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Hamilton's 1st Black Mental Health Week about raising alarm, confronting stigma, says community leader
The goal of the week is to call attention to the "very real and ongoing" mental health challenges Black communities in Hamilton face, says organizer Terri Bedminster.
‘A total violation of my parents,’ says victim of alleged Toronto region grave robbers
Brothers Derek and Darren Mori learned the missing items from their parents' cremation niche is part of what police believe to be a large string of thefts targeting cemeteries across Southwestern Ontario last year.
Canada-U.S. trade talks have restarted. Here's what's at stake
For the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump called off negotiations last October - ostensibly over a TV ad - Prime Minister Mark Carney's point man on trade, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, met face to face with his White House counterpart.
Small-city mayors in Niagara propose stripping services out of regional government hands
Mayors representing eight of Niagara's smaller municipalities have written to Premier Doug Ford to suggest core services currently under the mandate of regional council could be better handled by local commissions and boards.
Freezing rain expected in Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford this evening, warns Environment Canada
The federal weather agency has issued a yellow warning meaning hazardous conditions may cause damage and disruptions.
OSAP means 'equal opportunity for education,' says Niagara student joining province-wide protest against cuts
Over 200 people, including students from high school to university, across the Niagara region have joined a wave of protests across the province against provincial cuts in Ontario Student Assistance Program's (OSAP) grants.
Hamilton man charged with murder of Daniel Musafiri was wanted by police at time of shooting
Police said Thursday they'd charged Erik Kalanyos, 29, who already was in jail awaiting sentencing for human trafficking.
Hamilton man sentenced to 6 years in prison after sexually abusing 13-year-old girl
With credit for time served in "harsh pre-trial jail conditions," Gary Leblanc will be sent to a provincial jail for two years to complete his sentence.
Indigenous ancestral remains found on Niagara property could cost this couple $319K
An Ontario couple was concerned to discover Indigenous ancestral remains on their property during renovations. But the biggest shock came when they learned a provincially mandated investigation could cost $319,000. Experts say the remains must be protected and treated with dignity - but that the current law should be updated so situations like this don't happen.
'We are standing with them:' Event in Stoney Creek to show solidarity with Iranian and Afghan women
The Iranian Cultural and Social Association and the Afghanistan Association of Hamilton are collaborating to put on an event in Stoney Creek marking International Women's Day, in solidarity with women in the Middle East.
Haze over Hamilton, Toronto areas as Environment Canada issues rare winter air quality warning
Hamilton, Burlington and much of the Greater Toronto Area are under an air quality warning, as Environment Canada warns stagnant conditions are increasing pollution.
Stop for salamanders: Burlington blocks King Road for annual breeding migration
On March 11, Burlington begins its annual closure of a stretch of King Road to protect Jefferson salamanders as they cross the road to breed. King Road will be closed from North Service Road to Granite Ridge Trail until April 9.
Hamilton judge rules Ontario's sex offender registry is unconstitutional. What could happen next?
The decision is "significant" and could see changes to Ontario's sex offender registry, depending on how the appeals process plays out, says the applicant's lawyer. The province says it plans to appeal.
'No cuts, no fees, no corporate universities': Students stage mass protest over Ford government’s OSAP cuts
Students across the province are protesting recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program - the post-secondary financial aid system will go from a majority grant structure to a majority loan structure in the new school year.
Officer's Jeep seen with symbol ‘appropriated by’ neo-Nazis, group says, after Hamilton police OK him to work
A Hamilton community group is calling for action after it says a resident discovered a police officer's vehicle is once again displaying a sticker associated with white nationalist extremism." Police had recently investigated the officer for sharing racist and extremist content on social media.
These Ontario students protesting against OSAP cuts are wearing red squares. Here's why
In 2012, Quebec students wore a red square pin while protesting tuition hikes by the provincial government, ultimately overturning the changes. Now, students in Ontario are adopting the symbol in the hopes of repeating history and overturning Premier Doug Ford's changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
White nationalist fight clubs pose risk for 'extreme violence,' warns government report
The growing white nationalist "active club" movement poses a risk for "extreme violence" in Canada, according to an internal Public Safety Canada brief obtained by CBC News.
Niagara councillors tell regional chair to put brakes on amalgamation talks
Niagara's regional council voted to hold back its chair Bob Gale from any further action" concerning amalgamation, while it recognized it needs to do its own review on how services are working and are shared among the 12 municipalities.
Get tickets to Q Live at the Junos
Join host Tom Power for a special live audience taping of Q on Thursday, March 26 at the historic Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton, Ont.
Council's newest member Rob Cooper announces bid for Hamilton mayor
Rob Cooper, who became Ward 8 councillor in September after winning a byelection, says he'll be seeking higher office in the mayoral election later this year.
Coldest Night of the Year events in Niagara raise nearly $450K to support vulnerable people
More than 1,000 people donned coats, toques and mittens and braved the cold throughout Niagara on Saturday, as five Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walks took place in the region.
Boy, 15, missing since Thursday, was last seen in Ancaster: police
Tru Healey, 15, has been missing since Feb. 26, according to police. They're asking the public for assistance in finding him.
Niagara police make arrest in Welland sexual assault investigation
Following a public appeal for information and a tip, Niagara police say they arrested a 40-year-old man in the sexual assaults of two teenagers.
Juno Awards take over Hamilton this month. Here's what's on
The Junos - the annual Canadian music awards - are in Hamilton this year and with them come a slew of musical events.
Hamilton, Sarnia residents file formal request for Ontario to fix its 'broken' air pollution policy
The cumulative effects policy is supposed to limit the amount of harmful carcinogens emitted by industry in the Hamilton and Sarnia areas. But it's not working, say environmental advocates.
Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford under cold warnings as overnight, morning wind chill of -30 forecast
Much of southern Ontario, including Hamilton, Brantford and Burlington are under cold warnings for the night of March 1 and morning or March 2.
Community meeting to discuss ArcelorMittal Dofasco's request to emit above Ontario regulations
A community group called Citizens Against Pollution says it is hosting an in-person workshop Tuesday to help people submit comments to the province.
Iranian Canadians gather, proclaiming ‘happiest day ever’ amid U.S. and Israel strikes
Iranian Canadians gathering at a Richmond Hill, Ont., rally Saturday say they're overjoyed by the U.S. and Israeli intervention in Iran.
Canadian passports are about to get more expensive
The cost of a Canadian passport is about to rise and plans by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to overhaul the way it sets prices could result in them being even more expensive in the future.
In the age of Bad Bunny, the Black roots of reggaetón need to be honoured, says this Hamilton researcher
Today, reggaeton is associated with artists such as Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Karol G and J Balvin, but the genre had its start in Black Panamanians and Black Puerto Ricans who made the music what it is today, says a McMaster University graduate student who researches the topic.
Ontario urged to make courthouses safer after accused allegedly attacks Crown attorney
After a Crown attorney was allegedly attacked by a man in leg shackles in Peterborough, a police chief, a legal organization and an NDP MPP are urging the Doug Ford government to make Ontario courtrooms safer.
One year on, Trump tariffs still shape Doug Ford’s politics as Ontario economy faces strain
A year after winning a third-straight majority government on a pledge to protect Ontario' from U.S. tariffs, the fight against Donald Trump continues to fuel Doug Ford's policy and politics. And experts watching the province's struggling economy say the year ahead may prove even more challenging for the Ford government as key trade talks between the U.S. and Canada unfold.
2 sea lions from Marineland get new home at Vancouver Aquarium
The sea lions were recently moved to the Vancouver Aquarium as part of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums' effort to find long-term homes for animals previously located at Marineland, the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont.
White supremacist groups using pedophilia conspiracies to grow support, warns Hamilton researcher
White supremacist groups are using issues of wider interest and disinformation to grow support - and that should be worrying, says a McMaster University professor in the wake of another demonstration by Hamilton-based group Nationalist-13.
Brantford, Ont., police make arrest, lay charges 20 years after newborn's body discovered on trail
Brantford, Ont., police have charged a 39-year-old woman with indignity to a body and concealing the body of a child, over two decades after a deceased newborn was found.
Hamilton book influencer Morgann Book to participate in special Canada Reads event at Central library
Canada Reads - CBC's great Canadian book debate - is coming to Hamilton.
Hong Kong court quashes fraud conviction against Niagara's Jimmy Lai, ex-media mogul
A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed fraud convictions against Niagara, Ont.'s., Jimmy Lai, a rare victory for the onetime media magnate and prominent activist's legal battles.
Hamilton cop charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials worked as school liaison officer, board says
Dave Hamilton, 43, has worked as an officer for 19 years and lives in Burlington, Ont. On Wednesday, he was charged by Halton police with one count of possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and one count of transmitting such material.
Police ask people in Welland neighbourhood to check security cameras after alleged sex assaults of 2 teens
Niagara police are seeking information from the public after they say two teenagers were sexually assaulted.
Questions persist about Ford’s cuts to OSAP. Here’s what we know about the student aid program
The province is revamping how the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) works, slashing the amount that eligible students can get in the form of grants. Here's what you need to know.
Officer who shared racist, extremist posts still working with Hamilton police after investigation
Hamilton police say an investigation into an officer they suspended after he shared racist and extremist content on social media is complete and he remains employed in a non-public facing role."
Barton Street section closed for 2 weeks after 'significant' leak discovered in watermain
The city discovered the issue under a CP rail track through "proactive monitoring," it said in a notice Wednesday.
Niagara has 'too many politicians' but amalgamation up to region's mayors: Premier Doug Ford
Doug Ford says he will leave decision to Niagara mayors on merging the towns and cities in the region, following a letter from the Niagara regional chair urging governance restructuring and potential amalgamation to Queen's Park.
Hamilton police officer charged with possession of child sexual abuse material has history working with teens
An officer who has worked 19 years with the Hamilton Police Service has been charged with allegedly possessing and transmitting material that shows child sexual abuse and exploitation. He was arrested Wednesday, police said.
Keanin Loomis to take another stab at becoming Hamilton's mayor after narrow 2022 defeat
In 2022, he lost to Andrea Horwath by only 1,663 votes.
Doctor faces 43 sex crime charges, including from an incident in Niagara Region
Physician David Edward-Ooi Poon, who made international headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic with his campaign to reunite cross-border families and couples, has been accused of a slew of crimes spanning the last 12 years and is suspended from his medical practices in Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Ford, Ontario health minister set to speak in Niagara
Premier Doug Ford is set to speak at 10 a.m. ET in Niagara Falls, Ont. He will be joined by Sylvia Jones and Todd McCarthy, the acting minister of infrastructure.
Hamilton property taxes will increase 3.87% in 2026 after city adopts new budget
For the average home, assessed at $387,100, the tax increase will translate to about $209 more in 2026.
Hamilton man stranded in Puerto Vallarta describes 'scary' few days, praises Mexican people who've helped
A Hamilton union leader, stranded at Mexico tourism hotspot Puerto Vallarta, is full of praise for the "fantastic" Mexican people who are faced with upheaval and dealing with thousands of stranded tourists over the past few days.
Toronto student jailed in Pakistan over social media content days after going missing
The family of a Canadian University of Toronto PhD student is concerned after he was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation.
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