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LIVE VIDEO: Ontario Premier Doug Ford provides daily update on COVID-19 June 4, 2020
Watch Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s daily news conference on COVID-19 in Ontario and the government’s response to the pandemic.
Brampton reinstating fares, making masks mandatory on buses starting July 2
The City of Brampton says it will begin to lift COVID-19 measures on its transit system starting next month.
Two more Rosslyn residents have died
Nearly one in five residents at the 66-resident retirement home have died since the outbreak was declared in May.
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger stays more funding needed to prevent service cuts
"It's not new money," said Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
Dentists are seeing patients again: Here's what dentistry looks like during COVID-19
In the nearly three months since dentists in Ontario were asked to suspend non-essential procedures, face coverings and physical distancing have become normal elements of public life.
Quebec reports 91 new deaths, 259 new cases
Quebec reports 91 new deaths from COVID-19, 259 new cases; hospitalizations down
PM: Extra aid for seniors coming early July
Special payments to seniors to arrive in early July, Liberals say
New national modelling on COVID-19 coming today
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Trudeau says new modelling shows COVID-19 in decline but fight must continue
Hamilton Arts Awards goes online and livestreamed through Hamilton Arts Week, June 11 to 20
The City of Hamilton 2020 Arts Awards, like the City’s 2020 Hamilton Arts Week itself, will be presented online, in several platforms over several day
Trade deficit more than doubles in April
Merchandise trade deficit more than doubles in April as exports plunge
Ontario reports 356 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario appoints former federal health minister Jane Philpott as adviser
Can I go to the beach? Everything you need to know about what is open and closed in Hamilton
The latest on what’s open in the Hamilton area
New city program to fast-track approvals, free up space for patio dining in Toronto
Toronto is ready to help bars and restaurants open existing patios and new patio space on sidewalks and “parklet” space, as soon as dine-in service can safely resume.
Hamilton students to learn computer skills in kindergarten
Students will be taught computer skills from the day they enter kindergarten as part of a 21st Century Learning Strategy to be rolled out at Hamilton public schools beginning this September.
Police officer charged with sex assault
Provincial police officer charged with sexual assault, sexual interference
Dr. Jane Philpott named special advisor to help revamp COVID-19 data system in Ontario
Dr. Jane Philpott, a former federal health minister under the Liberals, has been named a special advisor to Ontario’s efforts to revamp its outdated COVID-19 data collection platform.
What will happen to Hamilton's fall fairs amid COVID-19 pandemic?
Mayor Fred Eisenberger says late summer and fall events have limited likelihood to be held this year.
Halton public health says no 'workplace exposure' of COVID-19 at Burlington Costco
The health department issued a statement regarding the Costco at 1225 Brant St. after Inside Halton received multiple inquiries and concerns from Cost
S&P/TSX composite down in early trading
S&P/TSX composite down in early trading, U.S. stock markets also move lower
Trudeau joins third pandemic summit amid campaign for Security Council seat
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking part in his third international summit in a week as Canada campaigns for a coveted United Nation’s Security Council seat on a platform of helping to rebuild the post-pandemic world.
Beers in parks? Coronavirus has made it legal in a pocket of Metro Vancouver — but Toronto’s not there yet
VANCOUVER—Call it beers for physical distancing.
When in doubt, take a walk around the garden
If it’s time to ponder planting pots ...
Police say missing woman poses risk to public
Toronto police searching for missing woman who poses public health safety risk
Crash on Highway 401 in Milton closes multiple lanes Thursday morning
Police say the collision and investigation will leave two eastbound right lanes closed for about six hours.
Amid the pandemic, new mothers don’t want to stay long in hospital. A new clinic is letting them go home in hours
Like most expectant mothers, Emy Darragh grew increasingly nervous in the final days of her pregnancy.
Ontario’s COVID-19 lockdown is now harming health more than it’s helping, some experts say
Many Toronto homes sport a sign in the window that reads: “You’re out there for us. We’re in here for you,” expressing the city’s support of health-care workers. Ontario went into lockdown in mid-March to make sure COVID-19 cases did not overwhelm hospitals.
Hamilton Mountain FreshCo employee tests positive for COVID-19
The employee last worked on May 25 at the Upper Gage store.
