Nerene Virgin, a former actor, journalist, anti-racism advocate and educator, has died in Burlington, Ont., at 77. She played the beloved role of Jodie on the TVO show Today's Special and her broadcasting career included working at CBC in the 1990s. There will be a celebration of life in June in Hamilton at the church where her great uncle, John C. Holland, was a pastor.
City of Hamilton staff would not confirm how many Dundas organizations had appealed recommended City Enrichment Fund grants, one week before the deadl.