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Hamilton councillors agree to hold electronic meetings during coronavirus pandemic
Councillors also delegated authority to senior staff to make "urgent" decisions in case council can't meet.
Conservation Halton closes parks amid dangerous crowding
Even the great outdoors is posing a threat to public safety these days.Amid capacity crowds at area parks this weekend — despite a mass call for social distancing — Conservation Halton closed down all of its public parks Saturday afternoon (Mar.
Doctor says staff at Hamilton’s coronavirus assessment centre are 'remarkably' dedicated
Dr. Paul Miller was supposed to be on a beach in Florida. Instead, the Hamilton Health Sciences emergency physician is at Hamilton's West End Clinic, manning one of the city's two COVID-19 assessment centres, assessing between 40 and 50 potentially infectious patients a day.
Scugog farm store adapts to 'what people need' during coronavirus crisis
Jordan McKay believes his family farm can secure the supply to meet the growing demand for groceries.
‘Don’t be idiots’: Brampton mayor reminds returning spring breakers they aren’t immune to COVID-19
While most people are rightfully concerned about the risks posed by the growing COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, recent images and stories from Florida’s Spring Break hot spots of young people partying are only adding to growing fears that c
Self-isolate or the government will force you to, Canada’s Health Minister warns
These measures prevent others from getting sick and will likely be needed for “months,” Health Minister Patty Hajdu said.
Loblaws front-line workers get additional $2 per hour premium
The United Food and Commercial Workers union wants other grocery stores including Sobey and Metro to follow suit.
Ford government now has tentative deals with Catholic, elementary teachers which it says brings ‘stability’ amid uncertain times
Province expects mediator to call secondary teachers’ union back to bargaining table as talks with French educators resume Monday
Still punching in: Doctor says staff at Hamilton’s COVID-19 assessment centre are “remarkably” dedicated
The Spectator is writing a series of short profiles about people who can’t self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ford urges Ontario companies to step up by manufacturing equipment to combat COVID-19
A new ‘Ontario Together’ web portal will enable businesses to more easily mobilize and redeploying capacity toward making ventilators, protective masks, and swabs for virus testing.
Third person dies of COVID-19 in Ontario, local health unit confirms
The man, who was in his 70s, had been in close contact with another man who was the province’s first COVID-19 related death on March 11.
Still punching in: Grocer seeing double the amount of customers since COVID-19 pandemic took hold
The Spectator is writing a series of short profiles about people who can’t self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ontario sees third death from COVID-19 as 58 new cases confirmed; Woman in 70s tests positive at Markham seniors’ home; Canada-U.S. border closed to non-essential travel
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday.
Canadian retailers careful handling cash while WHO says currency doesn’t transmit COVID
Margaret Harris, a spokesperson for the COVID-19 team at the World Health Organization, said there is no evidence that cash is transmitting the novel coronavirus.
Ontario reports 58 new confirmed cases of COVID-19; Woman in 70s tests positive at Markham seniors’ home; Canada-U.S. border now closed to all but essential goods and workers
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday.
Brampton deferring property taxes up to 5 months due to cornovirus spread
The City of Brampton will allow property tax payment deferments for up to five months without interest or late fees as the global coronavirus pandemic spreads and more and more residents find themselves laid off as a result of increasing closures.
Bullet found in door of home in east Hamilton shooting incident
There have been no reports of injuries
‘Canada has never faced a situation like this’ Justin Trudeau says, as Ottawa rallies manufacturers to make medical supplies
Ottawa says it will free up money to help factories crank out make needed equipment like ventilators, testing devices and protective medical gear.
Canada-U.S. border now closed to all but essential goods and workers; Total of 1,085 confirmed cases in Canada, 13 deaths
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday.