Young Hamilton woman, 20, killed in Mountain crash
Police say two vehicles crashed at the corner of Airport Road and Nebo Road.
Spiritual needs of federal inmates unmet during COVID-19, chaplains say; Trudeau joins 3rd international pandemic summit
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Thursday (this file will be updated throughout the day). Web links to longer stories if available.
Group calls for defunding of Hamilton Police in wake of anti-Black racism protests
The coalition is also looking for the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to remove School Resource Officers
Concerns grow around FirstOntario Centre shelter
‘It’s a blessing they haven’t had an outbreak. That doesn’t mean they won’t,’ says health emergencies expert Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid.
'Local is key': Torstar sale likely won't impact Ontario community newspapers, insider says
Jordan Bitove, Paul Rivett formed NordStar Capital to buy Torstar for roughly $52 million and take it private.
What risks are Hamiltonians willing to take as Ontario opens up?
Two Hamiltonians say they’re not going to risk their loved ones’ lives, but experts say decision-making is personal and, for some, that picnic in the
Mountain-climbing bike path a ‘signature’ Hamilton project
Work expected to begin in July on roughly $4-million Claremont Access multi-use trail
Durham's big fundraising walks, runs and rides will look really different this year
Sam Cooper, 9, has been doing Pedal for Hope since he was in kindergarten and this year is no exception
Musical Moment: Hear TSO violin Eri Kosaka perform in Toronto with her mother in Japan
Spring has sprung, and assistant principal second violin Eri Kosaka has chosen a piece that evokes the joys of the season. “The Bee,” written by the 19th-century composer François Schubert (no relation to the more famous 18th-century composer, Franz Schubert), has been Eri’s favourite piece since she first played it when she was nine years old.
Is COVID-19 actually a disease of the blood vessels? New research could help explain odd symptoms from strokes to purple toes
Fifteen-year-old Jake Reymer was sitting at his computer one day this spring when he looked down at his toes to discover they’d turned a strange shade of purple.
Inmates' spiritual needs unmet, chaplains say
Spiritual needs of vulnerable federal inmates unmet during pandemic: chaplains
Trudeau takes part in vaccine summit
PM joins third pandemic summit amid campaign for Security Council seat
Judge:convicted men saw women as 'disposable'
Men convicted in Toronto sexual assault saw women as 'disposable,' judge writes
Overhaul response to those in crisis, experts say
'Defunding' police, funding mental health resources will save lives: experts
Brampton small businesses can get free online stores after city joins ShopHERE initiative
The City of Brampton is looking to help out local brick and mortar independent businesses and artists who have been forced to close up shop or have seen customer volumes dwindle due to measures and restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
One year ago, the National Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women issued calls for justice. Now Indigenous people are issuing a call to action
EDMONTON—A year has passed since the National Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada described the plight of these women as “cultural genocide.” For the organizers of a convoy that drove through downtown Edmonton Wednesday, not enough has been done to change that.
Alberta economy to contract a ‘historic’ 7% this year, Conference Board says
A new report by the Conference Board of Canada, which just three months ago projected that 2020 would be a recovery year for Alberta, says that Alberta’s economy will contract by a “historic” seven per cent this year, with the province facing its worst recession on record.
Few small businesses have applied for Ottawa's rent subsidy. Are landlords an unnecessary obstacle?
OTTAWA—It shouldn’t be this hard to get government aid in an emergency. At least, that’s how Hassena Baksh sees it.
Big Brothers Big Sisters meetups continue virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is using virtual platforms to help kids stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SoBi bikes expected back on the road by next week after council backs plan to rescue program
Coun. Jason Farr credits Hamilton Bike Share Inc. and community donors for the save
UCP, parties applying for federal wage subsidy program
The United Conservative Party, as well as four federal parties, have announced that they are receiving the federal wage subsidy or intend to apply for it. According to the UCP, it is applying for the program to cover employees’ salaries as donations to the party have dwindled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta sexual violence helpline saw 57 per cent rise in calls during lockdown
Calls to Alberta’s sexual-violence helpline have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pride Hamilton says take down the rainbow flag at city hall
Organizers of the annual LGBTQ+ celebration argue the city and its police service are still ignoring concerns of the community. That makes the flag-ra
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