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Hamilton men face drug charges after being stopped in Caledonia
Two Hamilton men are facing drug charges after their vehicle was stopped in Caledonia.
Ancaster's Aaron Gerrard adapts to technology to still connect with community:Home workplaces have benefits #STAYATHOME
"I'm trying to figure it out, much like everybody else," said Gerrard.
Coronavirus outbreak at Brampton senior’s home worsens with 16 residents, 4 staff now infected
Holland Christian Homes says 16 residents and four staff members at its Grace Manor location in Brampton have now tested positive for COVID-19, with the number of confirmed case growing from one to 20 in just four days.
Brampton Transit reports 4th operator testing positive for coronavirus
The City of Brampton is reporting a fourth transit operator testing positive for COVID-19 and the second in the last three days.
Six staff members test positive for coronavirus at West Haldimand General Hospital in Hagersville:‘Our hospital remains safe,’ says president and CEO Tom Thomson
Six staff members at West Haldimand General Hospital have tested positive for coronavirus.
‘Consumed by fire’: Transport truck crash and blaze in Mississauga shuts down part of 401 highway:Truck transporting large paper rolls
A transport truck driver sustained only minor injuries after their vehicle crashed, rolled over and was engulfed in flames in Mississauga.
Ontario sees deadliest COVID-19 day so far with 42 fatalities in Star tally
With 42 more deaths reported in the last 24 hours, Ontario has seen its deadliest day since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Star’s latest count.
What the COVID-19 ‘new normal’ could look like
On April 1, Toronto public health officials dropped a reality bomb: 12 weeks of “unprecedented” measures would be necessary to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa used her legal powers to order new restrictions that would continue until late June, and the city cancelled events until June 30.So what happens next?
Hamilton's LRT debate revs up again
The Hamilton Transportation Task Force recommends higher-order transit including LRT and BRT.
5 ways to keep your kids entertained at home during coronavirus outbreak:Online cooking classes, Canada's Wonderland's virtual rides, and more.
Online cooking classes, Canada's Wonderland's virtual rides, and more.
Mayor Tory says it's time to get tough on physical distancing scofflaws
Mayor John Tory is calling for a crackdown on meetups in Toronto, asking Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders and the city’s top licensing official to implement stricter enforcement on failure to comply with Toronto’s social distancing bylaws.
Sirens blasting: Burlington shows support for health-care workers
Halton police officers, paramedics, Burlington firefighters as well as OPP officers circled Joseph Brant Hospital with their vehicles emergency lights flashing and sirens blasting this evening (April 10) showing their support to health-care workers.
Roughly 100 health-care workers now positive for COVID-19 in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon
Those working in health-care settings now make up more than 10 per cent of the 832 cases of COVID-19 in Peel Region.
Guelph sees second coronavirus death:Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says a person in their 80s at St. Joseph's Health Centre is city's second COVID-19 victim
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says a person in their 80s at St. Joseph's Health Centre is city's second COVID-19 victim
Ajax, Pickering declare Easter Bunny an essential service
Hey kids, don't worry.
'It may be time to skip education' when it comes to those breaking pandemic rules, Guelph mayor says:Guthrie says 'it may be time to skip education and skip information and get right to fining people'
“I’m going to be a broken record on this, but people need to maintain the physical distancing.”
Hamilton to determine what construction projects meet provincial orders to move forward
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced all non-essential construction work to be halted, except for health and transportation projects.
Guelph MPP: Province needs to reopen community gardens during pandemic:Schreiner says gardens needed to supply fruits, vegetables to those in need
While a growing number of places have been closed due to the ongoing pandemic, Guelph’s representative at Queen’s Park is asking for something to reopen.In a letter sent to Premier Doug Ford on Thursday, Guelph MPP and provincial Green Party lead
Coronavirus: what will it cost?:North Durham municipalities brace for financial impacts of pandemic
North Durham municipalities are looking ahead to the future as they work to calculate the costs of the coronavirus pandemic and how those numbers will impact communities long term.
Hamilton could lose up to $1 million after deferring taxes for 60 days
The majority of Canadian municipalities are expected to end 2020 with deficits.
Whitby awards grants to groups helping offset the impact of coronavirus
The town is giving out more than $30,000 to seven organizations doing work in the community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Durham hospital foundations fighting coronavirus together:Fundraising page allows donors to direct money to preferred hospital site
Durham’s four hospital foundations have banded together to launch a fundraiser that will support front-line workers at each health-care site.
Durham GoFundMe raises more than $30,000 for medical mask order for Lakeridge Health
DURHAM — After raising thousands of dollars through GoFundMe, an Oshawa couple has spent almost $30,000 on medical masks for Lakeridge Health.Shawn and Laura Hinchey initially created the GoFundMe campaign to raise dollars towards the purchase of
Brampton coronavirus cases surge past 300 after 57-case spike in 24 hours
Brampton surpassed an unfortunate milestone on Thursday: reaching 327 confirmed cases of COVID-19, after Peel Public Health confirmed 57 new cases in the city over the previous day.
Premier Doug Ford offers condolences after Ontario's first reported hospital worker dies of coronavirus in Brampton
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is offering his condolences to the family and loved ones of a Brampton man in his 50s who worked at Brampton Civic Hospital and died of the virus early Thursday (April 9).
