If this life we are living now were a novel, it would be called “Drop the Body” or “Land of Ham”; if a memoir, “Bunker Time: The Year of Motley Heavings.” If it were a sandwich, the filling would be moths, jam and beef powder, and its leathery bread would be buttered on the outside.

No injuries reported after two apartment units burn

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.

Toronto police have received close to a dozen complaints in the last month about people hacking into online meetings and flooding them with child pornography or racial slurs.

A Scugog manufacturer has joined the effort to outfit front-line workers with personal protective equipment by adding a new product to its line.

Scugog farmers and other agri-businesses have stepped up to serve the community during the coronavirus crisis, says the township.

Complaints from outraged residents helped earn a stay of execution for beavers that clog culverts and cause flooding

Was the good doctor having a bad day, asks Gary Mahoney

Based on earlier fears that the coronavirus outbreak could swamp the health care system, HHS and St. Joe’s say the situation has been better than expe

COVID-19 outbreak surges among homeless in Toronto with 135 cases

At first, Linda Lam explained away the deep fatigue that left her feeling weak and worn out.

New immigrants and refugees in South Okanagan communities face extra challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Cherry Fernandez of South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS) during a virtual town hall on Wednesday.

While Canada has endured more than a month of physical distancing measures, some countries around the world are beginning to ease up on restrictions in the hope of returning to something resembling normalcy.

I coughed on the sidewalk the other day.

The federal government swooped in yet again with a dramatic plan on Friday, this time to cover off 75 per cent of the monthly rent for small business.

The provincial labour board has ordered mandatory weekly health and safety inspections at three long-term-care homes where 92 residents and one front-line worker have died, following an emergency application alleging critical shortages of protective gear and understaffing.

Advocates say the gardens can be run safely during the COVID-19 pandemic — but they need to open soon

Feds to unveil rent relief for businesses forced to shut down during pandemic

Public was asked to stay away from area near Kenilworth Avenue and Beach Road on Friday night

The paramedic was appalled. She had been called to three separate long-term-care homes in Mississauga. She found staff wearing protective masks around their necks, residents roaming the halls, even a doughnut box, open and shared, at the nurses’ station. That was this week.

Employers need to be very careful what they put in writing in employment contracts, writes Ed Canning.

Ontario Provincial Police charge man after finding drugs, weapons

Mathieu Maslard went from desk job to front line in a matter of days as part of the city’s response to COVID-19.

Both drafts social distance but CFL’s always done much of that

Health Minister Christine Elliott is blaming the coronavirus crisis for slowing access to a new cystic fibrosis drug that patients with the debilitating lung disease say could save lives.

A high school student from Osaka, Japan reached out to the Spectator to help share an infographic on COVID-19 symptoms and to stop the spread of misin

Mayor John Tory announced Friday that the city is considering action to alleviate crowding on sidewalks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the fifth column in a series: “10 Good Things That Happened This Week, at Home and Around the World.” Some of these things relate to the coronavirus and some don’t. But none will make you feel worse than you already do.

Wellington OPP say they’ve arrested a man for personating a police officer in Puslinch, Ont. — but it isn’t the man from Wednesday’s report.

Number of applicants for federal emergency benefit tops seven million

Ontario reports 640 new COVID-19 cases, 50 more deaths

General Motors’ plant in Oshawa is set to start making personal protective equipment to help in the fight against COVID-19, it was announced Friday.

Police said they found powdered cocaine in measuring cups waiting to be “cooked” and processed into crack cocaine.

Canada's prison ombudsman calls COVID isolation 'extremely concerning'

It’s like an elephant sitting on your chest, with something clawing the inside of your lungs with every breath.

“It shouldn’t be a deterrent to seek emergent care because of COVID,” says Dr. David Carr. “You need to come here. We’re a safe place for you to come.”

Canadian Press NewsAlert: PM unveils rent relief for businesses forced to shut down during pandemic

Dr. Kati Ivanyi took The Hamilton Spectator through the drive-thru testing centre at Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena on Hester Street to see firsthand

Man, 34, charged with first-degree murder in 'vicious assault' that left woman dead

Number of applicants for federal emergency benefit tops seven million

There are no silver linings to a deadly pandemic, but it’s clear the earth has benefited from the human population’s restricted movement and economic activity.

Quality issues with internationally sourced protective goods no surprise: Anand

Five Toronto area long-term-care homes — including the Scarborough facility where a caregiver died of COVID-19 — will be the first to get help from military medical teams.

Critics say systemic changes needed to #keepseniorssafe

North American stock markets open trading higher, oil also trades up

CORNWALL—Another five positive test results for COVID-19 received in the region has now increased the total infections for Eastern Ontario to 75.

She may be with a friend and not aware police are looking for her.

Today’s Star Rotation curated by: chanlmarshl

The anticipation of a festive, communal meal each night is missing from Ramadan traditions for Muslims around the world.

As victims’ families question the RCMP’s use of Twitter to alert the public to the shootings, experts say the crisis shows stronger protocols for alert systems would result in faster communications.