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Niagara police make 2nd arrest after teen killed in Clifton Hill shooting
Police have arrested an 18-year-old from Mississauga after an April shooting on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls that killed a teenager and hurt two others.
Ontario set to introduce 'strong mayor' legislation to speed up housing development
Ontario is set to introduce legislation today to give large municipal leaders so-called strong mayor powers as a way to get housing built more quickly.
You tip your hairdresser, but what about your mechanic? Expect to see more 'tip creep'
'Tip creep' is spreading to card payment machines way beyond restaurants, bars and hair salons - prompting questions over those companies' motives and calls for a rethink of Canada's tipping culture.
These charts show nurses are doing more OT than ever. They say it's driving many from the profession
As emergency rooms in some parts of Canada reduce their hours due to staffing shortages, analysts warn the system is buckling. Data from Statistics Canada shows the rise in overtime among nurses predates the pandemic, and it has only gotten worse.
Hamilton's 1st Tiny Homes Show draws people looking for affordable, minimalist living
Two weeks after buying a home in Alberta, Vince and Ayşe Macdonald found themselves in Ancaster, Ont. — and the couple brought their tiny home with them. Their small abode was among those featured at the recent Tiny Home Show, where builders showcased the maximum benefits of minimalist living.
Section of King Street East to remain closed 'until deemed safe,' days after building facade collapses
The City of Hamilton says commuters can continue to expect delays near the city's core on King Street East due to a road closure.
Hamilton councillors support new climate-change office, part of two new 'substantive' plans
City council's general issues committee approved new initiatives aimed at tackling climate change, including the creation of a new climate-change office to oversee the city's efforts.
14-year-old and 3 adults charged after police seize $122K worth of drugs in Niagara
A 14-year-old is among a group of people charged after Niagara police seized guns and $122,000 worth of drugs on Monday.
2-year-old boy in hospital after assault by registered practical nurse in Niagara: police
A 23-year-old registered practical nurse is facing numerous assault charges after Niagara police say he 'deliberately' injured a toddler.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Hamilton city staff could cost over $7.3M: report
The union representing Hamilton transit workers is lambasting city council for its plans to follow through with its mandatory vaccine policy, despite a recent staff report that said it could cost between $2.7 million and $7.3 million.
'No easy solutions' to health care, economic issues, Ford government says in throne speech
More can be done to ease health system pressures in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford's throne speech acknowledged Tuesday, but no new solutions were offered to the problem that's led to temporary emergency room closures across the province.
Jaida Lee becomes 1st female to pitch in Canada Games men's competition in Niagara
Jaida Lee made history at the Canada Summer Games on Monday, becoming the first female to play in the male baseball competition since it began in 1967.
Teenage Head's Gord Lewis found dead in Hamilton apartment, guitarist's son charged with murder
Hamilton police have charged a 41-year-old man with second-degree murder after guitarist Gord Lewis of the punk rock band Teenage Head was found dead Sunday.
Hamilton area under extended heat warning with humidex of 40 expected Monday
Hamilton’s medical officer of health, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, has issued an extended heat warning as the city bakes under temperatures expected to feel like 40 C on Monday.
No mandatory masks in Ontario schools this fall, Education Ministry says
Masks won't be mandatory in schools this September, according to the Education Ministry.
Metrolinx warns riders to expect cancellations in next 2 weeks due to COVID-19
Commuters should expect cancellations on GO and UP Express trains over the next two weeks as Metrolinx experiences staff shortages due to illness, the Crown agency says.
GO Transit workers vote in favour of strike if no deal is reached: union
The union representing 2,200 GO Transit bus operators, station attendants, plant and fleet maintenance workers, transit safety officers, and office professionals says its members have voted 93 per cent in favour of going on strike if necessary.
Ontario politicians return to Queen's Park for budget debate, re-elect Ted Arnott as Speaker
Provincial politicians returned to Ontario's legislature Monday and re-elected Ted Arnott as Speaker, ahead of the government presenting a throne speech and reintroduced budget on Tuesday.
Swimmers lead the way as 2022 Canada Summer Games kick off in Niagara
Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec have the most medals with four and Ontario has the most golds with four as competition in the 2022 Canada Summer Games got underway Sunday.
Encampment at John Rebecca Park causes tension with central Hamilton neighbours
An encampment of people experiencing homelessness in downtown Hamilton has sparked tensions with businesses and residents in the neighbourhood.
Did I make a mistake by not investing in a house?
Growing up, Lise Watson knew home ownership wasn’t for her. But she worries about housing affordability as the future of co-ops like her own seems uncertain.
Argonauts rally in 2nd half to beat Tiger-Cats, secure 4th win of season
Benoit Marion returned a blocked punt 24 yards for the go-ahead touchdown to rally the Toronto Argonauts to a wild 34-20 home win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday night.
Canadian Blood Services urges donors to keep appointments as blood supplies reach new low
Canadian Blood Services is urging donors to keep their appointments because it predicts it will fall short of supplies of certain types of blood products next week.
Indigenous teens hope return of lacrosse to Canada Games will inspire future generations
It's the first time the traditional Indigenous sport of box lacrosse has been played at the Canada Games since 1985. This year will also be the first year women have ever been able to play the sport at the competition, which kicks off Saturday.
Strain on Hamilton, Niagara area hospitals continues due to latest COVID-19 wave and staffing shortages
Healthcare networks in Burlington, Hamilton and Niagara continue to be battered by the seventh wave of COVID-19, while some offer solutions for how they intend to tackle staffing shortages.