Brampton hospital worker dead of coronavirus likely didn’t catch it at work: Peel Public Health
Peel Public Health believes a Brampton Civic Hospital worker who died of COVID-19 early Thursday (April 9) morning was infected via community transmission and not while working at the hospital.
Ontario passes emergency order to let people remotely witness wills amid the pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has prompted the Ontario government to quietly pass legislation this past week allowing the virtual witnessing of wills and powers of attorney.
Widespread COVID-19 outbreaks in Toronto’s shelters ‘inevitable’ without proper equipment, distancing, says advocacy group
An advocacy group of health-care providers says “widespread outbreaks” in Toronto’s shelter system are inevitable without more action.In a survey of 22 of Toronto’s shelters, respites and drop-ins operated by the city and outside agencies, Health
Stoney Creek chamber exec Patti Hall juggling family life, tech-learning curve:#stayathome
Patti Hall says she doesn’t like working from home because she loves being around people, but the coronavirus outbreak is forcing her to make the best of the situation.
Stoney Creek teacher pushes home-learning limits:#stayathome
Stephanie Bass says she’s tech savvy enough to teach from home, but online learning still has limits, even though she’s enjoying some challenges.
Outbreak declared as 7 health care workers at Mississauga Hospital test positive for coronavirus
A number of health care workers at Mississauga Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19.
'This is a huge loss for Ancaster': Brandon House demolished
"This is a huge loss for Ancaster," says resident Jim MacLeod.
Hamilton councillors approve $28-million reconstruction project for Rymal Road from Fletcher Road to Upper Centennial
The two-year project will include widening Rymal Road to five lanes, installing sidewalks and street lights and replacing sewers.
What you need to know about interpreting COVID-19 research
A quick guide to interpreting that buzzy new COVID-19 research everyone’s talking about on Twitter.
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds sends shout-out to Durham College, Cobourg:Tweet includes ‘digital high fives’ to Durham College for making COVID-19 face masks
Tweet by Canadian-born actor Ryan Reynolds includes digital high fives for Durham College and Town of Cobourg.
Brampton hospital staff member is 1st health-care worker to die of COVID-19 in Peel
The William Osler Health System has confirmed one of its staff members at Brampton Civic Hospital has succumbed to COVID-19.
Coronavirus cases in Northumberland up to 14; one person hospitalized
Northumberland has one new case of COVID-19, and one person has been hospitalized due to the coronavirus.
Mississauga Shoppers Drug Mart employee tests positive for COVID-19
A spokesperson for Loblaw public relations has confirmed that an employee at a Mississauga Shoppers Drug Mart has tested positive for COVID-19.
Working from home on Hamilton Mountain:Home offices range from kitchen tables to separate rooms #stayathome
Home offices range from kitchen tables to separate rooms #stayathome
Public Health Ontario head steps aside temporarily amid coronavirus fight:Dr. Peter Donnelly cites personal medical reasons for temporary leave
Dr. Peter Donnelly cites personal medical reasons for temporary leave
'Whatever steps are needed:' Mississauga could face nearly $60M deficit if coronavirus closures remain:Province looking at ways to support municipalities
If COVID-19 physical distancing measures continue until the end of June, the City of Mississauga is facing a nearly $60 million deficit.
91 coronavirus cases in hospitals, long-term care homes in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin:Eight institutions have seen outbreaks of COVID-19 declared since March 31
Eight institutions have seen outbreaks of COVID-19 declared since March 31
Brampton closes all city-operated cemeteries ‘for safety of residents and staff’
The City of Brampton has closed all city-owned cemeteries in its latest measure aimed at flattening the COVID-19 curve in Canada’s ninth-largest city.
Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ after province calls on foreign-trained health-care workers for COVID-19 help
The Ontario Government launched a new health-care worker matching web portal just hours after Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown held a press conference Tuesday calling on the province to consider enlisting internationally trained doctors and nurses to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dundas Museum and Routes youth centre staff adapt to working from home during coronavirus crisis:#stayathome
#stayathome
Hamilton school board bullying review survey delayed by coronavirus:Expert panel sticks with May 25 deadline for interim report
The Hamilton public school board’s bullying review panel is postponing an online survey scheduled for April “due to the developing situation of COVID-19,” but still plans to file an interim report to trustees on May 25.
Coronavirus pandemic has upended how and where people work, experts agree:'Structure is your friend,' says productivity coach
Need for people to exercise, establishing routines to be productive
Interval House Hamilton expecting more calls from women in abusive relationships:Coronavirus pandemic being used by abuse perpetrators
The 24-bed west Mountain shelter is almost always at or over capacity and Smith noted with the coronavirus pandemic they are no longer permitted to exceed capacity.
Doug Ford orders Ontario health officials to ramp up COVID-19 testing
A “frustrated” Premier Doug Ford has sounded off on Ontario’s relative lack of testing for COVID-19 — using just a quarter of the system’s lab capacity — and ordered health officials to do better.
An Ontario elevator technician created a UV light treatment to make masks safe for reuse. So will it work?
Amid mounting concerns over the shortage of personal protective equipment for front-line workers fighting the spread of COVID-19, an Ontario resident has designed what he says could be a partial solution — a UV light machine designed to sterilize N95 masks for reuse.
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