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My dad denies what colonization stole from us
Jillian Sunderland wants to embrace her Bajan roots, but her dad seems intent to hold onto the British traditions he grew up with before Barbados gained independence.
River Lions take down Honey Badgers to lock up 2nd place, solidify CEBL playoff picture
The Niagara River Lions avenged their Friday loss to the top-seeded Hamilton Honey Badgers with an 83-79 victory on Sunday afternoon, locking the 2022 Canadian Elite Basketball League playoff picture into place.
'A dramatic shift': Residential school survivor, Indigenous leader respond to Pope's use of word genocide
A residential school survivor is hopeful Pope Francis’s unqualified use of the word genocide to describe what happened to Indigenous Peoples forced to attend the schools marks a turning point for healing and progress.
Old Marina Restaurant 'looks done for' after massive fire in Puslinch
Firefighters from Cambridge, Puslinch, Guelph, North Dumfries and Kitchener responded to the fire Saturday.
As rents run rampant, doubling ODSP and Ontario Works 'the only decent thing to do,' says advocate
230 Ontario organizations that work with people on very limited incomes signed an open letter to the provincial government this week. They called on Premier Ford and his government to double social assistance rates when it drafts the budget next month.
Community groups in Hamilton 'very concerned' about alleged assault of Indigenous man by police officer
Hamilton's Indigenous community and a local anti-racism group are "very concerned" about reports of a local police officer allegedly assaulting an Indigenous man during an arrest in late May.
Doctor at McMaster Children's Hospital dies after competing in Toronto Triathlon Festival
Dr. Candace Nayman, a McMaster Children's Hospital pediatrics resident, died Thursday after collapsing in the water during a race that was part of the Toronto Triathlon Festival on Sunday, July 24.
CBC Radio's The House: TRC calls to action — what's next?
On this week’s show: In a special edition of The House, guest host Niigaan Sinclair sits down for a conversation with his father, Murray Sinclair, to discuss what the former Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair and senator thinks about the Pope’s apology. Plus — in-depth looks into how much progress has been made on fulfilling the TRC calls to action around key issues like justice, health and education.
In The Key of C
Today's show is bursting at the seams, musically speaking! You will hear new music from iskwe and Tom Wilson, Rachel Hickey, Amai Kuda et Les Bois, Status/Non-Status and more.Including some less-than-new-but-equally-awesome music from Treephones, Runa, The Peptides..and yes...even more.
Hamilton finds 1st group of mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus in 2022
Hamilton has found its first mosquitos bearing West Nile virus of this year, leading the city’s medical officer of Health to increase the risk of contracting the virus from “low” to “moderate.”
Hamilton man arrested after spray-painting the word "Ducer" 16 times in 20 minutes: police
Hamilton police say officers arrested a man they believe spray-painted the word "Ducer" in 16 different places in the lower city on Thursday morning.
Black children in special Hamilton summer camp learn about cultural pride, team building and food
Some 40 children in Hamilton are participating in a summer camp organized by the Afro Canadian Caribbean Association (ACCA) that's part of a broader initiative to provide programs and support for Black children.
Crisis on ice: What you need to know about the Hockey Canada scandal
MPs called Hockey Canada executives in front of a parliamentary committee this week and made them swear under oath to tell the truth about an explosive scandal that’s shaking the sports world. From non-disclosure agreements to Hockey Canada’s sexual abuse insurance policy — here’s what you need to know.
Brantford, Ont., woman discovers 4 sisters after taking Ancestry DNA test
Carlie McMaster of Brantford, Ont., took a DNA test in 2019 and discovered she was conceived through a sperm donation. She later learned her biological relatives include a half-sister in Minnesota who wanted to connect with her.
Tiger-Cats outscore Alouettes in 2nd half en route to pivotal home win
Steven Dunbar Jr. and Don Jackson scored second-half touchdowns as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats held on for a 24-17 win over the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday night.
