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Heat warning issued for Hamilton, with humidex values of 35 to 40 expected for several days
A heat warning is in effect for Hamilton, with humid weather is expected to blanket the city for a week.
RECAP | Trump's latest tariff threat sends trade into fresh state of uncertainty
As former Olympic boxer-turned-councillor faces domestic assault charge, women-led advocacy group is silenced
Since Niagara Falls Coun. Mike Strange was charged with domestic assault in May, the controversy surrounding the ex-Olympic boxer has taken some odd twists and turns. A women's advocacy group, for instance, isn't allowed to speak in council about an Ontario bill calling for stiffer penalties for municipal elected officials in serious misconduct cases.
Paul McCartney to play Hamilton and Montreal this fall — the only Canadian stops in North American tour
Rock star Paul McCartney announced three Canadian dates for his Got Back tour, including one in Hamilton and two in Montreal. Tickets for the Hamilton show go on sale next week.
Hamilton water workers ratify tentative agreement with city
The nearly three-month strike between Hamilton water workers and the city ended when the union and employer reached a tentative agreement Monday. On Wednesday, the workers ratified the deal.
Hamilton's Forge FC eliminates CF Montreal from Canadian Championship for 2nd consecutive year
It would be a mistake to underestimate Hamilton-based Forge FC just because it's a Canadian Premier League team.
B.C. man arrested after scam sees $500K in City of Hamilton funds sent to fake vendor
A 32-year-old Surrey, B.C.,man has been arrested and chargedin connection with a cyber scam that prompted half a million dollars in city fundsto be sent toa fake vendor, police say.
Burlington swim club says it might have to close after it was disqualified from bidding on city contract
The Burlington Aquatic Devilrays swim club was disqualified in its bid for a contract to operate out of City of Burlington pools starting in September due to an administrative error the city says the club made. Now, it says it might close and is questioning the city process.
More than 600 individuals, organizations send letter calling on Ontario to reverse needle distribution ban
More than 600 individuals and organizations from across Ontario have signed a letter calling on the province to allow the distribution of syringes at Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs, saying that the prohibition will put more people at risk of HIV and Hepatitis C transmission.
CEO of group rebuilding Hamilton's TD Coliseum indicted in U.S. for bid rigging
Former chief executive officer and president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Tim Leiweke has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas.
Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says
Close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union said Wednesday as it warned of serious trouble in the sector.
CF Montreal looks to dig out of Canadian Championship hole against Hamilton's Forge FC
CF Montreal and Forge FC enter the second leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal with different outlooks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA 2K26 game cover athlete after MVP and championship season
Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following his MVP and title-winning season, the video game's developer announced Tuesday.
Ottawa not on track to meet 2026 deadline for $10-a-day child care: report
Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday.
40-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision in Niagara Region, say police
On Tuesday at 2:25 p.m., police said they responded to a crash in the area of Victoria Avenue North and Canboro Road in Pelham, located in central Niagara.
Law society moves to suspend Hamilton lawyer amid claims she took clients' money then 'abandoned' practice
Victoria Bruyn is currently on leave from her adjudicator position at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
City Hall encampment protesters forced to move from shaded park to concrete amid heat wave
Protesters in tents who had been at Hamilton City Hall for over a month had to move to the concrete during a heat warning after bylaw officers asked them to move from the shaded, grass area.
Man dies following motorcycle crash on Hamilton highway, say police
A 20-year-old motorcycle driverhas died after a collision on Highway 403 in Hamilton, say police.
Hamilton water workers reach tentative deal with city after nearly 3 month strike
The City of Hamilton reached a tentative deal with the union representing 54 water workers who have been on strike for almost three months. Members vote to ratify the agreement Wednesday.
Protecting agricultural land is food security, says Ontario farm family backing private member's bill
Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is bringing her pitch for preserving farmland to Hamilton city councillors on Wednesday. The Independent MPP and two local farmers tell CBC Hamilton that planners need to protect land used for growing food.
Highway 403 closed westbound near Linc, police say
Highway 403 is closed westbound near the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway due to a collision between a sedan and a motorcycle, Ontario Provincial Police say.
10-year-old child dies after 'devastating' crash in south Hamilton, police say
The crash happened at 9:30 p.m. on Trinity Church Road near Guyatt Road in the rural south end of the city, said police in a news release Monday.
Veteran Bo Levi Mitchell throws 5 TD strikes to lead Ticats past Argos 51-38
Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats continue their mastery of the Toronto Argonauts.
Human trafficking case ends on 'significant disclosure issue,' Hamilton Crown drops charges
On the day a month-long criminal trial in Hamilton was set to begin against a man accused of human trafficking, the Crown's case fell apart over a technicality.
Man dead after being struck by transport truck on the Linc, police say
The man had pulled over Friday evening to the east shoulder near Garth Street, according to police, and when he stepped out of his car, he was hit by a transport truck.
People getting divorced are setting up gift registries. Don't roll your eyes just yet
Divorce registries are just like wedding registries: lists of things that family and friends can buy someone - but in this case at the end of a marriage, not the beginning.
How a Brantford, Ont., group uncovered history of 'trailblazing' Black woman who attended university in 1885
In 1885, Blanche E. Williams became the first Black woman to attend the University of Toronto and be allowed to attend the same lectures as white students.
