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Dave Andreychuk Arena becoming coronavirus testing centre
The Dave Andreychuk-Mountain Arena is reopening on Friday (April 17), as a coronavirus testing centre.
Democratic institutions will continue: PM
Push to have Parliament resume stems from Canadians' frustrations, Tory MP says
Fight against COVID-19 moving into long-term care homes in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon
The interim medical officer of health in Peel Region Dr. Lawrence Loh said long-term care homes have become a major focus in the region’s fight against the spread of COVID-19.
NewsAlert: Trudeau says many weeks before U.S.-Canada border reopens
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Trudeau says many weeks before U.S.-Canada border reopens
Doctors answer premier's call for long-term care help
Doctors answer Quebec premier's call for long-term care help amid COVID-19 outbreak
Materials sector helps lift stocks in Toronto
S&P/TSX composite down in early trading, U.S. stock markets mixed
Feds expanding loan program for businesses
Ottawa expanding loan program for small businesses hit by COVID-19
Hamilton residents could be paying higher taxes in 2021 to cover ballooning budget deficit
Mountain Coun. Terry Whitehead said every time he walks down his street, residents yell at him that they can’t pay their property taxes because they have lost their jobs.
Chartwell withdraws guidance for 2020
Chartwell Retirement Residences withdraws guidance for 2020 due to pandemic
“Completely stressed out:” Dundas residents struggle getting groceries during COVID-19 pandemic
The once simple act of buying groceries is now difficult for many.
Doug Ford slammed over delay of measure that protects nursing home residents from COVID-19 by limiting where staff can work
Premier Doug Ford is putting the lives of vulnerable seniors at risk by delaying a measure to slow the deadly spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes by one week, critics charge.
Some TTC bus drivers refuse shifts over safety concerns
Some TTC bus drivers refuse shifts linked to COVID-19 safety concerns
More than $20K in drugs seized during Burlington steroid trafficking investigation
35-year-old facing charges following steroid bust
COVID-19 survivors: Stories of hope from local people who recovered from the virus
While you must be vigilant and abide by physical distancing, you should know most COVID stories end with full recoveries, writes Susan Clairmont
Hamilton’s small businesses are hard hit by social distancing and looking for ways to pivot online
‘With social distancing and the shutdown of those businesses, it became a priority for the city to connect these businesses with their customers,’ say
Oshawa MPP Jennifer French working in her basement during COVID-19 pandemic
'Obviously this is a very busy time in the community.'
Hamilton’s school boards handing out iPads for online learning
Public and Catholic boards are still working to get all students access to virtual classrooms.
April 16: What are the rich athletes doing to help and other letters to the editor
How about an article on what the Ticats, Blue Jays and Raptors (ownership group and players) are doing to help out?
Supreme Court to decide on leave for La Loche shooter
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear appeal of La Loche shooter
Durham leaders adjust to working from home: 'Cookies' a big challenge
Mayors, MPPs, councillors, executives offer tips, talk about challenges of working from home.
Some TTC bus drivers refuse shifts over safety concerns
Some TTC bus drivers refuse shifts linked to COVID-19 safety concerns
WestJet lays off 1,700 pilots amid COVID-19 pandemic
1,700 WestJet pilots have been laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company told the Star Wednesday night. The layoffs are effective on May 1 and June 1, depending on the pilot.
COVID-19 leads to layoffs for more than 250 municipal workers in Haldimand-Norfolk
Shuttered facilities and reduced services in Haldimand and Norfolk have resulted in layoffs for 252 municipal employees between the two counties.
‘What if something happens?’ Canadians’ interest in wills surges amid COVID-19
VANCOUVER—With twins on the way, and their father poised to be called to the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus any day, 32-year-old Nadine Parker sat down to write her will.
Trump signals Canada-U.S. border restrictions could soon be eased
The two countries imposed a ban on non-essential travel in both directions in mid-March to control the spread of COVID-19. That agreement is currently set to expire April 21.
Ontario is poised to surpass 10,000 COVID-19 cases
Ontario’s death toll from COVID-19 has doubled in the last week as the number of residents who have taken ill is poised to pass the 10,000 mark.
