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30-year-old dead after Thursday evening crash in Dunnville
A 30-year-old died on Thursday evening after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say two vehicles crashed in Dunnville in Haldimand County.
Doctor says Ontario's vaccine rollout is too slow, has plan to get people vaccinated faster
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there have been "a few bumps in the road" when it comes to our COVID vaccine rollout. Dr. Amit Arya, a palliative care physician specializing in long term care, breaks down what those bumps are -- and how we get more people vaccinated, faster.
Former Hamilton medic says he couldn't sleep after Yosif Al-Hasnawi died on his watch
Steven Snively says he had a hard time sleeping the night Yosif Al-Hasnawi died. But he went to work the next day because he didn't want Hamilton to have one less ambulance on the road.
Haldimand man arrested after stealing $9K in jewelry and collectable comic books
A 25-year-old Haldimand man is facing a string of charges after Niagara police say he broke into a home and stole more than $9,000 worth of jewelry and collectable comic books.
COVID-19 case at central library in Hamilton, as HPL introduces Grab and Go bags
A staff member at the central library in Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
Hamilton anti-racism advocates concerned about how stay-at-home order will be enforced
Anti-racism advocates are concerned about how the city, police and the province will enforce its 28-day stay-at-home order.
U.S. politics expert to election skeptics: 'Is it possible for a Democrat to win legally?'
Was the U.S. election rigged? Brock University associate professor of political science, Paul Hamilton, says those who believe it was would have to explain why a majority conservative U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to overturn the results and more.
How would impeachment work? We asked a U.S. politics expert
Brock University associate professor of political science, Paul Hamilton, explains how impeachment and the removal of Donald Trump through the 25th amendment might work.
New provincial measures will not impact winter 2021 semester for most students: Mohawk
The measures and restrictions announced by the province this week will not impact the winter 2021 semester for the vast majority of Mohawk students, the college has confirmed.
Pandemic has been 'very hard' on families of people with Down syndrome, advocate says
Families of people with Down syndrome feel they've been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, says a local advocate.
Paramedic on trial dismissed firefighters from helping dying teen, trial hears
Steven Snively, one of the accused former paramedics, testified in his own defence in the Ontario Superior Court trial. He's charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life for a shooting victim, Yosif Al-Hasnawi.
2 people rescued from early-morning fire in Hamilton
Two people were rescued from an early-morning fire on Thursday, according to Hamilton Fire.
Misinformation, prolonged pandemic pose security threat in Canada: Brock experts
A resurgence in political instability and rise in populism being seen in the United States and other countries should serve as as an opportunity for all levels of government to get ahead of similar situations in Canada, two Brock University experts say.
Thunder Bay police try to exclude footage of officers dragging an Indigenous man from inquest evidence
Lawyers for a northern Ontario police force are trying to have video of an Indigenous man being dragged inside a police station excluded from an upcoming inquest into the deaths of two other men in custody.
Niagara Health's Medical Advisory Committee makes urgent call for 'fair share of vaccines'
Niagara’s Medical Advisory Committee has written to community leaders to request their “urgent help” to advocate for the region’s “fair share of vaccines.”
Six Nations community urges patience as COVID-19 vaccinations begin
Six Nations of the Grand River elected council called for patience Wednesday as it announced that more vaccinations have taken place since the second community update provided on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Stay-at-home order is 'very necessary' to stop COVID-19: Hamilton medical officer of health
The city of Hamilton is awaiting more detail about how it will enforce Ontario's 28-day stay-at-home order that comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, drawing questions from residents and councillors.
3 men charged with theft of more than $300K worth of PPE in Burlington
Three men have been charged with the theft of personal protective equipment in Burlington valued at more than $300,000, Halton regional police say.
Hamilton and 2 area homes named in sweeping class action suit about COVID-19
Hamilton is named in a new prospective lawsuit on behalf of some victims who've died with COVID-19. So are Royal Rose Place in Welland and Anson Place in Hagersville.
