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Ontario reports 211 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 1,355; Fauci predicts 100,000-200,000 deaths in U.S.
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Sunday.
Trudeau remaining in isolation longer despite wife’s recovery from COVID-19
The prime minister says the couple took steps to remain apart, but staying at home for another two weeks is prudent because he was sharing a roof with someone who was ill.
Second employee at Oshawa Real Canadian Superstore tests positive for coronavirus
Days after the death of an employee from COVID-19, a Real Canadian Superstore location has confirmed that another employee tested positive for the virus.
Anonymous online forum reveals Toronto hospital workers’ fears, grievances
Hospital staff at Toronto’s world-renowned University Health Network fear they may be putting patients at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Retired doctors in Italy return to treat coronavirus patients
In a growing number of places dealing with major outbreaks, from London to New York, retired health workers are responding to similar calls to deal with the influx.
Canada could face legal trouble over refugee deportations, advocates say
Canada’s international obligations regarding refugees include a commitment to “non-refoulement,” which means not sending refugees back to countries where they could face torture or persecution.
Passengers on cruise ship in Panama transferred to new vessel
Canadians among passengers being transferred from Holland America’s Zaandam cruise ship, stranded off the coast of Panama.
Hamilton entertainment venue hopefuls continue to hash out pitches with city staff
Economic development office aims to report back to council in summer
New York delays presidential primary; Trump nixes quarantine idea
The U.S. president told reporters at the White House he was weighing the idea of a quarantine to prevent people in the tri-state area from travelling for a short time. Late Saturday, though, he tweeted that he’d decided to go with a travel advisory.
Virus spreads behind bars as U.S. jails ‘completely unequipped’ to handle COVID-19
Most of the coronavirus cases in U.S. jails and prisons so far have been reported from New York City, with the Department of Corrections saying Saturday that 104 staff and 132 men in custody have tested positive at Rikers Island and city jails alone.
In the coronavirus fight in Scandinavia, Sweden stands apart
Sweden has stayed open for business while other countries beyond Scandinavia have attacked the outbreak with various measures ambitious in scope and reach.
Second Hamilton nurse tests positive for coronavirus
Nurse works at McMaster Children’s Hospital and is Hamilton’s 52nd case
COVID-19 testing still targeted at health system, identifying transmission in B.C.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says broader testing of healthy people with no symptoms won’t be a part of the province’s strategy until B.C. reaches the “down side” of the curve in the virus’s spread, which has yet to happen.
The Westdale in Hamilton starting online film club, with “American Graffiti” being first up
The Westdale is starting online film club.
Ontario doctors told to stop prescribing unproven drug combination touted by Donald Trump
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump called antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine a “game-changer” in fighting COVID-19. But Ontario’s medical associations say there’s no evidence
Quebec to add checkpoints, forbid non-essential travel to eight regions
Deputy Premier Geneviève Guilbault announced new measures Saturday, as health officials reported nearly 2,500 people in the province have tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario reports another COVID-19 death; B.C. reports 92 new cases; Canada tightens travel restrictions
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday.
Canada imposes domestic travel restrictions on citizens with COVID-19 symptoms
New rules come into effect Monday at noon, banning anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms from boarding domestic flights, inter-city train trips on VIA Rail.
‘I have zero tolerance’ — Doug Ford takes aim at COVID-19 price gougers
Maximum fines for price gouging will be $100,000 and a year in jail for individuals upon conviction.
Ontario reports 151 new COVID-19 cases, B.C. reports 92 new cases; Canada tightens travel restrictions
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday.
Ottawa to impose domestic travel restrictions in fight against COVID-19
As of Monday, anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 will no longer be permitted to board domestic flights or inter-city trains. But it won’t apply to commuter trains.
Ontario doctors told to stop prescribing anecdotal drug combination
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump called antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine a “game-changer” in fighting COVID-19. But Ontario’s medical associations say there’s no evidence
Ontario reports 151 new COVID-19 cases; cracks down on price gougers; Canada tightens travel restrictions
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday.
Injured Humboldt Bronco player launches lawsuit against drivers in deadly crash
The statement of claim says Straschnitzki was left paralyzed, suffers severe headaches and has cognitive difficulties, including short term memory loss, anxiety, nightmares and insomnia.
