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Oakville stone landscaper carving monumental tribute to essential workers
It all began with a thought, one of millions of musings from individuals around the globe who hope to make the world a little brighter, more palatable in their own neighbourhoods while we are in COVID-19’s grip.
Whitby mom who bought trampoline for cooped-up kids ordered to remove it
WHITBY—A Whitby mom is upset that she’s been ordered by her landlord to get rid of the trampoline she recently installed to keep her children occupied while they’re stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What do we really know about suicide risk in the pandemic?
In England, a 19-year-old died in hospital in late March, following a suicide attempt. She was “deeply affected by the pandemic” and felt she “could no longer cope,” according to media reports.
Hamilton to honour Ken Curry, who was last surviving Royal Hamilton Light Infantry vet to fight at Dieppe
Curry was captured after the raid on Dieppe on Aug. 19, 1942.
He needed a ventilator. His wife had lung cancer. When they both got COVID-19, their family feared the worst
The 72-year-old patient came in on a stretcher, his chest rising and falling as he struggled to fill his lungs. When Monique Visser saw him, she knew it didn’t look right.
Quebec to reopen some lottery sale terminals Monday
Loto-Quebec to reopen some retail lottery sale terminals beginning Monday
Could the blood of recovered COVID-19 patients be used to treat the virus? Canada is launching a trial to find out
OTTAWA –In late February Jerry Glubisz picked up a nasty bug going around in his Vancouver office. High fever, brutal cough and unrelenting fatigue.
'Good vibes only': In a special Star Rotation, Canadian electronic artist DLMT has a playlist for your Saturday night stay-home party
It may not feel like it, but yes, it’s officially the weekend. And what better way to liven up the stay-home vibes than with a dance party playlist?
Quebec designer launches skater-inspired masks
Quebec fashion designer Mathieu Caron launches line of masks inspired by Olympic skaters
Police issue warning: One dead after three overdoses in Norfolk in 12 hours
OPP warning the public of the dangers of Fentanyl
Bundesliga training goes on at Cologne despite positive tests
COLOGNE, GERMANY—Cologne’s players are continuing to train despite the three positive tests for coronavirus at the club that have unsettled the German soccer league’s restart plans.
Police say alligator sighting really a beaver
Police say alligator sighting in Brampton pond turned out to be beaver
Life in a Toronto shelter during the pandemic
'I make my own environment beautiful," Toronto woman says of life in a shelter
Spaniards fill the streets; PM, ministers, Tam take break from daily updates on COVID-19 pandemic; Kim Jong Un resurfaces after weeks of health rumours
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday (this file will be updated throughout the day). Web links to longer stories if available.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run in Brampton
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run near western edge of Brampton
‘She’s a force of magic’: After 343 days in McMaster Children’s Hospital, Everleigh Hall is going home
COVID-19 shutdown impacts Ontario Health program to provide funding for assistive devices
Susan Delacourt: In the midst of a pandemic, Justin Trudeau takes aim at an unexpected target
Justin Trudeau’s government has finally cracked down on guns — not despite the pandemic, but because of it.
Shawn Micallef: Barricading High Park shows how Toronto’s sledgehammer solutions have failed its people in its approach to public space
When the “Do Your Part. Stay Apart” signs appeared in Toronto parks with three geese being the recommended distance, it was a relief from the punishing tone and actions the city of Toronto has taken since COVID-19 came to town. The geese represent trust and permission, not punishment.
Ontario couldn’t ramp up its testing quickly enough during the deadly outbreak of COVID-19. Here's what went wrong
Conflicting advice from rival health officials to shell-shocked politicians, shortages of pandemic supplies, and a sluggish start are largely to blame for Ontario’s failings on COVID-19 testing, the Star has determined.
I made it through scarlet fever, and so did my stuffed giraffes
With many convocations postponed or cancelled, the Star asked some prominent people receiving honorary degrees to give the speech they would have given in the current climate.
Sleepless nights. Postponed surgeries. Infection fears. What life is like for health workers on the front lines of a pandemic
For all of us, the arrival of COVID-19 — and the threat of its insidious spread — has upended daily life.
Home and alone, we need to reach out to seniors in our community
As a family doctor working in East Toronto, I care for about a thousand people, but during this COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been worrying most about my older patients.
