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Don’t close gyms, make them safer, says woman who caught COVID at Hamilton’s SpinCo

Oct 6, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Julia Smith has had difficulty breathing, body aches and “unbelievable” sinus pain ever since she caught at two weeks ago.

Despite all that, she says she has no regrets.

It’s important to keep gyms open for people’s mental health, she says.

But with fitness centres already in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel — Ontario’s COVID “hot spots” — and the province reviewing guidelines for gyms, the threat of broader closures looms large.

Some gyms are already taking action, hoping to pre-empt possible outbreaks like the one at SpinCo — which hit — and stay open as long as possible throughout the pandemic’s second wave.

Locally, the YMCA is making such moves.

Come Friday, all members will be required to wear masks at all times in their Hamilton, Flamborough and Burlington facilities — no exceptions allowed, said spokesperson Kyla Kumar.

Instead, Kumar said the facility will point those hoping to exercise without a mask to alternative options including swimming in their pools — where masks aren’t required — or participating in their online YMCA options.

“We know this is a challenging time and it’s really difficult for some people that have diagnosed medical conditions,” she said.

Kumar said the change in policy was spurred by the in cases in both Halton and Hamilton, as well as comments from Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Hamilton’s medical officer of health, regarding the SpinCo outbreak.

In the city’s Tuesday COVID-19 update, Richardson suggested wearing masks as for SpinCo once they reopen. The studio was following all existing guidelines, she has said numerous times.

Smith isn’t sure mandating masks is the answer; SpinCo’s classes are so intense people might pass out if fabric is covering their mouth and nose, and she questions if a mask soaked in sweat effectively limits COVID spread.

But she would be in favour of additional safety measures, such as Plexiglas barriers between riders and around the instructor or, really, anything that would help keep the studio open.

Despite falling so ill she’s spent most of the past two weeks in bed, Smith, 53, is a huge proponent of SpinCo. She credits the studio with keeping her physically and mentally fit after a long and difficult two years that included a marital split, a move and, of course, a lockdown and pandemic.

She worries about how people who struggles with mental health will fare if gyms close this winter.

“It’s only going to get worse (for them),” she said.

As of Thursday, there are 196 active cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton and another 233 in Halton, according to the respective health units.

Kumar said the YMCA “landed” on the mask policy as a good next step.

“We came together and said, ‘We have a responsibility as a neighbour given the work we do and our mission at the Y to support healthy communities,’” she said.

“We’re trying to make the most responsible decisions that are really guided by the recommendations of our public health officials. We lean on that expertise,” she said.

When asked about the YMCA’s rule change Thursday, Ontario associate medical officer of health Dr. Barbara Yaffe said she thinks it’s “probably a good idea,” but facilities may want to consult with the province “on the details.”

Nonetheless, Yaffe echoed that she would support gyms changing their rules ahead of expected to be announced by the province.

“If a gym decides to go ahead on their own, I would support that,” said Yaffe, adding that she hopes to announce the new measures “shortly.”

The YMCA isn’t the only gym with a “no mask, no entry” rule; Crunch Fitness put one in place in on Sept. 1, according to their COVID-19 reopening plan.

If concerns do arise about the mask rules, Kumar said the organization would consider creating schedules that allow folks who cannot wear masks to work out mask-free in their facilities.

Ontario’s mandatory-mask order and Hamilton’s mask bylaw include exemptions for people with certain medical conditions. Both also allow people to strip off masks while working out.

In a statement, Hamilton’s manager of licensing, Monica Ciriello, said businesses can take the bylaw one step further “including refusal that is an establishment policy/practice and beyond the scope of the city’s involvement.”

As for Smith, Wednesday marked a turning point in her COVID-19 battle — she’s finally feeling better, despite a persistent cough.

Would she return to SpinCo?

“In a heartbeat,” she said.

Katrina Clarke is a Hamilton-based reporter at The Spectator. Reach her via email:

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Treats through tubes, careful routes and scavenger hunts: COVID-19 meant new tricks in the hunt for treats

Sep 17, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Being chased through a skull-adorned hay-bale maze by a dinosaur as eerie piano music plays is not unusual for Halloween, but a candy chute at the end is.

“If kids are going to come out I wanted to make sure there was something for them. I think especially we go into the darkness everybody could use just a little delight,” said Candace who, along with Cecilia (playing the dinosaur) spent four hours constructing the haunted front yard. Rather than handing treats out personally to any visiting kids —— and thereby getting in closer contact than COVID-19 guidelines suggest — the duo had arranged to send the candy and chocolate down some plastic tubing to a waiting ghoul, goblin or superhero several feet away.

On any other crisp but clear Halloween evening, especially one that happened to fall on a Saturday, the leaf-strewn streets of Cabbagetown would be filled with hundreds of trick-or-treating children — the neighbourhood is known to go all out.

