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UPDATE: 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’s gritLIT festival asks Margaret Atwood fans to hold on to tickets
The annual gritLIT literary festival in Hamilton was cancelled. But there’s still a chance some events might be salvaged.
GO train operator tests positive for COVID-19
Employee hadn’t been to work since March 20 and had limited contact with the public.
Canadian unemployment could reach 15 per cent by third quarter, Parliamentary Budget Officer says
Economic outlook “extremely uncertain,” budget officer says
Boston Pizza laying off half of its corporate staff across Canada
The company says the cuts are due to a significant decline in business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian unemployment could reach 15 per cent by third quarter, Parliamentary Budget Officer says
Canada’s real GDP growth could contract by 5.1 per cent in 2020 due to coronavirus.
Toronto man charged after fake coronavirus test kits seized at border
There are no legitimate 'home test kits', police warn.
Mr. Rooter plumbers keep working despite coronavirus
As of last week, that gear includes hooded coveralls, goggles, a mask, gloves and booties, all of which get changed after each call and his tools are sanitized regularly.
Mr. Rooter plumbers keep working despite coronavirus
While most of us have been told to stay home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic many are still out there working.Chad Dimmer is among them.He’s been a plumber with Mr. Rooter in Stoney Creek for a dozen years.His job takes him into hom
U.S. backs down after Canada slams proposal for American troops along the border
'The idea to have America troops sent to our border is unnecessary,' said deputy prime minister.
COVID-19: Support needed for renters amid crisis, Mayor Fred Eisenberger says
Billions in federal and provincial dollars ‘fantastic,’ but more is needed, Eisenberger says
British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19; Canada reports 4,043 confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday.
Rymal Road McDonald’s worker faked COVID-19: Hamilton police
Police say it was all to get out of work.
Here’s the prediction for next week’s coronavirus cases — if people follow the rules
A study from York University has found that Canada is on track to have between 4,000 and 10,000 positive cases of COVID-19 by March 31 if we stick to social distancing and public health intervention measures.
Grocery store worker in his 40s is Ontario’s youngest COVID-19 victim as death toll hits 15
The number of Ontarians infected with COVID-19 rose 25 per cent overnight with an increase of 170 cases.
Doug Ford furious over $30 wipes at Pusateri’s, vows to crack down on COVID-19 price gougers
A “furious” Premier Doug Ford says his government will clamp down on price-gouging by profiteers hoping to cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic.
What powers do police, bylaw have to enforce COVID-19 protective measures in Hamilton?
A Hamilton Mountain hookah bar owner was charged after being caught operating.
Hamilton life sciences competition goes virtual for $100,000 awards show
The big winner was Niagara’s Bisep Inc., which designed a device for people with mobility issues
Teachers adjust to instruction in a classroom-free world amid COVID-19
Hamilton and area teachers are finding ways to stay connected to students, even when they lack face-to-face interaction
UPDATE: Dialysis nurse at St. Joseph’s and Hamilton General has COVID-19
Nurse who lives in Hamilton worked March 20 at the dialysis unit at the Charlton Avenue East hospital and began experiencing symptoms on March 21
‘Terrified’ South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000
South Africa has 927 virus cases, with no reported deaths. Africa’s total cases are now 3,037 with South Africa’s latest cases added to the toll of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jobless after virus lockdown, India’s poor struggle to eat
India’s finance ministry announced a 1.7 trillion ($22 billion U.S.) economic stimulus package that will include delivering grains and lentil rations for three months to 800 million people, some 60 per cemt of the world’s second-most populous country.
Pandemic response must uphold human rights, avoid discrimination, says B.C. commissioner
Her office recently released a policy statement focused on COVID-19 that's intended to provide guidance under the B.C. Human Rights Code to ensure an adherence to human rights protections.
Half-million infected worldwide as economic toll rises
Around the globe, the death toll rose to about 8,200 in Italy, 4,100 in Spain and 1,700 in France, including a 16-year-old. The U.S. had about 1,200 deaths, about 400 of them in New York state, the worst hot spot in the nation.
Manitoba delays promised cut to provincial sales tax due to COVID-19 pandemic
Premier Brian Pallister said the novel coronavirus pandemic will damage the economy, reduce revenues flowing into the provincial treasury and require large amounts of new spending.
