Anthony Furey

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FUREY: Tory made almost $700Gs from Rogers while mayor — talk about an optics problem

It was the night of Oct. 14, 2014. I was standing on the risers at the Liberty Grand looking down at John Tory’s victory party as mayor of Toronto.

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October 27, 2021 Columnists

Mayor John Tory is pictured on July 21, 2016 when he faced Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic in a friendly match at Nathan Phillips Square as part of the lead up to the Rogers Cup 2016.

Ontario court issues interim injunction against UHN vaccine mandate

The Ontario Superior Court has issued an interim injunction against the University Health Network’s (UHN) attempts to terminate a group of unvaccinated employees.

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October 25, 2021 Ontario

The UHN covers Toronto General, Toronto Western and Princess Margaret Hospitals, among other facilities.

FUREY: Look around, Canada — other countries are ditching their mask mandates

On Friday, the Ontario government announced its long-term COVID-19 reopening strategy. Capacity limits will end this coming Monday and they aim to phase out the provincial vaccine passport starting in January. However the mask rules will remain exactly as they are until at least the end of March.

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October 23, 2021 Columnists

People wear masks along the boardwalk in The Beaches neighbourhood in Toronto, July 25, 2021.

FUREY: Only half of Canadian parents are eager to get their kids jabbed

Poll results shouldn't be a cue to erupt into a new round of vaccine culture wars, this time aimed at our kids

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October 18, 2021 Columnists

A girl wearing a blue protective mask gets ready to be vaccinated.

FUREY: Ending capacity limits great but Ontario must revise rigid mask rules next

It’s happened to me a few times: A friend or neighbour travels outside of Ontario — to, say, B.C., the United States or the U.K. — and they come back wide-eyed and amazed.

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October 15, 2021 Columnists

Sportswoman training on treadmill in gym and wearing face mask to protect herself against coronavirus during global pandemic of covid-19 virus.

FUREY: Now is the time for Canada to show support for Taiwan

If you ask military strategists where they think the next global conflict could be sparked, most of them will tell you the South China Sea. The novel 2034 , co-authored by retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis, offers a possible scenario of the third world war breaking out after China attempts an invasion of Taiwan.

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October 12, 2021 Columnists

Members of the army participate in the national day celebration in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.

FUREY: Was anyone really asking for public health to tell them how to celebrate the holidays?!

It’s quite something that New Brunswick has attempted to flat-out ban Thanksgiving gatherings this year and in Alberta their policy is that you can’t invite the non-vaccinated over. Thankfully the tone is milder here in Ontario, but that hasn’t stopped officials from still trying to inject their wisdom into family celebrations.

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October 9, 2021 Columnists

FUREY FACTOR: 'Test to stay' is the plan that will really keep kids in class

WATCH as a Postmedia political columnist Anthony Furey speaks his mind on why widespread asymptomatic testing could become little more than a fishing expedition and “Test to Stay” is a possible plan that would keep Ontario students in the classroom.

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October 8, 2021 Canada

College of Nurses investigating RNAO boss over social media post

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is investigating Doris Grinspun, the CEO of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO), over controversial remarks made on social media, the Toronto Sun has learned.

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October 6, 2021 Ontario

FUREY: 'Test to stay' is the plan that will really keep Ontario kids in class

While widespread asymptomatic testing could become little more than a fishing expedition that leads to more kids needlessly isolating at home, "test to stay" is the opposite

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October 1, 2021 Columnists

Elementary school children wearing face masks in the classroom.

Anthony Furey

LATEST STORIES BY ANTHONY FUREY

FUREY: Tory made almost $700Gs from Rogers while mayor — talk about an optics problem

Ontario court issues interim injunction against UHN vaccine mandate

FUREY: Look around, Canada — other countries are ditching their mask mandates

FUREY: Only half of Canadian parents are eager to get their kids jabbed

FUREY: Ending capacity limits great but Ontario must revise rigid mask rules next

FUREY: Now is the time for Canada to show support for Taiwan

FUREY: Was anyone really asking for public health to tell them how to celebrate the holidays?!

FUREY FACTOR: 'Test to stay' is the plan that will really keep kids in class

College of Nurses investigating RNAO boss over social media post

FUREY: 'Test to stay' is the plan that will really keep Ontario kids in class

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