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Caledonia, Six Nations businesses deeply impacted by roadblocks
The four businesses had all taken hits because of the coronavirus pandemic, but things were starting to improve.
Premiers Doug Ford and Quebec’s François Legault meet in Mississauga to discuss COVID-19 recovery and second wave preparations
Amid mounting concerns of a second wave of COVID-19 with an uptick of new cases, the premiers of Canada’s two most populous provinces are convening with their senior ministers.
Legault, Ford meet in Mississauga, Ont., to discuss economic recovery
The leaders of the two provinces hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic are meeting in Mississauga, Ont., today to discuss economic recovery and health preparedness.
'Oh daddy, please keep swimming': Guelph man saved by family while drowning at Long Point
Many people have learned hard lessons on Lake Erie; few ever get the chance to put those lessons to use.On Aug. 27, Guelph's Will Martinez, 48, piled his family of five into the car. They were heading down to Long Point to celebrate his sister's b
Spencer Gorge is opening — by advanced reservation — just in time for autumn views
Scenic Greensville outdoor destination is opening Sept. 19
Dundas’ Spencer Gorge is opening — by advanced reservation — just in time for autumn views
Scenic Hamilton outdoor destination is opening Sept. 19
'The last kick at the can;' Greensville residents expect chaos when waterfalls reopen
Greensville residents remain concerned about the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s plan to open Spencer Gorge to visitors this fall with an online reservation system, something they say will return traffic chaos to the community.
Today’s coronavirus news: Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate steady; Pope uses mask, sanitizer as he appeals for public health; Fire sweeps through refugee camp on virus lockdown
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.
Class-action lawsuit launched against TD for denying travel insurance claims
A Canadian law firm has launched a class-action lawsuit against TD Bank and TD Home and Auto Insurance, alleging the financial giant is refusing to pay travel insurance claims to customers who have been offered credits or vouchers for trips cancelled due to COVID-19.
Did provincial funding cuts and a planned merger hurt public health’s response to COVID?
Local health units are on the front lines of the COVID fight — but their input on strategy was largely ignored by the province, which also slashed the
Trainer Joe Martin gives his best advice about exercise and being relentlessly positive
Ernie Schramayr: The true value of maintaining a regular exercise routine ... beyond looking good
School buses will be safe if parents pre-screen their kids, experts say
Both Hamilton boards have warned of ‘serious delays’ with the busing system as schools resume this week
Poll finds reluctance to pull statues over racism
Canadians reluctant to remove statues of historical figures now seen as racist: Poll
O'Toole to lay out mission for Conservatives
O'Toole set to helm first Conservative caucus meeting since winning leadership
Legault, Ford to discuss economic recovery
Legault, Ford meet in Mississauga, Ont., to discuss economic recovery
Potential COVID-19 vaccine makers speak out in bid to reassure the public
This is part of an ongoing series of stories — The Road to a Vaccine — that will look at Canada’s quest to secure a COVID-19 vaccine amid the global pandemic, as well as the hurdles and history it faces to do so.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally linked to more than 265,000 cases of COVID-19, study says
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally might be rolling into the record books as the largest known coronavirus super-spreader event in the U.S. to date.
Nightclubs ordered closed in B.C. over COVID-19 case spike
VICTORIA—British Columbia’s top doctor is ordering nightclubs and banquet halls to close to control the spread of COVID-19.
Tory pleads with Torontonians to avoid illegal gatherings and follow rules to halt COVID-19 resurgence
Amid rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates, Mayor John Tory is “pleading” with Torontonians to avoid crowd scenes including weddings and beach parties.
Police seek information about single-vehicle crash that injured five-year-old girl
Brampton woman was driving on South Service Road at 2 a.m. on Tuesday
Back to school puts ‘another log’ on a ‘really scary fire:’ These 3 charts sum up where Ontario and Canada are right now in the COVID-19 battle
As the same time that schools reopen across Ontario, COVID-19 is surging — especially within the GTA.
Canadians demand Iran hunger-striker be freed
Canadian lawyers demand freedom for ailing, hunger-striking 'Mandela of Iran'
Rosie DiManno: Pop-up patios have been a lifeline for Toronto’s eateries during COVID-19. But what happens when winter comes?