Hamilton Naturalists' Club wants more pollinator gardens to help endangered monarch butterfly
The Hamilton Naturalists' Club and others are calling on the city to do more to help pollinators amid news the International Union for Conservation of Nature listed monarch butterflies as an endangered species last week.
Fire at Hamilton Mountain housing development causes roughly $1M worth of damage
A fire at a housing development on the Hamilton Mountain caused roughly $1M worth of damage according to the city's fire chief.
What to do in Hamilton and area this long weekend, July 29-Aug. 1
There are many activities for Hamiltonians to enjoy this civic holiday long weekend. Learn more about different events and festivals, as well as what will be opened and closed on Monday.
'Indigenous representatives had no voice' at Quebec City Papal event, say Haudenosaunee delegates
A delegation of Haudenosaunee is disappointed with the lack of opportunity to speak with Pope Francis during the papal visit to Quebec.
Police arrest driver after fatal hit and run on Hamilton Mountain in April
Hamilton police say officers have arrested the driver of a hit and run that killed a man on the Mountain in April.
Project tracking COVID-19 in Canadian long-term care paused due to lack of data from provinces
A think tank that's been compiling data on COVID-19 in Canadian long-term care homes says it has to stop its work because provinces are no longer making enough information public about the spread of the virus in the sector.
This former Burlington resident is a sand sculpting champ. She's also a judge in a Race Against the Tide
CBC's Race Against the Tide is in its second season, and former Burlington, Ont., resident Karen Fralich is again a judge this season for the unique sand sculpting competition set on a beach in the Bay of Fundy. The five-time world champion now lives in Guelph, Ont.
Who gets Fluffy? Lawyers see spike in pet custody cases as couples split under pandemic pressure
Lawyers who spoke with CBC News said they have seen pet custody cases involving reptiles, horses and even pot-bellied pigs.
Pope says Catholic communities to promote Indigenous cultures 'in the spirit of' UNDRIP
After arriving in Quebec City, Pope Francis made a public address at the Citadelle, the fortress overlooking the plains and St. Lawrence River and bordering the old city.
Man and woman wanted for 1st degree murder in Brantford
Brantford police are searching for a man and woman wanted for first degree murder.
Hamilton opens up COVID-19 vaccine for kids between 6 months and 5-years-old on Thursday
The City of Hamilton will take appointments for COVID-19 vaccines for children between the ages of six months and five years starting Thursday.
Caribbean association 'angry' Port Dover, Ont., store is selling ball caps showing Confederate flag
The Oxford Caribbean Canadian Association says it's "angry" and "saddened" that merchandise featuring the Confederate flag is being sold at a Route 6 Steel Horse Boutique in Port Dover, Ont.
Provinces demand more control over immigration to combat labour shortage
Citing a nationwide labour shortage, several provincial immigration ministers say they want more control over the immigration process, and have sent a letter to their federal counterpart calling for change.
Dear Mom, the Pope is in Canada to meet residential school survivors
For residential school survivor Vivian Ketchum, the Pope’s visit has stirred up complicated feelings of what it means to forgive. She wrote this letter to her mom to process her emotions.
Politicians, voters and fellow candidates offer mixed reactions to Horwath mayoral bid
Andrea Horwath's Tuesday morning announcement about her running for mayor of Hamilton is spurring mixed reactions from politicians and locals.
Pope acknowledges need for 'concrete action' in mending relationship with Indigenous people
The Alberta leg of Pope Francis' "penitential pilgrimage” in Canada to express "sorrow… healing and reconciliation" between the Catholic Church and Indigenous peoples ended in Lac Ste. Anne Tuesday evening.
11-year-old girl hit by a car while cycling in Niagara region, police say
An 11-year-old girl is suffering serious but non life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car while cycling on Virgil, near Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Disability activist Sarah Jama to seek nomination as Ontario NDP candidate for Hamilton Centre
Prominent Hamilton activist Sarah Jama says she intends to seek the nomination from the Ontario NDP to run as their MPP in Hamilton Centre. Afro Canadian Caribbean Association Hamilton president Evelyn Myrie said she hasn't decided if she'll seek the nomination.
