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Hamilton issues cold weather alert as temperatures forecast to feel like –20
The medical officer of health for the City of Hamilton has issued a cold weather alert effective Wednesday night, while Environment Canada warns of significant snowfall.
Bonnie Crombie formally resigns as Ontario Liberal Party leader
Bonnie Crombie has formally announced her resignation as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, effective immediately. The move comes months after Crombie first announced her intention to resign.
Prospective mom tells Ontario murder trial she did nothing to kill boy in her and her wife's care
Niagara police lay 20 new charges against Welland, Ont., man after 24-hour standoff, shooting
Daniel Tronko, 59, was initially charged with attempted murder and three firearm-related charges for the incident that ended on Dec. 20.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco quietly extends 'green' steel timeline from 2028 to 2050, gets $50M more from Ottawa
Dofasco and the federal government owe the city an explanation about what's actually happening with the decarbonization plans, says a Hamilton resident, as the changes raise more questions than answers.
Heated Rivalry fans urged to come to the cottage by Canadian tourism boards
As Crave's hockey romance Heated Rivalrycontinues to take over television screens, airwaves, the internet, pop culture and perhaps our collective conscience, some Canadian tourism organizations are banking on the show's popularity to encourage fans to visit its filming locations.
Nearly 85,000 people homeless in Ontario, up 8% in one year: report
Homelessness is getting worse across Ontario with an estimated 85,000 people who were without a home in 2025 and nearly 2,000 encampments across the province, a new report from Ontario's municipalities shows.
Prospective mother accused of killing boy, torturing brother testifies about zip-tying shoes to child's feet
Prospective mom in Ontario murder trial testifies about restraining children with zip ties, locked bedrooms
Kitchener, Ont., woman looking for stranger who helped family say one last goodbye to her stepdad
A family from Kitchener, Ont., wants to find and say thank you to a Good Samaritan who gave their loved one CPR, extending his life until paramedics arrived on the scene, transported him to hospital and gave his family a chance to say one last goodbye.
Overcrowding at Niagara jail reaches 6-year peak, with 40% more inmates since 2019
The Niagara correction workers union president says employees struggle to provide programming as jail population increases and the mother of son who died at the detention centre said he had been sleeping on mattresses of his cell's floor.
No Name beef burgers recalled due to risk of E. coli
No Name brand frozen beef burgers that were sold across the country are being recalled due to a risk of E. coli contamination.
Co-accused in couple's Ontario murder trial testifies she wasn't prepared to deal with boy's high needs
Becky Hamber has testified for the first time at the weeks-long murder trial that has already seen co-accused Brandy Cooney take the witness box. Hamber told Milton, Ont., court Monday that she struggled to care for the 12-year-old boy who died and his brother who were in their care, but she wanted the best for them.
Province on track to connect all Ontarians to primary care provider by 2029: health minister
Ontario's health minister says the province is on track to connect all Ontarians to a primary care provider by 2029, thanks in part to mostly clearing a wait list backlog.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in Brant County, OPP say
Ontario Provincial Police in Brant County continue to investigate a fatal collision in the Glen Morris area that involved a cyclist from Cambridge. Police say the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene, but was later found and charged.
Hamilton police arrest 2nd teen in connection to hate-motivated assault of woman, 20
A second teen faces charges in what police say was a racially motivated assault that took place in Hamilton's Ancaster area in October.
As couple's trial resumes, advocate questions Children's Aid Society's 'outrageous' decisions before boy died
With the trial for two women accused of killing a 12-year-old boy they were trying to adopt now in its final weeks, the public deserves to know if and how the Children's Aid Society (CAS) has been held accountable, says Ontario's former child advocate.
Share your Hamilton music story for a chance to win Road to the Junos tickets
To celebrate the Road to the Junos and Juno Awards coming to Hamilton this year, CBC Hamilton has teamed up with CBC Music to bring you the chance to win exciting live music tickets.To enter, tell us about a memorable Hamilton music moment.
Ontario could ban declawing cats, debarking dogs under new regulations
Ontario appears set to push ahead with a ban on declawing cats and debarking and ear cropping dogs, a move animal welfare advocates say is years overdue and doesn't go far enough.
OPP lifts Simcoe, Ont., shelter-in-place
Provincial police is urging Simcoe, Ont., residents to shelter-in-place while officers respond to an active incident involving potentially armed suspects.
Auditor slams officials over Hamilton’s outdoor shelter project saying 'taxpayers absorbed' the 'fallout'
Hamilton's auditor general found the city's outdoor shelter project suffered from a lack of accountability measures, inadequate oversight and a failure to understand and manage risks.
Canada's women's hockey team for Milano-Cortina Olympics include locals Renata Fast, Sarah Nurse
First Nations women roofers help repair damage from Hurricane Melissa
Summit Sisters, a group of female roofers from across Canada, were in Jamaica this week helping repair roofs and other damage done to housing from a hurricane last year.
How the Hamilton home of a bridal makeup artist became Shane Hollander's love nest in Heated Rivalry
The Montreal apartment where some of the steamiest moments in Heated Rivalry happen isn't a Montreal apartment at all. It's the home of Hamilton bridal makeup artist Monika Rejnowicz.
Expect a windy day across Niagara, Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford, Environment Canada says
Environment Canada issued a yellow alert Friday morning for Niagara Falls and warned of high winds across the region and in Hamilton, Brantford and Burlington.
