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Ford says he'll trigger an election and wants 'largest mandate in Ontario's history'
Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama to run as Independent after Ontario NDP blocks her from seeking nomination
The MPP for Hamilton Centre says theOntario NDP has decided she isn't eligible to seek the local party nomination. Jama was ousted from the party in late 2023.
2 men charged with arson after 11 suspicious fires in Norfolk County, OPP say
A 30-year-old and a 43-year-old are facing arson charges for what police say is their connection to several suspicious fires in Norfolk County.
PCs announce $1.4B in new funds for primary health-care plan on eve of election call
The Progressive Conservative government has announced $1.4 billion in new funding for an action planto connect two million more people in Ontario with a primary care provider, just days before an early provincial election is set to be triggered.
Environment Canada issues wind warning for Hamilton and Niagara — winds up to 100 km/h expected
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Welland and the southern Niagara region. The agency says people in Brantford and Burlington can expect a cold and windy day as well.
2 children, 1 adult dead after highrise apartment building fire in Hamilton
Two children and one adult are dead following a multiple-alarm fire at a highrise apartment building near Hamilton's waterfront on Sunday morning.
Ice-bound Canadian ship with 17 people on board no longer stuck in frozen Lake Erie
A freighter was on its way to Canada on Sunday after it was freed from ice that trapped it in a frozen Lake Erie for days, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Ontario election call pushes parties into full-throttle campaign mode
Ontario's political parties have been preparing for months for the possibility of an early election, but next week's snap election call has pushed planning to a fever pitch.
This Niagara pet groomer's become a social media star who uses her fame to help shelters
Vanessa De Prophetis,known as Girl with the Dogs, has more than10 million followers across her social media platforms- people around the world logon to watch the social media stargroomdogs, cats and, when duty calls,a pig or duck.
Hamilton's Mohawk College cut 127 jobs in layoffs this week
After cutting 20 per cent of administrative jobs in December, the college says it also cut 20 per cent of its support staff jobs this week.
Public health warns of possible measles exposures in Brantford-Brant area this month
Grand Erie Public Health is warning the community of possible measles exposures related to a probable" case it is investigating in the Brantford-Brant area.
St. Catharines, Ont., educational assistant charged with assault with a weapon used against child: police
An educational assistant at a Catholic elementary school has been arrested after police say he physically assaulted a nine-year-old student.
Biodiversity in several Hamilton areas in 'severe decline' says botanist after conducting land survey
After observing 11 local sites, a botanist commissioned by the Hamilton Naturalists' Club says he found many of those areas were full of non-native trees and were absent ground-nesting birds or aquatic life.
Veteran forward Mo Babouli rejoins Forge FC after stint with CPL rival York United
Veteran forward Mo Babouli has rejoined Forge FC from local CPL rival York United FC.
Canadian freighter with 17 people on board remains stuck on Lake Erie near Buffalo, N.Y.
The 202-metre Manitoulin had dropped off a load of wheat and was heading back to Sarnia, Ont., when it became stuck in ice that was rapidly forming in sub-zero temperatures off the Buffalo shoreline.
As Ford eyes Trump, opposition parties say Ontario's doctor shortage must remain in focus during election
Ontario's opposition parties say addressing the province's growing doctor shortage must be a key part of an imminent provincial election, resisting Premier Doug Ford's push to frame the vote as a fight against U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats.
Ford says he'll trigger an election and wants 'largest mandate in Ontario's history'
'Canadians have lost trust in our party,' Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould says
Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould said Thursday the government she was a part of for years mishandled the affordabilitycrisis and did not effectively respond to Canadians who were crying out for relief at a time of high inflation.
Well-established Indigenous tiny home company says it could've delivered shelters to Hamilton on time
A co-founder of Grand River Modular in Brantford says he's utterly appalled" at the City of Hamilton's decision to order cabins for its first outdoor shelter from a newly formed Ontario company that ordered them from China.
Hamilton encampment residents appeal court decision upholding city tent ban
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision backing the City of Hamilton'sencampment ban will be appealed, say lawyers representing 14 applicants who've experienced homelessness and evictions from public property.
'Opportunistic teens' stole a car, police say, caused father to miss the birth of his child
Hamilton police say they've arrested and charged 11 youth in relation to a series of vehicle thefts dating back to September.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets NBA single-game record for points by Canadian with 54
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points, an NBA single-game record by a Canadian, and the hometown Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Wednesday night.
These Ontario doulas scammed by Kaitlyn Braun are 'building their own village' for support
Almost a year after Kaitlyn Braun was sentenced tohouse arrest for fraudulently receiving pregnancy-care services from doulas, many of the Brantford woman's victims have created an Ontario-wide community network of support for people in the profession.
Robotics team from Hamilton children's hospital wins big at provincial Lego league championship
A seven-member team from Hamilton's Ron Joyce Children's Healthcare won several trophies at The First Lego League Provincial Championship in Oshawa.They are the only participantsfrom a kids' hospital who've been inaLego robotics competition in North America.
Ontario police investigating at least 11 suspicious fires across Norfolk County since November
OPP are investigating suspicious fires in abandoned homes, greenhouses, barns and other buildings across Norfolk County in recent months, including three last night.
Defender Daniel Nimick joins Forge FC after 2 seasons with Halifax Wanderers
Forge FC has signed former Halifax Wanderers defender Daniel Nimick to a multi-year contract.
Extreme cold warning ends for Hamilton, Niagara, Brantford and surrounding areas
The weather agency said the areas couldexpect wind chill values near -30 Wednesday morning but the extreme cold wouldcome to an end later in the day.