Hamilton's mayoral race heats up. Here's what the four candidates are offering right now
With Andrea Horwath the latest to add her name to the roster of Hamilton mayoral candidates, city residents now have four options to choose from in this fall's municipal election.
Full interview: Andrea Horwath on why she's running for mayor of Hamilton
In an hour-long interview, Horwath speaks with CBC Hamilton on her bid for mayor and local issues.
With Horwath out as MPP, what happens next for Hamilton Centre and the NDP?
Political experts say the NDP has an opportunity for renewal with Andrea Horwath no longer MPP and the Hamilton Centre riding with an empty seat.
Andrea Horwath running for mayor of Hamilton to help city 'realize its potential'
Andrea Horwath, the former leader of the Ontario New Democrat Party and a former city councillor, says she is running for mayor in Hamilton.
Here's who is running so far in the 2022 municipal election in Hamilton
With Aug. 19 quickly approaching as the last day to file nominations, the list of candidates in this year’s municipal election has grown considerably.
'I've waited 50 years for this apology,' says residential school survivor on Pope's statement
In his first public address since arriving in Canada, Pope Francis expressed deep sorrow for harms suffered at residential schools and asked forgiveness for church members' co-operation with government policies of assimilation.
Hamilton artist Sugarbones has built an empire of cheeky pop culture pins and patches
Sugarbones, a.k.a. Cheyenne Federiconi, has turned her drawings into a lucrative business of pins, patches, stickers and other merch featuring her punchy style.
Education minister says Ontario students will stay in class for in-person learning this school year
Education Minister Stephen Lecce on Monday committed to keeping Ontario's two million students in class for in-person learning this school year, as the province continues to face uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cambridge popcorn company scores salty snack deal with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
A Cambridge, Ont., company has signed a three-year contract to be the official popcorn supplier at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, feeding fans for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Forge FC.
17th century longhouse replica 'consumed by fire' on Six Nations
A 17th-century replica longhouse constructed on Six Nations as part of an initiative promoting ecotourism and Haudenosaunee culture was damaged extensively in a fire on Friday.
Pope lands in Edmonton to start 'penitential' trip aimed at Indigenous reconciliation
Pope Francis arrived in Canada on Sunday to an honour drum song ahead of what he describes as a "penitential" trip aimed at advancing reconciliation with Indigenous people over the lasting harm suffered in residential schools.
Heat wave continues Sunday in Hamilton with a severe thunderstorm watch
Environment Canada has issued an extended heat warning for Sunday. With the humidity, Hamilton can expect temperatures near 40 degrees during the day, with "little relief from the heat" at night when temperatures drop to the 20s.
How Hamilton candidates with disabilities get the message out when they can't go door-to-door
It can be hard to knock on doors if you use a wheelchair to get around – so two Hamilton candidates in the upcoming municipal election are running their campaigns a little differently.
Pride in Canada's military has eroded over the past year: report
Canadians have a high opinion of their military but recent sexual misconduct scandals in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have damaged its reputation, says a new report commissioned by the Department of National Defence.
Pets are also feeling the heat this summer. Here's how you can protect them
During these hazy, humid days of summer, humans aren’t the only ones feeling the heat — pets are, too. And with even hotter days projected to come, experts say it’s important to take precautions and watch for signs of trouble to keep your pet safe.
Where have all the workers gone? Don't blame COVID, economists say
Canada is in the throes of a serious labour shortage, but economists say it's not all the pandemic's fault — it's the inevitable culmination of a seismic demographic shift decades in the making.
CBC journalist Jody Porter remembered for her compassionate storytelling, commitment to truth
Friends, colleagues and people who knew longtime CBC reporter Jody Porter share memories and messages of love, gratitude and admiration. Porter, who died Tuesday at age 50 after living with ovarian cancer for several years, was known for telling Indigenous stories with honesty and compassion.
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