McMaster University prof among winners of $100,000 prize for Canada’s top researchers
Gerry Wright, a professor at Hamilton's McMaster University, was one of five scholars announced Tuesday to each receive the cash award.
Canada
Mar 19
‘Enormous pressure’: Ontario’s spiking senior population and its impact on home care
A McMaster University study suggests an additional 6,800 PSWs will be needed in the years ahead to maintain current levels of home care.
Health
Feb 20
School closures didn’t prevent community spread of COVID-19: study
A report from McMaster University says school closures in Ontario did little to contain COVID-19's spread in the broader community. Vaccination and masking were stronger factors.
Education
Feb 16
Winnipeg Blue Bombers trade down to select receiver in 2nd round of CFL Draft
After making a trade of draft picks, the Blue Bombers used the first of their 10 selections in the CFL Draft on receiver Kevens Clercius at 13th overall.
Sports
May 1
$77 million class-action claim brought against McMaster University, student union
The plaintiffs claim jewish students have suffered 'psychological turmoil' due to faculty praising of attacks in Israel and exposure to anti-Semitic rhetoric at rallies.
Politics
Jan 4
Mohawk College expands student housing with off-campus residence in downtown Hamilton
Mohawk College says it has acquired a nine-storey dorm-style residence at 55 Catharine St. S. to add 150 student units to its housing portfolio.
Canada
Apr 5
Mortality rates among Hamilton’s unhoused are not getting better: report
Life-expectancy studies over the past three years from health and outreach workers suggest the mortality rate of people without shelter in Hamilton, Ont. hasn't changed much.
Health
Apr 30
Ontario doctors offer solutions to help address shortage of family physicians
The number of students who are looking at fields outside of family medicine is a growing issue, according to the Ontario Medical Association
Canada
Apr 23
Guelph Gryphons release football schedule for 2024 season
The Gyrphons open the season at home to Carleton on Aug. 24. The homecoming game is on Sept. 28 against Waterloo.
Sports
Mar 28
Bird flu: Experts urge more surveillance in Canada — before it’s too late
Experts are urging Canada to boost its surveillance of the bird flu after traces of it were found in milk in the U.S. and it has spread among dairy cattle in the U.S.
Canada
May 3
Resolution in $200M Ontario basic income class action could take ‘years’: lawyer
A lawyer from Toronto law firm Cavalluzzo LLP is representing thousands in a class action alleging Ontario breached the terms of a contract it entered with participants.
Canada
Apr 23
Working hours of male doctors have dropped sharply, data shows. Why?
The working hours of male physicians in Canada have sharply declined over the past 30 years, a new study says, amid increased burnout and health-care staffing challenges.
Canada
Mar 25
Guelph Sports Hall of Fame to welcome four new members in May
Paul Ante, David Clutchy, Danielle Everitt-Sinclair, and Pat TeBoekhorst will be formally inducted during the Kiwanis Sports Celebrity Dinner.
Sports
Mar 21
Food allergy treatments for Canadian kids could get a boost under new guidelines
A new study is providing guidelines for oral immunotherapy to help clinicians prepare families before they begin treatment of the food allergy treatment.
Canada
Apr 8
Why Canadians in their prime are a ‘sandwiched’ generation of caregivers
Six per cent of all Canadians said they were 'sandwich caregiving,' or providing unpaid care to both children and care-dependent adults.
Economy
Apr 2
How caregiving impacts a generation of Canadians: ‘Unpaid work does not end’
Some 1.8 million Canadians are in a situation where they're providing unpaid care to multiple people, often a child and an older parent, putting a sizeable burden on caregivers.
Money
May 4
Recruitment ‘a big priority’ for incoming president set to lead Hamilton Health Sciences
Former CAMH executive Tracey MacArthur, taking over as Hamilton Health Sciences’ CEO in April says 'nothing is off the table' in bringing talent to the city's health care sector.
Health
Mar 18
Blast of Hope concert for cancer research hits the stage in Hamilton
The late Cindy Graham's donation to brain cancer research at McMaster University has inspired others to do the same. Tickets are on sale for Blast of Hope, which goes on Sunday.
Health
Jan 30
U Sask. Huskies seniors celebrate final game together at U Sports women’s hockey nationals
An emotional atmosphere at Merlis Belsher Place on Sunday as the U Sask. Huskies women's hockey team graduated seven players on home ice in their final game of U Sports nationals.
Sports
Mar 17
Bird flu risks: What to know as the ‘versatile’ virus continues to spread
As the avian flu, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the globe, concerns persist regarding its potential risks to human health.
Health
Apr 2
