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Back to basics on COVID-19: Frequently asked questions
The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic
Canadian airline carriers waive rebooking fees
Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat and Sunwing all adjust policies as the spread of the novel coronavirus continues
Coronavirus update: Ontario confirms five more cases, says Sudbury case wasn’t community spread
One of Ontario’s latest patients is a Hamilton doctor. Meanwhile, the Public Health Agency of Canada reports that a Canadian under quarantine at CFB Trenton after leaving a contaminated cruise ship in California has tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus update: Ontario confirms five more cases, investigating whether Sudbury case was community spread
One of Ontario’s latest patients is a Hamilton doctor. Meanwhile, the Public Health Agency of Canada reports that a Canadian under quarantine at CFB Trenton after leaving a contaminated cruise ship in California has tested positive for COVID-19.
Donald Trump’s response to coronavirus has Canada feeling the heat
The question for Canadians is whether even the best response at home will prevent a mass outbreak and chaos if the U.S. continues to botch its own efforts, Edward Keenan writes.
Doctor went to work at Hamilton cancer centre before discovering she had COVID-19
Burlington physician returned this past weekend from trip to Hawaii; interacted with patients and staff on Monday
Canadian's quarantined on Grand Princess cruise ship now at CFB Trenton
One of the Canadians flown from a cruise ship off the U.S. west coast to Canadian Forces Base Trenton on March 10 has tested positive for COVID-19.
One-act play Walter is a moving look at schizophrenia
‘Walter’ is a one-man play that delves into the challenges, dram and uneasy truce with life that define the experience of a man who has schizophrenia
COVID-19 in Hamilton: What we know so far
A 32-year-old oncologist with Hamilton Health Sciences is the first confirmed COVID-19 case
Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment
He was found guilty of criminal sex act for assaulting production assistant Mimi Haleyi at his apartment in 2006
UPDATE: Doctor at Hamilton’s Juravinski Cancer Centre tests positive for COVID-19
Burlington physician returned this past weekend from trip to Hawaii; interacted with patients and staff on Monday
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Who is behind the bombing at the Bombay Bhel restaurant?
The night of May 24, 2018 was supposed to be full of celebration for birthday partygoers gathering at Bombay Bhel, an Indian restaurant in a Mississauga plaza at the corner of Eglinton Avenue and Hurontario Street.
Sewergate: Royal Botanical Gardens floats cleanup plan for Chedoke Creek
Floating wetlands and underwater pipes shooting air bubbles are among the ideas pitched by a consultant for an urban creek that sucked up 24 billion litres of spilled sewage over four years.
Hamilton targets aggressive drivers during March
Hamilton councillors approved hiring eight new police officers this year who will be focused on traffic-related issues, including speeding.
Drive-thru coronavirus testing pondered as Ontario ramps up screening
Ontario is preparing to open out-of-hospital assessment centres to quickly screen and test people who may have COVID-19 and may offer drive-thru options so people can be screened for the novel coronavirus in their cars.
Double-blue licence plate snafu broke his heart, Premier Doug Ford says
Insiders said the premier was personally involved in choosing the illegible double-blue licence plate that now needs to be replaced.
Sudbury man diagnosed with coronavirus after attending Toronto conference
Patient has experienced cough, shortness of breath
Saudi Aramco says it will increase oil production capacity
Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco said Wednesday it will increase production capacity to 13 million barrels per day, up from 12 million per day, part of a strategy to dominate market share amid a slowdown in demand due to the outbreak of a new virus.
Real Estate: Six McMansions to fantasize about in Burlington
It might be time to invest that $5 million you were saving for a rainy day
Cocaine and drinking bleach don’t kill the coronavirus. How we are fighting the misinformation campaigns
As Canadians grow more concerned about the spread of coronavirus, a different kind of problem is going viral.
York University professors get $1.1M for coronavirus research
Three York University professors will receive more than $1.1 million in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) research funding over two years to examine issues of trust, stigmatization and social perceptions of risk.
Del Duca tops with Hamilton Liberals
Grit power brokers in the city hope new leader will return party to centre of political spectrum
MPP calls for feds to ‘tear down’ Caledonia blockade
Comments from Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett come as the blockade stretches into its third week
Hamilton police investigating possibility of second shooter inside Urban Lounge
The shooting early Sunday killed two and injured two others
Twenty-two people test negative for COVID-19 in Hamilton, public health says in update
Another 24 are being investigated for the novel coronavirus ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ department says.