Heat warning issued for Hamilton this weekend, cooler temperatures coming Monday, city says
A heat warning is in effect for Hamilton, with hot weather expected to blanket the city for the next two days.
Bus driver 'followed policy,' city says after transphobic hate incident on Hamilton transit
The city has released a response to a hateful incident on a Hamilton Street Rail (HSR) bus, where a man livestreamed himself hurling racist, homophobic and transphobic comments at fellow passengers.
Syrian restaurant Tomah to reopen in Hamilton, after leaving former space due to rent increase
Syrian restaurant Tomah is set to reopen its doors towards the end of August after having to close down in February due to a high rent increase.
Ontario regulatory colleges have 2 weeks to find ways to register foreign-trained nurses, doctors faster
Ontario's health minister has directed regulatory colleges for nurses and doctors to develop plans to more quickly register internationally educated professionals, a move nursing groups and critics say falls short of the premier's promise to address an emergency room staffing crisis.
'Boo,' the White Arctic wolf on the loose in Port Colborne, has been shot and killed, police say
Officers of the Niagara Regional Police shot and killed a white arctic wolf that was on the loose since Tuesday.
Hamilton man who killed his mom and step-dad by setting their home on fire files appeal
A Hamilton man who was found guilty of killing his mother and step-father — Carla Rutherford and Alan Rutherford — by setting their house on fire in 2018 is appealing his conviction.
A teacher once told this Hamilton poet he 'wasn't the best at English.' Now he's a PEN Canada award winner
Hamilton-based spoken word artist Fareh Malik is about to release his first poetry collection, which he hopes will help people overcome negativity.
Video played in court shows Hamilton police officer 'stomp' on Indigenous man's head during arrest
Patrick Tomchuk was granted bail at a hearing in John Sopinka Court, during which his lawyer played a video of his head being kicked and stepped on during his arrest.
Broken glass and nails found across Canada Summer Games bike course in St. Catharines: police
Police in the Niagara region are investigating damage to a Canada Summer Games mountain bike course in St. Catharines.
Ford says Ontario getting health care it needs despite hospital department closures
As hospital departments across Ontario have been forced to shut their doors and scale back hours in recent weeks, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday that the province’s health-care system is still meeting the needs of Ontarians.
An escaped, white Arctic wolf is on the loose in Port Colborne, police say
A white Arctic wolf has escaped an enclosure in Port. Colborne, police say, and is on the loose.
Black people in Hamilton need to embrace and accept each other, historian says on Emancipation Day
Members of the Black community need to embrace each other as a way to make and maintain a deeper connection to their past, a historian and longtime Hamilton resident said Monday during an Emancipation Day event.
Police arrest man in video of transphobic hate incident on Hamilton bus
Hamilton police are asking witnesses to come forward after seeing a video of a Hamilton man hurling transphobic and racist insults toward passengers on an HSR bus.
Indigenous group offers recommendations to Hamilton police after alleged assault by officer
The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is making recommendations to the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) to help address the "harm done by law enforcement agencies" against Indigenous peoples.
Wet'suwet'en chiefs arrive in Six Nations for 'landmark discussions,' starting 18-day tour
Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs from British Columbia were in Six Nations of the Grand River near Brantford, Ont., to start an 18-day tour on Tuesday.
Police charge driver involved in collision that killed 70-year-old pedestrian
A 51-year-old woman has been charged with Careless Driving Causing Death in relation to a fatal collision on Upper James Street.
With humidity, it could feel like 43 C in Hamilton on Wednesday, says Environment Canada
'Exceptionally hot and humid conditions' are expected in Hamilton on Wednesday, according to Environment Canada. Daytime temperatures could reach 31 to 33 C and with the humidity, it could feel like 42 or 43.
Man in racist road rage video no longer employed at Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) says the man who used a racial slur in a viral road rage video a few weeks ago is no longer employed with the hospital network.
Hamilton textile artist carrying on centuries-old tradition of growing indigo for dye
In her backyard in downtown Hamilton, Hitoko Okada is growing her own indigo plants, which she uses to create dyes in a way that originated in sixth-century Japan.
Niagara police looking for 3 suspects after shots fired during robbery
Niagara police are looking for three suspects involved in an armed robbery on Monday morning.
Sylvia Jones surfaces as pressure mounts amid staffing 'crisis' in Ontario hospitals
There's a growing chorus of opposition MPPs calling for Health Minister Sylvia Jones to show up and provide tangible solutions to what they say is a crisis facing the province's health-care system.
2 Hamilton doctors are offering vaccines outdoors for kids under 5. Here's how to book an appointment
People in Hamilton now have the option for an outdoor COVID-19 vaccination clinic for their kids, thanks to an initiative by two local doctors, Kerry Beal and Joe Oliver.
Man dies after falling into Lake Ontario while tubing near St. Catharines, police say
A 37-year-old Mississauga man has died after falling into Lake Ontario on Sunday, Niagara Regional Police Service says.
After the Great Resignation, where did all the Canadian workers go?
Amid a prolonged pandemic, laid-off workers took stock and reassessed their priorities. Others, grappling with burnout in precarious or stressful work environments with long hours, simply walked away. So if workers are leaving their jobs, where are they going?
Hockey Canada has a long way to go to build back trust, parents and politicians say
Parents say they're disturbed by Hockey Canada's handling of sexual assault allegations against elite players and politicians say the organization needs to do more to gain back the trust of thousands of hockey families.
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