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An ambulance passes through a crowd of people protesting COVID-19 vaccine passports and mandatory vaccinations for health-care workers, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. Photo by The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Patient running protest gauntlet: "If I ever catch COVID, I won't make it."

Two police officers escorted Faye Doiron and Randy Longaphie as they left Toronto General Hospital on Monday, September 13, 2021, helping the pair make their way through a crowd of protesters denouncing pandemic measures.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Liam Casey | News, Politics | September 14th 2021

Hospital says protests against pandemic measures demoralizing for health staff

An organization calling itself Canadian Frontline Nurses posted notices of “silent vigils” expected to take place in all 10 provinces, saying they're meant to critique public health measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.

By Liam Casey | News | September 13th 2021

Protests against COVID health restrictions expected at hospitals today

Some high-ranking Ontario politicians and prominent health-care organizations are issuing warnings ahead of a number of protests expected to take place at hospitals across Canada today, September 13, 2021.

Coronavirus in Canada

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | September 13th 2021

Jason Kenney gives anti-vaxxers a reward and his future a fatal dose

When Jason Kenney promised Albertans the “best summer ever,” he probably didn’t imagine it would end like this, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

Opinion

Election 2021

By Max Fawcett | Opinion | September 4th 2021

A pharmacist draws up a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, in Toronto, on Friday, June 18, 2021. File photo by The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

Ontario to demand proof of vaccination in high-risk settings as of Sept. 22

Giving in to mounting pressure from experts, businesses and political opponents, Premier Doug Ford announced a vaccine certificate system on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, that will see Ontarians showing proof of immunization to access public spaces such as restaurants, gyms and movie theatres.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Holly McKenzie-Sutter | News, Politics | September 2nd 2021

Where in the world is Jason Kenney?

Nobody knows where the premier is, and even his own staffers are unwilling to talk about when he might return, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

Opinion

Election 2021

By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | August 27th 2021

Is Doug Ford quietly rooting for the federal Liberals in this election?

The Trudeau-Ford détente and Ford’s extraordinary decision to bar his ministers from even interacting with O’Toole’s candidates could impact the election’s dynamics in seat-rich Ontario.

Opinion

Election 2021

By Andrew Perez | Opinion | August 27th 2021

TDSB goes harder on COVID vaccine in schools than Ford

The trustees of the Toronto District School Board, Ontario’s and Canada’s largest school board, Wednesday night took a much stronger stance in its policy on COVID-19 vaccinations than the Ford government has, unanimously voting to insist on proof or multiple other steps to keep young people safe.

By Morgan Sharp | News, Politics, Next Gen Insider | August 26th 2021

Outspoken doctor quits group advising Doug Ford on COVID

Two weeks ahead of a long-awaited return to classrooms in Ontario, a top doctor has quit the science group advising the Ford government on COVID-19, saying it’s too close to the government and downplaying grim projections.

By Morgan Sharp | News, Politics, Next Gen Insider | August 23rd 2021

SickKids and two other Ontario children’s hospitals issue COVID vaccine mandate

The three major pediatric hospitals issued guidance tougher than the provincial directive given the unique vulnerabilities of their patients and clients, more than 70 per cent of whom cannot get the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Morgan Sharp | News, Politics, Next Gen Insider | August 19th 2021

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