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Nearly 10 cm of snow expected in Brantford, Ont., Wednesday: Environment Canada
The weather agency issued a yellow warning for snowfall just after 5 a.m. in which it said an "Alberta clipper" will push into the region with snow beginning this morning impacting people's commute.
Canada's Mboko advances to 3rd round at Australian Open
Victoria Mboko of Toronto punched her ticket to the third round of women's singles at the Australian Open on Wednesday in Melbourne with a 6-4, 6-3 win over American Caty McNally.
What the trial for an Ontario couple has heard so far from woman co-accused of killing boy, torturing brother
The trial for a couple who'd been trying to adopt two brothers before one was found dead in their Burlington, Ont., home four years ago is set to end proceedings on Friday. Following her wife's testimony, Becky Hamber answered questions from lawyers, including about how the two treated the children. Here's what we've heard from Hamber so far in Milton Superior Court.
Art Gallery of Hamilton to expand, incorporate housing in ‘first-of-its-kind in Canada’ renovation
The Art Gallery of Hamilton has announced a planned renovation to grow its space by 20 per cent and incorporate affordable housing for artists.
Ontario pins hopes on storage batteries to sustain struggling EV supply chain
Ontario's vision for an end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain, once an aggressive focus for Premier Doug Ford, has been sputtering as manufacturers delay or cancel plans, and the government is now looking to demands for batteries of a different sort to sustain it.
Former Burlington art teacher, 88, sentenced to over 5 years in prison for 1980s sexual assaults
A former elementary school teacher from Burlington, Ont., has been sentenced for sexually assaulting seven male students in the 1980s. Court heard victim impact statements at the hearing for the 88-year-old.
It's U.S.A. vs. the World, led by Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, at the 2026 NBA All-Star game
The first-ever World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James' record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even Commissioner Adam Silver.
As Hamilton seeks to modernize residential care facilities, some warn of risks to residents
As Hamilton seeks to modernize residential care facilities, operators, advocates and researchers say there's much to be done and warn changes come with risks for residents.
City of Hamilton under cold alert
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has issued a cold weather alert effective Monday night.
Environment Canada issues snow squall warnings for Niagara Region
Environment Canada has issued snow squall warnings for Niagara Region, with heavy and blowing snow expected in some areas on Monday.
'It's not fair. I'm hungry,' boy sobs in video shown at murder trial of couple caring for him, brother
Sexual assault survivor calls for accountability after police comments left her feeling ‘humiliated’
An Ontario woman who regularly shared her experiences as a sexual assault survivor at police training courses says she's ending her relationship with the Ontario Police College and is raising concerns about what she and several experts say are harmful biases among some officers and a lack of accountability from the college.
Canada's co-hosting the FIFA World Cup — and preparing for a potential surge in health emergencies. Here's how
As Toronto and Vancouver gear up to co-host FIFA World Cup games this summer, an emergency doctor worries that Canada's overburdened health-care system won't be able tohandle the extra demand from possible infectious disease outbreaks or weather-related illnesses.
Hamilton karaoke band The Approximators wants to make your 'rockstar dreams' come true
At The Approximators' live-band karaoke shows, audience members sign up to sing songs from a list of over 200 the band knows. When the emcee calls on them, singers come up on stage and front the band. Starting Jan. 31, the band will play the last Saturday of every month at Hamilton venue Ooey Gooey's.
Niagara Falls helps hundreds of Kashechewan water crisis evacuees settle into the Ontario city
Hundreds of Kashechewan First Nation evacuees have arrived in Niagara Falls, one of the Ontario cities taking in people from the Cree community as it endures a water crisis. With 1,700 expected in the Niagara Region city alone, authorities and local Indigenous groups are doing everything they can to help them feel at home.
Hamilton auditor general's scathing report on outdoor shelter deferred to special council meeting in February
Hamilton councillors agreed to defer discussing an auditor general's report that slammed the city's tiny shelter project for its lack of accountability, governance and control mechanisms."
Taxi driver stabbed in St. Catharines, Ont., man charged with aggravated assault: police
A taxi driver is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by a passenger early Friday morning.
Man, 33, killed after being shot by police in Brantford, Ont., says SIU
A man has died after being shot by police in Brantford, Ont., on Friday morning, the province's police watchdog says. The shooting occurred after police responded to a "disturbance" involving a man and woman.
What you need to know about snow clearing in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara
Snow clearing is underway across the region after a significant amount accumulated Thursday.
5 Heated Rivalry filming locations in Hamilton
Standing in for other places even beyond Canada, these spots in Hamilton are some of the many filming locations that fans of Heated Rivalry can visit - from Dundurn Castle and the pink tunnel to McMaster University's athletic centre.
Poilievre's team seeks to mend fractured relationships with Ontario, N.S. premiers: sources
The federal Conservative Party is seeking to make amends with some provincial leaders after tensions with both Ontario and Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premiers played out in public last year, sources say.
Ontario explores whether to amend Coroners Act to replace mandatory jail inquests with annual reviews
Ontario wants input from lawyers, families and other stakeholders on whether it should propose amending the Coroners Act to replace mandatory inquests into jail deaths with annual reviews. To get more information, CBC has spoken to the province, a lawyer and a parent whose son died while in custody.
Canada reaches tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola
The Liberal government has reached a deal with Beijing to allow tens of thousands of Chinese electric vehicles into the domestic market in exchange for dropping duties on canola products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
Ottawa teen charged in spate of swatting incidents in Hamilton
Police in Hamilton have charged an Ottawa teen in connection with a spate of recent swatting incidents that they say needlessly tied up emergency services in the southern Ontario city.