Mr. Dressup actor and musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland brings 'pure love' back to the screen with kids TV pilot
When Beverly Glenn-Copeland and his partner Elizabeth first conceived of a new children's TV show, they set out to teach kids about caring for the planet, the importance of community and adapting to change.A few years into the process, they realized the lessons, especially around adaptation, were also for them.
Fentanyl seizures are up at the U.S. northern border — but Canada is still a very small player
The latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows an uptick in the amount of fentanyl seized near the American northern border with Canada - but the quantities intercepted remain a tiny fraction of what's coming from Mexico.
Hamilton woman speaks out after home, storefront sprayed with racist graffiti in 'calculated' hate act
Hamilton entrepreneur Reena Rampersad is speaking out after racist graffiti was scrawled on her Barton Street storefront and home following Canada Day. Police are investigating the incident as a hate-motivated crime.
Hamilton, much of southern Ontario in for another heat wave, says Environment Canada
As of Friday afternoon, Environment Canada is forecasting highs of 31 C to 33 C this weekend, with humidity making it feel like 40 C.
Internal investigation underway at Hamilton Community Legal Clinic after rupture with Indigenous committee
The legal clinic is conducting an internal investigation following allegations of discrimination and harm against Indigenous women and two-spirit people on its Indigenous justice committee.
Hamilton man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting victims faces 50 new charges, say police
Hamilton police say they'velaid a dozen more sexual assault charges, among others, against a man accused of drugging victims,filming theassaults and sharing them online.
How this Canadian survivor of the world's 1st nuclear attack finds hope in 'dark times'
Setsuko Thurlow, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, says we're walking through "a very dark time," but still finds hope. The Toronto resident is set to speak in Hamilton on Saturday after the screening of a documentary telling her story.
Ontario wine sales surge after U.S. products pulled
Sales of Ontario wine have increased by over 60 per cent since the LCBO pulled American products off its shelves earlier this year, signalling a shift in buying habits among consumers in the province, the retailer says.
Ontario reports 12 new measles cases, continuing downward trend
Public Health Ontario has logged a total of 2,223 measles cases since outbreak began last October.
Brantford picks 'largest hockey player on the planet' in Canadian Hockey League import draft, team says
The Brantford Bulldogs selected seven-foot defenceman Alexander Karmanov with the 172nd pick in the Canadian Hockey League import draft on Wednesday. He weighs 273 pounds.
Niagara Dog Rescue, Manitoba groups work to re-home strays and dogs surrendered after wildfires
Ontario's Niagara Dog Rescue is one of several groups working with First Nations to help strays and dogs displaced by wildfires.
Sounds Gay! open mic night in Hamilton brings 2SLGBTQ+ community together through music
If you go to Mosaic on the fourth Thursday evening of the month, you'll likely find a warm and welcoming community of 2SLGBTQ+ musicians playing some tunes.That's what Sounds Gay! is all about.
Art Gallery of Hamilton is now free to visit for the rest of the summer
It's part of an initiative by the gallery to support people in their health and wellbeing.
American involved in pro-Canada rallies says 'most Canadian thing ever'... 'we're sorry' about Trump
Kate Powers felt shame" when she first heard U.S. President Donald Trump talking about annexing Canada.
Red Hill Valley Parkway set to close Sunday for survey work
The Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) will be closed for 12 hours Sunday to allow survey crews to complete a detailed topographic survey of the roadway, the City of Hamilton says.
Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to record 4-year, $285M US extension with Thunder: reports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed on a record-setting 4-year, $285 million US extension that would give him the highest single-season average salary in NBA history, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday.
'All in the same boat,' Hamilton workers on strike for weeks in various sectors band together
As workers in various sectors in Hamilton have spent late spring and early summer on picket lines, two say they're fighting for better working conditions to help their colleagues and the people they serve.
When I became Canadian, I swore allegiance to the very Crown that colonized my people
Charleen Sibanda's journey from Zimbabwe to Canadian citizenship has taught her to hold both belonging and the weight of colonization simultaneously.
What's on for Canada Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Falls
Here are some of the activities happening around Hamilton this Canada Day.
Downtown Hamilton tenants frustrated after spending weeks with no gas and AC
Tenants at 'luxury' apartments at 27 Bold St. have had no gas for over a month and no AC for over two weeks. The owner has waived rent while working on the issues, the company said.
Hamilton peregrine falcon chick faces uncertain future after 2 'mishaps' in 9 days
Two mishaps" over a nine-day period have left one of four peregrine falcon chicks that hatched in Hamilton in May seriously injured and facing an uncertain future.
Sixties Scoop survivor created Indigenous Survivors Day today for reflection ahead of Canada Day
Sixties Scoop survivorTroy Abromaitissays Canada Day represents celebrating a country that, for many Indigenous peoples, facilitated loss and separation from their families. He created Indigenous Survivors Day to honour children who were taken from their families and lands.
Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action — but not for Hamilton customers
Superior Court Justice Donald Bisson limited the class action to Quebec residents because the case hinges on that province's consumer protection laws. In 2024, hundreds of thousands of customers were told via email they had won a boat, Montreal-based firm LPC Avocats says, in what Tim Hortons has called a technical error.
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