- Michael Kras
- 27 Mar 2020
BREAKING: Trudeau announces plan to cover 75 percent of business wages during COVID-19
In a public address Friday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the new federal wage subsidy for Canada’s small and midsize businesses will be increasing significantly to 75 percent...
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- Craig Clark
- 27 Mar 2020
The COVID-19 case that closed the McDonalds on Rymal Road was fake
The Hamilton McDonalds employee who claimed to have COVID-19 faked having the virus in order to get out of work. After providing a doctor’s note that stated a positive test for the novel coronav...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Mar 2020
Hamilton is offering free emergency child care to essential workers during COVID-19
In an effort to ease the burden on Hamilton’s health care professionals and other essential front-line workers during COVID-19, the city is offering emergency child care services from three licensed...
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- Robert Cekan
- 25 Mar 2020
Hamiltonians can now gift health workers a free box of chocolate
Self-isolation does not mean self-deprivation. Today more than ever, we need to keep spirits high, stay connected, and support those who are on the front lines working hard to flatten the curve. W...
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- Craig Clark
- 25 Mar 2020
HSR buses are crowded with ‘bored’ joy riders
Some Hamilton residents continue to ignore the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak as they are taking advantage of the free HSR transit service to joy ride around the city. According to a report by the ...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Mar 2020
BREAKING: Trudeau releases new $2,000 per month emergency fund during COVID-19
In a considerable financial move this morning by the Canadian government, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that emergency funding for Canadians during the COVID-19 outbreak will now come in the...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Mar 2020
Off-peak hydro prices now in effect 24 hours a day in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced yesterday that, in response to most Ontarians staying home amid the COVID-19 outbreak, all hydro bills will temporarily shift to off-peak rates all day for individu...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Mar 2020
Hamilton’s conservation areas are now closed to the public
Leisurely hikes during quarantine are officially off the table, as the Hamilton Conservation Authority has immediately, temporarily closed all local conservation areas from public access during COVID-...
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- Robert Cekan
- 25 Mar 2020
Local Hamilton shopping goes digital with ShopHamont
Two Hamilton entrepreneurs are using their startup to help small brands take the next step into digital retail. Nicole Alexander is a well-known blogger and Sarah Killins runs an eCommerce agency call...
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- Robert Cekan
- 24 Mar 2020
Hamilton confirms its first death related to COVID-19
Hamilton Public Health said Tuesday afternoon that an 80-year old who lived at the Heritage Green Nursing Home in Stoney Creek has died. This marks the first death in Hamilton that’s connected t...
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