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The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak tonight. Typically a treat for avid stargazers who look forward to the annual phenomenon, this year, smoke, clouds and a bright moon might impede the view.

The Ontario government will spend $7.7 million on mental health and wellness supports for survivors of the residential school system and their families.

Hamilton police suspended a longtime officer with pay after CBC Hamilton informed them he had re-shared extremist content on social media and posted that police and military should stage a coup.

Watching how Victoria Mboko sliced through the National Bank Open competition and took down four Grand Slam winners to her first WTA title, it's hard to imagine the 18-year-old Canadian was once nervous before tennis matches and easily flustered on the court.

One person is dead, police say, after an "incident" on Highway 403 in Brantford, Ont.

Technology is an integral part of schooling today, but when students use ChatGPT to complete assignments or scroll TikTok to research topics, what's happening to their cognitive skills? Concern that dependency on certain technologies will impact young people's thinking and development has some educators urging caution.

Kelso Conservation Area was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Black culture, connection, and community on July 26, as Halton Black Voices (HBV) hosted its annual, "Community Healing Cookout and Black Campout."

Fourteen cats were crammed into a wire dog crate, left outside the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society with a handwritten note: Unable to care for. Please find them homes."

Popular pickle brand Bick's, which is made only for the Canadian market, is no longer on the shelves of some Canadian retailers - a consequence of the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States.

As Pride Hamilton gears up for its biggest weekend in recent memory with Pride on the Pier on Friday and Saturday and Pride Drag Brunch on Sunday, organizers are emphasizing safety as a priority.

Environment Canada says a multi-day heat event will bring daytime highs up to 35 C and warm nights near 23 C for Hamilton, Burlington, Brantfordand Niagara, with slightly cooler weather expected midweek.

CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps the Canadian tennis sensation's magical title win in Montreal and looks ahead to her next challenge: the U.S. Open.

The city said in a news release on Friday, finding the toxin-producing algae at Pier 4 "serves as a strong indicator that blue-green algae can be present within the broader watershed."

Police say a Niagara Falls, Ont., man is facing 81 charges for alleged crimes against 16 young victims, including sexual assault and child pornography.

It wasn't perfect but for Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions, it was good enough. Rourke threw for 408 yards and two TDs as B.C. earned a 41-38 overtime win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday night.

A second person has been arrested and charged in relation to the April shooting death of 21-year-old international student Harsimrat Randhawa, an innocent bystander, Hamilton police say.

Hamilton's Pride weekend starts this Friday in what organizers say is one of the event's biggest iterations in recent years.

Details are scarce about how many beds will be available, when it will open, and howand if nearby residents and elected officials will be consulted and informed.

Victoria Mboko rallied through the pain of a wrist injury to defeat four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the National Bank Open women's final. In the men's final in Toronto, Ben Shelton came back for a 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory over Karen Khachanov.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has informed the Fort Erie Racetrack that a race on Monday's card is under review.

Police say they found 107,000 plants and 950 pounds of buds in the greenhouse.

Hamilton police have arrested a man and laid first-degree murder and others charges in the April shooting of Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old international student and "innocent bystander."

In the days after Oct. 7, 2023, journalistFares Alghoulpacked his suitcase, expecting to imminently leave his Hamilton home for Gaza to cover the war from the ground as he'd done in past conflicts. But this time was different.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is from Hamilton, and on Thursday the Ontario city celebrated the 27-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder point guard after he delivered one of the greatest seasons in NBA history. To a cheering crowd, he said he takes "pride in letting everyone know I was from Hamilton."

Canadian teen Victoria Mboko has advanced to the final of the women's National Bank Open following an epic 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) win against Elena Rybakina.

When clay is typically lifeless, the art of Nicole Levaque is unusually vibrant. Her solo exhibition, You and I are Earth, is on view now at Hamilton Artists Inc.

No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women's Tennis Association Tour, Victoria Mboko's captivating run from fearless wild-card entry to National Bank Open semifinalist continues tonight in Montreal.

The East Division-leading Hamilton Tiger-Cats have added some bite to their rushing game by adding American running back Kevin Brown.

A Hamilton mother says she has seen marked improvement in her two children after they enrolled in a program run by Mathstronauts - a Hamilton-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth to build confidence, leadership, and digital technology skills.

A Hamilton woman pleaded guilty to assaulting one person in November and three in May. Police described the May assaults as "hate motivated."

Nine people have been hospitalized and dozens of salmonella cases have been reported after an outbreak of infections linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products.

The Juno Awards are adding a dash of Latin flavour to next year's festivities. Organizers at Canada's biggest music awards show say they plan to introduce Latin music recording of the year at the 2026 edition.

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 54 in Haldimand County, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said.

Neighbours along Big Creek in Ontario's Norfolk County say that despite recent movement from politicians, not enough is being done to manage unregulated wells spewing toxic fumes into the environment.

Charities say they're ready to step in and pick up empties, but a waste reduction advocate worries more cans and bottles will end up in landfill.

The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry level contract.

A man has died following a collision involving an e-bike and a bus in St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) said.

One person is dead after a single-vehicle collision on Highway 403 in Burlington on Sunday night.

A recent investigative report by CBC News has prompted a local organization to appeal to residents for their involvementin adiscussion around combating hate, while a coalition of organizations are calling for authorities to "act immediately."

Environment Canada issues a special air quality weather statement on Sunday afternoon that also includes the Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant counties.

Hamilton police say they were negotiating with man, 62, leading up to his death on Friday.

Peter Corbiere, 67, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud over $5,000, in Goderich court earlier this year and St. Catharines in 2024.

Outdoor pools are open Monday but there won't be any garbage collection. A range of city services will be closed or adjusted for the Civic Holiday in Hamilton Monday.

After 12 years away from Syria, Hamilton businessman Mohamad Tomeh was finally able to return earlier this month and hopes to remain in his hometown for a few more weeks to contribute to the economy and the rebuilding of his hometown.

One horse is dead and several are injured in what Niagara regional police are calling a "disturbing act of animal cruelty" in Welland, Ont., after staff at a boarding farm made the discovery on Thursday morning.

Resident living near GFL facility and experiencing "full-blown intoxicating smells every single day" says she suffers nausea and headaches.

This August long weekend, Hamilton is host to events including the Festival of Friends Music festival, a night market and a historical milk exhibit.

Prime Minister Mark Carney released a statement just past midnight on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to increase a tariff on Canadian goods to 35 per cent. He says Canada is still committed to CUSMA free trade, despite Trump following through on his threat.

Shortly after noon, Niagara Regional Police Service said on social media site X it wasinvestigating a "serious motor vehicle collision" in the area of an aquatic centre at the corner of Carlton Street and Niagara Street.

The Ontario government is supportingthe construction of two long-term care homes and housingby selling the former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital through the Surplus Lands program, it announced on Thursday.