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The Nova Scotia shootings began with an act of domestic abuse — and there were red flags that came before
Before he went on a rampage that claimed the lives of 22 victims, the killer had argument with his girlfriend, assaulted her and tied her up. Their fights in the past caused concern for some acquaintances.
Employee at Burlington Walmart tests positive for coronavirus
Measures have been taken to ensure the safety of both staff and customers.
‘Normality for us is gone’: Mom of special needs student struggles with school amid COVID-19
Cathy’s son Brock is one of thousands of Ontario special needs students who are now learning online due to the pandemic.
‘Badass’ Hamilton paramedic gets her wish, joins COVID-19 infectious disease team
Hamilton’s infectious disease paramedic team is first of its kind in Ontario.
Trump touts study on sunlight to kill coronavirus; South Korean soccer league season to kick off on May 8
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.
April 24: Differing view on Scheer’s Parliament stance, Rover has trouble with the toilet and other letters to the editor
Thank you to The Spec for putting faces to some of the many, many heroes that put their lives on the line to help others during these trying times, wr
Farmers markets looking for ways to stay afloat
Farmers markets looking for ways to stay afloat during the pandemic
Rent relief for businesses on the way
Feds to unveil rent relief for businesses forced to shut down during pandemic
Nurses have right to decide which personal protection equipment is needed when working in long-term care homes with COVID-19
A Superior Court judge has ruled that nurses have the right to decide which personal protection equipment is needed when working in long-term care homes with COVID-19.
Nurses have right to decide which personal protection equipment is needed when working in long-term-care homes with COVID-19
A Superior Court judge has ruled that nurses have the right to decide which personal protection equipment is needed when working in long-term-care homes with COVID-19.
Amid signs the virus came earlier, Americans ask: Did I already have it?
CHICAGO—In January, a mystery illness swept through a call centre in a skyscraper on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Close to 30 people in one department alone had symptoms — dry, deep coughs and fevers they could not shake. When they gradually returned to work after taking sick days, they sat in their cubicles looking wan and tired.
A ‘tough situation’ for families of residents in midtown Toronto nursing home where 22 died
A crisis at a midtown Toronto long-term-care home that has seen 22 deaths and dozens of COVID-19 infections is taking a toll on residents’ families.
Rosie DiManno: Lewis Lawson, 78, is waiting for his dialysis; the COVID outbreak has delayed it
He’s a 78-year-old diabetic with acute kidney failure. He’s an amputee — trouser-leg empty below the right knee. He’s COVID-positive.
Bruce Arthur: Conservative MP’s ugly smear against Theresa Tam comes from an infection in Canadian politics
On Tuesday, Conservative Party leadership candidate Derek Sloan — an also-ran candidate even compared to undistinguished frontrunners Peter MacKay and Erin O’Toole, in a race that was belatedly suspended for the coronavirus pandemic — posted a video. Even in normal times, not many people would care.
‘How many deaths does it take’: Mon Sheong Home for the Aged in crisis and waiting for help promised
As Premier Doug Ford calls in the army to help a handful of nursing homes devastated by COVID-19, Helen Lee has one question for him.
Police seek surveillance footage of reported robbery in downtown Hamilton parking garage
Police responded to an underground parking garage in the area of Hughson Street North and Robert Street just after 7 a.m., where a woman told authorit
Photo: Maple Avenue neighbours show their support for health care workers
Maple Avenue neighbours come out for their nightly 7:30 p.m. pot-banging celebration of the work of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual vigil marks van attack anniversary
Virtual commemoration planned for second anniversary of Toronto van attack
Scheer dodges question on MP's attack on Tam
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP's controversial criticism of health officer
COVID-19 ravaging restaurants, hotels
COVID-19 wreaking havoc on Canada's hospitality industry, MPs told
COVID-19 isn't hurting Donald Trump. Can the same be said of Joe Biden?
WASHINGTON—It can be hard to remember there’s a U.S. presidential election going on. Just ask Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, who is struggling with fundraising and reaching out to local news affiliates in an attempt to reach voters up to their eyeballs in coronavirus news from national outlets.
