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Fentanyl seizures are up at the U.S. northern border — but Canada is still a very small player
The latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows an uptick in the amount of fentanyl seized near the American northern border with Canada - but the quantities intercepted remain a tiny fraction of what's coming from Mexico.
Hamilton woman speaks out after home, storefront sprayed with racist graffiti in 'calculated' hate act
Hamilton entrepreneur Reena Rampersad is speaking out after racist graffiti was scrawled on her Barton Street storefront and home following Canada Day. Police are investigating the incident as a hate-motivated crime.
Hamilton, much of southern Ontario in for another heat wave, says Environment Canada
As of Friday afternoon, Environment Canada is forecasting highs of 31 C to 33 C this weekend, with humidity making it feel like 40 C.
Internal investigation underway at Hamilton Community Legal Clinic after rupture with Indigenous committee
The legal clinic is conducting an internal investigation following allegations of discrimination and harm against Indigenous women and two-spirit people on its Indigenous justice committee.
Hamilton man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting victims faces 50 new charges, say police
Hamilton police say they'velaid a dozen more sexual assault charges, among others, against a man accused of drugging victims,filming theassaults and sharing them online.
How this Canadian survivor of the world's 1st nuclear attack finds hope in 'dark times'
Setsuko Thurlow, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, says we're walking through "a very dark time," but still finds hope. The Toronto resident is set to speak in Hamilton on Saturday after the screening of a documentary telling her story.
Ontario wine sales surge after U.S. products pulled
Sales of Ontario wine have increased by over 60 per cent since the LCBO pulled American products off its shelves earlier this year, signalling a shift in buying habits among consumers in the province, the retailer says.
Ontario reports 12 new measles cases, continuing downward trend
Public Health Ontario has logged a total of 2,223 measles cases since outbreak began last October.
Brantford picks 'largest hockey player on the planet' in Canadian Hockey League import draft, team says
The Brantford Bulldogs selected seven-foot defenceman Alexander Karmanov with the 172nd pick in the Canadian Hockey League import draft on Wednesday. He weighs 273 pounds.
Niagara Dog Rescue, Manitoba groups work to re-home strays and dogs surrendered after wildfires
Ontario's Niagara Dog Rescue is one of several groups working with First Nations to help strays and dogs displaced by wildfires.
Sounds Gay! open mic night in Hamilton brings 2SLGBTQ+ community together through music
If you go to Mosaic on the fourth Thursday evening of the month, you'll likely find a warm and welcoming community of 2SLGBTQ+ musicians playing some tunes.That's what Sounds Gay! is all about.
Art Gallery of Hamilton is now free to visit for the rest of the summer
It's part of an initiative by the gallery to support people in their health and wellbeing.
American involved in pro-Canada rallies says 'most Canadian thing ever'... 'we're sorry' about Trump
Kate Powers felt shame" when she first heard U.S. President Donald Trump talking about annexing Canada.
Red Hill Valley Parkway set to close Sunday for survey work
The Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) will be closed for 12 hours Sunday to allow survey crews to complete a detailed topographic survey of the roadway, the City of Hamilton says.
Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to record 4-year, $285M US extension with Thunder: reports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed on a record-setting 4-year, $285 million US extension that would give him the highest single-season average salary in NBA history, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday.
'All in the same boat,' Hamilton workers on strike for weeks in various sectors band together
As workers in various sectors in Hamilton have spent late spring and early summer on picket lines, two say they're fighting for better working conditions to help their colleagues and the people they serve.
When I became Canadian, I swore allegiance to the very Crown that colonized my people
Charleen Sibanda's journey from Zimbabwe to Canadian citizenship has taught her to hold both belonging and the weight of colonization simultaneously.
What's on for Canada Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Falls
Here are some of the activities happening around Hamilton this Canada Day.
Downtown Hamilton tenants frustrated after spending weeks with no gas and AC
Tenants at 'luxury' apartments at 27 Bold St. have had no gas for over a month and no AC for over two weeks. The owner has waived rent while working on the issues, the company said.
Hamilton peregrine falcon chick faces uncertain future after 2 'mishaps' in 9 days
Two mishaps" over a nine-day period have left one of four peregrine falcon chicks that hatched in Hamilton in May seriously injured and facing an uncertain future.
Sixties Scoop survivor created Indigenous Survivors Day today for reflection ahead of Canada Day
Sixties Scoop survivorTroy Abromaitissays Canada Day represents celebrating a country that, for many Indigenous peoples, facilitated loss and separation from their families. He created Indigenous Survivors Day to honour children who were taken from their families and lands.
Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action — but not for Hamilton customers
Superior Court Justice Donald Bisson limited the class action to Quebec residents because the case hinges on that province's consumer protection laws. In 2024, hundreds of thousands of customers were told via email they had won a boat, Montreal-based firm LPC Avocats says, in what Tim Hortons has called a technical error.
Ground search for missing Dundas senior has ended but investigation continues, police say
Hamilton police say they've called off their ground search for John Edwards - a Dundas man who has been missing for more than two weeks.
Canada wins bronze at women's 3x3 basketball World Cup with rout of Poland
Canada claimed bronzeat the FIBA women's 3x3 basketball World Cup with a 21-9 win over Poland on Sunday inUlaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Wentworth Sports Complex to fully reopen in the fall — without any ice surfaces
After a late September fire that caused millions of dollars in damage, the Wentworth Sports Complex in Hamilton's west end is reopening - but will no longer be an arena.
Hamilton's Matt Campbell defeats Jim Long in all-Canadian darts final
Matt (Ginjaninja) Campbell became the first player to retain the bet365 North American Darts Championship title when he defeated (Gentleman) Jim Long 6-3 in an all-Canadian final Saturday in New York.
