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Here’s what Ontario’s latest vaccine plan says

The government has released new information about vaccine doses, capacity, and distribution. Read the full update.

TVO and the Toronto Star reveal new partnership: The Democracy Agenda

Through bi-weekly episodes of TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, and accompanying columns by host Steve Paikin in the Toronto Star, The Democracy Agenda will delve into the complicated political questions that have come to light over the past four years, and where we might see hope for real change in Canada and abroad.

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Throughout his life, Stompin' Tom Connors weaved local history and legend into his songs to tell distinctly Canadian stories (Courtesy of Stompin' Tom Ltd.) from the article How Timmins gave Stompin’ Tom Connors his first break

Northeastern

How Timmins gave Stompin’ Tom Connors his first break

When Tom Connors first arrived in town, he couldn’t afford his bar tab — then he started lining up gigs

Nick Dunne

Coronavirus

‘A lot of unnecessary deaths’: Geriatrician Samir Sinha on Ontario’s vaccine plan

TVO.org speaks with the University Health Network’s director of geriatrics about the province’s approach to prioritization — and why it could put more older Ontarians at risk.

Ashley Okwuosa

Coronavirus

Five things we learned from the LTC commission

ANALYSIS: In the wake of thousands of coronavirus-related deaths in the LTC sector, Minister Merrilee Fullerton and Ontario’s top doctor face questions about the province’s responsibility.

Sabrina Nanji

Society

How much free speech do Canadians want?

A presentation of The Democracy Agenda, a collaboration between the Toronto Star and The Agenda.

Politics

How Steve Clark is tripling down on his controversial planning powers

ANALYSIS: The minister of municipal affairs and housing is, once again, expanding his personal MZO power to approve developments in Ontario. But there’s a difference this time.

John Michael McGrath