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February 5: Launch of the CBC/Radio-Canada National Indigenous Strategy
Find out more about how this strategy will improve inclusion and representation of Indigenous Peoples.
Hamilton and nearby areas under winter weather travel advisory on Tuesday
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Haldimand County, Norfolk County and Niagara Region.
Hamilton police chief makes case for $20M budget increase, saying service's ask is 'realistic'
Hamilton's police chief and police board chair made their pitch for $213,422,645 in taxpayer dollars on Monday, telling city councillors the 10.24 per cent increase over last year's budget is needed to keep policing in Hamilton at its current level of service.
Convicted killer's apology at London, Ont., sentencing rejected by Afzaal family members
The man convicted of killing four members of a Muslim family and leaving a fifth orphaned and injured in 2021 told a packed London, Ont., courtroom Tuesday that he's sorry. Relatives of the Afzaals firmly rejected the apology at his sentencing hearing, which also heard legal arguments on the issue of whether the truck attack was terrorism.
B.C., Ontario vow to crack down on diploma mill schools exploiting international students
After years of documented problems with some private post-secondary institutions accused of exploiting international students, the federal government announced it will cap the number of student permits for the next two years. Now, B.C. and Ontario are promising to rein in "bad actors."
3 Hamilton residents charged following pro-Palestinian protest at defence technology company
Charges are related to actions in November when demonstrations blocked access to L3Harris, which develops surveillance and targeting systems.
Federal government announces 2-year cap on student permits
With the stated goal of targeting institutional "bad actors" - and amid concern about the impact growing numbers of international students are having on the housing market - Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Monday that the federal government will cap the number for student permits over the next two years.
Canada's population is booming — access to family doctors hasn't kept pace
Canada's medical schools are admitting only 167 more doctors for mandatory postgraduate training than they did 10 years ago, even as the population has increased by about five million people.
Bust of Lincoln Alexander, Canada's 1st Black MP and former Ontario LG, unveiled at Queen's Park
A bust of Lincoln Alexander, Canada's first Black member of Parliamentand aformer lieutenant governor of Ontario, was unveiled at Queen's Park on Sunday.
Snowmobile crash in Norfolk County leaves one dead, OPP say
Three snowmobiles were involved in the collision, whichhappened around 10:50 p.m. Saturday near the village of Courtland, just east of Tillsonburg, OPP said.
A Canadian school has eased its nut ban, but it's not a given others will follow
For years, peanuts and tree nuts have been considered off-limits in school snacks and lunches as a key precaution to protect those with life-threatening allergies. However, as one Canadian school lifts that restriction, is the tide beginning to turn away from specific food bans?
Patients benefit when medical schools remove barriers for students with disabilities, study says
A recently published paper from a group of McMaster researchers says schools "systematically exclude" students with disabilities - and taking action to remove those barriers would benefit patients across the country.
How 'the oldest person on the dance floor' became a Hamilton nightlife legend
Rohan Jayasekera has become a well-known, if surprising fixture of the city's dance scene. That's in part because of his high-energy solo dance style and because he's not who a lot of people expect to see breaking it down.
A new registry of bad tenants — and some landlords too — is gaining traction in Ontario
A new registry of delinquent Ontariotenants -and some unscrupulous landlords -is gaining traction among landlords and legal experts.
Lacrosse all-star Gaylord Powless inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
This year Gaylord Powless from Six Nations of the Grand River, along with other prominent Indigenous athletes, is being inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame.
Nerene Virgin, 'trailblazer' star of Today's Special and Black history educator, dead at 77
Nerene Virgin, a former actor, journalist, anti-racismadvocate 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 Junein Hamilton at the church where her great uncle, John C. Holland,was a pastor.
Hamilton's health unit issues cold weather alert, warns of frostbite risk
As frigid temperatures continue to grip parts of Ontario, the Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has issued a cold weather alert effective Friday night.
