For the last four months, Canada's public health experts have been racing to stop the spread of COVID-19 by trying to figure out how everyone is getting it, and whom they may have given it to.
Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19 in Canada
Ontario government investigating month-long Stoney Creek acid leak into Lake Ontario
The Ontario government is investigating an acid leak in Stoney Creek that has been going on for at least a month and draining into Lake Ontario.
Police put up sign asking for video, tips about Musitano shooting
The day after Pat Musitano was killed in Burlington a sign appeared next to the site where the notorious mobster was shot to death. "WITNESS? DASH CAM? CCTV?" it asks, before flashing the number for a police tipline.
Grace Villa now says it's not in outbreak, no positive COVID-19 tests at the home
The executive director of Grace Villa now says there's no COVID-19 outbreak at the home and that none of its staff members or residents have tested positive for the virus.
The killing of Pat Musitano — live chat Wednesday with mafia expert Antonio Nicaso
Join our Facebook Live Wednesday at noon with mafia expert Antonio Nicaso. He'll talk about why notorious Hamilton mobster was killed and what it might mean for organized crime in Hamilton and across Canada.
24 Ontario health units to enter stage 3 COVID reopening — not Hamilton and Niagara
A total of 24 health units in Ontario regions will enter Stage 3 of reopening on Friday, July 17 but Hamilton is not among them.
4 waterfalls, a national historic site and a museum all set to open on July 15
Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) waterfall areas, with the exception of Spencer Gorge, will reopen to the public on July 15.
Black alumni call for action to combat Philippe Rushton's racist legacy at Western University
A group of Western University alumni are asking the university to take concrete actions to repair the hurt caused by J. Philippe Rushton, the late psychology professor who fostered anti-Black racism through his teachings in the 1980s and 1990s.
City of Hamilton submits more than 55K documents for RHVP inquiry
The city has sent over 55,000 documents needed for the inquiry after the commissioner chided them for delays last week.
2nd worker tests positive for COVID-19 at Lowe's in Brantford
A second worker from a Lowe's location in Brantford tested positive for COVID-19 one week after another employee was found to have the virus.
2 men face drug charges after police found machete in car
Two 28-year-old men face drug charges after Hamilton police say they responded to a weapons call Monday evening.
Hamilton public library ends fees for youth, waives for all during pandemic
No need to stress about an overdue book — Hamilton Public Library is waiving all fines and fees during the pandemic, and ending them for kids and teens.
Hamilton to examine homeless encampment issue, but seems no closer to allowing them
A group of Hamilton doctors is continuing to call for the city to allow tent encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while the city will look at it again in the next two months, it shows no sign of budging.
Brantford woman arrested for assaulting person with service dog: police
A 27-year-old Brantford woman was arrested after police say she assaulted the owner of a service animal.
Bill to extend emergency orders repays sacrifices by stripping worker rights: union
Union officials say the sacrifices health-care workers made to serve Ontarians during the COVID-19 pandemic are being repaid by the Ford government with a new bill that will strip them of their workplace rights.
St. Catharines, Burlington make wearing masks indoors mandatory
Both cities voted in approval of making mask-wearing in public, indoor spaces mandatory.
Hamilton woman survived Spanish Flu, WWII bombings — wants cards for 105th birthday
The 105-year-old could try to blow out a candle for every year she's lived, but instead she's asking people across the country to send a birthday card. She's hoping to collect 105.
'No dismay' about not entering Stage 3 of provincial reopening plan, says mayor
Allowing areas with a lower population and COVID-19 case count to move forward first will give officials a chance to see how the next phase rolls out and monitor it for any issues, said Fred Eisenberger.
17-year-old girl in life-threatening condition after shooting: police
The teen is currently in life-threatening condition following a shooting on St. Matthews Avenue, according to a tweet shared by the service.
Hamilton police searching for man who torched parked pickup truck
The man stopped by a parked truck for a few minutes before walking away as the vehicle ignited in flames.