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Hamilton launches business and workforce needs survey
The annual survey aims to capture pandemic impacts on — and needs of — Hamilton businesses
VIDEO: Premier Doug Ford reiterates drive for more long-term care beds during Ajax visit
New Ajax long-term care facility expected to open at the end of March
Long-term-care residents are facing unprecedented loneliness and depression
Older people are losing their essential support systems and residents are facing unprecedented loneliness and depression.
‘Cautious optimism’ Omicron has peaked, but uptick likely from reopening, says Toronto’s health chief
The latest wave of COVID-19 infections, largely due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant, may finally be in the rear view.
TD to reduce overdraft charges in U.S.
TD changing overdraft policies in U.S. as regulator cracks down on charges
GDP gets a high from cannabis legalization: report
Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada's GDP since legalization: report
Tiny shelters: Alliance wants to build ‘dignified’ community for homeless on downtown Hamilton site
Local group models project after A Better Tent City, a 50-resident community in Kitchener
Fintech company Koho Financial raises $210 million
Fintech company Koho Financial raises $210 million to expand banking alternative
Energy sector helps lift S&P/TSX composite
Strength in energy sector helps lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed
As many as 4M Ontarians caught COVID-19 in the Omicron wave, science table estimates
Speeding the pace of vaccinations and boosters will help keep hospitalizations down, the science table says.
Rogers Communications appoints new CFO
Rogers Communications appoints new CFO amid ongoing senior leadership shuffle
Corus buys majority stake in Aircraft Pictures
Corus buys majority stake in kids entertainment production company Aircraft Pictures
Toymaker Spin Master reports higher revenue
Toymaker Spin Master reports higher revenue as sales of toys, digital games climb
Businesses face shortage of skilled workers
Businesses face shortage of skilled workers and young employees: report
OPP cruiser hit on Highway 403 in Hamilton
Officer taken to hospital with minor injuries
Burlington OPP officer taken to hospital after Highway 403 crash
A Burlington OPP officer was taken to hospital after being struck while helping another driver on Highway 403.
Hamilton is ticketing snow-shovelling scofflaws amid a storm of blocked-sidewalk complaints
The city is also sending contractors to clean up after residents who refuse to shovel — but more snow is on the way.
Downtown Hamilton falcon watchers welcome prospective mom McKeever
New Sheraton Hotel duo ‘perfect ages for a breeding pair’
City of Hamilton to set 18-month limit for roadside memorials
‘Key aspect’ of new policy will be communication with loved ones before removals, staff say
SACHA says patients deserve to know if physicians are charged with sexual assault
Sexual assault charges laid against a Hamilton cardiologist years ago are still not posted on his medical profile, overseen by the physician watchdog.
Wary Ontario small businesses ‘feeling like Charlie Brown and the football’ amid reopening’s tentative first steps
As he goes through the now painfully-familiar steps of reopening his gym after a lockdown, Paul Brown wonders just how much more he can take.
Former Hamilton Spectator paperboy delivers $32-million gift to McMaster to foster medical entrepreneurship
Pandemic the impetus for McMaster to better commercialize medical discoveries
Here are some ways to celebrate Black History Month
Every February, people across Canada are called to recognize and honour the contributions of Black Canadians and their communities to this country.
Today’s coronavirus news: Three members of Canadian Olympic team in Beijing enter COVID-19 protocol; Trucker protest continues in Ottawa
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.
Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson defiant against environmentalists' attempts to replace him as HCA chair
Save Our Streams environmental group has urged HCA board members not to re-elect Ferguson as board chair.
Hamilton Mountain advocate for disabled not impressed with City snow clearing
Anthony Frisina is concerned he may be stuck inside his Mountain home again for a few days this week.
Dundas Blues return to play at home in February
Junior hockey club plays five of six remaining regular season games at home
Dump clouds session on new Stoney Creek school
School officials hosting an information session on their plan to build a public elementary school in upper Stoney Creek’s Nash neighbourhood promised to do more homework after being unable to answer questions about the site’s industrial neighbour.
More patients transferred out of overcrowded Hamilton area hospitals due to Omicron
Spike of COVID deaths in Hamilton with 13 more reported over four days.
What happens after the ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaves? Are we seeing the emergence of Canada’s ‘Tea Party’?
For three days, the roads surrounding Parliament Hill have been choked, and the air of the nation’s capital has been thick with the incessant honking of truck horns.
'IMMEDIATELY STOP USING': Major recalls of Canadian Tire air compressors, Decathlon robes and safety notice about Costco chairs trigger multiple Health Canada warnings
A number of new recalls and important safety notices have hit the Canadian marketplace and big-name stores are being impacted.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Bratina will take more time to decide on mayoral run
Former mayor still consulting before making a call
In Ottawa, we’ve seen the ‘Freedom Convoy’ up close. After the abuse, disruption and silly demands, we want them gone
It was an odd juxtaposition this weekend, as I stood by the Rideau River, frozen and blanketed with snow on a crisp winter’s day, while a cacophony drifted in with the wind. A short distance away from this peaceful winter scene, the anti-mandate convoy was making itself heard downtown.
TSX ends volatile January with best day of 2022
Broad gains lift S&P/TSX composite almost 200 points; U.S. stock markets also rise
Black History Month events in Hamilton
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‘That has no place in Ontario or Canada’: Doug Ford denounces protesting truckers
After days of silence, Premier Doug Ford is denouncing the controversial demonstration by truckers on Parliament Hill.
Public school trustee Cam Galindo withdraws from Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas provincial Liberal nomination
Galindo, who came to Canada as a refugee when he was six, was elected Stoney Creek trustee in 2018.
Public school trustee Cam Galindo seeks Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas provincial Liberal nomination
Galindo, who came to Canada as a refugee when he was six, was elected Stoney Creek trustee in 2018.
Waterdown's The Dream Centre charged again
The Dream Centre in Waterdown is facing four additional charges under the Reopening Ontario Act after remaining open despite public health orders that closed indoor sports and recreation facilities.
Brace for ‘sister’ storm to hit Hamilton midweek
The snow event is expected to move slower than the last big storm and could drop snow over two to three days starting Wednesday.
Hamilton had the first public telephone in Canada 141 years ago. Will we soon see the last?
Flashbacks: We were the ‘Most Telephone Conscious Community in Canada’
Broad gains lift S&P/TSX composite to start week
Broad gains lift S&P/TSX composite almost 200 points; U.S. stock markets also rise
Sony becomes exclusive camera provider for CP
Sony becomes exclusive camera and video camera provider for The Canadian Press
Hit-and-run collision badly injures pedestrian, dog in east Hamilton
Hamilton police are investigating the Sunday night crash that sent one person to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario restaurants, gyms reopen as measures ease; MPs to resume parliamentary sitting as convoy protest frays nerves
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.
Hamilton school boards reporting daily staff absence rates between 1,200 and 1,300
Local school boards are ‘working tirelessly’ to fill hundreds of staff positions a day
Obit: Bobby Herriot was ‘a major musical force who touched the lives of many’
Burlington resident had roles with concert bands in Hamilton and Burlington
Sandee Ewasiuk’s A to Z of birds takes flight
Hamilton artist and art teacher has been exhibiting for more than 25 years, Regina Haggo writes.
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