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Hundreds in Hamilton can get second COVID shot early
Misinformation is thought to be behind some Ontarians refusing to get the Moderna vaccine
Half of Canadians referred for mental health counselling are waiting nearly a month for care, new CIHI data reveals
Half of Canadians referred for mental health counselling are waiting close to a month to see a professional in their community, while one in 10 are waiting up to four months, according to newly released data from the Canadian Institute of Health Information.
Toronto’s top doctor has ‘a lot of hope’ students may return to class before end of school year
Toronto’s top doctor is open to the possibility of children soon returning to classrooms.
More than 100 inmates and staff in COVID-19 outbreak at Lindsay jail
On the same day an inmate vaccination clinic was scheduled at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ont., the local public health unit declared an COVID-19 outbreak at the jail.
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The COVID-19 outbreak that just won’t stop: Ontario Food Terminal’s problem nears two-month mark
Though it’s winding down now, the COVID-19 outbreak at the Ontario Food Terminal is still active and nearing the two-month mark since it began.
S&P/TSX composite posts triple-digit advance
Base metals sector helps lead S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets also rise
Little difference with shorter AZ interval: expert
10 weeks or 12? Expert says slight difference in AZ dosing interval likely negligible
Half of all Canadians have had one COVID-19 shot
Half of all Canadians have had one COVID-19 shot; full reopening still months off
Family seeks answers after Toronto woman's death
Family 'still fighting' for answers a year after Korchinski-Paquet's death: lawyer
IELECT Hamilton taps into Hamiltonians' 'frustration' for bold leadership
"It's not being threatened," says spokesperson Graham Crawford. "It is about information."
Weeks after facing North America’s highest COVID rates, Alberta unveils plan to almost fully reopen by early July
CALGARY—The cowboys are coming, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday.
Toronto launches multi-pronged campaign to reach those not yet vaccinated
Toronto is launching a multi-pronged campaign to get as many people vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible, Mayor John Tory announced Wednesday.
Two younger people with COVID die in Hamilton
COVID deaths among those under the age of 59 are rare in Hamilton, accounting for three per cent of pandemic deaths
12 terms that might help you understand the violence in Palestine
If you've consumed any news media in the past month, you're probably aware of the recent violence involving Israeli soldiers and Palestinian residents in Gaza and the West Bank, particularly in East Jerusalem.
Veterinary telehealth sees boost from pandemic
Pet owners turn to telehealth platforms amid lengthy vet backlogs due to pandemic
Ford government plan for new jobs in nursing homes isn’t enough to keep promises, watchdog says
Ontario’s plan to hire 27,000 more nurses and personal support workers to provide four hours of daily hands-on care for nursing home residents within four years isn’t enough to get the job done, an independent watchdog warns in a new report.
Man charged in double stabbing in central Hamilton
Victims treated for non-life-threatening injuries
Ontario behind on goal of 15,000 new LTC beds
Ontario fiscal watchdog to release new LTC spending report
Hamilton school board tapping reserves to cut September class sizes
Hamilton’s public school board is planning to tap its reserve funds for up to $6 million to cut in-person elementary school class sizes this September to help keep students safe from COVID-19 and address learning gaps from the current school year.
Metrolinx officials to appear before Hamilton councillors to talk about the $3.4-billion LRT project
Metrolinx and transportation ministry representatives are expected to appear at the June 2 general issues committee.
Seven charged in alleged Mississauga kidnapping
Seven charged in Mississauga, Ont., kidnapping where man was assaulted: police
Ontario reports 1,095 new COVID-19 cases with 23 deaths
Ontario is reporting another 1,095 COVID-19 cases and 23 more deaths, according to its latest report released Wednesday morning.
Toronto woman who killed stranger remains detained
Toronto woman who killed stranger ordered to remain at mental health hospital
New stress test may moderate housing: BMO
BMO Financial Group beats expectations, reports $1.3-billion Q2 profit
Ontario reports 1,095 new cases of COVID19
Ontario fiscal watchdog to release new LTC spending report
This is the decades-long history behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
“We’re escalating towards a full-scale war.” These were the words of Tor Wennesland, United Nations’ special coordinator for the Middle East earlier this month as he called for a de-escalation of the most recent attacks in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Widespread power outage in Stoney Creek Wednesday morning
Residents and businesses are affected from Grays Road to Dewitt Road and from Barton Street to Ridge Road.