Now the veteran, Moh Ahmed to lead young Canadian runners into cross-country worlds
Moh Ahmed of St. Catharines, Ont., who has starred on the track for years and ran to his first Canadian cross-country title in November, will lead the national team at his fourth world championship on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.
McMaster researchers want to know how people with multiple sclerosis might be helped by playing Tetris
Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton are observing people with multiple sclerosis as they exercise while they play Tetris to see if it helps them deal with their symptoms.
Burlington’s Owen Caissie headlines prospect package in Cubs' trade for pitcher Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs added Edward Cabrera to their starting rotation on Wednesday, acquiring the right-hander in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Three prospects are headed to Florida, including Owen Caissie, from Burlington, Ont.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats are CFL champions at taking care of players and their families, union report card says
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, among the CFL's top teams last season, have earned the distinction of being its best franchiseoff the field.
Hamilton police arrest 18-year-old after double stabbing at Dufferin subway station in Toronto
Hamilton police arrested a man on Friday in relation to a double stabbing at Dufferin subway station earlier in the week.
Niagara couple tied to gymnastics and cheerleading communities face sex assault charges, police say
A Niagara couple with ties to the gymnastics and cheerleading communities faces charges in a sexual assault investigation involving three victims, police say.
Jury makes 4 recommendations following inquest into death of Niagara man killed by police in 2021
Following an inquest into the death of a Niagara man killed by police, a jury has recommended better support for family members, witnesses and officers involved in fatalities.
Despite wanting Maduro in prison, this Venezuelan-Canadian professor isn't celebrating U.S. intervention
A McMaster University philosophy professor says the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro puts Venezuelans in a "very dangerous" political situation, while another Venezuelan in Hamilton says she sees the move as a chance for positive change.
How St. Catharines, Ont., is celebrating its 150th birthday with city's 1st drone show and more
The City of St. Catharines kicked off its 150th birthday celebrations with a flag raising event and announced a milestone logo and list of events for the months leading to its anniversary date.
Woman who parked in accessible spot without permit arrested on drug-related charges: Brantford police
Brantford police say she was parked outside a local business on Saturday and arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle by drugs.
Black plastic and toothpaste tubes can now go in Hamilton's blue box
Hamilton residents can now put used toothpaste tubes and black plastic containers in the blue box, thanks to Ontario's new "unified material list" that came into effect on Thursday.
A woman war reporter, a spy and a Titanic-era lover: here are the 'human' stories behind Hamilton gravestones
Pat Gallagher, a retired Stelco worker and volunteer historical interpreter, has been leading free guided tours of the cemetery with his daughter since 2020 and spoke with CBC Hamilton about some of the people of note buried there.
Senior's debit card, PIN stolen at Hamilton grocery store in latest distraction theft, say police
Hamilton police say they've received 25 reports of distraction thefts since November.
Ontario's new online courts portal is causing delays, bogging down system, Toronto lawyers say
A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario's court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases, they say months after the platform's initial rollout.
Cadence Weapon to debut new music at Road to Junos concert in Hamilton
As part of a series of concerts scheduled around the city in the lead up to the Juno Awards, Rollie Pemberton is excited to hype up Hamilton as a really great music city," and debut some new tunes.
Niagara Region, Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford issued freezing rain alert for Tuesday
Ontario's Golden Horseshoe will see several hours of freezing rain on Tuesday, Environment Canada says.
'Hands off Venezuela,' say Hamilton protesters following U.S. military action
As the world, including Canada, tries to make sense of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, some Hamilton demonstrators are denouncing the military intervention. It was one of many demonstrations in about a dozen Canadian cities in recent days.
Unions, public service employees speak out against Ontario return to office policy
Ontario's mandate for government employees to return to office five days a week has kicked in starting Monday, much to the dismay of unions and public service workers.
1st babies of 2026 at Brantford, Hamilton and Niagara hospitals born to first-time parents
Trish Abello and Logan Rathbone are still soaking up" the excitement of a new addition to their family - baby Meadow, who was born at 1:44 a.m. on New Year's Day, almost two weeks early.
How Niagara Region business and food banks are helping with rising food insecurity
In 2023 and 2024, about 28 per cent of households in the Niagara Region are food insecure, according to Public Health Ontario's most recent data. It's an issue local food banks and a business in Welland, Ont., are trying to combat.
Ontario will hold firm on U.S. booze ban at LCBO, says finance minister
Ontario's finance minister says nothing short of full removal of tariffs will bring U.S. booze back to LCBO shelves, doubling-down on a trade irritant that has continued to frustrate President Donald Trump's administration.
New book highlights hiking gems throughout Ontario's Greenbelt
Niagara author Lindsay Davies says the complaint that Ontario is a boring province when it comes to outdoor adventures is just plain wrong. She says her new book, which explores 36 trails, proves the point.
Torrent defeat Sceptres in shootout as Takeover Tour visits Hamilton
Hannah Bilka and Anna Wilgren scored in the shootout to lift the Seattle Torrent to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Sceptres on Saturday afternoon in Hamilton.
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents decry region waiving nearly $1M in development charges for controversial hotel
A planned hotel in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., has drawn the ire of some local residents who say they're concerned about the impact of the project and how the developer and town have been handling it.
Extinction looms for Hamilton's 'Lake Timmicaca' puddle but resident says it will stay 'forever in our hearts'
The iconic puddle that was once an almost permanent attraction - or obstruction - at a downtown Tim Hortons parking lot hasn't appeared for months, as observed by CBC Hamilton.
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