Burlington MP Karina Gould gets boost from local young people after entering Liberal leadership race
House Leader and Burlington Member of Parliament Karina Gould will run to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the federal Liberal Party.
Niagara man wanted in $83M cocaine bust, called biggest in Toronto police history
The drugs seized in the largest cocaine bust in Toronto police history have the "hallmarks" of a notorious Mexican cartel, officials said Tuesday, expressing hope that their investigation dealt a blow to its local operations.
Hamiltonians share hopes for growth, voice concerns about a 'city in decline' during budget delegations
Hamiltonians shared feedback on the proposed city budget, discussing topics including tree-planting, bumpy roads, extreme heat, and the high cost of living.
Extreme cold warning issued for Hamilton and surrounding areas with wind chill values near –30 expected
An Arctic airmass is bringing temperatures of around -20 C with wind chill values of near -30 to Hamilton, Brantford, Haldimand County and Norfolk County.
Q&A: Hamilton author on the 'shocking' lack of understanding about the impacts of racism on mental health
With the release of her new book, Ingrid Waldron speaks with CBC Hamilton about the need for change in the health-care and educational systems and how Canadians need to better understand the ways racism impacts mental health.
More layoffs expected Tuesday at Hamilton's Mohawk College as part of plan to cut hundreds of jobs
Layoffs are expected to continue at Mohawk College on Tuesday, according to a new internal memo sent to staff.
Ford signals an early Ontario election is coming as Trump muses again about stiff tariffs
Premier Doug Ford says he needs a "clear mandate" from Ontario voters to wage an economic battle against potentially devastatingtariffs U.S. President Donald Trump says could come on Feb. 1.
Brantford Bulldogs OHL team to stay in the city
The Brantford Bulldogs are not returning to Hamilton. The OHL team is staying in Brantford. This is big news for hockey fans, but it also means big things for the local economy. David Prang, the CEO of Brantford's Chamber of Commerce, talks about what this means for the city.
Cold weather rolls into Hamilton and Niagara, travel advisory issued
Temperatures are expected to drop in Hamilton and Niagara overnight Sunday, and Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for both regions.
Ontario delegation in D.C. for inauguration aims to push back on looming trade war
Ontario politicians, business leaders and union executives are set to descend on Washington, D.C., for president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as part of a provincial pushback to the incoming administration's looming trade war.
Gould says Trump won't listen to journalists and central bankers in swipe at Liberal leadership rivals
Fresh out of the gate from launching her Liberal leadership bid, Karina Gould suggested her two main opponents' backgrounds would do little to gain the favour of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
Closure of supervised consumption sites could lead to more overdoses, paramedic stress: TPH report
TPH report recommends the province increase access to supervised consumption sites to prevent fatal overdoses, allow needle exchange at Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs.
What do we do with the case of the admitted doula defrauder, Brantford's Kaitlyn Braun?
The rapid re-arrest of Kaitlyn Braun, who repeatedly defrauded multiple doulas in Ontario by pretending to be pregnant and requiring their services, underscores the challenges the criminal justice system has in dealing with perpetrators like her: A young, non-violent offender with mental health struggles who appears unable or unwilling to cease doing a very specific kind of harm.
Burlington MP Karina Gould announces she's running in the Liberal leadership contest
Government House leader Karina Gould announced Saturdaymorning thatshe'srunningin the Liberal leadership contest, becoming the youngest candidate so far to throw their hat into the ring to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
As work continues to build Hamilton's outdoor shelter, here's who will live there and how it will be run
Hamilton's new outdoor shelter site will be geared to people living in encampments, couples and those with pets, says the social service provider who will be managing operations. City outreach workers will work with Good Shepherd to identify and invite residents to move in.
Hundreds of family doctors in Ontario recognized by patients for outstanding service
Ninety-one Toronto-area physicians are among the hundreds nominated as part of an Ontario College of Family Physicians campaign to highlight the essential role of family doctors.
Parts of GTA could feel like –30 C next week: Environment Canada
From Sunday to Wednesday, temperatures in Toronto may be colder than those that have been seen the last several years," Environment Canada said on its website.
Hamilton council votes to restart ban on tents in parks starting in March
Hamilton councillors and the mayor voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to end the city's encampment protocol, rules dictating where people in tents could stay and not be forced to move. The vote was on a motion by Ward 14's councillor that noted an Ontario court found clearing park encampments doesn't violate Charter rights.
Hamilton 'ambassador' thrilled after Chillin' Dylan snowplow named in his honour
After a flurry of votes and community spirit, Hamilton's "positive ambassador" Dylan Atack has inspired the new name of a city snowplow.
As tiny homes arrive in Hamilton, councillors ask why city bought made-in-China units for $35K each
When City of Hamilton staff agreed to buy 40 tiny homes from a Brantford, Ont., company, they say they didn't know MicroShelters was a new corporation that would go through an American company to order the tiny homes from China.
4 firefighters injured responding to east-end fire that destroyed 2 homes
Around 12:30 a.m., the fire department responded to a report of a fire in a two-storey residence on Country Club Drive, near the Red Hill Valley Parkway and Greenhill Avenue. The department says it doesn't yet know why two homes caught fire.
'Heavy snowfall' possible for Niagara Region on Thursday, says Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a weather travel advisory for the Niagara Region, and warns drivers to expect "hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly."
Ontario political parties scramble to prepare ahead of possible early election
With rumours of an early Ontario election swirling at Queen's Park, all of the major parties are racing to nominate a full slate of 124 candidates to contest every riding in the province.
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