TOP CLICKS: The week that was in viral stories

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Whether it’s local news, provincial and national politics, or the worlds of celebrity and sports, we have you covered.

Some stories set the world on fire. And these ones are the most popular online stories from the past seven days, clicked on by Sun readers like you.

Here are our top stories:

Aaron Rodgers refused to wear mask at post-game press conference

An unvaccinated Aaron Rodgers returned to play with the Green Bay Packers last weekend after coming out of quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test.

Rodgers only missed one game before he was cleared to play – and led the Packers to their eighth win. That was all good. But because he has not received the vaccine, he would be required to wear a mask to speak to the media during post-game press conferences. But, nope!

Rather than put on a mask and speak to journalists in-person, he did his presser via Zoom. Would it be so hard to put on a mask? Or perhaps it’s an easy way to mute tough questions from mean reporters.

LACKIE: Keep an eye on condo prices in coming months

It’s been a roller-coaster ride for condos during the pandemic real estate market, which Brynn Lackie points out has seen highs and lows, then lows and highs.

But with detached homes and townhouses still seeing record-high numbers, the unpredictability of condos isn’t so bad when you’re comparing the price of other options. Though if you see a “deal,” you may want to take it because based on what’s been happening over the last year-and-a-half, it won’t last long.

Ontario needs workers, Ford says

The province is in dire need of skilled and unskilled labour. Premier Doug Ford insists there is an abundance of jobs out there, all Ontarians who are looking for work need to do is, well, look.

The growth rates of Ontario, B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec are slowly moving, but it could be rising at a steadier pace. What are you waiting for? Get that resume ready and hit send.

SIMMONS: Former Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf officially retires, ’proud’ of his career

Last Tuesday, former Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf announced his retirement after 14 incredible seasons in the NHL. He confirmed the news to the Sun’s Steve Simmons, who took a trip down memory lane through the neighbourhood of the defenceman’s career, particularly the 2010-2016 seasons when he served as Leafs captain.

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Phaneuf can now spend his days in sunny California with his wife, actress Elisha Cuthbert, and their daughter before finding work in some lucky team’s organization. Leafs, need someone in head office?

WOKE WATCH: Prof says let’s ditch the term pedophile for ‘minor-attracted person’

Remember the recent story that saw PETA asking Major League Baseball to consider changing the word ‘bullpen’ to ‘arm barn?’ The animal rights group backed up their thinking, saying it mocks “the misery of sensitive animals” and “devalue[s] talented players.”

It’s a tough ask but not one totally without reason.

Now, a professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, also wants people to change a word – but their rationalization might be the worst rationalization in the history of rationalizations. Allyn Walker believes ‘pedophile’ should be changed to ‘minor-attracted persons’ – or MAPs, if you’re so inclined.

Walker’s hope? To destigmatize pedophilia. It honestly doesn’t get any worse than that.