'Fact' two Cdn planes left China empty: minister
'Fact' two Canadian planes left China empty, says minister after China denial
Twenty-two people have died at this Toronto nursing home. Two nurses say they sounded the alarm weeks ago
Sarah glanced at the clock on the wall inside Meighen Manor. The young nurse working at the COVID-stricken care home felt her own forehead — she had a slight fever. She knew the likely reason. She had contracted the virus.
Prison tensions rise amid COVID lockdowns
Federal prison tensions rise amid COVID lockdowns; activists want releases
He had a life and a career in Canada. His trip to his Chinese hometown kept him away for bleak, scary weeks when he got caught in its severe COVID-19 lockdown
Trapped in a house in the province of Hubei, China, Li Wang spent almost two months watching his dream of becoming a Canadian permanent resident appear to be slipping between his fingers.
Ontario jail guards to wear masks during pandemic
Ontario jail guards allowed to wear masks during pandemic after deal reached
Flood costs could nearly triple by 2030
Flood costs in Canada could nearly triple by 2030 with no mitigation
LCBO reporting its sales have gone up during the COVID-19 crisis
Ontarians are drowning their coronavirus sorrows in beer, wine, and spirits.
How the military can help long-term care homes
Trudeau says military short-term solution to caring for seniors
Parents of Bernardo's victims seek his file
Parents of teen girls killed by Paul Bernardo seek to obtain his file: documents
UofT profs launch website to help with PPE demand
With the demand for personal protective equipment higher than ever due to COVID-19, a group of University of Toronto professors has launched an online platform to connect suppliers with customers.
Community gardens revived at Village of St Elizabeth Mills
Seniors at The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills on the west Mountain have something to look forward to in addition to the eventual end of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dundas business offers free grocery delivery
Dundas Valley Collision helping #keepseniorssafe
Hamilton hit with record low temperatures
Over the past 10 days since April 13, the temperature in Hamilton has dipped below 0 C at least once each day.
Dundas volunteers helping local seniors deal with coronavirus pandemic
#keepseniorssafe
Canada failing its seniors: Trudeau
Trudeau says military short-term solution to caring for seniors
Hamilton police and bylaw bust illegal scrap business operating out of shipping containers on Wentworth Street North property
The owner of the property is facing bylaw charges and police are looking for owners of stolen goods.
Supreme Court won't hear succession case
Supreme Court will not hear appeal challenging law on succession to the throne
Top court won't hear federal pay-system appeal
Top court won't hear bid to broaden Phoenix pay system class action
North American stock markets start day higher
North American stock markets start trading day higher, loonie gains
Virtual vigil for van attack anniversary begins
Virtual commemoration planned for second anniversary of Toronto van attack
‘He didn’t come home’: Retired Mac prof dies of COVID-19 in Portugal
Joe Adamson, a former McMaster University English professor, died on April 3 at age 69.
Non-essential workplaces will remain closed in Ontario until at least May 6, Premier Doug Ford says
All non-essential workplaces will remain closed until at least May 6 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, says Premier Doug Ford.
Literary scholar Cheryl A. Wall dies at age 71
Literary scholar Cheryl A. Wall dies at age 71
‘Frontline workers do not have N95s but supervisors are wearing them’: Troubling allegations emerge at care homes hit by COVID-19
Confusion. Exhaustion. Fear. Tragedy. This is the picture of the “unlawfully inadequate” response to the COVID-19 pandemic at three for-profit long-term care homes.
Great Value pasta product recalled at Walmart over allergy concerns
Spaghetti product recalled over undeclared items
African Lion Safari answering appetites of animals during pandemic
Cambridge wildlife park surviving while other zoos struggle with big meal bills
African Lion Safari answering appetites of animals during pandemic
Flamborough wildlife park surviving while other zoos struggle with big meal bills
Municipality of Clarington expects to lose $1 million in revenue to coronavirus
Savings in part-time salaries not paid offset by lost revenues due to no user fees, permits
Town of Ajax not yet certain when municipal facilities will open again
Town looking forward 'to bringing back full complement of staff back to work' when facilities reopen
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