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Inmate mistakenly released from Barton Street Jail returned to custody: Hamilton policeNow back in custody, an inmate left the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre on March 3 following an 'administrative error' that's under investigation by the Solicitor General.CrimeMar 14, 2023
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Hamilton police seek inmate mistakenly released from Barton Street JailHamilton police say a 45-year-old inmate has been missing for days after he was improperly released from the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre.CrimeMar 9, 2023
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Vaccine distribution expands to shelters, as Hamilton reports 91 new cases of COVID-19There are now 48 cases at the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre, affecting 38 inmates and 10 staff members; and 38 cases at the Salvation Army men's shelter.HealthFeb 26, 2021
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39 new cases, 4 more COVID-19 outbreaks in HamiltonAn outbreak at the Salvation Army Booth Centre has grown by another four cases and now involves a total of four staff and 28 residents at the downtown shelter.HealthFeb 25, 2021
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Coronavirus: Hamilton’s medical officer of health concerned as COVID-19 indicators riseMedical Officer of Health Dr. Elizabeth Richardson says she is "increasingly concerned" that we've hit the bottom of the curve and may be creeping back up.HealthFeb 23, 2021
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55 new cases, 21 COVID-19 outbreaks in Hamilton as of MondayHamilton's death toll among residents who contracted the virus stands at 278. The most recent COVID-19-related death was reported on Saturday, a resident in their 70s.HealthFeb 22, 2021
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Hamilton police charge two correctional officers with drug offencesAfter a six-month-long investigation, Hamilton police charged two correctional officers at Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre found to be distributing drugs to inmates.CrimeJun 19, 2020
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New and emerging COVID-19 outbreaks in Hamilton include St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Barton St. JailDr. Richardson stresses that it would not be "unanticipated" to find further outbreaks in long term care settings as widespread testing is carried out.HealthApr 24, 2020
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Hamilton COVID-19 cases reach 51, one of the latest involves a Barton St. jail employeeDr. Harvey confirmed that Hamilton's total number of cases had reached 50, during an appearance on CHML's Scott Thompson Show on Friday.HealthMar 27, 2020
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Barton Jail rally calls for change after another inmate death in OntarioThe rally at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention centre was one of four held outside of Ontario jails on the weekend.Nov 11, 2019
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