Whitby councillor does double duty during coronavirus as health-care worker
Elizabeth Roy, regional councillor, also works as medical radiation therapist at Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Cut through the pandemic noise to ensure you get the best information
Every organization is struggling, and each has a role to play
Nurses raise alarm over restrictions to protective equipment
‘We’re not asking for the moon here,’ says nurses’ union over request for N95 masks
Sudden age of anxiety inspires entrepreneur to launch Hamilton Helpers for small business
Entrepreneur Kate DeJonge launched a website for small businesses to help others and promote their services during the pandemic
Third coronavirus assessment centre planned for Mississauga
Trillium Health Partners is planning to open a third novel coronavirus assessment centre in Mississauga.
Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton encourages everyone to read more
Hamilton organizers are asking the community to post pictures and videos of people with Down syndrome reading and enjoying the benefits that come with literacy
COVID-19: Don’t use park playgrounds, city of Hamilton advises
Farmers’ market, recycling centres open; parking rules relaxed
No visitors allowed at Hamilton and Burlington hospitals as attempts to contain COVID-19 ramp up
Ontario launches an online learning portal for kids while nurses on the front line ask residents to show support by making noise at 7:30 p.m. each night
Italians concerned official figures don’t tell whole virus story
True casualty numbers may be significantly higher, mayors fear.
Illinois, New York order lockdowns
Gatherings banned, non-essential workers instructed to stay home.
Province reaches provisional deal with elementary teachers
Provincial mediators have yet to call the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and the government back to the table.
Ontario court puts criminal, family trials on pause
Trials and preliminary inquiries will be put on hold until June, unless a judge orders otherwise.
First responders adjust approach to emergencies in face of pandemic
Fire departments across Canada forced to adapt as coronavirus spreads
Dire scenario for intensive care even if COVID-19 infection rate drops, study says
Researchers suggest Ontario could run out of beds, ventilators soon
Paper money shunned over virus fears
Growing number of people, businesses have stopped using banknotes
Ontario rolls out online learning plan
Portal meant to address concerns that kids will fall behind, Ford says
Canada to turn back asylum-seekers; Toronto reports cases up to 161, a jump of 33 within last 24 hours, as community transmission is confirmed; Ford announces 38 active assessment centres
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday.
City hall digest: Post-LRT task force submits preliminary list; portable rent subsidies on the way
Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney wants to meet with group in April
Hamilton police continue to comb Ancaster field after bones discovered
The area is located south of Wilson Street West and Garner Road and has been secured by police since Wednesday.
Hamilton council passes 2.9 per cent budget hike amid virus protocols
With uncertainty ahead, elected officials hold three back-to-back sessions; look to electronic meetings
COVID-19: Ontario’s courts shut down more cases
The directive now applies to matters involving accused who are in custody and out of custody
Canada to turn back asylum seekers; Ontario reports 50 new cases as Ford announces 38 active COVID-19 assessment centres; Canadian dies in Japan
The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday.
More than 500 without power in Flamborough
Hydro One is reporting a power outage impacting 516 customers in Flamborough.
Aurora infant among 4 new cases of coronavirus reported in York Region
Total cases in region now 31
‘Must take stricter measures’: Peel Public Health calls for more closures, warns of coronavirus community spread
Peel Public Health is strongly recommending the closure of non-essential businesses and event venues after evidence of community transmission of coronavirus has surfaced.
Mississauga defers property tax payments to lessen coronavirus impact on residents, businesses
Mississauga council has voted to defer property tax payments to the municipality until the summer as the city anticipates a coronavirus-driven deficit.
Ontario Court of Justice suspends most operations over coronavirus pandemic
This includes all family trials, criminal trials and preliminary hearings.
Ontario launches ‘learn at home’ online program for students during school shutdown
The province also released a modified TVO schedule, after asking the public broadcaster to boost educational programming.
Brampton Transit reducing service, cutting back on seating amid coronavirus
To help reduce the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), buses will be limited to half capacity to comply with social distancing practices and will be running on a Saturday schedule.
Georgian College classes move online, campuses remain closed
All programs will move to remote delivery starting Monday, March 23.
Canada-U.S. border to close at midnight and irregular asylum seekers will be turned back, Justin Trudeau says
The prime minister said Canada struck a deal to send back asylum seekers as the agreement to stop American visitors from entering the country comes into effect at midnight
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