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Service industry workers face harassment by anti-vax protestors

Service industry workers face harassment by anti-vax protestors

Audio reportCanadaCOVID-19HealthNewsToronto Oct 14, 2021

After the first few weeks of the vaccine passport system enforcement, service workers in Ontario speak up against harassment caused by anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers. The manager at Nadege Patisserie, Lauren Shelton said her staff has faced serious aggression by anti-vaccine protesters. She said there are regular instances of people... Read more
Movie theatres welcome audiences back with safety measures

Movie theatres welcome audiences back with safety measures

CanadaCOVID-19EntertainmentFilmHealthLifestyleNewsTorontoToronto Oct 12, 2021

After a year of streaming at home, people are excited to be able to go out to the movies again. “I missed it so much,” says Alex Arena, an avid movie-goer and singer. “There’s a huge energy and atmosphere difference when you’re at home alone or with a loved... Read more
Provincial vaccine passport causes chaos, confusion for businesses

Provincial vaccine passport causes chaos, confusion for businesses

Business & TechCanadaHealthLifestyleNewsOntarioPoliticsTorontoToronto Oct 4, 2021

Since Ontario’s vaccine passport inception last week, it has caused a lot of chaos and confusion for both business owners and patrons alike. Matthew Percy, catering manager at the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, says it’s often the businesses who end up dealing the short end of the... Read more
Toronto arts club introduces vaccine passport and waiver for extra safety

Toronto arts club introduces vaccine passport and waiver for extra safety

CanadaCOVID-19HealthLifestyleNewsPoliticsToronto Sep 19, 2021

Vaccine passports have been the cause of division and major controversy for a lot of Canadians since the federal election was announced. For Matthew Percy, it’s a sense of extra protection. “I have felt it offers a safer environment to be working in and certainly in this initial phase... Read more
Impact of disability on Canadian families needs to be a priority for government

Impact of disability on Canadian families needs to be a priority for government

CanadaCOVID-19LifestyleNewsPoliticsTorontoToronto Sep 19, 2021

Parents, educators and advocates for children with disabilities are hoping the upcoming federal election will put a priority on families and women in the workplace. Students across Canada have been struggling with consistent shutdowns throughout the past year and a half. The transition to online learning was especially challenging,... Read more
Electrification, service capacity at the transit forefront ahead of federal election

Electrification, service capacity at the transit forefront ahead of federal election

CanadaEnvironmentEtobicokeLifestyleNewsPoliticsTorontoTorontoTTC Sep 17, 2021

With the Canadian federal election rapidly approaching, funding for public transportation is back in the headlines, as people look for more efficient, greener ways of getting from Point A to Point B. A major topic around public transit and the election on Sept. 20 is the electrification of transit... Read more
Employees hoping federal candidates will prioritize small business recovery

Employees hoping federal candidates will prioritize small business recovery

Business & TechCanadaCOVID-19HealthHumberLifestyleNewsOntarioPoliticsPoliticsTorontoToronto Sep 17, 2021

During 2020 and into this year, small businesses struggled because of the pandemic. Business owners were forced out of work and thousands of employees suffered unexpected temporary or permanent job losses. “Being out of work for almost a year made it difficult to stay motivated and stay positive and... Read more
COVID vaccine shortage closes Toronto clinics

COVID vaccine shortage closes Toronto clinics

COVID-19HealthNewsToronto Apr 14, 2021

Shortages of COVID-19 vaccines have forced two health networks in Toronto to limit or close their immunization clinics, the Globe and Mail reports. Scarborough Health Network says it closed ts Centennial College and Centenary hospital clinics on Wednesday. Scarborough Health Network’s clinics were focusing on the vaccination of locals... Read more
Toronto council to consider benefits, risks of e-scooters

Toronto council to consider benefits, risks of e-scooters

NewsToronto Apr 13, 2021

The City of Toronto will soon decide on the fate of e-scooters, a popular new form of transportation. City Council must consider the pros and cons of legalizing a vehicle which is reported by some to be economically beneficial, environmentally friendly, and cost efficient, but reported by others to be incredibly dangerous.

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Some young people prefer working from home a year into the pandemic

Some young people prefer working from home a year into the pandemic

Business & TechCanadaCOVID-19CultureLifestyleLifestyleNewsToronto Apr 13, 2021

By Josh Welsh Over the last year, young people across the province have been forced to adapt to new circumstances. While some have found it challenging, other young people have embraced their new routines – and aren’t so sure they want to return to how their work life was... Read more
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