The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.

Even though the food-thrower is gone, it’s time to break out the tool box, Lorraine Sommerfeld writes

Critics say Hamilton has to get serious about enforcement and designing safer streets and infrastructure as the number of pedestrians killed by cars c

City staff asked to draft formal complaint process for residents

In the early dark days of the pandemic, when vaccines for what was then still sometimes referred to as the novel coronavirus were just a hope, researchers around the world started noticing a strange phenomenon.

National Lacrosse League team’s Indigenous Heritage Night will draw a big crowd, Steve Milton writes

A survey finds the core isn’t the choice for many of those needing help, Scott Radley writes.

Beachgrove Crescent home has a fully-fenced backyard and a large deck.

“I feel on top of the world.”

Oliwia Dabrowska was once a symbol of grief. Now she’s working to be a sign of hope, writes Scott Radley

Holy Spirit focus of Ukrainian liturgical observance as the world, sadly not all, rankles at war’s injustice, Jeff Mahoney writes.

After a sustained pandemic-induced dip in air travel, Canadians are slowly starting to board flights again. International arrivals are up compared to last year, Statistics Canada data shows, although still significantly below pre-pandemic levels.

It is 5 a.m., dark and drizzly, and the lineup outside Service Canada already stretches up Victoria Street. Over the next few hours, the queue will make a left-hand sweep around the corner at Adelaide and keep extending.

The 53-year-old has been downtown Hamilton’s councillor since 2010.

Hamilton health care workers are selling silkscreen cards to help Ukraine

Many courses are short-staffed like never before, Garry McKay writes.

Environment Canada is calling for showers Saturday but says a sunny Sunday is in store.

Jayden Pitter is charged with aggravated assault for the Jan. 23, 2020, shooting of seven-year-old that was playing at home

Community transmission may have peaked but caution urged for Easter and Ramadan

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in certain parts of the city, Dan Nolan writes.

The Bulldogs’ president has built an impressive resume. Might his future be back in the big league, Scott Radley wonders.

MPP says new rules, more enforcement will ensure care is consistent across public and private facilities

A Toronto public school board committee that advocates on behalf of students with special needs wants to bring back mandatory masking and vaccination for those who work with medically fragile children.

The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.

City council is also giving more time to Ancaster developers to revise Wilson Street plans

Maybe this is a peak. Not THE peak: we’ve been over peaks before, as the pandemic has rolled over two long years. But wastewater data analyzed by the province’s independent volunteer science table appears to be showing a plateau. There are other indications that we may be finding a limit on BA.2, the dominant variant in Ontario right now.

Maybe this is a peak. Not THE peak: we’ve been over peaks before, as the pandemic has rolled over two long years. But wastewater data analyzed by the province’s independent volunteer science table appears to be showing a plateau. There are other indications that we may be finding a limit on BA.2, the dominant variant in Ontario right now.

Health Canada has approved AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 prevention drug Evusheld for individuals with weaker immune systems, offering another layer of protection for those at high risk of getting severely ill with the virus.

“This was my first catch,” said Const. Michael McLellan, who arrived at the Westdale home just minutes before the baby was born

Easter weekend consists of Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

Work in equity and science strength of character inspires others

Councillors approve an additional 10 new red light cameras for the city, increasing the number from 32.

Like many contractors, Stoney Creek’s Bob Assadourian has been busy during the pandemic with requests for new kitchens, bathrooms and staycation backyards.

Organization undergoing time of transition and review

A national recall of various popular chocolates over possible Salmonella contamination is impacting numerous big-name Ontario grocery stores.

Shad brings his unique form of hip hop to Bridgeworks April 30, Graham Rockingham writes

Heavy smoke and fire were reported on the 10th floor of a senior’s building on Upper Gage

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Suspect is described as a white woman in her 40s, with shoulder-length, wavy blond hair

HPO program showcases Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and her hero, Sarah Vaughan, Leonard Turnevicius writes.

After spending the first half of his augural university year in his Greensville home, Ben BourneFlosman is now on campus and thrilled to get the full Carleton student experience.

Flamborough farmers are grappling with higher input costs — notably for fertilizer and fuel — which are making their margins even tighter than usual.

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Learn how to be patient and wise, and then cash in on your own ’63 Buick, Thie Convery writes

Change, and continuity, the themes for Hamilton in CPL home opener Saturday, Steve Milton writes.

Fine-dining establishment has over four decades of history on Jackson Street East

City of Hamilton to present proposal for potential widening to joint stewardship board

New degree programs are coming to Mohawk College.

Dundas-based Shawn & Ed Brewing Company is reaching out to support those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Three-point turn area and parking restrictions recommended for remaining city-owned section