Beaded map of the Haldimand Tract now the centre of an art exhibit in Hamilton
After nearly a year and a half of work, a beaded map of the Haldimand Tract is on display alongside other Haudenosaunee works at the McMaster Museum of Art in Hamilton.
The Bear's Matty Matheson on restaurants, acting — and that Emmys kiss
Matty Matheson, restaurateur and chef-turned-actor and executive producer of the Emmy-winning dramedy The Bear, talked to CBC's Q about his Emmy acceptance speech, the kiss that interrupted it - and his enduring love for commercial kitchens.
Police budget increases may not reduce crime rates in Canadian cities, research indicates
There's "no consistent association" between police funding and crime rates across the country, according to a published study by University of Toronto researchers.
Province spending $2M in southwestern Ontario this year to combat old oil, gas wells
Counties and municipalities across southwestern Ontario will receive a combined $2 million this year to help them manage risks posed by old and inactive oil and gas wells.
McMaster president says a cap on international students would be 'a loss' for the university
As the federal government reportedly considers reducingthe number of international students coming into Canada, McMaster University's president says a cap would mean "a loss" for the institution.
Hamilton to become 1st Ontario city with bylaw to stop 'bad faith' renovictions
After more than a year of work and multiple drafts, city staff presented their latest version of the bylaw to councillors on Wednesday, who voted unanimously in support. 'I can't think of a better love letter to our neighbours who rent to affirm the fact you matter and you're valued as Hamiltonians,' Coun. Nrinder Nann says.
Auto insurers pushing tracking systems amid jump in GTA vehicle thefts
Amid a surge in auto thefts in Ontario, some insurance companies are now pushing owners of highly targeted vehicles to install tracking devices.
Ontario preparing for next step in private clinic expansion
Ontario is preparing for the next step in its expansion of private clinics that can offer publicly funded tests and procedures.
New sugar refinery to be built in Hamilton will be Canada's largest, says company
Part of the Sucro Can refinery's operations will be above the contaminated Randle Reef, which will be capped before the plant opens.
Guests at this 'hilarious' Hamilton wedding will meet couple for the 1st time
It might seem like yourtypical wedding, withthe exchange of vows, a few speeches, cake and interruptions from a drunken relative. Hamilton residents are all invited but, in this case, none will know the loved-up couple.
'What I did was very wrong,' Ontario woman who faked pregnancies with many doulas tells sentencing court
An Ontario woman who faked pregnancies and fraudulentlysoughtthe help of numerous doulas tells her sentencing hearing she's fully accountable forher "regrettable decisions" and bears a "strong sense of shame." Kaitlyn Braun, 25, spoke after victims detailed the psychological and financial burdens they're still carrying.
The key to capturing wildlife images? Patience, says Canadian Geographic's Photographer of the Year
Windsor, Ont.-born photographer Brandon Broderickdrives tens of thousands of kilometres each year,crisscrossing the backwoods of British Columbia and capturing photos of beautiful, but elusive, wild animals. All of that hard work has paid off, as he was named Canadian Geographic's Photographer of the Year for 2023.
Hamilton's outlier board of health model changing to include community members
After years of advocacy and debate in council chambers, Hamilton is moving toward adopting a new board of health model, intended to make that body more responsive to community needs.
Extreme cold weather warning issued for Hamilton with wind chill values near –30 expected Tuesday night
An extreme cold warning is in effect for Hamilton, with wind chills values of -30 expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Hamiltonians have their say at Tuesday's public budget meeting, as city proposes 7.9% tax increase
Dozens of people are looking to advise council on how it should spend taxpayer money over the next year and have signed up to speak to councillors at Tuesday afternoon's budget meeting.
Getting more of a charge out of your battery electric vehicle in the winter
Battery electric vehicles take longer to charge in winter and don't go as far. But there are some things you can do to get the most out of your charge.
Elks land Canadian receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna
Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick from Toronto on Monday for American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna and the rights to American running back Khalan Laborn, a player off the Elks negotiation list.