Canada faces ‘echo pandemic’ of mental health problems, national advocacy association warns
The warning from the Canadian Mental Health Association comes on a day when Ottawa unveiled a new online tool to provide guidance for people seeking immediate help.
Ontario vastly under-reporting COVID-19 deaths in long-term-care homes
The agency responsible for protecting the health of Ontarians is vastly under-reporting the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 at long-term-care homes in the province, a Star analysis has found.
More than 35 TTC bus drivers stop work over COVID-19 fears; Trump suggests Canada-U.S. border restrictions could soon be relaxed; Ontario has 9,591 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19, 445 deaths;
John’s Hopkins reports 2 million cases of COVID-19 around the world. Canada’s central bank keeps key interest rate at 0.25 per cent and says downturn will be worst on record.
Canadian snowbird living in car after being turned away at bridge to P.E.I.
Barry Humberstone said he was denied entry to the Island because his licence and registration are still from Ontario — which he admits he should have changed sooner.
Public health orders 31 lodging homes to improve pandemic infection control
Some residential care facilities lack personal protective equipment or are struggling to create a safe distance between beds in cramped rooms
Public kept in the dark about COVID-19 outbreaks at Halton long-term care and retirement homes
‘Transparency is critical,’ says Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner
Man found not criminally responsible in killing
Toronto man should be found not criminally responsible for murder, court hears
COVID-19 ‘SWAT teams’ will deploy into long-term care homes
Premier said the teams will include hospital workers who aren’t yet seeing a ‘surge’ of patients. It’s not clear which Hamilton homes will benefit.
Systemic look at long-term care possible:Ford
Plan coming today to address COVID-19 in long-term care homes: Ford
Fed notes what most Americans see: A sharp economic downturn
The Federal Reserve is noting what most Americans are already acutely aware of: Economic activity contracted sharply and abruptly cross all regions of the country in recent weeks as the country locked down to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Grimsby company retools to join COVID-19 pandemic fight
Businesses, factories, schools, arenas, parks, recreation facilities — they all may require some level of disinfecting once they reopen.
Outbreak at Markham group home has 1st death
COVID-19 outbreak at Markham, Ont., group home for the disabled turns deadly
Ontario has 9,591 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19, 445 deaths; Toronto reports 2,670 confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19; New York state to require face coverings in public
John’s Hopkins reports 2 million cases of COVID-19 around the world. Canada’s central bank keeps key interest rate at 0.25 per cent and says downturn will be worst on record.
China didn’t warn public of likely coronavirus pandemic for six key days, internal documents show
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the public of the outbreak on Jan. 20. But by then, more than 3,000 people had been infected during almost a week of public silence, according to internal documents obtained by the Associated Press.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Cause for some optimism in COVID-19 fight:Tam
StatsCan to release GDP figures for March and first quarter of 2020
More testing needed to reopen economy: PM
Canada needs to increase testing capacity before life can return to normal: PM
COVID-19 restrictions will last for ‘weeks more,’ Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling Canadians to brace for “weeks more” of restrictions, warning that a premature rush back to normal life risks a second, more devastating wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stepping up during COVID-19: Professional movie posters for charity donations
Hamilton-based design studio hosting contest for indie filmmakers.
Group chats. A buddy system. How front-line heath-care workers are struggling to cope with the fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic
An hour before her shift starts in an emergency room at University Hospital in London, Ont., Dr. Allison McConnell has isolated herself upstairs in her home so she can talk without being disturbed by her two young children.
Telecom sector shows strains from COVID-19
Telecom sector in better shape than most, but still at risk from COVID's impact
Ontario’s COVID-19 tally now stands at 9,268 cases, 425 deaths
Another 631 Ontario residents have been listed as confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 9,268 since the novel coronavirus first arrived in late January.
COVID-19 restrictions will last for ‘weeks more,’ Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling Canadians to brace for “weeks more” of restrictions, warning that a premature rush back to normal life risks a second, more devastating wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada many weeks away from re-opening, PM says; Ontario COVID-19 cases up to 9,268 and 425 deaths
John’s Hopkins reports 2 million cases of COVID-19 around the world. Canada’s central bank keeps key interest rate at 0.25 per cent and says downturn will be worst on record.
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