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Legal experts accuse Leslyn Lewis of 'fearmongering' over WHO pandemic pact
Conservative leadership hopeful Leslyn Lewis claims an international pandemic treaty could lead to the suspension of the Constitution and a global government. The experts say she's got it all wrong.
This Ontario woman is selling thousands of caterpillars as raise-and-release butterflies
For a few days this month, Jessica Watson's kitchen table in Hagersville, Ont., was covered with thousands of spiny, black caterpillars, part of a raise-and-release butterfly business she says will add pollinators to the area.
City demands DARTS pull a third of accessible transit off Hamilton roads citing safety concerns
The city of Hamilton has ordered accessible transit provider DARTS to immediately pull more than one-third of its fleet off the road amid an audit it says revealed "significant failure rates" during safety inspections.
2 of Ontario's 4 major party leaders hit with COVID-19 just ahead of election
Two of the leaders of Ontario's four major political parties have been sidelined with COVID-19 with two weeks left to election day.
Canada's top court to hear appeal on whether or not to keep Doug Ford's mandate letters secret
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear the Ontario government's appeal on whether or not it will be able to keep PC Leader Doug Ford's mandate letters secret.
Ford talks auto industry, green steel in Hamilton to entice blue-collar workers, unions
Doug Ford rolled into NDP Leader Andrea Horwath’s home turf of Hamilton and aimed to persuade blue-collar workers to vote for him June 2, in what one expert sees as an effort by the Progressive Conservative leader to try to reduce the NDP's ability to "make a late-campaign play" for the union vote.
OPP investigating after child's remains found in Grand River near Dunnville
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after the remains of a girl — estimated to be between one and four years old — were found in the Grand River.
Hamilton officer faces Police Services Act hearing after pleading guilty to assault
Const. Ian Milburn has been charged with one count of discreditable conduct after he pleaded guilty to assault for an incident where he lunged at a woman.
Hamilton man charged with careless driving in crash that injured 14-year-old pedestrian
Hamilton police say a 49-year-old man has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm in connection with a crash at the end of March that left a 14-year-old girl seriously injured.
New city dashboard offers housing and homelessness data in Hamilton
More than 1,500 people were actively experiencing homelessness in Hamilton as of March, according to a new dashboard the city will use to track shelter space and housing affordability.
See who's ahead in the latest Ontario polls with Poll Tracker
Ontario child care rebates were supposed to begin in May. That may not happen
When Ontario signed a deal with the federal government to introduce $10-a-day child care, the province said parents would start seeing rebates in May — but with the program still in its early stages, the sector says that's unlikely to happen.
Hamilton planning committee moves to require affordable housing along LRT route
Hamilton's planning committee voted unanimously to support inclusionary zoning, which would require developers to include affordable housing along the city's Light Rail Transit (LRT) route.
Advanced polls open on Thursday in Hamilton — here's where to find them
For keeners looking to cast an early ballot for the provincial election, there’s good news — advanced polls open on Thursday. Here's where you can find them in Hamilton.
'Protect your wallet and your heart,' warns woman after finding Ontario beau's romance scam links
Anna met "Jay Singh" on Plenty of Fish. It turns out the real name of the man from Ontario's Waterloo region wasn't the only thing he was keeping from her: He also has a history of fraud allegations by other women.
Van Zeyl, Ticats joined by fans, other unions at solidarity gathering amidst CFL strike
Veteran Canadian offensive lineman Chris Van Zeyl began his day at Tim Hortons Field but not in his usual spot at right tackle. Instead, it was outside the stadium alongside teammates, fans and members of other unions in a show of solidarity for striking CFL players and their wish the league return to the bargaining table.
Ontario NDP and PCs position themselves as labour friendly, each net new endorsements
The Ontario Progressive Conservatives gained the endorsement of another construction workers' union on the campaign trail, while the more traditionally union-friendly NDP secured the backing of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which represents 180,000 workers.
