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One person died and three people were injured as a result of a collision between a cement truck, a sedan and a SUV in Norfolk County.

A man who was revived by firefighters following an apartment building fire in Hamilton's East Mountain has succumbed to his injuries, police say.

Two Hamilton Crown attorneys made such critical mistakes during a murder trial that a Superior Court justice has issued what she called an "extremely rare" judicial stay, effectively stopping all proceedings and letting the accused off the hook for one of Canada's most serious criminal charges.

Parts of Niagara, Halton, Peel and Chatham-Kent are at risk for frost Thursday morning, so Environment Canada is warning growers to protect frost-sensitive plants.

A group of local advocates and representatives gathered in Hamilton Tuesday to speak against having police in schools and in favour of greater funding for public education. The Ontario government is poised to pass legislation that could require school boards to have police officers in schools if their local police offer that service.

Imagine this lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, all on the floor at the same time as teammates.

Support workers at Ontario's 24 public colleges have been on strike since Sept. 11, but are now scheduled to be back at work Thursday, their union says. Members will soon review details of the tentative deal and vote on whether to ratify it.

Tracking Marineland's controversial journey and what could happen to their remaining 30 beluga whales.

The city said in a news release with the number of people with respiratory illnesses expected to rise as they spend more time indoors, it is recommended to have a multi-layered approach to prevention."

One person is dead and another is injured following a crash between a van and truck near Hagersville, Ont., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say.

The fire is located at the Humberstone Landfill. Niagara police said in a social media post earlier today businesses along Humberstone Road and Townline Tunnel Road from Feeder to Canal Banks roads should close windows and avoid using their air conditioners due to smoky conditions."

Marineland's crumbling infrastructure, staffing shortage and lack of resources have created dangerous conditions forits belugas and they should be moved immediately, a fired beluga trainer says.

Ontario's Progressive Conservatives outspent their opponents during last winter's provincial election by more than $6 million, but one of their nearest rivals says the governing party had a massive head start" because of its use of taxpayer-funded advertising months ahead of the snap vote.

The family of a 27-year-old who died on a plumbing job in Calgary say they want to see the company he worked for charged criminally. Advocates have been asking for more prosecutions in workplace deaths to help motivate stricter safety practices. But even though the law allows it - criminal charges are rare when a worker dies on the job.

Good Shepherd's annual tradition of a delicious Thanksgiving meal" for people in the community continued Monday - the 63rd anniversary.

Thanksgiving weekend is a busy one for fall food banks, as ones in Ontario, for instance, aim to stock their shelves for the colder months. Advocates say more people are seeking community help to put food on the table. Here are ways people can help the efforts.

Danielle Mackie is a member of GAMRU South Shore Search And Rescue, which responds to emergencies on the water. She represented Canada at an international training event for women in search and rescue this summer.

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of aceasefire pausing two years of warthat decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

Ontario Provincial Police say they've arrested one person in a homicide investigation in Simcoe and continue to search for a missing person as part of the investigation.

With Hamilton set to review how it funds residential care facilities, a comprehensive new report suggests six ways for the homes to better serve residents.

Mayor Jim Diodati says Marineland representatives told him they've restructured and borrowed funds to continue to buy food for the remaining belugas, dolphins, sea lions, seals, deer and bears that remain at the closed Niagara Falls, Ont., theme park, but it's only a matter of time before the money runs out.

After a long, hot and dry summer, a pumpkin farm in Welland, Ont., says their 8-hectare pumpkin patch yielded less than half their usual crop.

Thanksgiving is this Monday, and with the holiday, many services and businesses are expected to be affected.

In the exhibition Principles, Hamilton artist Gabriel Baribeau retraces the evolution of painting using materials - like mud, mussel shells and industrial soot - from his immediate surroundings.

Ontario Provincial Police say they stopped a man for speeding on Highway 407 in Burlington, Ont., this week only to learn his licence had been suspended since 1985.

