Hamilton’s public school board saw a slip in the number of Grade 1 students who met the provincial reading standard on their final report card in June, a result being partly blamed on the switch to online learning following March’s COVID shutdown.
According to the latest mental health index by human resources company Morneau Shepell, working Canadians reported struggling financially, emotionally and at work when surveyed in October.
A probe into the alleged theft of $11 million in pandemic relief cash will also examine contractors and subcontractors linked to a fired government computer employee, the Toronto Star has learned.
Staff members at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. are looking forward to a time when they can welcome a full house of customers back to the brewery for a cold pint.
But Ward 3 Coun. Nrinder Nann emphasized police intimidation of Black, racialized and other marginalized residents is a “real experience” that needs to be addressed.