Thousands of Hamilton-area children will be learning online until Jan. 25. But as students learn at home,some parents and teachers are again struggling to balance workand childcare under lockdown.

The brother of slain Calgary police officer Sgt. Andrew Harnett said he was overwhelmed by support Monday, as a line of police cars and motorcycles escorted his family to the Hamilton airport.

Hamilton reported two more deaths and 94 newCOVID-19 cases Monday, after the city says it shut down several house parties and illegal gatherings during the holidays.