Whether it is a fall fair, a witchy market, or a scary tour, the Hamilton and Niagara regions have something for everyone this Thanksgiving weekend.

Their calls for change come after a CBC News investigation into allegations of historic physical and emotional abuse, and in some cases sexual exploitation, at the now-closed Wellandport, Ont., private school.

Marineland's 30 belugas remain at the defunct Niagara Falls, Ont., amusement park after Ottawa turned down its export request. But as the company says it's running out of money to care for the whales and with no other facility in Canada able to take them, many wonder where they could go now.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers, which represents 55,000 Canada Post workers, announced late Thursday that it will end its nationwide strike action and move to rotating strikes starting Saturday. The union said the change will "start mail and parcels moving" while continuing the struggle for "good collective agreements and a strong public postal service."

An Ontario man pleaded guilty in Toronto on Thursday to three terrorism charges for his participation in an international neo-Nazi terrorist group.

Plans for an elementary school in Stoney Creek have been scrapped under direction of the Ministry of Education, the Hamilton-Wentworth District School board said last month.

Environment Canada is warning multiple communities north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario that near-zero temperatures Thursday night and Friday morning could lead to frost. The federal agency says gardeners and growers should cover up plants to protect them.

Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage deal were announced under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war in Gaza.

Tony Mastromatteo, an honorary lance corporal, fought in a Canadian Forces scout platoon remembered for its bravery. He stayed connected to The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada throughout his life.

After two tied votes, Coun. Mike Spadafora, an outspoken supporter of police, won in a draw from a pencil case, in place of a hat, over Coun. Brad Clark.

The YWCA's Safety + Support Hub opened on Sept. 25 as a low-barrier space for women and gender-diverse people affected by Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence," according to its website.

Ontario theme park says serious environmental issues and a "total lack of proven financial viability" mean the proposed N.S. sanctuary is not an option.

The alliance behind a new program kicking off in southwestern Ontario is looking to attract farmers interested in trying sustainable and regenerative practices, with funding to help mitigate the risks. There are hopes the program will go Canada-wide in the next five years.

Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath issued a directive to city staff Tuesday saying they must keep this year's property tax increase at 4.25 per cent - which she called a "fairly average municipal inflation rate" - without cutting service levels.

A landowner, developer and contractor are among those facing charges under Burlington, Ont.,bylaws after they cut down 425 trees on a privately-owned golf course in May.

The federal and Ontario governments are urging each other to help 30 belugas at Marineland, which has threatened to euthanize the whales if the defunct amusement park does not receive emergency funds from Ottawa.

Hamilton-based filmmaker Lesley Loksi Chan won a Golden Bear at the Berlinale for the short film Lloyd Wong, Unfinished. Wong was a Toronto artist who died during the AIDS crisis and left behind a trove of uncompleted films.

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit says there was no criminal wrongdoing by theHamilton Police Service after an investigation into the death of a 31-year-old woman who had been taken into custody.

Nearly a dozen former employees of crypto ATM companies operating in Canada told CBC News that fraudsters tricking scam victims into sending money through the machines is a known problem within the companies. Half of them said they don't believe the operator they worked for would be profitable without transactions tied to fraud. The other half believed the companies would still make money -just less.

The longhouse, called Gansa':weh which means "original house" in Cayuga, had its grand opening on Sept. 29.

The inquest for Sean White, who died in 2021 while in custody at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, opened Monday with counsel reading a statement from White's brother that emphasizes the need for mental health training for staff.

Located in Brantford, Ont., Roustan Hockey is facing fresh headwinds from the trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has ripped up free trade deals in North America and imposed tariffs on Canadian exports.

Animal rights advocates are condemning Marineland's threat to euthanize the 30 remaining belugas at the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., if the federal government doesn't provide funding or authorize the whales' export by Tuesday.

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a homicide in Simcoeafter a 71-year-old woman was found dead in a home.