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Boat fire at Fifty Point Marina early Friday
It’s unclear how many boats are impacted.
GeneNews: 3Q Earnings Snapshot
GeneNews: 3Q Earnings Snapshot
Council backs $200K for online celebration of Hamilton’s 175th
Virtual commemoration in 2021 seen as step toward physical civic museum
Community ‘icon’ Gary Warner receives honorary degree; confronted racism in Hamilton 53 years ago
Human rights champion and retired McMaster professor Gary Warner received an honorary degree from the university on Thursday
'A museum is my dream'; What would it take to bring a permanent museum to Waterdown?
Waterdown’s Garth Wetherall is launching a crusade to bring a permanent museum to the community.
Dried poo explosion at sewage plant won’t cost Hamilton taxpayers
Blast at the city’s new $106-million sewage sludge-drying plant is still under investigation, but the private operator will handle any repairs and cle
McMaster ‘spit study’ aims for faster, easier COVID-19 tests for the asymptomatic
McMaster researchers are studying saliva-based testing as a way to test a high volume of asymptomatic populations for COVID-19.
NDP leader says province should turn over ‘surplus’ LRT lands to the city for housing
Andrea Horwath says properties bought for an on-again, off-again transit project can be used for both light rail and new affordable housing
Friend says victim of 2013 Hamilton homicide was ‘scared’ of accused
Other tenants of 200 Jackson St. W. testified about interactions with Marilyn Mitton, who was fatally stabbed in 2016, and Wayne Bell, who is on trial
Today’s coronavirus updates: Alarming new national projections about COVID-19 expected today; Ontario to announce new measures for virus hot spots
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Plasma from COVID-19 survivors desperately needed outside of Quebec as researchers fear second wave shortage
With a second wave of COVID-19 in full force, researchers behind a national clinical trial are desperately seeking recovered patients who can donate plasma, and fearing a shortage of the blood product.
Trudeau to tout climate plan, free trade at APEC
Trudeau to tout climate and trade as China, U.S. set to dominate Asia-Pacific summit
Alarming new projections on COVID-19 coming today
Trudeau resumes briefings from home as COVID-19 cases soar across Canada
Ambassador visits Canadians detained in China
Ambassador visits Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor detained in China
Opposition leaders briefed on COVID-19 pandemic
Opposition leaders briefed on alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in Canada
It’s not just the hot spots: Elective surgeries at risk as Ontario passes threshold of 150 COVID-19 cases in ICUs
Ontario has reached a crucial threshold during the fall pandemic wave with 150 COVID-19 patients now being treated in hospital intensive care units, a number experts say will trigger some hospitals to cancel elective surgeries, including cardiac and cancer procedures.
Is your Hamilton postal code a COVID hot spot?
City calls last-minute media update for just after the province is expected to announce new restrictions for hardest-hit areas
PM preps to face China in two summits
Trudeau defends arrest of Huawei executive, says countries must stand up to China
Distillery District imposes mask rule outside effective immediately
As of Thursday, visitors of the Distillery District will be required to wear masks when they’re taking a stroll outside.
Will Santa come to Hamilton during COVID? 10 ways to reach Saint Nick this holiday in the Hammer
Give us your best Ho, Ho, Ho! Hamilton’s Santa Claus Parade is cancelled but you can be assured, he’s still on the job.
It’s the weekend and here are seven things to do in the Hamilton area
We have left the autumn drab behind and folks are lighting up all around town.
Bruce Arthur: Ontario’s looming lockdown lite: Expect Doug Ford to come out with a stern face and simplistic plan
The premier of Ontario has spent several weeks telling us he will not hesitate to take serious action, and Friday may be the day it finally comes true. Peel is expected to be locked down; Toronto and York may be, too. If you wait long enough, almost anything can happen.
Bruce Arthur: Ontario’s looming lockdown: Expect Doug Ford to come out with a stern face and simplistic plan
The premier of Ontario has spent several weeks telling us he will not hesitate to take serious action, and Friday may be the day it finally comes true. Peel is expected to be locked down; Toronto and York may be, too. If you wait long enough, almost anything can happen.
