Coronavirus and influenza threaten a ‘twindemic,’ symptoms can be confused As health experts worry over the possible “twindemic” of COVID-19 and the regular flu season, here’s how you can gauge…
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Toronto police charge prominent anti-quarantine activist, wife, with violating quarantine rules
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestPair alleged to have returned from abroad, attended anti-lockdown rally at Yonge-Dundas Square Toronto police have laid charges under the federal Quarantine Act against two individuals who are alleged to…
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Late-night downtown shooting sent bullets into house, nobody injured: police
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestWitnesses say they heard shots ring out and smelled gunpowder in the air A downtown shooting pulled a large police presence to Parliament Street and Regent Street Tuesday night. Forensic…
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CyclingNews
Two cyclists injured in bike-related accidents in downtown core
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestOne cyclist with life-threatening injuries may not have been struck by vehicle Two cyclists suffered injuries, one of them life-threatening, following two incidents in Toronto Centre on Tuesday morning, said…
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Police advise public to be watchful for taxi fraud skimming PINs, swapping debit cards
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestMultiple frauds reported during pandemic’s increased period of cashless payments The Toronto Police Service released a statement yesterday outlining “multiple taxi fraud scams.” Police said the scam targets ride-hailers flagging…
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Community NewsNewsOn Campus
Construction at Ryerson University officially over, university president says
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestPedestrian paths reopen despite decreased foot traffic due to pandemic Ryerson University’s long-standing project was officially announced as completed on Friday. The announcement came the same week that Ryerson president…
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Queen’s Park announces $1.5 billion in funding to free up beds, clear surgery backlogs and move patients into other forms of care
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestThe government also announces new restrictions on bars, restaurants, nightclubs and strip clubs
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CrimeNewsOff Campus
Late-night subway stabbing near Yonge and Carlton sends man to hospital
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestStabbing took place before the man exited College subway station: police A man in his 20s was taken to the hospital late last night with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after…
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Who watches the watchers? When it comes to diversity in newsroom, research grant suggests it’s two Ryerson journalism profs
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestSonya Fatah and Asmaa Malik take first steps in long-term study to hold journalism accountable to standards of workplace inclusion “As much as journalists like to hold other people accountable,…
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CrimeNewsOff Campus
Police turn to public, release photos in search for suspect in month-old assault at Yonge and Dundas
by Matthew Bestby Matthew BestInvestigators say two men accosted a 77-year-old before one man escalated to assault Toronto police are searching for a male suspect alleged to have assaulted a senior citizen around Yonge…