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10,000 Ontario college support workers in strike position as students head back
On Aug. 21, the bargaining team representing over 10,000 full-time college support workers, including librarians, bookstore and registrar employees, requested a no board report, a measure that puts workers in a legal strike position as early as Sept. 11.
Hamilton police search for suspect in alleged assault along Pipeline Trail
Hamilton police are seeking the public's assistance in finding a male wanted in an alleged assault that occurred along the Pipeline Trail.
Six Nations community event aims to reduce stigma around surviving addiction
Six Nations and surrounding community organizations gathered Wednesday to mark International Overdose Awareness Day.
McMaster student launches street festival to show downtown Hamilton is about community, not just 'fear'
McMaster University student Margaret Qin is bringing her classroom lessons into the community by creating King William West Fest, a new festival set for Aug. 30 in downtown Hamilton. The event features local artists, musicians and vendors.
Things to do in Hamilton this Labour Day weekend, from goth fest to a parade and picnic tradition
The summer holidays are coming to a close this weekend but there's still plenty of fun to be had in Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Ontario needs an emergency task force to prevent overdose deaths, says Hamilton Centre MPP
Ontario NDP MPPs and advocatesare calling on the Doug Ford government to establish an emergency task force to address overdose deaths.
Was Hamilton hotter this summer? Meteorologist compares heat warnings to past years
Hamilton has had five heat warnings so far this year, which is within the average range, according to Environment Canada. However, the warning periods are getting longer.
Woman dead, man seriously injured following single-vehicle crash in Wainfleet, Ont.
A woman has died and a man is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in Wainfleet, Niagara police say.
45 Canadian nonfiction books to read this fall
Check out these Canadian nonfiction titles coming out in fall 2025.
With help from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Ontario kids learn about stopping gender-based violence
Interval House of Hamilton is working with the CFL, Ontario government and local schools to ensure young athletes learn about healthy relationships and gender-based violence.
Ontario to offer RSV vaccines to all seniors over 75 starting this fall
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the shot will be available through the publicly funded immunization program ahead of the upcoming respiratory illness season.
Ford to maintain U.S. booze ban in Ontario until tariffs removed or new trade deal reached
Ontario's ban on American booze will remain until U.S. President Donald Trump removes tariffs on Canadian goods or when the two countries strike a new free trade deal - which could be a long time, Premier Doug Ford warned on Wednesday.
Ontario could change how municipalities qualify for housing fund amid market 'standstill'
Ontario's housing minister says he is open to changing a billion-dollar fund designed to reward municipalities building new homes, but critics say even the tweaks he's contemplating won't get shovels in the ground.
LeBlanc has 'constructive' meeting with U.S. counterpart as trade talks continue
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc had a "constructive [and] lengthy" meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington on Tuesday morning, the minister's office said.
YMCA program for students given school suspensions set to expand to East Hamilton
Back on Track by the Y, launched in Hamilton in 2022 to help students aged 12 to 17 who have been suspended or are at risk of suspension, is now expanding to East Hamilton.
Teen motorcyclist from Hamilton killed in collision with SUV in Burlington, police say
An SUV driver was attempting a left turn at Dundas Street and Kerns Road when he collided with a motorcyclist, Halton police say.
Zakery Rogers died of a heart condition while in Hamilton jail. His sister's urging change after inquest
The Zakery Rogers inquest determined he died of the heart condition myocarditis in 2021 after collapsing in his cell, and his sister Kylee feels the finding is some form of vindication for her brother and family. But she also says people in jail deserve better, and hopes the jury's recommendations will lead to changes.
12 Canadian books to get kids and teens reading as they head back to school
To ease them into the school year - and to help foster a love of reading -CBC Books has pulled togethera list of some of our favourite new books for kids, tweens and teens.
73-year-old pedestrian dies after being hit by a car in Welland, Ont., say police
Police responded at about 11 p.m. Sunday to reports of collision on Niagara Street and Roger Drive.
Canadian tennis phenom Victoria Mboko eliminated in 1st match of U.S. Open debut
Victoria Mboko's U.S. Open debut ended early with a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic in a women's first-round singles match Monday in New York City.
Niagara River Lions beat Calgary Surge 79-73 to repeat as CEBL champions
The Niagara River Lions are once again kings of the Canadian Elite Basketball League jungle.
Burlington, Ont. teen tennis star, Victoria Mboko, to make U.S. Open debut Monday
In just 12 magical days in Montreal earlier this month, Victoria Mboko went from a promising young player on the rise to a champion at the WTA 1000 level - in her home country, no less. On Monday, she makes her debut at the U.S. Open.
Is now the moment for first-time buyers to get into the housing market?
For many Canadians, there's been little hope of home ownership in some of the country's biggest housing markets.But that narrative appears to be shifting, at least in places such as Vancouver, Toronto and surrounding areas, as prices remain relatively low and interest rates seem to hold steady.
Woman on electric scooter dies after being struck by vehicle, Hamilton police say
Around 5 p.m., paramedics were called to the intersection of Maple and Grosvenoravenues near Gage Park and Upper Ottawa St.
Stuff not lasting like it used to? Here's what people are doing about it
Many people are making a conscious choice to spend their dollars on products that will last them a lifetime. But those kinds of items are getting harder to find, and experts say companies are deliberately making products that will need to be replaced, all in the name of profit.
New trail signs in Dundas Valley tell the 'Basadinaa Experience' from the Indigenous perspective
The Basadinaa Experience shares stories of cultural and historical significance from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Six Nations of the Grand River - the traditional lands of both groups overlapwith the sprawling conservation area.