Toronto weddings are spreading COVID-19. Experts say it's time to stop 'mixed messaging' on large gatherings
As Toronto awaits yet more restrictions to hold back surging COVID-19 levels, one significant driver of infections — weddings — is not subject to a specific cap on the number of guests who can gather.
OPP officer, civilian dead after shooting
Ontario Provincial Police officer dead after shooting on Manitoulin Island
Halton’s public school board to close all elementary schools on Nov. 30
This includes both in-person and virtual schools
Bloc to promote bill on language for new citizens
Bloc to file bill on French language proficiency for new citizens
Singh calls for end to feds' for-profit care
Singh calls for end to for-profit long-term care homes owned by government
'Culture of the RCMP is toxic': independent report
'Culture of the RCMP is toxic': independent assessor's report
Heather Scoffield: COVID-19 statistics don’t reflect the reality for Indigenous people living in Canadian cities
By now, we know quite a few things about the relationship between COVID-19 and vulnerable people in our midst.
Front-line and low-income workers would benefit most from paid sick days, advocates say
When Toronto Mayor John Tory asked the province Wednesday to increase restrictions in Canada’s largest city to help curb the spread of COVID-19, among the recommendations was support for workers, so they can take time off to isolate and get tested for COVID-19 without fear of losing their incomes or jobs.
Federal data sheds new light on aid recipients
Federal figures on COVID-19 aid provide window into who needed the help
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
S&P/TSX composite flat; U.S. markets up slightly
S&P/TSX composite down in early trading, U.S. stock markets also pull back
Hamilton police investigating alleged fraud by fired city worker
Employee is alleged to have received $55,000 in long-term disability while receiving a full salary
Christmas Tree of Hope arrives in Hamilton’s Gore Park, Thursday
A crane operator hoists a 35-foot spruce tree off of a flat bed trailer and lowers it into position in Gore Park Thursday morning. The tree, donated by Sue and Fred Noto of Stoney Creek, is this year’s Christmas Tree of Hope. Fred Noto says he bou
Hamilton Catholic school board cancels final exams
Graduation requirements also eased due to impact of pandemic on learning
What’s going on here at King Street East by Nash Road South in Stoney Creek?
Curious about the big construction crane and all of the work happening at King Street East near Nash Road South in Stoney Creek?
Cost to end RRIF withdrawal rule is $1B, PBO says
Ending withdrawal rules from registered retirement funds would cost $1B, PBO says
Federal data provide new window on aid recipients
Federal figures on COVID-19 aid provide window into who needed the help
McMaster delays winter semester start date
The move is meant to help limit any potential COVID-19 cases after the holiday break.
Lorna Luft was a star who learned how to stay bright
Gary Smith: I’d always loved her mother, a hurricane force on any stage. And admired her sister, Liza Minnelli. But here was Judy’s other daughter som
Hamilton forecasted to have $38M in leftover government COVID cash by year end
Money will roll over into 2021, but finance chief says it’s ‘critical’ keep pushing for continued support
Doctors decry changes to assisted-death bill
Doctors, Conservative MPs say not enough consultation on assisted-dying bill
Be careful with buy now, pay later deals: experts
Be careful with buy now, pay later deals for nominal purchases: experts
Women leaving workforce faster than men: RBC study
Women leaving workforce faster than men, childcare playing big role in exodus: study
'Wonder Woman 1984' to open in Canada Dec. 25
'Wonder Woman 1984' to debut in Canadian theatres, but not on streaming, on Dec. 25
Enjoy Neapolitan style pizza at PI CO. Pizza Bar at Lime Ridge Mall
If you want to enjoy a tasty Neapolitan-style pizza with having to wait a long time, check out PI CO. Pizza Bar at Lime Ridge Mall.
Dundas Pleasant View roundabout reviewed by province
City of Hamilton councillors defer request to endorse project
COVID outbreak declared at Burlington’s Joseph Brant Hospital
It is the second time Joseph Brant Hospital has been in outbreak during the pandemic. One patient died in the first outbreak in April.
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