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Updated 2025-01-09 07:30
Mixed message on masks risks confusing transit riders, say experts
The province’s mask mandate remains in place for the TTC until at least April 27.
Police searching for witnesses in Stoney Creek robbery
Two teens injured in incident; police say investigation is ongoing.
Provincial Tory government puts ‘for sale’ sign on brow lands — but what happens to Century Manor?
The Progressive Conservative government is hoping to sell the former psychiatric hospital lands by the fall to a developer willing to build a long-ter
Hamilton is in for a dicey commute Wednesday morning
Drivers should be prepared for hazardous road conditions
Hamilton is in for a dicy commute Wednesday morning
Drivers should be prepared for hazardous road conditions
Mixed message on masks risks confusing transit riders, say experts
Ontarians could again show their faces in stores, restaurants and classrooms on Monday as the province lifted COVID-19 mask mandates in most settings.
One dead in small plane crash near Brantford
Police have not yet identified deceased; the Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Hamilton Conservation Authority to keep online option for in-person meetings
The Hamilton Conservation Authority is planning to let the public continue viewing and participating in meetings online once it returns to in-person sessions.
Today’s coronavirus news: South Korea’s crematories, hospitals overwhelmed
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Today’s coronavirus news: South Korea’s COVID-19 deaths strain crematories, hospitals
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
‘Not much business’ in the typewriter trade these days in Hamilton
Nostalgic interest in clickety-clack keystrokes and ribbon ink has been a minor blip for Nick Kadak and Velimir “Vel” Balta’s respective shops.
‘I just wasn’t comfortable’: Many Hamilton students still masking as requirements lift at some schools
Masks became optional for most Ontario students and educators on Monday
Most spring COVID cases can be prevented with careful behaviour
Hamilton projections show the difference public health measures make
Hamilton police working to identify victims in east Hamilton crash that killed four
Pizza Pizza Ltd. says two of the victims were contract workers of the chain.
‘Not much business’ in the typewriter trade these days in Hamilton
Nostalgic interest in clickety-clack keystrokes and ribbon ink has been a minor blip for Nick Kadak and Velimir “Vel” Balta’s respective shops.
Dundas University Plaza auto service noise abatement a condition of approval
Requirement to keep bay doors closed approved with five minor variances
Flamborough Chamber announces 11 nominees for Outstanding Business Achievement awards
More than 10 Flamborough businesses are in the running for the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards.
Stoney Creek resident flags sod damage at Dewitt Park
Doug Kidd wants to reverse the decline of Dewitt Park in Stoney Creek.
Clubhouse theft won’t stop women’s softball league from returning to Buchanan Park on Hamilton Mountain
The apparent theft of potentially thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment won’t stop the clink of the aluminum bat from returning to Buchanan Park on Tuesday nights.
Hamilton Centre Liberals, Greens select candidates for June 2 provincial election
It will be an uphill fight for candidates to unseat NDP MP and leader Andrea Horwath, who has represented the area since 2007.
So, who’s still masking? The Star checked multiple places around town to find out
Masks were still a very familiar sight in various spots across the city on Monday — even as the province lifted face-covering mandates for most public spaces. From schools, to shops, to libraries, it was clear many in Toronto were not yet ready to give them up. The Star checked in at multiple places around town to see who was masking and who wasn’t.
Hamilton masking bylaw ‘reluctantly’ dropped
City councillors say it was ‘untenable’ to keep mask mandates in face of provincial decision
Don’t remove ‘unsafe for swimming signs’ at beaches: Hamilton councillors
Councillors say not everyone will tap into smartphone data to check latest E. coli status online
Ontario Junior Citizen Award winner Jacob Colatosti wants to give youth the vote
Jacob Colatosti is one of 13 young people across Canada taking the federal government to court, arguing the current voting age of 18 is unconstitutional.
What you need to know to drive or fly across the Canada-U.S. border as more COVID restrictions get lifted
The federal government is easing more COVID-19 travel restrictions. What does that mean for you?
