like
October 07, 2020
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Meet Geoffrey, the pink delivery robot making his way around Corktown
October 09, 2020
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Food for thought: How the pandemic changed how we buy, cook and eat (Rebroadcast)
This episode is a rebroadcast from Monday, September 21.
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.
October 12, 2020
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Stick a fork in it, Thanksgiving is done: An epidemiologist’s guide to the upcoming holidays
COVID-19 has already taken out a few holidays, but now Thanksgiving, Halloween and even Christmas are lined up in its sights. Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist, talks to This Matters about how to navigate the festivities, pandemic style.
October 09, 2020
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After the Toronto Blue Jays returned to the playoffs, what’s on deck for the off-season?
The Blue Jays returned to the playoffs in this shortened season that was full of ups and downs. We discussed what comes next for the young team.
October 08, 2020
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The big business of chronic pain treatment in Ontario: Inside the Star investigation of pain...
Ontario allows for doctors to bill for up to eight nerve blocks per patient, per day, without a limit on a frequency of those visits, an exclusive Toronto Star investigation looking into how chronic pain management has become big business in Ontario reveals. The tax-funded health system has paid more than $420 million for these kinds of nerve blocks since 2011. Star reporters Theresa Boyle and Jesse McLean were part of the investigating team who covered this and they join Saba Eitizaz on This Matters.
October 08, 2020
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A TSO quartet performs Sonata No. 2 in A Major at the YMCA of Greater Toronto
A TSO quartet of musical friends gathered on the pool deck of the Central YMCA in downtown Toronto to help celebrate a new partnership between the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the YMCA of Greater Toronto to bring music and inspiring programming to isolated members of our community. What better way to celebrate than with music!
Best known as a composer of comic operas like The Barber of Seville, Rossini was a child prodigy who began composing when he was only 12 years old, and the Sonata No. 2 in A Major is one of his first works. To keep himself occupied while visiting friends over the summer, he enlisted them to play his compositions, and, without a violist in the group, he wrote this sonata for the unusual combination of two violins, one cello and one double bass.
October 07, 2020
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What the rising positive COVID-19 test rates in Toronto mean
According to leaked data, positive coronavirus test result rates for over two-thirds of the neighbourhoods in Toronto are far above the threshold established by Public Health officials. Star reporters Kate Allen and Jennifer Yang join This Matters to discuss these alarming numbers.
October 07, 2020
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“Sex work is work!” That’s the message that dancer @blackdahliayes wants to tell the media and the government. While bars, casinos continue to be open, sex work continues to be mocked, she says. “Why is my work different than yours if it feeds my family and I?” Read the full op-ed by heading to thestar.com
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From our #InTheirOwnVoices series, medical experts remind us about the medical colonisation of Indigenous people and children on #OrangeShirtDay. “Our Canadian healthcare systems, often revered for its universality and accessibility, play a sinister and prominent role in this genocide,” they write. Swipe to read more or head to our IG stories to read in full.
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After more than 30 years, Furama, a Hong Kong style bakery in Toronto’s Chinatown is officially closing today. “We hope our buns, desserts and drinks have brought you some joy over the years. We’ve watched Chinatown going through many changes and are thankful to all our loyal customers,” a sign at the shop reads. Hit the link in bio to read more. 📷: Evy Kwong / @evystadium
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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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