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Hamilton groups band together to organize relief for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaica Foundation of Hamilton, the Afro-Canadian Caribbean Association and Hamilton Caribbean Women's Group are working together to organize help for the island in an effort they're calling Hamilton Loves Jamaica.
2 people arrested in connection with human trafficking investigation, Niagara police say
A 30-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were charged with trafficking in persons, advertising another person's sexual services, extortion, forcible confinement and breach of probation.
Carney's 1st budget calls for billions in new spending to prop up tariff-hit economy
Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal budget Tuesday and it includes big-ticket items to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions but also cuts to the public service to get the fiscal house in order.
McMaster research targets menstrual cup ‘mess’ with absorbent tablets to tackle period stigma
McMaster University professor Zeinab Hosseinidoust worked alongside associate professor Tohid Didar to create smart tablets that work with menstrual cups to make them more accessible and reduce the mess" that can come along with them.
University women’s soccer championship comes to Hamilton this week
The McMaster Marauders host the 2025 U Sports Women's Soccer Championship in Hamilton this week. CBC Sports will broadcast the games.
In last meetings with Children’s Aid Society, boy was crying, thin. He died months later, Ontario trial told
In September 2022, an adoption worker wrote down her concerns about the boy's apparent thinness, paleness and sunken cheeks, but no subsequent followup visit happened before he died at age 12 on Dec. 21 while under the care of a Burlington, Ont., couple.
Hamilton's Matthew Schaefer named NHL rookie of the month after strong start with Islanders
New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named the NHL's rookie of the month for October on Saturday.
Trailblazing Kanien’kehá:ka nurse from Six Nations now a national historic person
Edith Anderson Monture, a nurse from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario, has garnered yet another accolade nearly 30 years after her death thanks in part to her grandson.
Cavalry earns return trip to CPL North Star Cup final with 1-0 win over Forge
The Calgary-based Cavalry FC have punched their ticket to a third consecutive Canadian Premier League final.
Parts of Lakeshore West GO train out of service until Tuesday
Some parts of the Lakeshore West GO train will be out of service for planned repair work until early Tuesday morning.
Two sections of Dundas Valley Conservation Area closing temporarily for Haudenosaunee deer harvest
Part of the Headwaters Trail between Paddy Greene Road and Martin Road will be closed for the harvest. The other area, located between Governors Road, Weirs Lane and Binkley Road, does not have trail access.
Hamilton parents gather to boost calls for Ontario to reverse ban on speed cameras
Hamilton parents at a demonstration this week hope adding their voices to a chorus of opposition can help push the Ontario government to reverse its ban on speed cameras.
Blue Jays lose heartbreaker in Game 7 of World Series as Dodgers complete epic comeback
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 on Saturday in Toronto to win its second straight World Series.
My country has been 'ripped apart,' Jamaican farm worker says as people in Niagara call out for help
Rohan Thompson was keeping a close eye on Melissa from St. Catharines, Ont., where he works as a temporary farm worker, as the Category 5 hurricane approached his homeland earlier this week.
Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Police were investigating a burglary at a home on Friday reported to belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that happened while the NBA's reigning MVP was playing a game the night before.
Ohtani’s Dodgers defeat Blue Jays 3-1 to force Game 7 in World Series
Boy in care of Burlington, Ont., couple 'would be alive' if taken to hospital as urged, psychiatrist testifies
The psychiatrist for a 12-year-old found dead in 2022 has testified at the weeks-long murder trial for two Burlington, Ont., women who were aiming to adopt him. If the family brought him to the emergency department, we wouldn't be going through this and the boy would be alive," Dr. Shelinderjit Dhaliwal told Superior Court in Milton.
Ontario renters, cyclists, environmentalists concerned about Ford omnibus bill
Renters, cyclists and environmentalists are expressing frustration with the Ontario government's latest omnibus bill, legislation to speed up new home construction that also introduces potential changes to residential tenancy rules, bike lanes and municipal planning.
Who's up for a scavenger hunt... at a cemetery? 'Talk Death' aims to make dying less scary
During Halloween season, Talk Death - a group founded by two Hamiltonians which aims to make people more comfortable around death and dying - has been organizing scavenger hunts in cemeteries across Canada and the U.S. in order to try and demystify them.
Hamilton man who killed his dad with a crossbow is sentenced to life in prison
A Hamilton man who killed his dad with a crossbow in 2024 will face life in prison after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Speed cameras across Ontario to be removed in 2 weeks, transportation minister says
Ontario's transportation minister says speed cameras across the province are set to be removed in two weeks, after Premier Doug Ford's government passed legislation Thursday to ban them.
How some Canadian families are making trick-or-treating more accessible
This Halloween, a Hamilton family will join others in serving trick-or-treaters from the curb in an effort to make the experience more accessible.It's part of a growing movement called Treat Accessibly, spearheaded by another Ontario family.
Blue Jays ambush Dodgers to move within 1 win of World Series title
With back-to-back leadoff home runs to start things off and a pitching performance for the ages from a rookie starter in their 6-1 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays are one victory away from their first title in 32 years. They'll have the chance to clinch back in Toronto for Game 6 on Friday.
Hamilton group organizes effort to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery after Category 5 storm pummels Jamaica
More than 24 hours after Hurricane Melissa pummelled Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, Chris Garwood was still trying to make contact with his mother and a sibling who live in St. Elizabeth parish.
20-year-old woman attacked, Hamilton police investigating as a hate crime
Hamilton police say they're investigating a hate crime in the Meadowlands neighbourhood. On Saturday night, a 20-year-old woman was walking near Golf Links Road and Neville Drive when people drove up to her, used anti-Black, racist slurs and assaulted her, police said in a news release Tuesday.