But, in Toronto and other hotspots, public heath officials recommended against traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating.

“The name of the game right now is to avoid contact with people you don’t live with so I hope people will make their own judgment because in the end that’s what they have to do,” Tory told reporters on Saturday afternoon.

“The big gatherings are the things that are most worrisome and hopefully those won’t occur.”

In lieu of the usual routine, families with young children organized small outdoor Halloween games and scavenger hunts in parks and backyards, walks through decorated neighbourhoods, or preplanned trick-or-treat routes stopping at the homes of just a few friends and neighbours.

“We are just visiting a few people’s backyards so we can be outside,” said Megan Tully, as she was being pulled along the sidewalk by her three-year-old son Struan, dressed as Batman. “This is his first year that he’s into it so he doesn’t have much to compare it to luckily.”

(Struan’s assessment of the evening thus far was: “Good.”)

The consensus among those out making the best of it was that there would be a lot less candy this year, though it was too early to say if quality would win out over quantity.

Cecilia, who executed a masterful change from dinosaur to scary clown in under 10 seconds while speaking with a Star reporter, said they checked with neighbours before setting up the maze.

She came up with the idea for a maze because it would be safe, she said: “It’s about being smart and being part of the community with things like this.”

“It’s been really nice. People have said thank you,” said Candace, who said the turnout was maybe tenth of the usual “crammed like a mall at Christmas” crowd, with some people only walking or driving by. Wielding tongs for the candy packages in place of a witch’s broom, she said there has been an appreciation for the precautions they’ve taken.

“We looked at the guidelines,” she said. “And we had a conversation where we said if it gets to a point where there are too many people and we can’t handle it, we’ll shut it down and close the gate.”

Alyshah Hasham is a Toronto-based reporter covering crime and court for the Star. Follow her on Twitter:

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Road closed in Clearview for crash investigation

Aug 12, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Emergency crews are on the scene of multi vehicle collision on Hwy 26 west of County Road 10.

Clearview Fire Chief Roree Payment Tweeted the road and weather conditions are poor, and motorists need to drive with care.

He noted Hwy. 26 was closed at this time. The initial call came in at 4:21 p.m.

Fire crews are leaving the scene.

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How to avoid falling prey to email phishing scams

Aug 6, 2021 , , , , by shlf

According to research from security awareness training platform KnowBe4, referring to COVID-19 and payroll matters are more likely than any other to ensnare users in phishing attacks right now. 

These phishing emails — as well as others claiming to be from social media platforms, banking institutions and other trusted sources — allow cybercriminals to gain access to unsuspecting users’ computers or steal personal data, such as passwords or credit card information. They often claim the user needs to update an account or confirm personal information or include links that, when clicked, open a computer up to malware. 

Phishing attacks can lead to financial loss for victims and put their private information at risk. To avoid becoming a victim, follow the advice of cybersecurity experts.

In a staff at Atlas VPN, a VPN proxy service, said users should watch for the following red flags in phishing emails: 

• Urgent call to action or threats: Emails that create a false sense of urgency by pressuring users to immediately click a link or open an attachment are suspicious, especially if they promise a reward or threaten a penalty.

• Dubious links: Check if the link provided in the email is safe to click on by hovering the cursor over the link — this should reveal the real web address you will be directed to after clicking the link. Because the text in emailed hyperlinks can be disguised to appear trustworthy, never open a link until you’ve checked to see where it actually goes. 

• Spelling and grammar mistakes: Obvious spelling or grammatical errors are the telltale signature of scammers. Professional companies usually take steps to ensure clients receive polished and professionally written content.

• Mismatched or misspelled email domains: If the email claims to be from one company but is sent from a domain that doesn’t match the company’s name, it’s likely a phishing email. You can look for the domain after the “@” in an email address. For example, a scammer might claim to write on behalf of Facebook while using a Yahoo.com or Gmail.com email address. Also, watch out for misspellings in the domain name.

Alan Regnier is a cyber security and IT consultant and owner of DNA Systems, a computer repair company in Toronto. He warns dangerous hyperlinks that open a computer up to attack can also be hidden in unexpected places in emails, including in text that doesn’t appear to be a link. 

“Even images themselves have embedded links,” he said, adding that users should avoid clicking on anything in a suspicious email.

If you do receive a suspicious email, for example one claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, Regnier said to contact the organization named in the email directly using their official contact information – not the number or email address listed in the email – to confirm whether they sent the email. 

“I’ve spoken to the Canada Revenue Agency about this, and the best thing people can do if they receive a suspicious call or email is to ignore it and reach out to CRA directly,” he said. “And always make sure it’s on a secure network or secure website.”

Finally, Regnier said anyone who opens a suspicious link in an email should shut their computer off immediately and contact a trusted IT company. 

“All it takes is one click,” he said.