Base metals help lift S&P/TSX composite
Base metals sector helps lead S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets also rise
Healthy bodies clean up T.B. McQueston Park on Hamilton Mountain
The staff at Healthy Body on Upper Wentworth put aside their chiropractic tables and physiotherapy equipment and donned work gloves and headed for T.B. McQueston Park on May 24 as part or their 5 Days for Good initiative.
BMO beats expectations, reports $1.3B Q2 profit
BMO Financial Group beats expectations, reports $1.3-billion Q2 profit
Today’s coronavirus news: More than 2M COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Toronto; Ontario fiscal watchdog to release new LTC spending report
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Wednesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Today’s coronavirus news: Survey shows 52 per cent of Canadians feel anxious about return to ‘normal’ after COVID-19; Ontario fiscal watchdog to release new LTC spending report
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Wednesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Mysterious donor — and generous Hamiltonians — help former star athlete pay for prosthetic leg
‘I’ll write you a cheque’: It’s not the first time Scott Radley’s heard those words on the phone. This time it’s Junior Kwajah’s life that’ll be chang
Was pause in cellphone use a time to kill for Jermaine Dunkley?
A 17-minute pause in the accused’s use of his cellphone during the shooting death of Michael Parmer was raised by the Crown in court.
No winning ticket for Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket for Tuesday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot
Canada’s secret COVID-19 vaccine contracts hinder the fight to boost vaccine confidence, researchers say
Canada, unlike its southern neighbour, is keeping secret the details of its vaccine contracts with big pharma, including what they’re paying for doses — and experts say that’s a problem in the fight to build confidence with the public and contain vaccine hesitancy.
Seniors over 80 have lower vaccination rates in Toronto and Peel than other age groups. How groups are working to change that
Hot-spot neighbourhoods in Ontario are seeing lower COVID-19 vaccination rates for seniors over 80 than neighbourhoods with lower incidence of the virus — indicating the most at-risk populations are still being missed for the vaccine.
Have your say: Should the coroner’s office release more information about these sudden COVID deaths at home?
Ontario’s chief coroner is investigating sudden COVID deaths at home in Hamilton, Haldimand and Norfolk, but little has been released at this point.
New hope Ontario schools will reopen this school year
Case rates falling but still high enough to potentially keep Hamilton in remote learning while other regions go back to class
Under fire, the company managing COVID-19 testing at Canada’s border insists it’s ready for the next phase of the pandemic
OTTAWA—The company running mandatory COVID-19 testing for people arriving in Canada is gearing up for an increase in travel.
More than 160 tickets issued at Hamilton waterfalls over long weekend
City urges people to ‘respect the rules’ when it comes to blocked-off areas in outdoor spaces
'Stop using': Major recalls of products sold at Home Depot, Costco, Kitchen Stuff Plus and other stores trigger Health Canada warnings
Health Canada has issued multiple recall warnings after products at several well-known stores across the country have been pulled from shelves due to a number of concerns and hazards.
Up for a post-pandemic ‘Hug Day’? B.C. unveils a quicker reopening plan than Ontario, eyes future with COVID as ‘just another virus’
VICTORIA—British Columbia’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, now a household name across the country, fought back tears while asking British Columbians to consider cancelling gatherings with older people in March last year, as the dangers associated with COVID-19 were becoming clear.
Antimasker Chris Sky threatened to kill Premier Doug Ford, say court documents
Notorious antimasker Chris Sky — legally known as Christopher Saccoccia — allegedly threatened to shoot Premier Doug Ford in the head and kill “all the premiers” in Canada, according to court documents.
First Ontario AZ death, 2nd dose booking issues
Ontarians who received first AstraZeneca shot mid-March can book second dose
Susan Delacourt: Justin Trudeau has reasons to travel abroad, but no excuse to avoid quarantine when he comes home
Justin Trudeau is likely to be headed into quarantine again soon if he decides, as expected, to attend next month’s G7 summit in Cornwall, U.K.
Top doc wants schools open before rest of Ontario
Ontario's top doctor wants in-person schooling to resume before provincial reopening
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Second-shot AstraZeneca being shipped to select pharmacies but limited supply causing frustration
The stage is set for a blitz of soon-to-expire AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots after a delay in getting vaccines to select pharmacies in Toronto, Windsor-Essex and the Kingston area for second doses — and confusion over where to book a shot.
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