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Rosie DiManno: The Star’s move requires us to rethink what our office should be, post-pandemic
Extra! Extra! We’re moving.
Dundas Sydenham Road bike lanes planned in 2022
Federal funding will pay for cycling infrastructure project
Spurned rebuild puts Sherwood high school’s future in doubt
Hamilton’s public school board is giving up on rebuilding Sherwood Secondary School after being turned down for Ministry of Education funding for an eight time.
COVID outbreaks in four Hamilton senior homes as Ontario limits visits to long-term care
The city had 35 active outbreaks on its COVID dashboard Tuesday, though the full number of outbreaks is not known after public health stopped declarin
School boards ready for classes to resume, but await news from province
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday an announcement about schools, which are set to reopen on Monday, is expected in the coming days.
Man, 65, charged with arson after apartment building fire in Brantford
Two elderly persons were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation treatment
Man in critical condition after Brantford stabbing
The major crime unit has taken over the investigation. Police say they are not searching for any additional suspects.
There is evidence learning has suffered among Hamilton students since the onset of the pandemic. But to what degree?
In the absence of standardized testing and other measures, the extent of the damage remains largely unknown.
Ontario weighs whether to follow U.S. in cutting COVID quarantine period
The province is evaluating whether it should shorten the isolation and quarantine period for COVID-positive people, following recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
High demand for COVID tests as Hamilton reaches new peak for active cases
The city reported 402 new cases on Tuesday, for a new all-time high of 2,829 active cases. Another person has also died with the virus
Do you remember when ...? Here are some Hamilton stories you may have forgotten
We can’t welcome 2022 without remembering 2021
20 years later, Ontario doesn’t know Hamilton amalgamated
In two requests for data on Hamilton seniors’ homes, the province included only information for homes in the pre-amalgamated city. Stoney Creek, Ancas
How I learned to grieve the death of my grandma, across the world
I never got to utter the words, “Goodbye nanu, I love you.” It feels surreal — as if she’s disappeared into the mist of hours, her memory now ringing through the void of time.
Space sought for Indigenous drop-in centre in downtown Hamilton
‘This gets us closer to the streets’: Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Today’s coronavirus news: Canada has recorded more than 2M cases of COVID-19; Spain sets pandemic record for new cases
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.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce urged to end ‘indecision’ on school gyms
Hamilton’s public school board is urging Education Minister Stephen Lecce to decide as quickly as possible on funding requests for long-promised new gyms at three elementary schools, including Billy Green in upper Stoney Creek.
NEW BUSINESS: Billyard Insurance Group expanded in Stoney Creek in 2021
With its recent office expansion in Stoney Creek, Billyard Insurance Group is striving to make insurance convenient and accessible.
Will real Tom Thomson please stand up (to scrutiny)? Art Gallery of Hamilton show delves into how paintings are authenticated
Tobi Bruce of the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Alicia Boutilier of Agnes Etherington Art Centre in Kingston have teamed up to present a fascinating exp
Canada’s parliamentary budget officer will not probe Hamilton LRT funding
Yves Giroux will report on a broader analysis of federal infrastructure spending early next year, but a LRT review requested by former MP Bob Bratina
Calls grow for school trustee Becky Buck to go
The Hamilton public school board’s human rights and equity community advisory committee is renewing its call for west Mountain trustee Becky Buck to resign in response to her election as vice-chair by fellow trustees earlier this month.
Royal Botanical Gardens wants to put your Christmas trees in Chedoke and Grindstone creeks
They’re looking for 1,500 trees to help with conservation efforts in rebuilding channels in Chedoke and Grindstone creeks
Back to school in Ontario? Rising case counts make some hesitate but others say in-person learning is needed
Grade 10 student Elena Rinne can’t help but look at the new daily COVID-19 case counts hovering around 10,000 and worry.
The devastating fire that led to the creation of the Hamilton fire department
On Nov. 16, 1832, flames broke out in a building owned by Sir Allan MacNab near King and James streets and by the time the blaze was over a large part
How 2021 turned around and throttled hope
“Everything happens for the best” is a cliché, a consolation, an encouragement for individuals to weather the worst when things go south.
Ontario reports 9,418 COVID-19 cases
Ontario COVID-19 cases see decline, province reports 9,418 new infections
Omicron rages through Hamilton, with numbers highest they've been during COVID
On Monday, public health reported a whopping 1,675 new cases over three days. That averages to roughly 558 new cases per day, topping the previous rec
Man, 27, dead after shooting in Ajax
Man, 27, dead after shooting in Ajax
Pandemic puts 'right to disconnect' in spotlight
Pandemic puts 'right to disconnect' in spotlight as provinces inch toward policies
Woman dead after apartment fire in Scarborough
Woman dead after apartment building fire in Scarborough
Gains in bitcoin and Ethereum boost the share price of Toronto-based cryptocurrency mining company Hut 8. Here are the past week’s winners
Stock surges and setbacks for the week ending Dec. 24, 2021
Gains in bitcoin and Ethereum boost the share price of Toronto-based cryptocurrency mining company Hut 8. Here are the past week’s winners
Winners
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports 9,418 new cases of COVID-19 today
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.
Today’s coronavirus news: Australia’s most populous state reports first Omicron death
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.
What’s up with that newly-painted house on Dundurn? We have answers
A mural has turned 63 Dundurn St. S. — once just another grey home in front of Fortinos — into a vibrant fixture in the neighbourhood
McMaster hospital employee given ‘second chance’ at life by colleague’s kidney donation
Ijaz Sajjad was in desperate need of a kidney. His donor ended up being someone he worked with.
'Totally full right now': Animal Adoptions of Flamborough managing though COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced Animal Adoptions of Flamborough to alter its operations — and severely impacted its fundraising — president Pam Hesketh said the need is greater than ever.
Quiet stores and muted sales greet shoppers
Fewer shoppers look for deals as COVID cases overshadow Boxing Day
Wintry weather could impact morning commute
Up to 5 cm snow possible in morning — then ice later on.
Positive for COVID on a PCR or rapid test in Hamilton? Here’s what you need to know
The Spectator asked public health to answer some of the most pertinent, pandemic-related questions that residents have this holiday season
Ten that towered above the rest, and COVID
Gary Smith’s 10 best shows and performances of the year
Ten must-read features from Hamilton Spectator reporters in 2021
Spectator reporters spent the year investigating the city’s big stories.
A big year for banks on climate, but few details
Banks offer big climate commitments in 2021, but key details are yet to come
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports 9,826 new cases; Canada’s Olympic mixed doubles curling trials cancelled
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: New gathering limits come into effect in Quebec as cases soar across Canada; Toronto continues holiday vaccination drive
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.
Snow Angels program welcomes new volunteers and clients in Flamborough
With Jack Frost’s winter chill just around the corner, Flamborough's Snow Angels program is preparing for a winter wonderland.
No winning ticket for Saturday's Lotto 649 jackpot
No winning ticket for Saturday's $18 million Lotto 649 jackpot
New York City faces shortage of EMS crews on Christmas as Omicron wave sickens city
NEW YORK—All they wanted for Christmas was more help.
Licensed pot shops selling unregulated goods: AGCO
Regulator issues warning after unregulated hemp products sold at licenced pot shops
Hamilton’s 2021 newsmakers were victims, rule breakers, defendants and advocates
In a year of disparity, some Hamiltonians fought to make the world a better place.
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports more than 10K cases of COVID-19 for the first time; Quebec reports 9,206 COVID cases
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.
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