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COVID-19 has spoiled birthday parties, weddings and other events, but the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are pouncing at the chance to to raise spirits by having players send video messages to anyone affected by the pandemic.

Charles and Margaret Juravinski already pledged to donate their estate — roughly $100 million — and share it between Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Now, they're issuing a $3.3 million cash advance.

The service said calling the police to deal with a nuisance animal ties up the phone lines at the communications centre and ties up officers.

As the province braces for a spike in COVID-19 cases, Southwestern Ontario is days away from running out of desperately needed masks that protect health care workers from the spread of the deadly virus, CBC News has learned.

Disability advocates say new HSR rules around COVID-19 will make it harder for people with mobility devices to get to work and move freely around the city. The city says if need be, it will make special arrangements

Provincial health experts say they expect COVID-19 could kill 3,000 to 15,000 people in the province over the course of the pandemic, the ramifications of which could last up to two years.

Hamilton has 127 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up 15 from Wednesday, although some are still the result of a testing backlog.

Norfolk OPP have arrested a man they say stripped naked Wednesday afternoon and rolled around on someone's lawn.

Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington announced Monday it plans to spend more than $2 million putting up the temporary 93-bed facility.

Donna Duncan, CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association, says long term care homes in Ontario need more trained staff. She spoke with the CBC's Wei Chen about the crisis facing long term care facilities during the COVID-19 epidemic.

All of the new patients have been in self-isolation since experiencing symptoms and Ohsweken Public Health officials are undergoing contact tracing for each person.

A Hamilton advocacy group has set up an emergency fund to help sex workers who can't work during the COVID-19 pandemic, but don't quality for federal income relief.

A man who faces two charges of first degree murder was released in error from the Thunder Bay District Jail, but was rearrested Thursday.

Health officials say an 88-year-old woman is the city's second COVID-19 death.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will speak with premiers today the pressing need for critical medical supplies in the face of an expected surge in COVID-19 cases and a global battle to secure life-saving equipment.

Employees at manufacturers such as Stelco and Dofasco have continued to punch in even as health officials urge people to physically distance.

Ontario Provincial police say the naked, 35-year-old man from Norfolk County broke into one home and got into another before being arrested.

Officers responded to a report of human remains found near a wooded area near Ort Road and Marshall Road on Sunday at 12:45 p.m.

Hamilton police says it received information about Richard Mann failing to attend a 2 p.m. appointment on March 26 at St. Joseph's West 5th campus.

It's a bright spot in a month of grim coronavirus anxiety. Of Hamilton's 112 COVID-19 cases, about a third have already recovered.

The Michilsen family of Hamilton is dealing with a family death and a newborn baby in the same week — but physical distancing means neither life will get celebrated for months.

Public health reminders have quickly turned into lawful restrictions that come with severe penalties.

A dozen workers at Anson Place have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of cases connected to the Hagersville retirement home to 23.

The move follows the decision to extend city closures to May 25 and additional closures including dog parks.

Due to COVID-19 Hamilton Health Sciences is pausing its assisted dying program.

The shutdown means approximately 1,800 employees will soon be out of work, according to USW 7135.

A panel of international experts developed intensive care unit guidelines for frontline healthcare workers managing COVID-19 surge.

Calling it the "largest economic program in Canada's history," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today Parliament will be recalled to pass new legislation to deliver enhanced COVID-19 emergency aid measures.

The fire marshal is investigating after a house fire on Monday at 11 p.m. on Concession 6 of Townsend, Ont. between Highway 24 and and Old Highway 24. The home is a "total loss."

Police say, moments before they arrived near Main Street and Ferry Street, the man boarded a city bus for a moment and dropped an axe on the floor near the driver, prompting the driver to leave the bus.

The novel coronavirus has closed businesses, hollowed out city streets and is starving Hamilton's arts community, prompting CoBALT Connect — a non-profit organization that connects creative businesses in Ontario — to take action and start Hamilton Shows Up, live-streamed performances by artists.

Halton police say reports from Oakville of a man with a gun prompted a public safety warrant in Burlington and another in Stoney Creek, leading to the discovery of 69 guns

McMaster University is offering students a chance to change their marks to 'pass' or failed courses to 'no credit' because of how COVID-19 has disrupted campus life.

Three residents have died and 11 have tested positive for COVID-19 at a Hagersville seniors home.

The city is extending closures to May 25 as more COVID-19 cases pop up in the city. It will also begin testing others with symptoms in long-term care facilities.

The city will test every resident and staff member with symptoms of COVID-19 - at Heritage Green and elsewhere - after the province issued a directive Monday.

Niagara Police detectives launched a homicide investigation into the body of a 24-year-old Toronto man discovered in the woods.

The city of Hamilton is also accepting donations of PPE to help frontline workers stay safe.

Commonwealth Sport Canada delays bid announcement because of COVID-19.

Hamilton residents who hang out with five or more friends at a time are now risking a fine of $750.

The service was notified of the confirmed test Monday, according to a statement which said the officer is believed to have contracted the virus within the community.

An Ancaster man charged with cocaine trafficking has also violated, police say, a COVID-19 provincial emergency order for all non-essential business to stop operating.

A local hospital is building a pandemic response unit to deal with future influx of COVID-19 patients.

A statement from the Hamilton steelmaker says a finishing colleague who works in pickling and cold roll tested positive for the new coronavirus after being in contact with someone outside of work who had it.

The tally includes 33 deaths and 534 cases that are considered resolved. Some 4,280 people are awaiting test results, while a total of 51,629 tests have been approved.

Hamilton sees spike in cases due to backlog of tests.

Provincial police say they're searching for a dog taken from its home during a break-in late last week.

Local food banks scramble to gather more resources before expected increase in demand.

Ontario introduced strict new rules around how people can use outdoor spaces late Monday as the province tries to slow the spread of COVID-19, hours after the prime minister unveiled new details about how a plan to subsidize salaries and support businesses will work. Read on for a look at what's happening in Canada and around the world.

Both the famous Niagara Falls and a Welland bridge that spans a recreational canal are glowing yellow to signify hope in the age of COVID-19, and officials there hope overseers of other landmarks pick up on it too.