The Archbishop of Toronto is calling on parishioners to contact their representatives about using a percentage of capacity instead of an arbitrary number to limit COVID-19 restrictions at churches, saying the current rules impose “inequities facing our faith communities.” “The province has relaxed restrictions in Grey (Lockdown) regions, with retailers permitted to operate at 25 percent…
Toronto Archbishop Urges Parishioners to Contact MPS About ‘Arbitrary’ COVID-19 Restrictions at Churches
Daughter of High-Profile Toronto Businesswoman Charged with Murder
Police are looking for a woman from a high-profile family in Toronto, along with another suspect, for their alleged involvement in the murder of a Vancouver man. Yun Lu “Lucy” Li, 25, and Oliver Karafa, 28, are charged with First Degree Murder and are currently at large, the Hamilton Police Service said in a statement….
Toronto Loses Over $8 Billion in Visitor Economy Due to COVID-19 Lockdowns: Study
The global COVID-19 pandemic has cost Toronto $8.35 billion in tourism because of government-mandated travel restrictions and lockdowns over the past 12 months, according to a study. The analysis, released by Destination Toronto on Thursday, states that the economic losses are as high as $14 billion if the Greater Toronto region is included in the…
Majority of Downtown Toronto Employees Are Comfortable Returning to Onsite Work: Survey
Most downtown Toronto workers say they are comfortable returning to on-site work, according to a new survey. The survey released Tuesday by research company Nanos says 64 percent of downtown Toronto workers are comfortable going back to work in the downtown area. Fifteen percent expressed feeling uncomfortable, and another 19 percent said they felt neutral…
Toronto, Vancouver Rank Top 5 in ‘Least Affordable’ for Homes Among Metropolitan Areas Globally
Toronto and Vancouver are among the top five most unaffordable housing markets across 92 metropolitan areas in eight countries, a new report says. The report (pdf), released on Monday by think tanks Urban Reform Institute and Frontier Center for Public Policy, seeks to rate the affordability of houses using the median multiple, a “measurement of income…
Toronto Bills BBQ Restaurant Owner $187,000 for Costs Spent Enforcing Its Closure
The city of Toronto is asking the owner of an Etobicoke barbecue restaurant to pay $187,000 in costs it incurred when police tried to enforce COVID-19 lockdown orders at his business last year. In November 2020, Adam Skelly, the owner of Adamson Barbecue, flouted the city’s COVID-19 restrictions that prohibited bars and restaurants from providing…
Laurentian’s Financial Woes Are a Warning to All Canadian Universities
Commentary If you want stability, a university is one of your best bets. Some of Canada’s oldest universities are well over 100 years old and still going strong. Universities give significant benefits to the cities they are located in. They provide a large number of well-paying jobs, increase the local population by attracting students from…
Canada-Made Vaccine to Begin Human Clinical Testing in Toronto
The first made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine will begin human clinical trials on Tuesday, according to a Toronto-based biotechnology company. Providence Therapeutics said 60 volunteers between the ages of 18 to 65 will be divided into three groups, and three different dose levels of the vaccine and a placebo will be administered to each group. These volunteers will…
Toronto Police: We Don’t Have Power to Enter Homes, Stop People Under Stay-at-Home Order
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) announced Thursday that the new Ontario stay-at-home order does not provide them the power to enter homes, stop drivers, or ask people to explain why they are outside. Under the stay-at-home order, Ontarians are to remain in their homes except for “essential” reasons including going for “groceries, medical, pharmacy, exercise or…
Trump Supporters Hold Rallies in Different Parts of Canada
Several rallies and car parades were held in different parts of Canada on Jan. 6 to show support for U.S. President Donald Trump and condemn socialism. In Toronto, a group called Factual Canada held two rallies and car parades this week. An estimated 200 vehicles were registered for the car parade in the previous rally on…
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