Ottawa to issue new guidelines to keep workers safe during COVID-19 crisis
Ontario labour ministry has “been downsizing and understaffing,” expert says. “They don’t have the capacity to deal with this.”
Lost your income due to COVID-19? Here’s what to do next
Thousands of Canadians are finding themselves without an income due to the pandemic. Here’s how to take care of your wallet and your well-being.
COVID-19: Workers left adrift as Hamilton hotel sector tanks
Operators say they hope to redeploy employees and bring them back as soon as possible
Hamilton Health Sciences looks at reusing N95 masks in supply shortage ‘worst-case scenarios’
Hospital network is also considering reusing disposable impermeable gowns, face shields and goggles, while looking at extending the use of surgical masks.
Freedom-of-Information requests shunted to sidelines during virus crisis
At least three large federal departments recently issued notices advising requesters their applications for information would be placed on hold due to COVID-19, though one soon backpedalled on the move.
Mayor Tory calls for landlords to help tenants stay in their homes; Trudeau pushes back on U.S. plan for troops at border; Ford ‘disgusted’ by price-gouging; Ontario reports 170 new COVID-
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Thursday.
Oshawa off-leash dog park closed due to COVID-19
Oshawa officials announced the closure of the Harmony Valley Off-Leash Dog Park on Thursday afternoon.
Advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in jails, prisons
Dozens of organizations have sent letters to provincial and federal officials asking them to release non-violent inmates and people in remand centres awaiting trial.
Dialysis nurse at St. Joseph’s and Hamilton General has COVID-19
The nurse who lives in Hamilton worked March 20 at the dialysis unit at the Charlton Avenue East hospital and began experiencing symptoms on March 21
Ontario allows restaurants to sell takeout liquor, wine and beer
Ontario is liberalizing liquor licensing laws to allow restaurants, which are currently restricted to serving takeout meals, to temporarily sell beer, wine, and spirits to go.
So you’ve been laid off due to COVID-19...
Thousands of Canadians are finding themselves without a job due to the pandemic. Here’s how to take care of your wallet and your wellbeing.
COVID-19: What’s being done about crowded buses and how is the city helping homeless people?
Officials answered a host of questions during Cable 14’s latest town hall broadcast.
Metrolinx gives 18,000 face masks to health-care workers; Trudeau pushes back on early U.S. plan for troops at Canadian border; Ontario reports 170 new cases
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Thursday.
Neighbour to Neighbour food bank moves to curbside service
With all their volunteers sent home until further notice, staff at Neighbour to Neighbour Centre are keeping the food bank open.
Hamilton first responders: Be honest about possible COVID-19 exposure when calling 911
No one will be denied service; questions are designed to protect police, paramedics and firefighters.
White House looking at placing troops along Canada-U.S. border, Justin Trudeau says
Trudeau made clear Canada’s unease with the plan.,
North American stocks open trading day higher, loonie takes flight
The Canadian dollar traded for 70.97 cents US compared with an average of 69.92 cents US on Wednesday.
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says "no net benefit" to declare state of emergency
Eisenberger said he would have declared state of emergency if council didn't meet March 20.
‘I’m not scared of the virus’: He survived war in Syria. Now this refugee worries about keeping up with English lessons
Amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Rami Abd has other things to worry about.
Amazon doubling pay for working OT in Canadian warehouses
GTA worker reports ‘pretty substantial’ improvement to COVID-19 rules, but worries remain.
Toronto closes playgrounds, parks to stop spread of coronavirus
City makes decision after people seen congregating outdoors
Whiting Awards bestow $50K prizes to 10 emerging writers
Whiting Awards bestow $50K prizes to 10 emerging writers
Hamilton butcher Jamie Waldron provides a ‘nose to tail’ experience
Jamie Waldron landed a job at Cumbraes in Dundas, where he honed his skills and came to love the area.
Should you borrow to invest in this market?
Borrowing to invest makes sense for few people amid market volatility: experts
Impossible to know how many really have COVID-19 in Hamilton
There is a massive backlog of 10,500 pending tests including roughly 700 from Hamilton and there’s also countless presumptive cases who don’t meet the criteria for testing
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