Hamilton Anti-Racism groups declare Concession Street a Hate-Free Zone
The initiative comes in response to an act of vandalism Feb. 5
Toronto’s world-leading vaccination rate will help protect the city as mask requirement and other restrictions end, de Villa says
Amid concerns that most COVID-19 restrictions in Ontario have ended, Toronto’s public health chief is reassuring residents about the level of protection the city enjoys from its world-leading vaccination rate.
Hamilton Conservation Authority rides pandemic wave to another big budget surplus
The good times kept rolling for the Hamilton Conservation Authority in 2021 as people continued to flock to parks, campgrounds, beaches and waterfalls, generating a budget surplus of $2,825,000.
Family of seven rescued from burning townhouse on Upper Wentworth
Emergency crews were responded to a multiple alarm fire on Upper Wentworth Street at Elite Drive at 2:08 a.m.
Roughing it in the sugar bush: For local growers, maple syrup ‘is in our blood’
Area sugar shacks welcome back tourists in search of sweet spring adventure
Masking FAQ: Where do I have to wear a mask in Hamilton?
The province is ending its COVID ‘mask mandate’ as of Monday. Here’s what that means for city residents.
Keyboard queen of Drury Lane
Donna Dunn-Albert is a self-taught accompanist and musical director, writes Gary Smith.
Obituary: North Ender Shawn Selway ‘was out there trying to make change’
Businessman-author active in various causes, arrested in 2021 after protest
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario lifts mask mandates in most public spaces including schools, retail settings
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Monday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Ontario environment ministry stands by single dust monitor at Stoney Creek’s Taro dump
A provincial environment ministry official says there’s no need to measure dust impacts from upper Stoney Creek’s Taro industrial dump on the neighbourhood south of Mud Street because winds mostly blow the other way.
Dundas Old Ancaster Road-Ogilvie Street intersection revisions to simplify road
Plans include decommissioning right turn yield lane to prohibit traffic
Hamilton committee of adjustment denies variance for east Mountain garage conversion
Chalk one up for the residents in the Highview community on the east Mountain.
Toronto teacher says she’ll mask until her last student stops
Toronto teacher Kelly Wright doesn’t know what to expect this week, now that staff and students have the option of being masked in school for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
With mandates lifting, how do you persuade your kids to keep wearing a mask?
As kids return from March break and don their school backpacks Monday, one item they won’t be required to bring is their mask.
Emma Teitel: Toronto comes out of hibernation for St. Patrick’s Day parade
Sunday morning near the corner of St. George Street and Bloor Street West, Toronto Mayor John Tory stood before me in an emerald green bowler hat, a lime green blazer, and a scarf emblazoned with the flag of Ireland. He had three face masks in his pocket and none on his face.
Highway closures for Hamilton this week (Mar. 20)
Expect delays, especially during heavy traffic periods: your weekly roundup of Ontario highway closures for new and ongoing construction in the Hamilton area, including Burlington, Stoney Creek, Flamborough, Ancaster, Dundas and Glanbrook.
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario is reporting 551 in hospital due to COVID-19, 3 new deaths
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Sunday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Today’s coronavirus news: Hong Kong will review COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Sunday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
March listings: Hamilton’s most and least expensive homes on the market
For those looking to get some friends together and buy that million-dollar home you can’t quite afford
'Gave everything': Waterdown's Heather Bansley retires from beach volleyball
Waterdown two-time Olympian and beach volleyball player Heather Bansley has announced her retirement from the sport.
WHO'S HIRING IN FLAMBOROUGH: Organization recruiting for youth programs co-ordinator
Interested in creating and facilitating inclusive spaces for local youth? The Youth Programs co-ordinator position at Flamborough Connects might just be the job for you.
Four dead in horrific east Hamilton crash
Police say speeding driver slammed stolen car into hydro pole outside pizzeria, killing three pedestrians
Four dead including three pedestrians in east Hamilton crash
Driver of a stolen vehicle mounted curb, struck pedestrians, police say.
Serious crash closes intersection of Main and King streets east
Hamilto police say a news conference is forthcoming.
Some Hamilton businesses opt to keep masking in place despite relaxing restrictions
Gravity Climbing Gym, Arcana Salon and Citizen Kid are among businesses that continue to require masks.
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