Ontario child-care operators warn of closures if province doesn't soon revise funding
Child-care centres are at risk of closing across Ontario if the province doesn't soon update how it compensates them under the national $10-a-day program, the largest operator is warning.
As frigid temperatures set in, unhoused men face very limited options for sleeping indoors in Hamilton
With very few options for unhoused men to go, John Conrod, 62, spends most nights sleeping on picnic tables and church porches, he said. The mental and physical impacts have made it impossible to find a job.
Complaints soar as Enbridge customers face catch-up bills in the thousands
It wasn't the Christmas gift Karim Guirguis was hoping for. On Dec. 27, the Ajax, Ont., man woke up to a surprise bill from Enbridge Gas for more than $1,600.He's one of a growing number of Ontarians raising concerns about infrequent meter readings and inaccurate billing.
Toronto police charge Ancaster man after video surfaces of violent incident at Leafs game
Toronto police said Monday they've charged a 37-year-old man after video surfaced on social mediaof a security guard putting their knee on someone's head following aToronto Maple Leafs gameSaturday.
Hamilton-area hospitals warn beds are full, patients being cared for in hallways
Hamilton Health Sciences warns its four hospitals are under "extreme pressure" as they're operating over capacity.
Hamilton area sees plunging temperatures as snow squall warning ends in Niagara
The City of Hamilton issued a cold weather alert as temperatures plunged
Scientists work to stop self-cloning crayfish in Burlington, Ont., pond after 1st detection in Canada
An invasive species of crayfish that reproduces by cloning itself was discovered this fall in a Burlington, Ont., pond. It was the first time the marbled crayfish has been identified in the wild in North America, and since then, a group of experts has been working to stop it from spreading.
As clock ticks down to CEBA deadline, business owners plead for understanding from government
Some small business owners in Canada are asking for the federal government to reckon with the challenges they faceas they confronta looming deadline to repay a portion of emergency government loans issued during the pandemic.
Councillor wants to use vacant Hamilton City Centre to help people facing homelessness
As Hamilton's City Centre is poised to remain untouched for most of this year, the city's downtown councillor is hoping there's a way to use the buildingto help people experiencing homelessness.
Over-capacity ERs are dangerous choke points. But hospital challenges go far deeper
Canadian emergency rooms are overflowing while an array of respiratory illnesses - COVID-19 included - keep circulating. And it's happening against a backdrop of behind-the-scenes backlogs that turn front-line ERs into dangerous choke points.
How Gary Barwin's grandfather influenced his relationship to language as a writer
The prolific Hamilton, Ont.-based writer Gary Barwin spoke with The Next Chapter's Ali Hassan about his essay collection, Imagining Imagining.
Hamilton man says he was cut off from Instacart for weeks because he didn't have secure housing
Harper Wolf has limited vision and arthritis in two shoulders and a knee, so choosing and carrying groceries is nearly impossible. The 60-year-old says he was cut off from delivery app Instacart after moving several times before finding a stable place to live, and worries it could happen to others.
'Aggressive' driver causes truck rollover that closed QEW in Beamsville, Ont.: OPP
A truck driver is in the hospital after an aggressive driver caused afuel tanker to rollover on the QEW Friday morningin BeamsvilleOnt., according topolice. The highway was closed for at least two hours.
Man abandoned 7 puppies in a river, Niagara police say
Police say they started investigating on Dec. 28, after visitors to Niagara heard and found five puppies in the river by the Niagara River Parkway and Edgeworth Road.
Winter storm forecast in Ontario; Environment Canada warns Hamilton-area residents: 'Avoid travel'
Environment Canada says heavy snowfall is coming to areas including Hamilton, Brantford, Ont. and Burlington, Ont. late in the day Friday.
Local Congolese community 'very disturbed' after shooting death of Daniel Musafiri, says association
The shooting death of 29-year-oldDaniel Musafiri has hitthe Congolese community in Hamilton hard, says the head of alocal community association.
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