It should have been a snow day. The blizzard closed two Toronto highways and the city cancelled vaccine clinics in a pandemic. Buses were stranded, streetcars stopped, the premier pretended to work as a tow-truck driver. It was a real storm.

Snow day for some was another day in front of a screen for others.

Brandon Hunter, the father of one of Emily’s daughters, spearheaded the search

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport measured 41 centimetres of snowfall by noon Monday

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport measured 41 centimetres of snowfall by noon Monday

There are some early signals that Omicron may have plateaued in Toronto and several other cities in Ontario, found in what residents are flushing down the toilet.

Another year, another pandemic budget from the City of Toronto. This one — the third as the pandemic drags on — comes with a funding gap of more than $1 billion.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation calling on Ottawa, Ontario to better fund fire services

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Winter storm causing school closures, transportation disruptions in parts of Ontario

Paul Calandra takes over as Ontario’s fourth long-term care minister in four years as the Omicron variant puts nursing homes under the spotlight again with a provincial election just months away.

NFL sideline official Steve Foxcroft marvels at hot atmosphere at ice cold Bills’ game, writes Steve Milton.

Energy, financials and utilities help lift S&P/TSX composite more than 100 points

At a news conference Monday, supporters also said they plan to launch a campaign to pressure those in power to drop the charges and initiate a judicia

Regulators looking for ways to tackle increase of online securities fraud: report

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Cineworld argues judge 'erred' in decision to award damages to Cineplex

Guise Street East is closed between James and John streets

Cineworld argues judge 'erred' in decision to award damages to Cineplex

You can watch snow-clearing progress on the city’s ‘plow tracker’ website.

A 34-year-old man is facing multiple firearm charges

Energy, financials and utilities help lift S&P/TSX composite more than 100 points

Airlines and Pearson ask government to drop mandatory arrival testing requirement

Hamilton residents woke up to the first major snowstorm of the winter Jan 17.

Airlines and Pearson ask government to drop mandatory arrival testing requirement

Councillors attempt to reduce preliminary average tax increase from 3.7 per cent to their 2 per cent target.

‘Family Feud Canada’ host made a surprise visit to a remote kindergarten class at Janet Lee Elementary School in Hamilton on Jan. 6

If your community organization is closing or cancelling and event or activity, email news@thespec.com

Cindy Williams starred in both ‘Laverne and Shirley’ and ‘American Graffiti’

Key partners for the dying, trauma patients and those giving birth are permitted despite infection

The Ministry of Education promised two rapid tests for each student returning to school

Dr. Meghan Davis discovered to her shock, health-care provision is a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions. She and her colleagues are doing somet

Judge volunteered on community boards while serving on the bench

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.

Alicia Warrener was hoping to have all or most of her in-car instruction wrapped up before she returned to Laurentian University after the holiday break.

Muskrat lodges built on habitat-rich, partially frozen storm water pond

Environmental Registry comment period continues to Jan. 24.

15-year-old has returned home safely

15-year-old went missing from her residence Sunday

The event went off triumphantly, movingly — all the more so for standing in such a contrast of high-mindedness to that idiocy, writes Jeff Mahoney.

Onboard vehicle tech becoming a safety issue, advocates say

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

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.

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.

Thousands of Hamilton students return to in-person learning Jan. 17 after two weeks online

Days before Omicron makes national headlines, I book my family of four a last-minute getaway to Aruba. Life is returning to normal; we can finally dine indoors and the hair salon is no longer considered a Petri dish of bacteria. The kids are back in school. Face-to-face meetings aren’t taboo. People are wearing pants!

In a cabinet shuffle late last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Canada’s first federal minister for mental health and addictions, Carolyn Bennett.

The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce wants to recognize outstanding local businesses, and it needs your help.

Environment Canada warns of adverse road conditions Sunday night and Monday.

Fire and paramedics respond to rescue call at Stelco’s Hilton Works.