7 Black Canadian writers to watch, the Olympic Winter Games, and more

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Global Toronto Headlines: Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

Email not displaying correctly? View this email in your browser Follow us:   Daily Headlines February 3, 2022     TRAFFIC February 3, 2022 10:54 am February 3, 2022 10:54 am 1 dead after crash on Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway in Etobicoke Toronto Police said that at around 9:23 a.m. Thursday, a car and a truck collided in the westbound lanes of the Gardiner Expressway. Continue reading → CANADA February 3, 2022 12:10 pm February 3, 2022 12:10 pm Mayor John Tory says City is preparing for possible ‘convoy’ protest in Toronto “We must do everything we can to avoid the type of situation currently faced by Ottawa residents and businesses,” Toronto Mayor John Tory said in a statement on Thursday. Continue reading → HEALTH February 3, 2022 10:17 am February 3, 2022 10:17 am 2,797 people in Ontario hospitals with COVID, 541 in intensive care Ontario added 75 more COVID-related deaths on Thursday, 74 deaths were from the past 23 days with one death from more than a month ago. Continue reading → AD CANADA February 3, 2022 12:38 pm February 3, 2022 12:38 pm Trudeau: Ottawa residents need their ‘lives back,’ won’t commit to negotiate with truckers As the trucker convoy continues to occupy downtown streets, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won’t say whether he’s willing to negotiate with the group. Continue reading → CANADA February 3, 2022 8:22 am February 3, 2022 8:22 am New blockade pops up as Coutts border protest enters 6th day Demonstrators began parking their vehicles near the Coutts border crossing Saturday in solidarity with events in Ottawa and elsewhere to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Continue reading → MONEY February 2, 2022 8:28 pm February 2, 2022 8:28 pm Vernon, B.C. man warns others about GIC fraud attempt In December, Jeff DeWaal filled out a form requesting investment information from a legitimate-looking website. Continue reading → AD LIFESTYLE February 3, 2022 1:55 pm February 3, 2022 1:55 pm ‘Makes no sense’: South Korean nose-only 'Kosk' mask raises eyebrows online The ‘Kosk’ mask, intended to cover the nose while a wearer eats or drinks to prevent exposure to COVID-19, has attracted a lot of attention for its … um … unique design. Continue reading → ENTERTAINMENT February 2, 2022 4:21 pm February 2, 2022 4:21 pm 4 charged in fentanyl overdose that killed actor Michael K. Williams The four men are believed to be members of a drug distribution crew who authorities say sold Michael K. Williams fentanyl-laced heroin. Continue reading → CANADA February 2, 2022 9:12 pm February 2, 2022 9:12 pm Toronto city council votes to allow garden suites on residential properties On Wednesday, council members expanded permissions to allow residents to build garden suites on residential properties. Continue reading → AD   This email was sent to globalnews@quicklydone.com Why did I get this?  |  Manage my subscription  |  Unsubscribe here © Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc., 2022. All rights reserved. Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Corus Quay. 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ONTARIO M5A 0B5. Canada.