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Rosslyn COVID-19 outbreak over but number of sick residents remains unknown
The latest death of a Rosslyn resident came Friday. It’s not yet known when residents will be able to return to the home.
Hundreds rally in Gage Park against anti-Black racism
Hamilton rally follows police-involved deaths in Canada and US
Ontario extends hydro rate relief, announces support measures for retirement homes
Ontario is extending its COVID-19 residential electricity rate relief for another five months, but the fixed price will be going up by nearly three cents per kilowatt hour.
Rally against anti-black racism starts in Toronto
Protesters prepare to rally in Toronto against anti-black, Indigenous racism
Quebec reports 76 new COVID-19 deaths
Quebec reports 76 new COVID-19 deaths as new confirmed cases continue to drop
Austria to open Formula One season with two races in July
VIENNA—The Austrian Health Ministry has approved safety conditions for Austria to host two Formula One Grand Prix races in July.
St. Catharines woman dead, man charged with first-degree murder
Police called to home in north end after report of assault
Ontario extends hydro rate relief
Ontario reports 323 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more deaths
Whale of a tale: wayward humpback whale in Montreal
In a rarity, wandering humpback whale ends up in Montreal this weekend
Ontario extends reduced electricity rates during COVID-19 pandemic
Government introducing fixed price rate starting June 1.
Parents give Hamilton school board mixed marks on home learning
Education director agrees with call for standard approach
Crowds thin at popular Toronto park
Smaller crowds at popular Toronto park where thousands gathered last weekend
As the country reopens, these Canadians fear they’ll be left behind. Here’s why
Excitement around reopening the economy has swept the country, but for some, the excitement is trumped by anxiety and a feeling that they’re being left behind.
Rally against anti-black racism set for Toronto
Protesters prepare to rally in Toronto against anti-black, Indigenous racism
Is Toronto reopening too soon? Some businesses think so, and are choosing to stay closed
Is Toronto reopening for business too soon amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Ontario reports 323 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario reports 323 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more deaths
Indigenous entrepreneur started her B.C. business — then COVID-19 hit
Tasha Swite always wanted to own her own business.
UN sets pandemic voting rules for Security Council
UN sets pandemic voting rules for Canada's Security Council campaign
Ontario to resume backcountry camping
Ontario to start allowing backcountry camping as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Ontario to start allowing backcountry camping as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Ontario will begin allowing campers to return to provincial parks on Monday.
Warrant issued for Toronto shooting suspect
Warrant issued for Toronto shooting suspect following release of video
Too much to stomach? Will spotlight from COVID-19 turn people away from Canada’s meat industry?
Cyndi Zawada-Baker loves animals. She also loves a burger.
Why workplace outbreaks are a new frontier for COVID-19 in the GTA
As the COVID-19 “wildfire” in long-term-care facilities begins to slow, there are signs Ontario’s epidemic is shifting to a new frontier in the GTA where it could prove even harder to extinguish: workplaces, especially factories and warehouses where many workers are lower-income, racialized and precariously employed.
Heading out for groceries in Hamilton? Don’t forget your mask
Of the city’s 12 mainstream grocers, five either require or recommend the use of masks, while the remaining seven don’t have mention of it in their co
As Ontario reopens, single mom at high risk for COVID-19 worries people with disabilities are being forgotten
Editor’s note: Some have termed COVID-19 “the great equalizer” because it can indiscriminately infect anyone. But the impact it has on people and families is far from equal. The Star’s Viral Inequality series looks at how people from various walks of life have seen their lives change, and, in some cases, how they’ve slipped through the safety net of government support.
Docs detail cabinet shuffle 'madness'
How finding a ministerial home for CMHC caused 'madness' in November
Ontario clears drive-in theatres to reopen
Ontario says drive-in movie theatres are clear to reopen on Sunday
Hamilton's expenses soar as councillors fail to reel in growing deficit
"We are financially adrift right now," said Ward 5 Coun. Chad Collins.
International students torn about returning to Canada; Donald Trump’s cut to the U.S. funding of WHO draws criticism
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday (this file will be updated throughout the day). Web links to longer stories if available.
‘We’re like detectives’: How a group of contact tracers follow COVID-19’s every step in Hamilton — and keep you safe
Case management and contact tracing have come to the forefront as economies reopen and underscore our need to know exactly where cases of coronavirus
No winning ticket for Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot
Quebec town fears COVID-19 spread from N.B.
Quebec town across from N.B. community with COVID outbreak gets testing centre
Life and death in the Sheridan Villa COVID ward
It was a good day in the COVID unit.
‘I’d thought about swimming across’: Spouses split by U.S.-Canada border grow frustrated as Ottawa mulls options
Canadian Tara O’Neil is so close but yet so far from her American husband, Yossi Shalom.
What happens when a doctor breaks quarantine? N.B. health worker’s ‘bad decision’ raises questions about consequences
With possible coronavirus exposures now numbering in the hundreds as public health officials continue contact tracing, the actions of the doctor at the heart of New Brunswick’s latest COVID-19 outbreak are serving as a cautionary tale.
B.C. applauds federal government stand on delaying cruise ships until October
VICTORIA—British Columbia announced four new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths on Friday.
People stream to Islamic Institute in Scarborough as COVID-19 testing is expanded
Testing for COVID-19 is being expanded across the province, including into pop-up locations in neighbourhoods experiencing high burdens of the illness.
How big of a risk is COVID-19 in Hamilton?
As public health worries about the community taking the virus less seriously, it releases factors to help people assess what poses the most risk
Living with the scars of COVID-19
For Carmine Posteraro, there is no escaping the reminders of the virus that nearly claimed his life.
Emma Teitel: There will be no Pride month in tiny Emo. Northwestern Ontario town’s decision sparks anger, disappointment
“We are very much in the shire, far from the bright lights.”
Emma Teitel: There will be no Pride month in tiny Emo. Northwestern Ontario town’s decision sparks anger, disappointment
“We are very much in the shire, far from the bright lights.”
Ice cream truck owner ticketed for curbside delivery
It’s a rainy Thursday afternoon and Peter Berbatiotis is in his Toronto Softee ice-cream truck, dropping off frozen treats at the homes of 10 or 15 would-be attendees for a child’s birthday party.
Living with the scars of COVID-19
For Carmine Posteraro, there is no escaping the reminders of the virus that nearly claimed his life.
$650M more for Indigenous COVID-19 aid: feds
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says
Justin Trudeau says he respects provincial jurisdiction. But during the pandemic, he hasn't always acted like it
OTTAWA—In the children’s street game of war, you stand in your corner of the world, declare what turf you want to occupy, hit its fleeing leader with a stick, and lean in to redraw your desired boundaries.
Bad leadership spreads a virus just like this pandemic
What you do is who you are as an organization, writes Jay Robb
Bruce Arthur: Doug Ford finally says he’ll consider a regional approach to reopening. It’s a chance he shouldn’t turn down
It feels like yesterday we were all eating in restaurants, drinking in bars, hugging one another to show we care. Or it feels like a million years ago, either way. Before COVID-19, it was certainly something we used to do.
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
Regional approach for Ontario makes sense, so get on with it
Call it a flexible response to changing information. Or just call it making it up as you go along.
ORNGE steps up with land-based assistance
Helicopters still an option, but ambulances can provide mobile ICU level care
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