Dundas couple part of Grand Princess cruise ship COVID-19 fiasco
Planeload of Canadians singing O Canada while en route to coronavirus quarantine at CFB Trenton
B.C. is offering up to $500 a month for renters during the COVID-19 crisis. Ontario has no such plan
Tenants and advocates say putting the burden on renters to haggle with their landlord about rent ahead of an April 1 deadline shows a lack of leadership.
LCBO store employee tests positive; Wuhan, China, partly reopens after two months
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday.
‘I love you my wolverine:’ Wife of Durham coronavirus victim bids heart-wrenching goodbye
The wife of a Durham Region man who died this week of COVID-19 has spoken out about her loss.
A Hamilton cop opens up about PTSD
There wasn’t one specific incident that fractured Const. Andrew Leng’s mental health, it was an accumulation of dents.
As delivery heats up in an age of Amazon and COVID-19, whither the newspaper?
The news industry is facing a crucial test amid the coronavirus, writes Paul Berton.
Lights on, masks up: OPG Darlington and Pickering step up during coronavirus
From hospitals to homes, core operations and maintenance staff at Ontario Power Generation’s Durham and Pickering nuclear generating stations are keeping the lights on.
Coronavirus causes cancellation of the Brooklin Spring Fair
The 2020 Brooklin Spring Fair has been cancelled.
Online grocery shopping in the age of COVID-19 is not easy in Hamilton
The Spectator’s Sebastian Bron has no luck trying to get supplies without leaving his self-isolation
What are your rights during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Usually there would be a one-week waiting period for employment insurance sick pay, but that is being waived for people who are quarantined.
British PM Johnson tests positive for virus
Two of Johnson’s top aides in the fight against the virus — his health secretary and top medical adviser — also said they had the disease.
Leaders detail concerns about COVID-19 impacts on Indigenous populations
The Assembly of First Nations declared a state of emergency for its First Nations this week, saying the money Ottawa has committed to date will not go far enough to meet the unique needs of Indigenous populations facing this pandemic.
Police in New Brunswick charge two men with assault for coughing on others
The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force says one male was arrested for uttering threats and assault for “purposely coughing in someone’s face while feeling ill.”
Employee at Barton Street Jail has COVID-19
Employee may have interacted with staff at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre on March 16 and 17, says document obtained by The Spectator
Hamilton COVID-19 cases jumps to 51, including two babies
Ontario nears 1,000 cases as federal government mandates quarantine for returning travellers
The message from the City of Hamilton and others is clear: Stay home
After the failure of some members of the public to take physical distancing seriously, public spaces are being ordered closed
Man wanted after 15-year-old girl approached, grabbed twice near Queenston traffic circle
Incidents happened over two consecutive nights
Hamilton police rescue couple and dog from Lake Ontario
The man and woman are being treated for hypothermia after they dove in to save the dog
Body of Port Dover fisherman recovered
Michael Smith fell overboard in Lake Erie on March 23
Huge jump in mental health costs for Hamilton’s first responders
Paramedics are four per cent of city’s workforce but represent half of mental health WSIB costs in 2019.
McMaster nursing students eager to help fight COVID-19
More than 500 students are expected to graduate as registered nurses from Hamilton university this spring
Ontario reports 135 new cases, three more deaths; Ottawa to increase wage subsidy to 75 per cent; 10 more die in Quebec
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday.
Illegal dumpers take advantage of pandemic bylaw ‘skeleton crew’ to off-load mystery soil in Binbrook
A city order closed the Binbrook Road property to fill dumping in January. But trucks started dumping material there again — within sight of a wetland and creek — just days after Hamilton closed its bylaw office.
'I love you my wolverine:' Wife of Durham coronavirus victim bids heart-wrenching goodbye
48-year-old Oshawa man died of COVID-19 March 25
Ontario to issue emergency alert on COVID-19 on Friday
The alert will tell travellers returning to Ontario that they are required by law to self-isolate for 14 days as they are at high risk of spreading COVID-19.
Ontario reports 135 new cases, to send out emergency alert at 2 p.m.; 10 more dead in Quebec; Ottawa to increase wage subsidy to 75%
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday.
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