At my little boutique diner — overly precious but still serves the best eggs benedict in the city — the waitress led me to the one (1) indoor dining table.
Quebec parents lose first round in legal fight for online classes amid pandemic
MONTREAL—A group of Quebec parents has lost the first round of a legal fight to force the province to provide an online learning option for families worried about sending children to school amid the pandemic.
Educators have become the first line of COVID-19 defence. So Michael Garron Hospital and other doctors are providing a direct line of support for schools
As an infectious diseases physician at east Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital, Dr. Janine McCready knows how it feels to face a looming unknown under COVID-19.
Swastika graffiti near Dundas investigated as hate crime by Hamilton police
Graffiti was spotted on a sidewalk by residents in Greensville
Tech startup leader Ruffolo injured in crash
Tech startup leader John Ruffolo injured in truck collision while cycling
Man fined for tossing explosive at sea lions
B.C. fisher fined for tossing explosive device at sea lions off his boat
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Ottawa man charged after alleged hate-motivated assault
Ottawa man who shouted slurs, threw objects charged with assault in alleged hate-motivated incident
Canada fails to prosecute war criminals: Amnesty
Changes needed to help Canada prosecute war criminals, Amnesty International says
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets tumble
North American stock markets plunge to start trading week, loonie sinks lower
Green party sees membership numbers soar
Green party leadership race nearly doubles party membership numbers
Hamilton must plan for province’s 2051 growth forecast
Boundary expansion required to accommodate that growth, staff say
Ontario students return to class amid concerns
Ontario students begin return to class today as some boards reopen schools
Wilcox Pavillion building on Sanatorium Road gets demolished
Demolition work continues on the Wilcox Pavilion, built in 1938 as one of several buildings on Sanatorium Road that housed tuberculosis patients nearly 100 years ago. The buildings later became part of the Chedoke hospital complex. The area will
Fishing with a view
A fisherman tries his luck off the end of the pier near the lift bridge as the G3 Marquis from Winnipeg makes its way into the canal. Barry Gray is a Hamilton-based photojournalist at The Spectator. Reach him via email: bgray@thespec.com
Trust in doctors, premiers grows in pandemic
Canadians maintain strong trust in doctors and scientists during pandemic
Quebec mayor tests positive for COVID-19
Quebec reports 163 new COVID-19 cases as regional alert system introduced
Ontario won't relax public health rules as schools reopen
Ontario reports 375 new COVID-19 cases over past two days
Toronto has speeding problem, mayor says
Toronto has speeding problem, mayor says as automated speed cameras roll out
What’s going on here on Hamilton Mountain
Just the facts- New bleachers are being installed at the Ray Lewis Track and Field Centre at Mohawk Sports Park- The new seating will provide accessible access for spectators at track and field events- The cost is $196,732
Most Ontarians support another lockdown if COVID-19 cases spike, poll finds
Three-quarters of Ontarians would support a return to “stay-at-home” measures if COVID-19 cases skyrocket as they did last spring, a new poll suggests.
Business leaders say rent relief extension is helpful, but more aid needed to help small businesses pay rent
Business leaders and advocates say while one more month of rent relief will be welcome for some, they’re hopeful the program’s end means something better is coming to replace the widely criticized benefit.
Advice on pandemic-warning unit welcome: Tam
Tam says she will pay close attention to review of pandemic-warning system
COVID-19 drops cloud of financial uncertainty on Canada’s universities, colleges
The impact of COVID-19 could be “calamitous” for some small colleges after international students and the schools they plan to attend have been left hanging in a “policy quagmire,” says the head of a website that matches students with post-secondary courses.
Clorox Canada launches Support With Strength campaign at Hamilton's Shalom Village
Shalom Village long-term care residence is among the first seniors homes in Ontario to receive an electrostatic spray disinfection system through Clorox Canada’s Support With Strength campaign.
Quebec introduces alert system to slow virus
Quebec reports 163 new COVID-19 cases as regional alert system introduced
Court rules boy should attend school in person
Ontario court rules boy should attend school in person over father's objections
Ford targeted by labour union negotiations
Auto union to announce target company as labour negotiations heat up
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