Scugog will look to “progressively reduce” its staff working in the municipal office as a safety precaution as well as search for savings as it continues to adapt to the coronavirus crisis.

In a matter of days, staff at Sunspace Sunrooms went from talking about the idea, to designing a prototype, to having the shields ready to go.

The great unknown is how long ‘non-essential’ businesses will have to sit on the sidelines

As Ontarians settle into their new reality of social distancing and self-isolation, one traditionally very social aspect of our lives could still be an important service in the weeks and months ahead.

Unless there’s a layoff provision in the employee’s contract — or severance is paid — employees could sue, says a Toronto employment lawyer.

Here’s a look at several websites that provide free workout videos for anyone looking to exercise from home.

An 80 year-old resident of Heritage Green Nursing Home died in hospital March 24

The incident happened about 13 kilometres west of Long Point around 10:15 a.m. on Monday.

Even as he co-ordinates Niagara’s response to the still-expanding COVID-19 pandemic in Niagara, Dr. Mustafa Hirji is casting a wary eye across the American border.

People with a clean bill of health will be allowed to leave, the provincial government said, easing restrictions on movement that were unprecedented in scale.

An 80 year-old resident of Heritage Green Nursing Home died in hospital Tuesday morning

Factors contributing to “huge amounts of uncertainty” include the virus’s incubation period and the fact that many people who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 will never be tested.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Tuesday’s order a “total lockdown” and did not address whether any service providers would be exempt, but said that “all steps have been taken by central and state government to ensure supply of essential items.”

As the U.K. recorded its biggest single-day increase in COVID-19 deaths, commuters crowded onto London subway trains Tuesday, amid confusion about who was still allowed to go to work.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not rule out resorting to the tool at some point, saying “all options are on the table” to keep Canadians safe in exceptional times.

Hamilton officials were alerted Monday that the bridge would eventually be lifted and left in the raised position to allow ships into the harbour. But there is no word yet on the length or start date of the car traffic closure.

Three-year tentative agreement is set for ratification vote next month.

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday.

Don’t go to an assessment centre on your own if you have symptoms such as cough, fever, tiredness and difficulty breathing. Instead, follow these steps.

People without homes can’t self-isolate or maintain “physical distancing” without help, say a group of doctors and street outreach advocates

Two Hamilton best friends look to share their lifelong passion for storytelling with a wider audience through their podcast ‘With a Side of Bacon, Eh!.’

Getting all leftover trash collected may cause delays this week. If your trash is not collected on your designated day, put it back at the curb the next morning.

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday.

Demand is starting to outweigh supply for certain goods and services

Two employees at Guelph General Hospital have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health confirmed the two employees, neither of whom live in the city, work at the hospital. Because the employees live

Want to know what stores and restaurants are open during the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 crisis?

Allows counties to crack down on public health orders, tap into emergency funding

Legislation meant to help individuals and businesses hit by fall-out of COVID-19 coronavirus.

As Canadians sun themselves on beaches on Nova Scotia and British Columbia while others continue moving freely to liquor stores and malls, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing calls to implement new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Excerpts from Woody Allen memoir 'Apropos of Nothing'

Albert Uderzo, a creator of French hero Asterix, dies at 92

TTC says Wheel-Trans is doing away with multi-passenger trips in taxis during the COVID-19 spread.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused many workplaces to shutter, but others may be staying open. A labour relations expert says workers always have the right to refuse unsafe work.

CSAAA officials say hunting rifles, small calibre ammunition are in demand.

Premier says kids won’t be going back to school April 6 and orders non-essential businesses to close

Bruce Hampson wasn’t able to see his father, Bill, before he took his last breaths in a Vancouver seniors home Sunday. He’s furious about the lack of testing and at people who won’t stop gathering in the face of a deadly and contagious disease.

‘That’s a big problem because they’re right there on the front line,’ says Denise Brooks, executive director of Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre

Family prays for best, braces for worst amid outbreak at Hamilton nursing home

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s crucial you know how to take care of your health. Here's what you should know.

Innovator behind Kobo e-reader looking to help fund production for ventilators during COVID-19 crisis

While much of the health-related conversations around COVID-19 have been centred on self-isolation, for some of Toronto's most vulnerable youth, staying home is not a viable option.

The City of Windsor and the County of Essex are asking anyone with surplus N95 and surgical masks, along with gowns, nitrile gloves, battery-operated thermometers, hand sanitizer, wipes and respirators.

The facility has been filled with beds, linens, medical supplies and everything someone would need to serve out their isolation period.

Stranded Canadian travellers have been issuing desperate pleas over social media as they have been caught behind borders sealed in an effort to stem the spread of the virus.

The Liberals are asking the opposition parties and Senate to rapidly approve a $27-billion spending package, with a further $55 billion in tax breaks and available credit.

Premier says kids won’t be going back to school April 6 and orders non-essential businesses to close

Social housing provider stresses hospital-led initiative is ‘preliminary’ but ‘positive’ example of ‘collective willingness’

CityHousing won’t evict anyone for arrears, while Effort Trust offers ‘flexibility’ for hard-up residents

Hamilton manufacturers that make sports equipment and other textiles ready to help in the COVID-19 fight

North America’s oldest continuously running community theatre group cancels its season for the first time since 1875.