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Expired driver's licence? No need to worry as Ontario extends validity
Have you always wanted to experience the thrill of hitting the open road with an expired driver's license? Probably not, but now's your chance.
When will gyms and fitness facilities be allowed to reopen?
While many businesses are managing the challenges of the novel coronavirus and slowly reopening their doors, Rodney Foster predicts gyms and fitness studios could be among the last to resume face-to-face business activities.
‘Anybody who’s symptomatic can get tested now’: Lakeridge chief of staff on COVID-19 testing
New guidelines for COVID-19 testing in Durham mean anyone with symptoms will receive a swab, say officials from Lakeridge Health, and that will lead to a better understanding of what hospitals can expect as they resume more services.
2020 Winona Peach Festival cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic:Organizers hope prize draw can still proceed
The 2020 Winona Peach Festival is the latest major event in Hamilton to be cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hamilton studies if it can hold virtual planning, committee of adjustment meetings during pandemic
There are more than 100 applications to be considered by the committee of adjustment, and 75 planning applications ready for review.
Ontario to close down portion of Hwy. 403 starting this weekend for $2.09 million project
"I'm gobsmacked I didn't see this coming at all," said Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson.
Temporary shelter for homeless women opens in former Toronto Beach hotel:Days Inn to house dozens of residents for about a year
Days Inn to house dozens of residents for about a year
Is your salon ready to reopen? Here's what customers should look for:Ontario's beauty industry will have to make many changes: expert
As the province begins to reopen businesses, those who frequent salons and spas may be wondering when they will be finally able to get back to their favourite spot to get beautified.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford provides his daily COVID-19 video update: May 21, 2020
Watch Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s daily news conference on COVID-19 in Ontario and the government’s response.
Hamilton residents should prepare for 'new reality' of how city will operate in coronavirus era
"The reality is certain services will remain in modified form for a long time," said Emergency Operations Centre Director Paul Johnson.
Can I volunteer in my community without leaving my home?:Amid COVID-19, Ontarians can focus on #givingback virtually
Those who are looking to help local organizations in their communities through volunteering may be feeling apprehensive at the moment
'It's like Life 101': Flamborough youth learn new concepts, life skills during COVID-19 pandemic:#LEARNFROMHOME: Homeroom takes on a whole new meaning during pandemic
Teachers, parents and students face a different end of the academic year with home-schooling becoming part of the new reality brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Bingo Pickering donates face shields to front-line workers
Delta Bingo and Gaming is in the process of delivering thousands of face shields to hospitals, health-care facilities and long-term care residences across Ontario.
Heading to college or university this fall? Students exploring Durham schools virtually:#learnathome means campus open houses have to be done on a screen as well
More than 2,300 prospective students took part in Durham College's first virtual open house on April 25.
Hamilton police lay 805 charges during two-week crackdown on speeding
Police laid 24 charges for stunt driving during two-week project.
Ancaster sees gradual reopening as golf courses, businesses welcome back customers:#futureofwork
"Everybody seems to be respectful of what's going on, says Andrew Ross, manager Oak Gables Golf and Country Club.
'No one is considered at risk': COVID-19 outbreak declared at Waterdown's Alexander Place
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Waterdown’s Alexander Place long-term care home.
Huntington Park School teachers take to their bicycles to visit their students:Twice weekly ride through neighbourhood keeps connection with students
Some teachers at Huntington Park Elementary School have found a unique way to stay in personal touch with their students while practicing physical distancing.
Dundas DQ redevelopment proposal must still clear several conditions:Project could face more delays before site plan and building permit approval
Project could face more delays before site plan and building permit approval
Premier Doug Ford provides his daily COVID-19 video update: May 20, 2020
Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Ministers Provide COVID-19 Update
Hamilton considering modified summer day camp programs for youths
Ontario has cancelled all overnight camps but is examining allowing day camps under "strict" health measures.
'A tough pill to swallow': Graduating Flamborough students still hopeful for prom:#LEARNFROMHOME: COVID-19 cancels prom, graduation
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the Waterdown District High School prom and graduation — as with every other school in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School board — but students are hopeful they will have the chance to celebrate their high school careers.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Waterdown's Alexander Place:One lab confirmed case in patient at long-term care home
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Waterdown’s Alexander Place long-term care home.According to the City of Hamilton, there is one lab-confirmed case of the coronavirus in a resident at the Parkside Drive facility. The outbreak was declared
Ground set to break on Lake Avenue School child-care centre:Rec-centre addition first phase of planned community hub
The first phase of a larger community hub project at Lake Avenue School is poised to proceed as the city readies to award a contract to build a 49-space child-care addition to neighbouring Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre.
Hamilton could follow Birmingham's lead as it targets 2026 to host Commonwealth Games
"There is plenty of time to deliver a great Commonwealth Games in 2026," says federation CEO David Grevemberg.
