COVID-19: Fear in lodging homes for #HamOnt most vulnerable thespec.com/news/hamilton-… via @thespec

This thread contains Hamilton Spectator #COVIDー19 coverage for April 2 Second death at Heritage Green Nursing Home in #HamOnt kept secret It comes on same day that Premier Doug Ford talked about importance of being “upfront and honest” during the pandemic. thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Second death at Heritage Green Nursing Home in Stoney Creek kept secret, Joanna Frketich reports: thespec.com/news/hamilton-… via @thespec

#COVID19 : Doctors, nurses ‘swabbing’ homeless for virus are short supplies #HamOnt thespec.com/news/hamilton-… via @thespec

An often overlooked, but critical form of housing for some of #HamOnt's most vulnerable people are residential care facilities. Matthew Van Dongen reports City is concerned about private operators keeping tenants safe from Covid-19. Via @thespec thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Just heard this morning's #HamOnt council meeting is delayed due to technical issues caused by storm. New start time is 10:30 a.m. if you want to catch the live stream.

Looks like they are still having bandwidth issues preventing some councillors to get online for #HamOnt meeting.

Soon-to-be released data shows no region of #HamOnt has gone untouched by #COVID19 although some individual census tracts have had zero cases, reports Joanna Frketich torstar.co/WRIq50A4BE3

Motion just approved: ‘Unnecessary death’ shows need for Hamilton lodging home ‘complaint liaison’: councillor thespec.com/news/council/2… via @thespec

Following reports of anti-Black racism experienced by former McMaster student-athletes, Mac is launching a review of Black student-athletes' experiences. Click on the article for more info, including how to participate. | McMaster Marauders Dr. Ivan Joseph // Confidence-Coach bit.ly/3eD4vuN

The Spectator interviewed 10 hospital workers on the front lines of COVID-19 and all of them described how they’ve been moved emotionally by their patients. Read part 1 of the four part "On the Covid Front" series by Joanna Frketich torstar.co/Uejk50AOCCA

Move and cleanup continue in Beacon Hill Park dlvr.it/RdDStk

.Teviah Moro from the Spec just got through & asked if it's true that the announcement will be $1.4B for Hamilton LRT. McKenna says, "I think the Hamilton LRT is a shovel-ready project. That's the condition for this funding"

Thanks to Teviah Moro and Hamilton Spectator for highlighting Gary’s story and how funding from Ontario Trillium Foundation is helping the #YMCA support the complex health and social needs of residents at the #YMCA Men’s Residence. thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

When #pandemic started, Shalom Village was run by a dentist. In past 18 months, #HamOnt LTC home lost 4 key leaders. As it hires PSWs, same number quit. Revolving door makes it difficult to get answers on troubling outbreak and inspection. thespec.com/news/hamilton-… via @thespec

Battle reignited over whether more diversity is needed on #HamOnt board of health with some councillors saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Others encouraged making decisions based on information not fear. thespec.com/news/council/2… via @thespec

Cost of #pandemic forecasting kept secret by #HamOnt public health #COVID19 #Omicron thespec.com/news/hamilton-… via @thespec

Be sure to get your Hamilton Spectator today to read our latest investigative exposé "The Ghosts in the Villa" about a years long identity theft and embezzlement scheme at a #Hamilton retirement home. #journalism #investigation

Nurses at Hamilton Health Sciences paid double to avoid closures during staffing crisis. “The cold, hard fact is it’s a disaster out there,” said Ontario Nurses' Association “I don’t know who could say it’s not collapsing.” #HamOnt #COVID #ontariohealthcrisis thespec.com/news/hamilton-… via @thespec