7 tips to keep you safe on the Great Lakes this summer
The beauty of the Great Lakes comes with real danger,especially for inexperienced swimmers or those unfamiliar with lake conditions. Water safety expert Scott Ruddle joined London Morning to share his tips for staying safe.
Lacrosse team Toronto Rock returning to Hamilton, to play at newly renamed TD Coliseum
The Toronto Rock are returning to Hamilton for the 2025-26 season, playing at the newly renamed TD Coliseum. The arena, formerly FirstOntario Centre, is undergoing major renovations and will reopen later this year as a key sports and entertainment venue in the region.
Here's what's open and closed in Hamilton on Canada Day 2025
Most City of Hamilton services will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day, including administrative offices, libraries, recreation centres, and waste collection.
To 'build, baby, build,' this country is going to need a whole lot more shop teachers
To meet the federal government's promise to build, baby, build," the country is going to need a whole lot more skilled trades workers.But a shortage of shop class teachers in Canadian high schools might make them hard to find.
Islanders select blueliner Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft
The Islanders picked defenceman Matthew Schaefer of the OHL's Erie Otters with the first overall pick in the draft.
Search for missing Dundas senior enters 3rd week, police say
The last confirmed sighting was at a gas station in Flamborough, where Edwards was seen walking south. Police have since set up a command post at Millgrove United Church and continue to deploy drones, canine units, and officers on foot across rugged terrain.
Burlington, Ont., singer Josh Ross apologizes after calling U.S. 'the best' country in the world
Canadian country singer Josh Ross is apologizing after he drew jeers on social media for carrying a U.S. flag onstage at a music festival and calling the country the "best" in the world.
2 former long-term care workers deposited residents' money into their own accounts, police say
Hamilton police say they have arrested two former long-term care home employees that deposited cheques from elderly residents into their own bank accounts.
Hamilton police use of force remains disproportionate with Black and Middle Eastern people, data shows
Black and Middle Eastern people in Hamilton continue to be overrepresented in use-of-force incidents recorded by the city's police service. "Every year, the results are the same, but we never get any changes," says a McMaster University researcher whose team examines such data from across Ontario.
Hamilton trustee among those protesting bill that could bring back police officers in Ontario public schools
A group of parents and teachers gathered in the rain outside the Ontario legislature on Thursday to protest a bill that could bring back police officers to public schools.
Lawyer for Hamilton constable accused of sexual assault uses closing remarks to attack woman's credibility
The lawyer for Jeffery Turnbull, a Hamilton police constable accused of sexually assaulting a colleague in 2022, used the trial's closing arguments to portray the woman as an unreliable witness whose testimony misaligns with the known facts.
Hamilton will continue to hold urban boundary despite pitches for big housing projects
Planning committee consideredapplications Wednesday from two landowner groups to expand the city's official urban area to make way for tens of thousands of homes.
Bills 5 and C-5 spur Six Nations teach-in on Haudenosaunee rights
Protect the Tract, a Haudenosaunee-led environmental initiative, organized a Solidarity Teach-in on National Indigenous Peoples Day on Six Nations of the Grand River, near Hamilton, Ont., in response to Ontario'sBill5 and Canada's Bill C-5.
Things to do in Hamilton this Canada Day weekend
Summer is off to a blazing start, with lots to do in Hamilton.
Chef and actor Matty Matheson among shortlisted writers for 2025 Taste Canada Awards
The awards celebrate Canada's best cookbooks and food-related stories of the year.
Welcome to TD Coliseum — the new name for Hamilton's redeveloped entertainment venue
TD Coliseum is scheduled to open later this year after extensive renovations by Oak View Group.
Over 100 people rally to demand justice for Erixon Kabera after SIU cleared officers who killed him
Protesters marched from City Hall to the downtown police station in Hamilton on June 19. Family members spoke to the crowd after the officers who killed Erixon Kabera in November were cleared by the Special Investigations Unit.
It's easier than ever to transfer money around the world. So why can it be a hassle for Canadians?
It can be costly or difficult at the traditional banks to send money around the world, with some pointing to a lack of competition in Canada's banking sector. But newer competitors are looking to simplify the process - if customers make the effort to access options outside of a traditional wire transfer.
Dream car plus 25% tariff? Ontario retiree's classic Mustang caught in trade war
Among the U.S. goods Canada has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on are classic cars. Including sales tax, Cameron Gillespie estimates he willbe paying $30,000 in extra duties to Ottawa if he wants to import a 1969 Mustang.
'Brutal' temperatures persist Tuesday in Hamilton as workers, residents grin and bear it
Two contractorsinvestigating a small sink hole on James Street said they drink about 20 water bottles each a day to combat the "brutal" temperatures."It takes a toll on everything we're doing today," says one.
Hamilton support worker arrested after $277K stolen from clients' bank accounts: police
The 44-year-old woman was arrested on June19 and charged with fraud. She assisted people with developmental disabilities.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 'incredible' NBA championship win and year spark joy in hometown of Hamilton
People in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's hometown of Hamilton are basking in his success after the 26-year-old led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA title Sunday night while also becoming the NBA Finals MVP.
How 3 words helped find a Cambridge, Ont., woman lost in the woods
Speedboat, overdid, cameos: Those three words were used by special navigation technology to help Waterloo regional police find a woman who was lost at night on a Cambridge, Ont., trail. Now, police are encouraging people to have the app easily accessible.
Extreme heat has schools in Ontario, Quebec straining to keep kids cool as year winds down
As the first major heat event of the season hits while class is in session for many students, it's drawing renewed attention to the cooling challenges faced by schools today when temperatures bubble up into alarming territory.
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