Ontario schools will remain closed until the end of June
Classes are cancelled for the rest of the school year for Ontario’s two million students.
'Wouldn’t have it any other way': Waterdown's Keegan Bajc enjoying Rotary exchange despite COVID-19 pandemic:17-year-old Bajc on exchange in Wajima, Japan
Waterdown’s Keegan Bajc is weathering the COVID-19 storm in Japan.
Premier Doug Ford provides his daily COVID-19 video update: May 19, 2020:Education Minister Stephen Lecce to unveil plan for schools
Daily COVID-19 update from Premier Doug Ford and cabinet ministers
A Hamilton Commonwealth Games would provide significant investment into city's economy, says report
Past games has provided "real value, real return on investment," said CEO David Grevemberg.
Waterdown cannabis store application in progress:Grass Station proposed for Dundas Street East
An application for a new cannabis retail store in Waterdown is in progress with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice's fundraising run nearing finish line in charitable donations
The organization has raised over $43,000 with less than a month to go for the June 13 event.
Bob Kemp Hospice's fundraising run nearing finish line in charitable donations
The organication has raised over $43,000 with less than a month to go for the June 13 event.
At-home learning weighs differently on parents of special needs students:Parents should be kind to themselves as their children #learnfromhome, experts say
For Windsor mom Tammy Leach, homeschooling her son Trevor during the COVID-19 pandemic sometimes means not doing much school work at all.
Hamilton to present reopening strategy to May 27 council
"The city is working on a plan to slow and safely reopen regular service," said EOC director Paul Johnson.
Ajax hospital's air scrubbed clean by Whitby company:ServiceMaster of Durham loans hospital machines to keep air clean
Some COVID-19 patients at Lakeridge Health Ajax and Pickering hospital are breathing a little easier, thanks to ServiceMaster of Durham.
COVID-19 testing: Do we really know how many people in Durham have coronavirus?
Health officials acknowledge that the actual number of infections in the community is likely greater than the number of confirmed cases
Oceans grocer in Brampton charged after city says it ignored multiple COVID-19 bylaw violation warnings
One of Oceans Fresh Food Market’s Brampton locations has been charged by the city for allegedly violating COVID-19 mitigation regulations in place since March.
Nora Frances Henderson high school faces another delay:Coronavirus restrictions likely to push back September opening
Students will likely have to wait a bit longer to move into the new Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School under construction on the south Mountain.
36 Lakeridge Health employees have tested positive for the coronavirus
Three dozen workers at Lakeridge Health have tested positive for COVID-19 as of May 15.
Coronavirus pandemic forces Hamilton teachers and students to become creative while learning:Important to find ways that students can #learnfromhome
"The faculty is very willing to engage with the new technology," says Redeemer University Provost David Zietsma.
Telecom giant's removal of rare osprey nest doesn’t fly with birdwatchers:Regulation allows companies like Bell to remove nests and eggs
Regulation allows telecommunications companies to remove nests and eggs
Can I get fired if I don’t go back to work?
Barrie lawyer Nicole Simes breaks down an employee's rights during COVID-19 pandemic.
What's open, closed and cancelled Victoria Day weekend in Flamborough
The long weekend is upon us. Here's what you need to know:
Federal deficit likely to surpass $252 billion this year due to COVID-19 response:Canada's debt could hit $1 trillion by this time next year
Canada's debt could hit $1 trillion by this time next year.
Premier Doug Ford provides his daily COVID-19 update: May 15, 2020
Daily COVID-19 update from Premier Doug Ford and cabinet ministers
Ontario Medical Association urges contact tracing, more coronavirus testing:OMA's five principles based on models from South Korea, Taiwan
Following the province's announcement on Thursday regarding the reopening of certain businesses and services, the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) has released a document outlining five recommendations for safety, including tracking case contacts and investing in more innovative testing.
'I’m trying to stump them': Waterdown teacher breaks COVID-19 tedium with flag challenge:Students, community challenged to identify different flags
A Waterdown teacher is combining education and helping to break the pandemic blues by having fun with flags.
Pickering council calls for investigation into Orchard Villa deaths:Families speak at special council meeting about horrific experience watching loved ones die
Pickering council passed a motion asking for a provincial, federal investigation into Orchard Villa and other long-term care and retirement homes.
Brampton remains cautious as province allows some businesses to reopen starting May 16
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday the list of businesses and other spaces and facilities that will be allowed to reopen as part of the first phase of the COVID-19 recovery plan starting as early as Saturday (May 16).
Hamilton school boards set to tweak online learning:Standard platforms among goals for September
Hamilton’s public school board says Education Minister Stephen Lecce’s call for more “synchronous” — or live — online instruction isn’t altering its approach to home learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
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