Hamilton's Sarah Nurse headed to Olympics despite long PWHL absence with arm injury
Vancouver Goldeneyes star forward Sarah Nurse suffered an arm injury in Vancouver's first-ever PWHL game in November and hasn't played since. But she practised Wednesday and plans to compete at her third Winter Olympics next month.
Cause of 2 downtown St. Catharines fires, including 2nd at former newspaper building, ruled 'undetermined'
Investigators say a combustible fuel source was used to ignite the fires in two separate buildings, hours apart.
Mae Martin will host the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton
Daniel Caesar will receive the International Achievement Award and Billy Talent will receive the Humanitarian Award.
Snowplows clearing roads across Hamilton, Niagara areas after major snowfall
Public, Catholic and French schools across the region closed Thursday, among other closures, after the area was hit with a winter storm overnight. Environment Canada ended a weather alert for the area in the afternoon.
Ontario government urged U.S. distillers to contact their politicians about the need to remove tariffs
Ontario sent a blunt message to U.S. booze suppliers when it yanked their alcohol off its shelves last year, pledging to redirect customers to local producers, and those businesses say they're trying to make the most of what could be a limited-time opportunity.
Female doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients than male counterparts, McMaster study suggests
A new medical association study suggests female family physicians in Ontario spend 15 to 20 per cent more time with patients than their male colleagues for the same pay.
Hamilton issues cold weather alert as temperatures forecast to feel like –20
The medical officer of health for the City of Hamilton has issued a cold weather alert effective Wednesday night, while Environment Canada warns of significant snowfall.
Bonnie Crombie formally resigns as Ontario Liberal Party leader
Bonnie Crombie has formally announced her resignation as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, effective immediately. The move comes months after Crombie first announced her intention to resign.
Prospective mom tells Ontario murder trial she did nothing to kill boy in her and her wife's care
Niagara police lay 20 new charges against Welland, Ont., man after 24-hour standoff, shooting
Daniel Tronko, 59, was initially charged with attempted murder and three firearm-related charges for the incident that ended on Dec. 20.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco quietly extends 'green' steel timeline from 2028 to 2050, gets $50M more from Ottawa
Dofasco and the federal government owe the city an explanation about what's actually happening with the decarbonization plans, says a Hamilton resident, as the changes raise more questions than answers.
Heated Rivalry fans urged to come to the cottage by Canadian tourism boards
As Crave's hockey romance Heated Rivalrycontinues to take over television screens, airwaves, the internet, pop culture and perhaps our collective conscience, some Canadian tourism organizations are banking on the show's popularity to encourage fans to visit its filming locations.
Nearly 85,000 people homeless in Ontario, up 8% in one year: report
Homelessness is getting worse across Ontario with an estimated 85,000 people who were without a home in 2025 and nearly 2,000 encampments across the province, a new report from Ontario's municipalities shows.
Prospective mother accused of killing boy, torturing brother testifies about zip-tying shoes to child's feet
Prospective mom in Ontario murder trial testifies about restraining children with zip ties, locked bedrooms
Kitchener, Ont., woman looking for stranger who helped family say one last goodbye to her stepdad
A family from Kitchener, Ont., wants to find and say thank you to a Good Samaritan who gave their loved one CPR, extending his life until paramedics arrived on the scene, transported him to hospital and gave his family a chance to say one last goodbye.
Overcrowding at Niagara jail reaches 6-year peak, with 40% more inmates since 2019
The Niagara correction workers union president says employees struggle to provide programming as jail population increases and the mother of son who died at the detention centre said he had been sleeping on mattresses of his cell's floor.
No Name beef burgers recalled due to risk of E. coli
No Name brand frozen beef burgers that were sold across the country are being recalled due to a risk of E. coli contamination.
Co-accused in couple's Ontario murder trial testifies she wasn't prepared to deal with boy's high needs
Becky Hamber has testified for the first time at the weeks-long murder trial that has already seen co-accused Brandy Cooney take the witness box. Hamber told Milton, Ont., court Monday that she struggled to care for the 12-year-old boy who died and his brother who were in their care, but she wanted the best for them.
Province on track to connect all Ontarians to primary care provider by 2029: health minister
Ontario's health minister says the province is on track to connect all Ontarians to a primary care provider by 2029, thanks in part to mostly clearing a wait list backlog.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in Brant County, OPP say
Ontario Provincial Police in Brant County continue to investigate a fatal collision in the Glen Morris area that involved a cyclist from Cambridge. Police say the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene, but was later found and charged.
Hamilton police arrest 2nd teen in connection to hate-motivated assault of woman, 20
A second teen faces charges in what police say was a racially motivated assault that took place in Hamilton's Ancaster area in October.
As couple's trial resumes, advocate questions Children's Aid Society's 'outrageous' decisions before boy died
With the trial for two women accused of killing a 12-year-old boy they were trying to adopt now in its final weeks, the public deserves to know if and how the Children's Aid Society (CAS) has been held accountable, says Ontario's former child advocate.
Share your Hamilton music story for a chance to win Road to the Junos tickets
To celebrate the Road to the Junos and Juno Awards coming to Hamilton this year, CBC Hamilton has teamed up with CBC Music to bring you the chance to win exciting live music tickets.To enter, tell us about a memorable Hamilton music moment.
Ontario could ban declawing cats, debarking dogs under new regulations
Ontario appears set to push ahead with a ban on declawing cats and debarking and ear cropping dogs, a move animal welfare advocates say is years overdue and doesn't go far enough.
OPP lifts Simcoe, Ont., shelter-in-place
Provincial police is urging Simcoe, Ont., residents to shelter-in-place while officers respond to an active incident involving potentially armed suspects.
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