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Sunday, September 6, 2026
Hamilton COVID-19 update
This afternoon’s Hamilton COVID-19 update was almost entirely dedicated to…
WWII veteran from Welland dies from the coronavirus
A Welland woman is sharing the story of her father…
Infectious disease experts urge the government to lift restrictions
Four infectious disease experts from McMaster University and the University…
COVID-19 cases on both sides of the border
Non-essential travel between Canada and the US continues to be…
Federal government working to ramp up COVID-19 testing & contact tracing
The federal government is working to ramp up COVID-19 testing,…
Hamilton could host Commonwealth Games as soon as 2026
A local group, Hamilton 100, that has been working to…
Hamilton high school plans a special surprise for graduates
Since they couldn’t host a traditional ceremony this year because…
Petition calls on airlines to offer refunds not just vouchers
The federal government is trying to mediate between people who…
Province Announces First Phase of Research Projects to Fight COVID-19
Ontario says 15 research projects will receive money from a…
Tufford nursing home in Niagara now COVID-19 free
A Niagara long-term care home says its COVID-free after an…
Front line healthcare workers still waiting for pandemic pay
The province announced on April 25th, frontline healthcare workers would…
Uber pulls out of the SOBI bike sharing contract in Hamilton
Lawyers for the city of Hamilton say it’s a clear…
Police see a rise in the number of speeders
Police in southern Ontario are seeing a rise in the…
Health officials now recommend wearing face masks in public
Face masks are now recommended for use across Canada whenever…
Ford “shocked” by the latest testing numbers and plans to ramp it up
Ontario starts to re-open, provincial officials are still saying not…
Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel to June 21
The Canada-US border will remain closed for at least another…
Retail stores re-open across the province with strict new protocols
Some retail stores were able to open their doors to…
Another death at the Rosslyn Retirement Residence, no timeline for when residents can return
City officials say a second person at the Rosslyn Retirement…
No overnight camps this summer, day camps to open under strict health measures
The province officially canceling all overnight camps for the summer,…
Parents and school boards react to the news that Ontario schools will not reopen until September
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is happy the province is…
Ontario schools will not reopen for the remainder of the school year
The Ontario government has announced that the in-person school year…
Ontario extends emergency orders, allows drive-in religious gatherings
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer…
Sound of music is going virtual this summer
The annual Sound of Music Festival is moving to an…
Burlington to cancel all summer recreation programs
The City of Burlington is cancelling all city-run summer programs…
Ontario’s long-term care homes to receive independent commission
Ontario has announced that they will be holding an independent…
Fate of the school year expected in Ontario Education Minister’s announcement today
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce will be joining Premier Doug…
A list of Ontario businesses are allowed to reopen today
Some businesses in Ontario are allowed to reopen today after…
Kitchener woman stuck in Peru
A Kitchener woman and her British friend are trapped in…
World Health Organization agrees to an independent review of its handling of the pandemic
Canadian political leaders took a break from COVID-19 briefings for…
Motorcyclist dead after a crash in Hamilton Mountain
Hamilton police are investigating after a man was killed in…
Cottage travel ban revoked for long weekend
A health order issued to ban cottage travel to Ontario…
Two dead in Oakville shooting
Two people are dead and two others are in hospital…
Outbreak spreads to 62 cases at The Rosslyn Retirement Home in Hamilton
A COVID-19 outbreak at The Rosslyn Retirement Home in Hamilton…
Norfolk Cottage bylaw to be revoked
This long weekend the Premier has encouraged us to stay…
Public washrooms open again in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Visitors to Niagara-on-the-Lake can rest a little easier this weekend.…
Wage subsidy program extended to the end of August
The federal government’s wage subsidy is being extended to the…
Ford asks landlords to ‘have a heart’ when it comes to rent payments
Some commercial tenants could be facing eviction if they have…
Keeping retail customers and clothes virus-free
Clothing stores face a unique challenge, especially regarding operating their…
Retail stores getting ready to reopen on Tuesday
Many Ontario retailers will be working through the long weekend…
Rise in Superbugs
Experts are concerned that what people around the world are…
With the rise of online activity during the pandemic, comes a rise in online scams
Police forces in Southern Ontario are asking everyone to be…
An emotional sendoff for a COVID-19 survivor at St. Joe’s hospital
CHCH News got an exclusive look inside the COVID unit…
Waiting for COVID-19 test results
While the province is expanding COVID-19 testing guidelines, the time…
How the City of Hamilton is preparing for the province’s first recovery stage
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined CHCH to talk about the…
Ontario stage one reopening includes retail stores, surgeries, tennis, golf and dog grooming
Ontario is set to enter its’ first stage of reopening…
Hamilton city council approves outdoor dining areas
Hamilton city council passed a motion today aimed at helping…
Several Hamilton conservation areas reopened today
A few more Hamilton trail areas are opening today in…
Hamilton native and Broadway star Nick Cordero wakes from coma
Nick Cordero is awake. The 41-year-old Hamilton native and broadway…
Golf courses prepare to re-open
Reports that golf courses, marinas and other outdoor facilities could…
Burlington restaurant Emma’s Back Porch will not re-open
A pair of popular Burlington restaurants are closing their doors…
Leaders agree the border should remain closed to non-essential travel
“More is coming” seems to be the overall message from…
Welland man charged with second-degree murder in 2019 homicide
A Welland resident has been charged in connection with the…
Dog killed in early morning fire in Hamilton’s north end
Three people are safe following an early morning fire that…
Pelham councillor and Sobey’s store operator back at work
The Pelham town councillor and Fonthill Sobeys store operator at…
Pet groomers campaign to be declared essential workers
Hair salons being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people,…
Singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is apologizing for an expletive-ridden rant…
Federal government announces an one-time benefit top-up for seniors
The federal government has announced a one-time payment to help…
Premier promises good news later this week about the re-opening of more businesses
It seems there has been a failure to communicate at…
Niagara-on-the-Lake lifts public washroom ban ahead of long weekend
Niagara-on-the-Lake decided to lift the ban on street parking and…
Hamilton COVID-19 update
There’s been a rash of false-positive cases of COVID-19 in…
