Mild. That was the watchword, the seduction, the lie wrapped in a truth. Omicron was generally milder than Delta in South Africa, average age 27 and protected by the ravages of past waves, so some decided this was the flu, a cold, the beginning of the end of the pandemic. That last part, if we are almost unbelievably lucky and almost universally vaccinated, might yet come true.
OTTAWA—The last time Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with his provincial and territorial counterparts, they discussed the “potential” for the Omicron strain of COVID-19 to lead to a rapid resurgence of cases which “could” put a strain on Canada’s health-care system.
The rampant spread of the Omicron variant has stoked alarm across the border, where the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a fresh Level 4 “avoid travel” advisory for Canada, citing a “very high” level of COVID-19 in the country and urging anyone who must go to be fully vaccinated.
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The latest in a series of recurring water main breaks left businesses and residents in the area of Dundas Street East and Clappison Avenue with low to no water pressure on Jan. 6. The City of Hamilton expects to fix the issues later this year.
As the COVID-19 case count in Canada surges due to the Omicron variant, the number of people dealing with long-term symptoms — an expansive list that can include brain fog, fatigue, muscle aches — will grow.
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.
A second drive-thru lane at the 38 York Rd. Tim Hortons is anticipated to alleviate 28 years of traffic impacts by bringing it to minimum standards, according to the City of Hamilton.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a major recall of salad products sold nationally due to possible Listeria contamination, and it's impacting several popular, big-name stores.
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.
In early November 2021, Lisa Ryder (McIvor), a lifetime Dundas resident, opened Green Ash Décor, a family-operated candle making business in the Dundas Millworks building (across from The Shed Brewery on Hatt Street).
Ontario is reporting 385 people in intensive care units due to COVID-19 and 2,594 in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, according to the latest update released Saturday morning.