Break-ins at Hamilton businesses skyrocket during COVID-19 state of emergency
Commercial break-ins are way up, while most traffic violations — except speeding — are down
Prairie ticket holder wins Lotto Max jackpot
Prairie ticket holder wins Friday night's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot
May 2: How are HSR drivers being protected during the pandemic and other letters to the editor
I have it on good authority that operators are being put at risk, because there is so much joyriding going on right now, writes John Adam.
Stepping up during COVID-19: Brooke Sass has found 9,000 ways to help
Like countless other unsung heroes emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooke Sass just wanted to help out.
Rare break from federal COVID-19 updates
PM, ministers, Tam take break from daily updates on COVID-19 pandemic
More than 11,000 people register for Brampton backyard veggie garden program to help food banks during coronavirus
The City of Brampton’s backyard vegetable garden program offering free seeds and soil to help out food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic has seen more than 11,000 residents apply.
Chantal Hébert: Should schools reopen during the pandemic? The rest of Canada is watching as Quebec gets ready to try
Since COVID-19 caught up with Canada, no government decision has been quite as controversial as the bid by Quebec Premier François Legault to take the lead on the rest of the country by reopening part of his province’s school system later this month.
Families welcome good news after Heritage Green COVID-19 outbreak ends
The Stoney Creek nursing home was the site of the city’s first COVID-19 outbreak, and was criticized for how it communicated with families and staff.
Torstar takes home two prizes from National Newspaper Awards
The Hamilton Spectator was nominated for coverage of the Sewergate leak
Globe and Mail leads the NNAs with 8 wins
The Globe and Mail wins leading eight National Newspaper Awards at virtual ceremony
Seven Hamilton long-term care homes need improvement to be in good standing with the province
Information is years out of date, raising questions about what role oversight has played in the spread of COVID-19 in seniors’ homes
Happy to be home: How the pandemic is providing some relief to people with severe social anxiety
Jeremy Dobski feels as if he’s been preparing for this pandemic his whole life.
Canada taking more baby steps toward normalcy
COVID-19 threat to First Nations, Inuit communities grows as it eases elsewhere
Homeless campers told to leave Hamilton park days after being forced off school property
What should Hamilton do about tent cities during COVID-19? “You can’t just tell them to move on again and again”
Saskatchewan dealing with fast-spreading COVID-19 outbreak in far north
REGINA—Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer says a rapidly spreading outbreak of COVID-19 in a remote northern community is concerning.
Constellation increasing Canopy stake
Constellation increasing stake in Canopy Growth after exercising warrants
Martin Regg Cohn: Is Doug Ford a new person or just repressing his old persona?
In case you missed it, Doug Ford lost his place the other day when his Teleprompter failed to cue him up. Uh-oh.
Remdesivir showed some effect on COVID-19 patients in a U.S. trial. But the way results were shared is causing concern
If the engine of the virus that causes COVID-19 is an enzyme that needs regular gas, Remdesivir is diesel.
Health unit orders cottagers who live outside Haldimand-Norfolk to stay away
Homeowners protest ‘excessive’ rule that bars them from visiting their own property
First Nations COVID-19 outbreaks spark concern
COVID-19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations prompting concerns
Vinay Menon: Celebs, help us! COVID-19 has killed offline life and all we have is the High Park bloom cam
After carefully monitoring the city’s new “BloomCam” for 24 hours, a spoiler alert: you may kill yourself due to crushing boredom long before the cherry trees blossom in High Park.
Art history: Two artistic interpretations of Judith killing Holofernes
When Artemisia Gentileschi was rediscovered, her paintings of the blood-chilling tale of Judith killing Holofernes made people gasp, writes Regina Hag
Alberta has a new COVID-19 app. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t — do
The Alberta government is launching a new app to help bolster its efforts in tracking down people who have been exposed to COVID-19.
Four charged after assault in Ottawa
Four face assault charges after being asked to respect physical distancing in Ottawa
April auto sales drop 75% amid pandemic
April auto sales plummet into 'uncharted territory' with 75% drop
Trudeau announces ban on 'military-grade' guns
Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of 'military-style' guns
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
S&P/TSX composite down, loonie falls
North American stocks open trading lower, oil price continues to move up
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