Man arrested in Port Colborne, Ont., after Niagara police find another man dead
Police were looking for a 27-year-old suspect who they said was armed and dangerous. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon.
Doctor didn’t do rigorous check of emaciated boy days before death, Ont. trial for 2 prospective parents told
Eight days before his death, L.L. was checked by his family doctor in Burlington, Ont. The 12-year-old weighed less than he did when he was six years old and had stopped growing, but the doctor didn't send him to hospital.
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Canada begin legal battle over ‘grossly underfunded’ on-reserve schools
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has begun hearing a potentially precedent-setting legal battle between Canada and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation about the alleged systemic underfunding of on-reserve schooling in Ontario.
Ford government wants to limit debate, skip public hearings on bill to scrap speed cameras
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is proposing to limit debate and avoid public input on three pieces of legislation, including one that would end the province's speed camera program.
Man charged with sexual assault of vulnerable young person: Hamilton police
A 32-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a vulnerable young person," Hamilton police said.
18-inning World Series classic leaves Toronto Blue Jays fans sleep-deprived, heartbroken
Many Toronto Blue Jays fans didn't get much sleep Monday night - but Game 3 of the World Series still probably feels like a bad dream.
Return to office for Ontario civil servants 'unnecessarily confusing,' unions say
The return to office last week by thousands of Ontario public servants has been "disrespectful," piecemeal" and filled with unnecessary confusion," say the workers' unions, who point out some ministries and agencies still don't have enough space to meet Premier Doug Ford's order.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats put their trust in kicker Marc Liegghio... and he keeps delivering
Marc Liegghio has been money in the bank this season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He ended the regular season connecting on all seven field goals he tried, just one shy of the club record as Hamilton clinched first in the East Division title with a win over Ottawa on Friday night.
Donors help Hamilton-Burlington SPCA expand its free pet-food delivery program amid growing need
In late August, the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA was facing a two-month waitlist for people urgently needing pet food because there was no dedicated vehicle available for deliveries. Now, thanks to local donors, they have three.
Niagara police issue Canada-wide warrant for Brampton, Ont., man wanted in homicide of North York woman
A 27-year-old Brampton, Ont., man is wanted by Niagara regional police in connection with the homicide of a woman in Lincoln, Ont.
Atlético Ottawa books spot in CPL final with win over Forge FC
The away victory at Hamilton Stadium in the CPL's championship semifinal means Atletico will play a winner-take-all match on home soil on Nov. 9. Forge FC can still qualify if they win next weekend's contender semifinal.
Children’s Aid Society alerted multiple times before boy died in Ontario women's care, murder trial told
A 12-year-old boy and his younger brother had remained in the care of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber for over five years when the elder one was found emaciated, soaking wet and unresponsive in the women's Burlington, Ont., home.
Dodgers defeat Jays 5-1 to even the World Series 1-1
Atlético Ottawa, Forge FC to square off in CPL semifinal
The CPL's evolving rivalry swells again Sunday in Hamilton with a berth in the league final on the line.
Advice from the greatest Blue Jay ever: Carlos Delgado on Toronto’s World Series chances, Ohtani and more
Carlos Delgado is the all-time Toronto Blue Jays leader in most offensive categories. He's the Blue Jay GOAT. Here's what he says about the Jays chances in the World Series, how to handle Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and more.
Social worker tells murder trial of 2 Ontario women that boy’s zip-tied pyjamas made her ‘uncomfortable’
The trial for two Burlington, Ont., women charged in the death of a 12-year-old boy in their care heard this week from several people involved in treating his and his younger brother's mental health.
Ontario trustee resigns after education minister tables legislation to fire him over $45K Italy art trip
An Ontario school trustee who the province's education minister sought to fire through legislation has now resigned.
Discovery of woman's body in Lincoln, Ont., park now considered a homicide, police say
Niagara police say the discovery of a woman's body with "traumatic injuries" in Charles Daley Park in Lincoln, Ont., this week is now considered a homicide.
How the St. Catharines, Ont., Blue Jays were 'start of a dream' for Carlos Delgado and other MLB stars
The Toronto Blue Jays advance to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Baseball fans in St. Catharines remember a time when they had their own minor league Blue Jays squad in the mid-1980s through part of the 1990s.
Woman charged after being found with homicide suspect linked to Niagara Falls Amber Alert
A woman has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder after she was found with a man who allegedly killed another woman in Brampton, Ont., and prompted an Amber Alert this week.
Body found near Highway 6 in Haldimand County identified as Robert Sykes
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified a man found dead in a wooded area near Highway 6 in Haldimand County.
More travel options across Hamilton and Niagara starting Monday, Metrolinx says
People in Hamilton and Niagara will have expanded GO Transit service and more convenient access to GO rail service when the new Confederation GO station officially opens on Monday, Metrolinx says.
OK Blue Jays! Niagara Falls to turn blue this weekend
Niagara Falls will shine blue this weekend in support of the Toronto Blue Jays after the team advanced to the World Series for the first time in 32 years.
Part-time support staff at Ontario's colleges vote in favour of strike action if necessary
The union representing part-time support staff at Ontario's colleges says it's in a position to strike after 64 per cent of workers voted in favour of strike action if necessary. The union says it will meet with the colleges' representatives first, in November, December and January.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats can clinch first in East Division with home win over Ottawa
Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats can clinch first in the East Division. Hamilton (10-7) hosts the Ottawa Redblacks (4-13) on Friday night. The Ticats would secure home field for the East Division final Nov. 8 with a victory.
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