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Windsor sues federal government over costs of 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade
The City of Windsor is suing the federal government over…

Mayors ask for mental-health law reviews in wake of encampment, drug crisis
Ontario Big City Mayors are asking the province to review…

Opioid deaths in Ontario shelters more than tripled during pandemic, study finds
A new study examining data from the Ontario coroner’s office…

COVID-19 cases rise in Hamilton and surrounding areas, new vaccine distributed
With COVID cases on the rise, be cautious if you’re…

St. Catharines bridal shop closure leaves brides stranded without gowns
Dozens of brides in the Niagara area are left scrambling…

Ontario hospitals prepare and brace for summer ER staffing challenges
Hospitals in smaller and rural Ontario communities have been recruiting,…

Transport Minister proposes tighter consumer rules for airlines
VIDEO: Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra proposed changes to strengthen…

Board of health calls for Ontario to upgrade to building code ventilation standards
An Ontario board of health is asking the province to…

Cake and Loaf Bakery struggling amid inflation
While the pandemic seems to be on its last legs…

Canada ends supply of rapid COVID-19 tests as millions soon expire
Provinces will no longer receive rapid COVID-19 antigen tests from…

Inquiry says use of Emergencies Act was justified amid ‘Freedom Convoy’
The Public Order Emergency Commission says the Trudeau government’s implementation…

Tourism in Ontario not expected to recover until 2025: report
A grim forecast for the tourism industry that’s critical to…

New air passenger protection rules come into effect Thursday
New Air Passenger Protection Regulations go into effect Thursday. The…

Your Road Ahead: How we’re going to live with COVID-19
It has been more than 800 days since the World…

Hamilton ends its COVID-19 emergency declaration
Hamilton has ended its COVID-19 emergency declaration. The declaration was…

McMaster expert researches alarming spike in pandemic-related eating disorders in kids
McMaster University has received federal funding to investigate an alarming…

LOVE YOU campaign supports women shelters due to increased demand
A local women’s shelter in Hamilton is partnering with a…

Workplace inspection blitz in Halton until Friday
Provincial offence officers will be visiting businesses and a variety…

Ontario will announce if schools in COVID-19 hot spots can reopen next week
Ontario will announce Wednesday whether schools in regions hardest hit…

Safety with Phil
There’s been some confusion about the rules this week. So…