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The number of COVID-19 cases in Hamilton spiked overnight from 52 to 70, although public health officials say this is because a lot of test results have finally been processed.

Six Nations has its first two cases of COVID-19 on the territory, but still plans to conduct "community checkpoints" this week to stop non-residents from entering the area.

Halton police have arrested a man they say broke into a Kelseys in Burlington to have a drink.

Hamilton Health Sciences is working with local public health officials to identify and inform individuals that may be associated with this case.

The team at McMaster University has received more than 13,000 items such as masks, gloves, surgical gowns, face shields and shoe covers.

A new virtual visit program created by Hamilton Health Sciences means volunteers and palliative care patients can stay close even though they're far apart because of COVID-19.

The Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council plans to build and install barricades to block people who aren't part of the community from entering its territory and spreading COVID-19.

Health officials and locals deal with the mental health strain during COVID-19

Inmates at the Barton jail are one of the "incredibly vulnerable" populations identified by officials as the city continues to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak.

A secondary school in the Niagara region has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.

Staff are now expected to start reaching out to families to assess community needs and plans to launch more interactive learning, like video calls, beyond April 6 after training staff.

Hamilton has had a total of 51 positive cases, 12 of which are now connected to community spread.

There was more financial relief for Canadians Friday but continued uncertainty over how much longer measures to combat COVID-19 would have to be in place as the number of cases worldwide climbed past half a million.

An 18-year-old Hamilton woman faces four charges for pretending to have the novel coronavirus to skip work.

Hamilton police say they haven't received any reports, but locals have been posting COVID-19 scams online.

Front-line healthcare workers are bracing for a "surge" in COVID-19 patients, which could arrive at Ontario hospitals within weeks — though the exact timing, experts warn, is hard to predict. The urgency comes as the number of lab-confirmed cases across the province keeps ticking upwards, fueling ongoing questions about hospital readiness.

Regina Henry, 63, was tested for COVID-19 Saturday and has been waiting to find out if she's carrying the new coronavirus ever since. She's one of thousands in the province stuck in the same situation.

A nurse who works in two Hamilton dialysis units is the third local health care worker to test positive for COVID-19.

Thousands of masks, goggles and protective suits sitting idle at McMaster University have been gathered up to be redistributed to healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak in Hamilton.

People's actions are essential to mitigating the spread of the virus and ending the pandemic, but what sorts of behaviours are acceptable?

An artist from Hamilton said she was left feeling "ripped off" after Urban Outfitters reneged its offer to partner with her on a collection and instead created similar products of its own.

A husband and wife, Lynn VanEvery and Larry Reynolds, were shot and found injured at their home around 8 a.m. on July 18. They died at the scene.

Police say people need to have patience and exercise "better judgment" after someone assaulted a Tim Hortons drive-thru worker.

Thursday morning's results mark the largest single-day increase since the outbreak began, and nearly 11,000 Ontarians are still awaiting test results.

Police are looking for the driver of a grey Mazda 3 from between 2014 and 2016.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is touting the benefits of an expanded financial package to help Canadians cope with the impact of COVID-19 — while warning them about a "text scam" that's trying to exploit the government program.

More than 2,000 doctors have signed Dr. John David Neary's letter to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada calling for exams deferred because of the new coronavirus to be delivered in an alternative format such as an online test.

Two cases are a couple in a relationship. Three more are a mom, dad and daughter. Six more are related to each other. In Hamilton, as in the rest of the world, COVID-19 hits multiple members of the same family.

Haldimand and Norfolk have set up "pop-up" COVID-19 hospitals in two arenas, complete with barriers and cots, and has issued a call for volunteers that includes paramedics, nurses, lawyers and food service workers.

Roughly 189 people work in Hamilton’s COVID-19 Response Team, a squad of public health workers in an endless race against time to reach the virus before it infects a new person.

Kia Nurse, 24, is still approaching her prime as she leads Canadian basketball. She was devastated to learn the Olympics were postponed. Meanwhile, Olympic marathon runner Reid Coolsaet was relieved.

Hamilton families return home after being temporarily locked down abroad due to COVID-19.

The worker didn't live in Haldimand, so the county still has no confirmed cases among residents. Brant has three cases, and Niagara has nine cases.

A hiker who wandered off the trail seeking a photo and ended up falling into the Niagara River was plucked from a rock by emergency services Tuesday.

Police are investigating after a body was pulled from Lake Ontario in Burlington

The elected council says 10 firefighters are headed back to work. Chief Matthew Miller will remain in isolation for 14 days as a precaution while waiting for his own test result to come back.

Police arrested and charged two teens after an armed robbery.

Three licensed agencies are helping care for the children of frontline workers.

Lawmakers in both Canada and the United States are closer to getting money flowing to people affected by the economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still questions about how funding will reach those in need as governments work out how to administer the massive financial aid measures. Here's a look at what's happening in Canada, the U.S. and around the world.

Taryn McQuillan is pregnant and diabetic. Her husband, Andrew Pilgrim, is returning to work, which may put her and their two-year-old son in danger.

As Hamilton wrestles with the outbreak of COVID-19, officials are pleading with members of the public not to treat Hamilton's public transit system like it's business as usual. And, above all, don't board a bus if they have symptoms of the new coronavirus.

Staff at a local nursing home worry about not wearing enough protective equipment to safely care for residents

Waste collection has restarted in Hamilton after a one-day delay over concerns about COVID-19, and people should put out their garbage and recycling on their regular collection day.

Alex was playing on the ice at Peacock Point on Feb. 15, along with an eight-year-old friend and 10-year-old sister, when the boys were hit by a wave and pulled into the water, according to police.

In what may soon be a typical COVID-19-era crime, Hamilton police say someone had cleaning solution delivered to their home, and someone else stole it off their front porch.

80-year-old Maria Bettencourt, who lived at the Heritage Green Nursing Home in Stoney Creek, has died, becoming the first COVID-19 related death in Hamilton.

Some business owners at the Hamilton Farmers' Market have seen up to an 80 per cent drop in sales as social distancing has fewer people buying from the marketplace.

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is closing all of its areas to the public to stop the spread of COVID-19 and anyone caught walking the trails starting Wednesday will be considered trespassing.

The Burlington Canal lift bridge will soon be closed to vehicle traffic because of COVID-19.

Halton Regional Police say they are looking for a suspect involved in stealing purses from elderly women.