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20 charges laid as 400 people attend anti-lockdown, anti-mask weekend protests: Hamilton Police It was a busy weekend for local police and by-law enforcement.	McMaster researchers discover 'transformative' peanut allergy treatment Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton say they’ve discovered a potentially transformative treatment for those living with a peanut allergy.
Feds investing in programs intended to fight stigma associated with addiction and substance abuse With many Canadians continuing to battle mental health issues associated with the pandemic, far too many have turned to substances to help them cope.	Hamilton man charged with theft, fleeing police, resisting arrest after high-risk pursuit (VIDEO) More than a dozen charges have been laid on a 45-year-old Hamilton man who was involved in a dangerous pursuit with police on Sunday (Apr. 18).
Entrepreneurs urging feds make changes to EI program With changes to the federal Employment Insurance (EI) program a possibility, entrepreneurs are urging policymakers to consider the needs of small employers who have struggled to keep their doors op	Mississauga councillor sounding alarm about illegal animal traps after fox dies from its injuries Ward 2 Councillor Karen Ras is reminding residents that snare traps used to capture wildlife are illegal and can seriously harm or kill an animal.
A worker at LCBO in Mississauga has tested positive for COVID-19 The LCBO has been notified that a team member at store #398 in Mississauga (662 Burnhamthorpe Road) has tested positive for COVID-19.	Infections in Mississauga and Brampton continue to prop up COVID numbers Cases in Mississauga and Brampton continue to propel daily COVID-19 numbers in Peel Region to levels about 900.
WATCH: Verbal assault of employees at Hamilton Tim Hortons by 'anti-masker' The Hamilton Police Service says it’s aware of an incident involving an anti-mask, anti-lockdown protestor and employees at a Tim Hortons on Kenilworth Saturday (Apr. 17).	SIU clears police in relation to Brampton case where pursued driver crashed into wall A Peel Police officer has been cleared of wrongdoing for a December incident where a driver being chased crashed into a wall and received serious head injuries.