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The Shaw Festival says it's shuttering its production of A Christmas Carol after a company member tested positive for COVID-19.

A 24-year-old man, Hamilton police say, has died after being found "lying in his driveway suffering from a gunshot wound."

Ontario's food and drink ban that started Sunday as part of the latest COVID-19 restrictions applies to venues including theatres, sporting events, concerts and casinos.

Ontario's highest court has ruled a judge denied Land Back Lane spokesperson Skyler Williams fairness and an opportunity to be heard, and has set aside a permanent injunction barring access to a disputed housing development in Caledonia, Ont.

A video posted to the Caledonia Baptist Church Facebook page shows smashed doors, shattered glass and a missing defibrillator, among other damage.

As of Monday, Ontarians over the age of 18 are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose. However, for those in Hamilton, it could take a few weeks to get an appointment, the city said Monday.

The case against Niagara regional police Const. Nathan Parker was stayed Monday after a forensic probe found his colleague, Shane Donovan, who shot Parker in 2018, may have lied while testifying in an Ontario court.

Justin Dumpfrey has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Holly Hamilton, who was killed in Hamilton in January 2018.

Ontario's home builders and vendors regulator has charged a Niagara man and a company with provincial offences related to illegal home sales, and is proposing to refuse the licence of the man's current and former company.

Ontario reported 4,177 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday — a daily case count the likes of which the province hasn’t seen since April.

Tickets for the Canadian men's soccer World Cup qualifier against the U.S. that's expected to take place at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Jan. 30 were sold out before the public sale was to start Friday, leaving some fans out in the cold.

Coming home to the rez in November 2020 was strangely a bit of a culture shock and yet extremely comfortable — like putting my moccasins on after a long day in heels, writes Terri Monture.

Shawn Selway had left a Nov. 21 demonstration in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs when he was stopped by police and arrested for mischief. He missed his first court date this week as he had a chemotherapy session, he said.

The 15-year-old is in hospital, according to investigators, who said he's in "critical but stable condition" after the collision that happened on Thursday night.

A judge has stayed criminal proceedings against a man accused of breaching Canada's secrets law, because of an unreasonable delay in bringing the matter to trial.

Jolie Hoang's upcoming book recounts tales of sacrifice and courage after escaping communist Vietnam.

Ontario is rolling out a suite of new restrictions for businesses and social gatherings as the province contends with a spike in COVID-19 cases linked to the Omicron variant.

Closing arguments for the Justin Dumpfrey trial wrapped up and the jury will begin deliberations next week after hearing two very different versions of what happened.

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation wasn't mentioned during a land acknowledgment during Grey Cup week

An Ontario court has dismissed an application for a judicial review of a Hamilton integrity commissioner investigation into the conduct of the chair of Hamilton’s LGBTQ advisory committee.

Hamilton says a third-party investigation found no information to support allegations that city employees conspired to illegally dump contaminated dirt at a rural property in Flamborough.

Survivor's tribe has spoken and made Erika Casupanan, a 32-year-old communications manager from Niagara Falls, Ont., the first Canadian to take home the reality show's $1 million US prize. She spoke with CBC News about her victory.

The first day of the province's testing blitz was marked by long lineups and some disappointment as kits ran out.

A new report from the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) offers a glimpse into how discrimination unfolds in the city, who is targeted most often, how it impacts victims and some steps Hamilton can take to prevent it.

A Halton police officer has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of breach of trust following an investigation by Ontario's police watchdog.

The City of Hamilton is closing facilities and cancelling programs as part of an effort to combat the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Ontario's COVID-19 science table on Thursday called for immediate and stringent public health measures to combat a growing surge of the Omicron variant that could see ICU admissions reach "unsustainable levels" early next year.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement as it expects winds with gusts up to 90 km/h to blow through Hamilton, Niagara, Brant, Burlington and Haldimand-Norfolk on Thursday.

Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums has made a major move following a CBC investigation into a 2019 elephant attack that found the organization continued to allow rides a decade after its American counterpart halted the practice, calling it dangerous.

As cases of COVID-19’s Omicron variant rise rapidly, parents eager to get their child’s second vaccination earlier than the recommended eight-week interval are able to do so in Hamilton, the city’s public health department said Wednesday.

McMaster University says it still plans to have in-person learning for the winter 2022 semester, but because of a new COVID-19 variant, those classes will be virtual for the first week back in January. Mohawk is moving some classes online for the first month of the new year.

McMaster University is leading a study that will investigate vaccine hesitancy and immune response in Six Nations of the Grand River, Lac La Ronge Indian Band in Saskatchewan and Wendake in Quebec.

A Marineland report says gold mine tailings near the proposed site of a whale sanctuary in Port Hilford, N.S., could pose a risk to the whales.

Quality rest has been hard to come by for Tiger-Cats head coach Orlondo Steinauer over the last two nights, with thoughts of his team's painful Grey Cup overtime loss still swirling in his head.

Hamilton families of students attending government schools have been getting notifications their children will be given rapid antigen screening kits to take home for the holidays.

Food and medicine deliveries for the city's most vulnerable people. Cancelling gatherings at schools and daycares. Reconsidering family holiday plans. These are just some of the things the city's medical officer of health recommends now that the omicron variant is here.

A car that was stuck partly submerged near the brink of Niagara Falls after a daring rescue attempt last week went over the falls this weekend and cannot be seen from the shore, state parks officials said Monday

If you're thinking about heading out for some holiday fun there are lots of events and activities to explore throughout Hamilton and Niagara this year. From light festivals to artisan markets, there's something happening for everyone as these communities come together for many end of the year celebrations.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton's mandatory vaccination policy for staff has come into effect and those who don't have two doses by Feb. 21 will be fired, according to an internal town hall.

Student trustees at Hamilton’s public school board say their fellow trustees should reflect on their decision last Monday to elect controversial trustee Becky Buck as vice chair.

Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario is overhauling its response to the opioid crisis, and it includes plans for a new team pairing police with crisis workers.

Marineland has been charged under the Criminal Code with using dolphins and whales to perform as entertainment without Ontario government authorization, according to Niagara police.

Investigators said the two men knew each other, but police are still working to better understand their relationship. The motive for the incident is still under investigation.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost the Grey Cup game in front of a hometown crowd, but the players and the people cheering them on managed to win over some rival fans.

A family from Shoal Lake 40 Ojibway First Nation is seeking answers about the death of 32-year-old Brent Sky just hours after he was discharged from the hospital in Kenora, Ont. Sky's parents spoke to CBC while sorting through photos and sharing stories about him.

Zach Collaros' 13-yard touchdown strike to Darvin Adams in overtime earned the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a thrilling 33-25 Grey Cup win over the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton on a windy Sunday night.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans went down in the second quarter of the Grey Cup on Sunday, being replaced by Jeremiah Masoli. Evans had completed four of nine passes for 24 yards and one interception.

A Hungarian court has ordered the extradition of a man police said fled Canada following a February homicide in Stoney Creek.

Chants of "Oskee Wee Wee" are echoing through Hamilton, the streets flooded with CFL jerseys and rival fans are taking part in some good-natured ribbing. It's Grey Cup Sunday.

With the Grey Cup between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers taking over Tim Hortons Field this Sunday, area residents can expect some traffic challenges around the stadium.