'I feel so helpless': Dad says his daughter faces anti-Black racism at Hamilton Catholic school
A Black family who says the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is inadequately addressing racism and violence, including involving their 14-year-old daughter, is co-ordinating with Parents of Black Children and others to drive change.
Niagara Falls will be lit orange in memory of those killed in Buffalo, N.Y., shooting
Both the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls will be illuminated in an orange glow from 11 p.m. to midnight ET on Tuesday, according to the Niagara Parks Commission.
McMaster says masks no longer mandatory on campus as of June 1
Masks will no longer be mandatory for students, staff and visitors at McMaster, starting next month, though the university says they're still "strongly" encouraged.
OPP say man with 2,000 pot plants in his vehicle tried to avoid RIDE stop
Norfolk County OPP say a man who tried to avoid a RIDE program in Simcoe by turning down a dead-end street has been charged after police stopped his vehicle and found 2,000 cannabis plants.
Bylaw ban on booze in city parks ended in 2005, bylaw officers kept fining people
Hamilton city staff recommend that by-laws prohibiting alcohol consumption in city parks be reinstated after realizing that municipal law enforcement officers have been issuing liquor related charges since 2005 without the proper provisions in place.
'Canada is not immune,' leading Black voices say in response to Buffalo mass shooting
Members of the Black community in Canada on Monday are warning this country is also vulnerable to hate crime as they react with shock and horror to Saturday's bloodshed in Buffalo that left 10 Black people dead.
Hamilton police seek 'armed and dangerous' suspect after Sunday morning shooting on Mountain
Hamilton police are looking for an "armed and dangerous" suspect after a Sunday morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
Hamilton residents urge city to make affordable housing mandatory along LRT route
Hamilton's Light Rail Transit sub-committee met for the first time in nearly five years Monday, and heard from residents urging the city to ensure affordable housing is built into construction plans along the transit corridor.
Hamilton firefighters fight multiple-alarm, high-rise fire early Monday morning
Crews arrived at 172 Bay Street South around 1:20 a.m. following reports of a fire on the seventh floor. No injuries were reported.
Rivals hit out at Ford's record on health care, public education during Ontario leaders' debate
Ontario's major political party leaders sparred over the province's past and future in a prime-time debate Monday, with health care, education, affordability and climate change sparking tense exchanges.
Arkells wins group of the year (presented by Sirius XM Canada) | Juno Awards 2022
Arkells wins group of the year (presented by Sirius XM Canada) of the Juno Awards 2022
Arkells win group of the year at the 2022 Juno Awards
The 2022 Juno Awards honouring the best in Canadian music kicked off Sunday at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto, hosted by Canadian actor Simu Liu, and went on to honour big names like Charlotte Cardin, Shawn Mendes, Deborah Cox and Avril Lavigne.
Families in Ontario grieve with Buffalo, N.Y., after 'heartbreaking' mass shooting
Sherri Darlene's father regularly shops at the supermarket where 10 people were killed and three were wounded in a shooting on Saturday. The Niagara Falls woman and her family are an example of close ties between the border communities. She says more must be done to combat white supremacy.
Queer Prom in Hamilton gives attendees the chance to show up as their true selves
Set for May 22 at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Fruit Salad Queer Prom offers a chance for those in the LGBTQ community to experience prom as their true selves, however they have come to define that.
Ontario NDP plan to run deficits for 6 years and cancel gas tax cut
Ontario's New Democrats are pledging to run larger deficits than the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals if elected and would likely not balance the budget for six years, but the party is eyeing some cost savings from cancelling a gas tax cut.
Millions don't vote in Ontario elections. Here's how some are tackling low turnout
The last Ontario election in 2018 had the highest voter turnout in almost two decades, with about 57 per cent of eligible voters casting a ballot. Still, that means millions didn't vote. Here are some of the people who are trying to change that ahead of the June 2 election.
Mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., that killed 10 a racially motivated hate crime, authorities say
A white 18-year-old wearing military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, killing 10 people and wounding three others Saturday in what authorities described as "racially motivated violent extremism."