'You don't realize the size of Canada': This man rode his motorcycle from Kitchener to Tuktoyaktuk
It took David Hartwick 19 days of riding - plus one day of rest - to get from Kitchener, Ont., to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. and back. He stopped in many Canadian cities on the way.
City data shows 25% increase in people experiencing homelessness in Hamilton
The number of people actively homeless" is at 2,029, or a 25 per cent increase approximately from the city's previous number of 1,600 reported in March.
Burlington, Ont., couple whose teenage son died after 8-hour wait in ER calls for law reform
An Ontario family is calling on the provincial government to introduce legislation that would set maximum emergency room wait times for children after their teenage son died following an eight-hour wait for a doctor in a hospital last year.
Just Asking: What questions do you have about returning to the office after working from home?
Our expert guests answer your questions about returning to the office after working from home. Also, what do you want to know about helping your child be ready for post-secondary education?
Tour bus rollover on New York state highway leaves 5 dead, dozens injured
A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls, N.Y., with 54 people aboard crashed and rolled on its side Friday on an interstate highway, killing five passengers and injuring dozens, authorities said.
Company behind Hamilton arena redevelopment holds job fair, plans to hire over 600 part-time workers
Oak View Group says it's hiring over 600 part-time workers for jobs at TD Coliseum when it opens this fall. The U.S.-based company is holding a job fair on Wednesday and Thursday.
Canada removing retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant U.S. goods
Canada will remove all tariffs on goods from the United States that are covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement by Sept. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday.
What's on this weekend in the Hamilton area, from the peach festival to a play about the Grand River
Looking for something fun to do in the Hamilton, Burlington or Niagara areas this weekend, Aug. 22 to 24? Here's a list of events to choose from.
Public health recommends all children at Brantford, Ont., daycare get treatment after rabid bat found
"Out of an abundance of caution," health officials are recommending all children at a Brantford, Ont., daycare get treated for rabies exposure after two people handled a dead bat that tested positive for the virus.
Ontario sheds manufacturing jobs as tariff impacts surface, report says
Ontario's economy has recently started to feel the impact of American tariffs, losing nearly 40,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from the province's financial watchdog.
Multiple Hamilton- and Niagara-area municipalities lift burn bans following rain
Hamilton, Burlington and multiple Niagara municipalities issued burn bans this month due to dry conditions. Following rain, several communities are lifting those. Meanwhile, bans in St. Catharines,Grimsby andNiagara-on-the-Lake continue.
Bus service — and fares — increase in Hamilton at the end of the month
At the end of the month, Hamilton Street Railway will increase service on multiple bus routes in Hamilton, with many getting twice as many buses in the morning. Bus fare will also increase.
'Like a permanent barrier': Ontario needs to change hiring rules for people with criminal records, report says
More than one million people in Ontario have a criminal record. For many, the record causes barriers when it comes to finding meaningful work. An organization known for advocating for the betterment of those who've been previously incarcerated or have a record, has put forward new recommendations that could help ease their transition into the workforce.
The last Studebaker car was made in Hamilton. An Ontario man's trip to see it brought back fond memories
Burlington Historical Society member Alan Harrington has had a lifelong interest in the Studebaker car. The last of that company's vehicles was made in Hamilton on March 17, 1966. Harrington recently saw that car at a museum in South Bend, Ind., and says it shows car-making is part of Canada's heritage.
Education minister open to eliminating Ontario school trustees
Ontario's education minister says the way schools are governed in the province is "outdated" and that, ashe pursues a review, he's opento eliminating elected trustees altogether.
Ontario Premier Ford says he'd 'blast' CEO of American-owned Stelco after U.S. announces more tariffs
"I look forward to getting a phone call from him because he has my number," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said of Lourenco Goncalves, president-CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, Stelco's owner. "I'm going to blast him," Ford said in the wake of U.S. announcing more tariffs.
U.S. hikes steel, aluminum tariffs on imported appliances, railcars, EV parts
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it is hiking steel and aluminum tariffs on more than 400 products including wind turbines, mobile cranes, appliances, bulldozers and other heavy equipment, along with railcars, motorcycles, marine engines, furniture and hundreds of other products.
Hamilton gets cameo in hit horror video game Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a four-person co-operative horror video game where players, using ghost-hunting equipment, must investigate a haunted location to figure out what type of ghost they're dealing with. One of its newer locations has a Hamilton postal code written on some letters, sparking curiosity from local players.
Their 8-year-old son dreamed of crossing Canada. After he died, the family trekked to support new Ont. hospice
Since Luke Johnson died in a hospice in Brantford, Ont., in 2024, his family has been determined to help build a facility closer to their Port Dover community to help others access end-of-life care.
Hamilton police continue search for senior missing since June, setting up new command post in Millgrove
Hamilton police have set up a command post in Millgrove as they continue their search for John Edwards - a Dundas man who has been missing for more than two months.
Hamilton confirms 1st case of eastern equine encephalitis virus in horse since 2019
The city said in a news release on Tuesday EEEis transmitted through "a virus that is typically found in wild birds," but people or horses bitten by an infected mosquito can also get the disease.
Tentative Air Canada deal to include pay increases, at least 60 minutes ground pay
A tentative agreement has been reached to end the contract dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants, both the airline and theCanadian Union of Public Employees announced Tuesday. Details of the deal include proposed pay increases and at least 60 minutes of ground pay before each flight.
A Canadian 1st? Ontario comedian's 'silly fun' with kettle on a beach in Hamilton likely made history
Ontario comedian Ben Stager makes videos highlighting landmarks 'no one is brave enough' to call a landmark yet.
Public health clears Brantford, Ont., daycare to reopen after investigation following rabid bat discovery
Creative Minds Daycare in Brantford, Ont., reopened Monday after it closed for several days following the discovery of a rabid bat inside.
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