Port Colborne prepared for coronavirus outbreak, says fire chief
There have been no reported cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Niagara, but Port Colborne’s Fire Chief says the city’s fire department is ready in the event of an outbreak.
Haldimand personal support worker assaulted multiple times on the job
ISSUE: Both personal support workers and the families they support are on the edge of burnout due to staff shortage IMPACT: Caregiver burnout can harm patients’ quality of life
Russia wants to thwart MH17 probe, court told
Prosecutors allege that a Russian Buk missile shot down the flight from an agricultural field in a region of eastern Ukraine controlled by pro-Moscow rebel forces. Russia denies any involvement in the downing.
U.S. commander in Middle East paints grim picture of peace plan
Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie told the House armed services committee that so far the U.S. “has not developed military plans” for the full withdrawal in 14 months that is called for in the peace plan signed Feb. 29.
Liberals defends $4M transfer from operating budget amid veterans’ backlog fury
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay says the money moved went mainly to providing emergency assistance to at-risk veterans, including some who are homeless or in crisis situations.
Rift between Métis leaders widens ahead of meetings with premiers, Trudeau
The leaders of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and the Métis Nation of Alberta say they do not want to be pulled into “distractions” from the work they are trying to do.
Virus cases double in Alberta
Alberta’s chief medical officer said the new coronavirus cases involve four people from the Calgary region and three from the Edmonton area. All cases are travel-related.
Officials weigh infection control against risk of isolation at nursing homes
News that the man in his 80s had died over the weekend coincided with assurances by various provinces that the well-being of nursing home residents was paramount.
Coronavirus infections in Italy top 10,000
Police patrolling cafés to ensure owners keeping customers a metre apart
Judicial council proposes changes to bill on sex-assault training for judges
J. Michael MacDonald, the interim executive director of the Canadian Judicial Council, urged the government Tuesday to make what he called “minor” amendments to Bill C-5.
Rape crisis centres wait — and worry — for details on promised provincial funding
$2 million for human trafficking services was pledged by the Ontario government.
Ontario nursing homes told to boost screening of visitors, volunteers and staff for COVID-19
Ontario is issuing stricter guidelines for screening visitors, volunteers, staff and residents at nursing homes to protect the frail elderly from serious illness and death that could result from infection with COVID-19.
Your guide to going zero waste in Hamilton: Clothing and home goods
Rethinking what we need, reducing what we buy and reusing what we have are some of the best ways to start a low-waste journey
Hamilton police address glitches after launching online hate-reporting tool
‘Left unchecked, we know hate crimes can have a far-reaching impact on communities,’ said deputy chief Frank Bergen
Elementary teachers return to bargaining table with Ford government
Catholic, French teachers continue talks with province as well.
Photos: Stay safe in this city of waterfalls
With the unofficial arrival of spring comes a warning: be mindful around waterways
Russia’s Parliament Passes Law Enabling Putin to Run for President Again
At the urging of President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s lower house of Parliament passed legislation Tuesday allowing him to run for a fifth term as president.
Alberta pilot program for tough-to-treat opioid users to end in a year
An Alberta pilot program meant to help some of the toughest-to-treat opioid users will end in a year.
Hamilton police launch online hate incident reporting tool
“Left unchecked, we know hate crimes can have a far-reaching impact on communities,” said Deputy Chief Frank Bergen
Think about what you need from a side hustle
Consider what you need if you are thinking about taking on a side hustle
Finance Minister Rod Phillips signals Ontario is bracing for the full impact of COVID-19
Signalling that Ontario is bracing for the full economic impact of COVID-19, Finance Minister Rod Phillips said his upcoming budget “will ensure the necessary resources are in place to protect the health of people.”
Humane Society wants better fire protection in barns to stop animal deaths
The society says in a report that nearly 750,000 chickens, pigs, cows and other animals have burned to death in barn fires since 2015.
OPP identify Haldimand woman killed in Highway 6 crash
Colleen Hyslop, 54, from Cayuga died at the scene
What are your rights if you’re told to stay away from work because of coronavirus?
As Canada braces for further spread of the novel coronavirus, how are workers that can’t afford to take time off supposed to handle self-isolation?Gig-economy workers are especially at risk for lost wages. Others might fear exposure to COVID-19 a
Coronavirus update: Ontario confirms one new COVID-19 case, bringing provincial total to 36
The patient is from Toronto and in his 40s who recently travelled to Switzerland, officials say.
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