At Unity Health’s school-based mental health clinics in Toronto, therapists and pediatricians are bracing for what’s anticipated to be “a storm of referrals” in the fall as kids return to the classroom — some for the first time in over a year.

More than 6,900 doses locally administered in the days following the province’s Sept. 1 announcement, according to the medical officer of health.

Ontario’s vaccination rate slowed over the Labour Day weekend and needs to ramp back up to provide better protection against COVID-19, says chief medical officer Dr. Kieran Moore.

It’s another sign that life is, ever so slowly, edging back to normal: Wednesday morning a Porter Airlines flight will take off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport en route to Montreal.

The roundtables will take place from Sept. 9 to Sept. 14

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

North American stock markets mixed and U.S dollar, bond yields rise

The first day back to school for many students across Ontario ended with assurances from the province's chief medical officer that schools will remain safe and — most likely — open this year, despite the threat of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

Two people were targeted in Friday evening incident, police say

S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets fall

An Ontario Superior Court judge has denied the province’s bid to “refreeze” the assets of the family tied to the alleged theft of $11 million in pandemic aid.

Motorcycle collided with car at the intersection of King and Queen streets downtown

Depth issues threatening Boston Red Sox season

It’s all about planning, prioritizing, pacing and positioning, writes Ernie Schramayr.

Business of football: Ten predictions for the 2021 season

The Spec asked all trustees in the Catholic and public boards if they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19

With less than two weeks until the next federal election, Elections Canada is looking to hire poll workers.

Three millennials share their best financial advice for saving money

Moderna stock slips as Fauci cautions booster may not be ready by Sept. 20 deadline

The Country Music Association of Ontario Awards were held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds this weekend. The three days include three different concerts cu

Ontario is reporting another 564 COVID-19 cases and five more deaths, according to its latest report released Tuesday morning.

The wait is finally over.

S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets fall

Each day since the federal party leaders hit the campaign trail, an estimated 17 Canadians have died from an accidental drug overdose.

Roberto Henriquez is the NDP candidate for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas. The federal election is Sept. 20, 2021.

Candidates continue to hit the campaign trail across Flamborough-Glanbrook amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The upscaling to a castle, led to a very strange looking building on Locke Street North, writes Mark McNeil

Ted Pangia was CEO/chair of firm OSC said bilked investors in the 1990s

Classes begin for most Hamilton students on Sept. 8

Iyobosa Faith Ogunkoya was recently appointed to help build the new Black Student Success Centre.

The Ontario government has told the Star it will take a different approach than other provinces in developing its mobile app for COVID-19 vaccine certification, opting to build the program in house instead of contracting it out to a tech company.

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.

A couple of times this summer, swimmers were cautioned against swimming in the waters of Lake Niapenco at Binbrook Conservation Area due to elevated levels of E. coli.

"The Liberals have helped people, but we know there is more to do," says Hamilton Mountain Liberal candidate Lisa Hepfner.

Singh fails to answer whether he would support Ticats or Argos in 50th Labour Day Classic.

The second Labour Day caravan has proven popular during the pandemic, but it can't replace the 10,000 people marching.

We aren’t privy to the deliberations in the inner circle of the federal Liberal party (even though Erin O’Toole once claimed that Canada under Justin Trudeau amounted to “government led by the editorial board of the Toronto Star”).

The New Democrat leader visited Sam Lawrence Park to talk about paid sick leave and child care during his second campaign stop in Hamilton

Cannabis industry wants changes to regulations limiting pot beverage sales

For university and college students, exercising resilience during the pandemic has been difficult. Online classes, isolation, dwindling job prospects, financial stress and the fear of COVID-19 itself have all weighed heavily on their psyche — and many were already struggling with mental health issues and heightened stress before 2020.

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.

The average price of a home in the Hamilton-area was $839,881 last month, marking a more than 20 per cent increase from August 2020.

The Waterdown bus is shifting gears this week.

Your kindergartner has a runny nose. His vaccinated sister in Grade 8 feels fine. But there was also a recent COVID-19 case on the older kid’s basketball team. So which of your kids can go to class? Who needs a nose swab? And where or how can they get tested?

Police believe shooting near Stone Church Road East and Upper Ottawa Street was targeted.

Police say the crash caused “significant” damage. Minor injuries were reported

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

Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

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.