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FREE DIGITAL ACCESS What you need to know about COVID-19 in Hamilton and Halton Hamilton Region COVID-19 data: Your guide to Hamilton statistics Full coverage Find all of The Spec’s coronavirus coverage here Editor’s Picks FREE DIGITAL ACCESS Anson Place turned down help from medical ‘SWAT team,’ province says Premier Doug Ford criticized Anson Place management after the COVID-stricken long-term care centre in Hagersville turned down the province’s offer to send in a team of hospital workers. Hamilton Region As some outbreaks end in local care homes, administrators breathe sighs of relief Hamilton Region Hamilton tax hikes by ward: How did this year’s city budget affect your bill? Hamilton Region Hamilton targets big, smelly pot growers with new nuisance bylaw TOP STORY: FREE DIGITAL New outbreak at Hamilton care home, COVID-19 cases increase by 17 Opinion Scott Radley Hamilton’s Kristen Barbara signs on with Canada’s first NWHL team Graham Rockingham Graham Rockingham’s Pandemic Playlist: Part 4 Steve Buist SARS and COVID-19: Why did one peter out, but not the other? Andrew Dreschel In Hamilton snitches outnumber COVID-19 patients Local News Hamilton Region Will life go back to normal now that Ontario has likely hit the peak of COVID-19? Questions are being raised about when physical distancing can end and the economy can reopen as Ontario is likely at the peak of the virus in the community. Entertainment Opinion Do you hear the Hamiltonians sing, singing the song you need to hear Hamilton Region Council asks experts to weigh in on whether to close James Street North to car traffic FREE DIGITAL ACCESS Promising COVID-19 treatment now being tested in Hamilton patients Hamilton Region Man charged in murders of Angelo Musitano and Mila Barberi granted bail Hamilton Region No charges in fatal pedestrian crash on King Street East Hamilton Region Out in front: St. Joe’s infectious disease doctor on call around the clock for COVID-19 Crime Man facing arson charges after suspicious fires at two James Street North buildings Hamilton Region Hamilton/Burlington SPCA offers compassionate boarding for pets of those hospitalized for coronavirus Hamilton Region Stepping Up: Hamilton restaurants stay afloat by feeding front-line workers THE MOB IN HAMILTON Crime How old Mob ties are looming over the driveway slaying of Giorgio Barresi Crime Mob wars: An early history of Mafia in Hamilton Crime Mob violence in 2019: Five active cases in hands of Hamilton police and courts GTA Hamilton mobster Pat Musitano released from hospital after being shot Analysis A crime reporter’s complex relationship with convicted Hamilton mobster Tony Musitano, who died this week at 72 GTA Here’s how a wiretap recorded a conversation about getting rid of Pat Musitano COVID-19 facts and resources GTA Are we getting closer to a walk? How Canada’s COVID-19 battle stacks up to those in countries coming out of lockdown Local and provincial governments in Canada have said very little so far about their plans for easing COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. Some other countries, however, are well ahead of Canada. FREE DIGITAL ACCESS Are you a victim of violence at home? Here’s how to get help amid COVID-19 Free Digital Access Ontario will test every nursing-home resident for COVID-19 Analysis Fighting the ‘other’ pandemic: Curbing COVID-19 in care homes, shelters and jails Politics Federal Politics Ontario and Quebec ask Ottawa to send in the military to help battle COVID-19 Quebec Premier François Legault and Ontario Premier Doug Ford appealed to Ottawa for teams of military personnel to assist with the outbreak of the virus in long-term care homes, which have emerged as especially deadly sites in this pandemic. Star Exclusive Ford government fixes legal problem that made it impossible to fight tickets during the pandemic Politics Opinion Martin Regg Cohn: Doug Ford has found his voice in the pandemic. Why has Andrea Horwath lost her way? Federal Politics More than 95% Canada’s beef comes from 3 processing plants. Two of them have COVID-19 outbreaks Provincial Politics Too soon to write off Ontario’s school year, Doug Ford says Federal Politics Ottawa to provide monthly payments to out-of-work students Federal Politics Having all MPs at virtual Parliament next week beyond current capacity, clerk says Spectator Investigations Hamilton Region 170 years, 170 stories that shaped Hamilton Music Relentless: The story of Arkells ... Canada’s, no, Hamilton’s band Hamilton Region Bombshell admission: Buried study highlighted slippery Red Hill asphalt Hamilton Region Drug trafficking: How the RCMP busted a Hamilton pharmacy Hamilton Region Drug smuggler: A Hamilton woman’s journey from St. Lucia to prison Columnists Opinion Steve Milton: Highlights galore from 150 years of Hamilton Tiger-Cats Canada Free Digital Access WestJet to lay off 3,000, cancel flights; Ontario’s largest single-day jump in new cases; High Park closing for cherry blossom bloom Canada ‘The victims, the heroes, the people who serve’: Here are the faces of the Nova Scotia shooting victims Canada ‘We have flattened the curve:’ Saskatchewan may reopen some businesses in May World United States Trump ‘disagrees strongly’ with Georgia’s plan to reopen Europe Preparation, quick action aid Germany, SKorea virus fight United States Questions raised over process proposed to disburse aid funds Sports Hamilton Region First NBA pick to join CEBL signs with Hamilton Auto Racing Here’s one Christmas Tree that still lights up after 50 years Hamilton Region Steve Milton: Volunteer group seeks viable plan to put 2026 Commonwealth Games in Hamilton Business Business WestJet announces 3,000 layoffs and domestic flight cancellations over COVID-19 Business Fed up with long lines at the grocery store? New technology is helping shoppers get in and out faster Business ‘I don’t know why someone had to die for us to get proper PPE’: Troubling allegations emerge at care homes hit by COVID-19 Life Life Opinion Lorraine Sommerfeld: To people like Sarah, long-term care home residents have names, not numbers Life Where to find ingredients for this year’s quiet Ramadan meals Parenting Experts say routine can help kids’ social development amid coronavirus pandemic skin care The moisturizer for happy, carefree skin Life What happens when COVID-19 derails a Toronto family’s yearlong trip around the world? Relationships Advice How can I make gossips bullying me stop during isolation? Ask Ellie Life Opinion My biggest home-schooling lesson? Learning to wait Horoscopes Horoscope for Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Entertainment Opinion Analysis Peter Howell: With cinemas shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic, there is light at the end of the projector At a time when the future of public cinemas seems bleak, movie lovers, exhibitors and festivals are rallying with virtual screenings, drive-ins and other demonstrations of support, writes Peter Howell. Books Star reporters finalists for Arthur Ellis crime writing awards Books The year you finally read a book about climate change Books Toronto Star bestsellers for the week ending April 22, 2020 Entertainment Opinion Vinay Menon: Celebs look to hang out with you — or anyone — as COVID-19 lockdown drags on The Kit Fashion hair care Here’s how to get great hair without heat advice Ask The Kit: How can I protect my hair from dai...