Meet the youngest-ever Juno Awards nominee, a food-loving 4-year-old from Burlington, Ont.
The four-year-old son of Walk Off The Earth's Sarah Blackwood and Gianni (Luminati) Nicassio is the youngest nominee in Juno Awards history. Romeo Eats & Romeo Eats, Vol 1 is nominated in the children's album category at Sunday's show honouring the best in Canadian music.
OPP investigating fatal motorcycle collision in Norfolk County, near Port Dover biker rally
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision in Norfolk County, the same day as hundreds or even thousands of people were expected to cruise in the area on motorcycles for a Friday the 13th meetup.
Development near Lake Erie will have more environmental protection, search for potential graves
A controversial development near Old Lake Erie Beach Park will have more environmental protections after a citizens' group, the developer and the town of Fort Erie, Ont., reached a settlement.
Hamilton police use virtual reality to improve response to people in mental health crises
Hamilton Police Service is using virtual reality in its new Mental Health Crisis Response Training Program. It's the first police service in Ontario to implement the training, which is the product of six years of research from Wilfrid Laurier University and Toronto Metropolitan University.
Why Doug Ford's election campaign media strategy works for the Ontario PCs
The decision by the Ontario PC election campaign team to limit Doug Ford's exposure to questions from journalists simply boils down to risk versus reward.
Women make the 'best welders': Ontario programs bring them to the skilled trades
Kaylyn Roloson never thought she'd end up as a welder when she first enrolled at McMaster University. Now, she wants other women to join the trades and "not be afraid" of messing up. Various programs in the area are encouraging women to enter the trades.
Don't use bird feeders, Hamiltonians told, after avian flu found in Dundas turkey vulture
A turkey vulture with bird flu has been found in Dundas, according to the city, which is warning residents not to touch birds or use bird feeders.
Hamilton hospital staff call for wage cap imposed by Ford government to be lifted
Meggin Kraft has been a nurse for 20 years, but these days she's exhausted and having trouble making ends meet. It's gotten so bad, she's considered quitting and working with her son in a factory, she said.
Ontario's top doctor predicts 'calm summer' for COVID-19 but worries about Omicron subvariants
Ontario's top doctor says COVID-19 indicators are heading in the right direction ahead of what looks to be a "calm summer," though he is concerned about BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants.
Search for missing man now a homicide investigation: Brantford police
Brayden Ferrall’s body was found in Brant County last week but only identified on Wednesday, according to investigators.
Northbound Highway 406 still closed after hydrochloric acid spill in St. Catharines
The northbound lanes of Highway 406 remain closed between Glendale Avenue and Westchester Avenue in St. Catharines, Ont., after an acid spill on Wednesday.
Green Party campaign platform includes $65B for 'new climate economy,' major health-care promises
Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner unveiled his costed election campaign platform Thursday, a vision for Ontario that proposes nearly $65 billion to transition to a greener economy and a plan to strengthen the independence of the province's top doctor.
Efforts to unionize Amazon workers in Canada ramp up in Ontario as Teamsters target Hamilton
Workers arriving at the Amazon warehouse in Hamilton on Wednesday morning were met by a handful of people in bright yellow vests with pamphlets and signs saying "Amazon needs a union!"
Police searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspects after shooting at St. Catharines mall
Niagara police say one person was shot and two others sprayed with an unknown substance following an incident at the Fairview Mall in St. Catharines Wednesday morning.
Council votes to convert 'serial killer' Main Street to 2-way traffic
Council voted Wednesday to convert Main Street, the location of several recent pedestrian injuries and deaths, to two-way traffic, a change aimed at slowing down vehicles that will drastically impact the lower city.
OPP expect a large crowd in Port Dover for Friday the 13th biker rally
If you're in Port Dover on Thursday or Friday, you might just see what looks like a scene out of the movie Wild Hogs. That's because it'll be Friday the 13th — a day when hundreds or even thousands of people cruise into Norfolk County on motorcycles. OPP are reminding bikers to drive carefully.
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