Paramedic on trial says he feels partly responsible for death of teen killed by gunshot
Christopher Marchant, one of the former paramedics charged with not properly caring for Yosif Al-Hasnawi the night he was shot and died, agrees that he feels partly responsible for his death. But he doesn't blame himself.
Paul Woods suing LHSC for $2.5 million, claiming wrongful dismissal
Paul Woods, who was fired on Monday as president and CEO of London Health Sciences Centre, has filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against LHSC, claiming he was dismissed in bad faith and that he notified board chair Amy Walby about his travel to the United States since March last year, first notifying her in June, then twice afterward.
Hamilton police lay 56 charges and arrest 3 people after hunt for porch pirates
Hamilton police laid 56 charges and made three arrests after launching Operation Ama-gone and hunting down porch pirates.
Freezing drizzle advisory in effect as roads and sidewalks become icy: Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory in Hamilton as patchy, freezing drizzle continues to fall.
Niagara police charge 8 people with violating COVID-19 rules in Welland home
Niagara police have charged eight people in Welland who officers say were gathering indoors and violating COVID-19 measures.
Public health units can shut down Ontario workplaces for COVID. They rarely do
Less than half of Ontario's 34 public health units have shutdown workplaces over COVID concerns since the pandemic began — and rather sparingly.
Brantford police investigate billboard depicting Justin Trudeau beside image of Hitler
Police in Brantford, Ont. are actively investigating a billboard depicting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wearing a Nazi uniform standing beside Adolf Hitler.
Hamilton police warns seniors of 'bank investigator' phone scam
Scammers posing as "bank investigators" are cheating vulnerable seniors out of money, prompting Hamilton police to issue a warning to locals.
Niagara to receive first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in coming days
Vaccinations will begin soon after the shipment is received. Shots will first go to front-line healthcare workers in long-term care homes, high-risk retirement homes and hospitals. They will be administered at a Niagara Health's St. Catharines site.
2 people charged in connection with Hugs Over Masks events, police say
Hamilton police say they've charged two people in relation to Hugs Over Masks events in the city's downtown area.
Hamilton Health Sciences battling 7 COVID-19 outbreaks
Hamilton Health Sciences is fighting three COVID-19 outbreaks at three of its facilities — and those facilities are also dealing with multiple outbreaks.
Ex-paramedic charged in death of Yosif Al-Hasnawi says the teen was 'uncooperative'
Christopher Marchant is one of the former paramedics charged in relation to the death of gunshot victim, Yosif Al-Hasnawi. He said he thought the teen had a psychiatric emergency, and called him "uncooperative."
Former hospital CEO who went on Dominican vacation to get more than $1M payout
The head of a Hamilton hospital network who vacationed in the Dominican Republic over the holidays amid warnings not to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic has been fired without cause and is entitled to 24 months of pay, amounting to more than $1 million.
Oakville mayor resigns from Halton police board after approving chief's Florida trip
Oakville Mayor Rob Burton has resigned as chair of the Halton Police Board after he approved a trip to Florida by the regional police chief in late December.
City developing tool to help designers create safer, balanced roads
The city is developing a new tool to help designers better plan out roadways in Hamilton to take into account all users.
Hamilton reports 155 new cases of COVID-19 as Ontario deaths surpass 5,000
Hamilton public health officials said Monday during a board meeting that as of Sunday, 5,800 vaccinations have been administered in the city.
Hamilton receives $189K for vaccine refrigerators, $6M for COVID-19 costs from Ontario
Hamilton Public Health Services is receiving $189,000 for fridges to store COVID-19 vaccines and $6 million for "extraordinary costs" related to the pandemic.
31 people in Hamilton, Burlington and nearby areas receive wrong COVID-19 results
Thirty-one people in Hamilton received the wrong COVID-19 results because of what the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is calling a "processing error."
Trial of former Hamilton paramedics charged in gunshot victim's death resumes this week
Court resumed briefly on Monday before adjourning to go online for the remainder of the week.
Staff member infected with COVID-19 at private boarding school with students on campus
A staff member at a private, all-boys, military-themed boarding school in the Niagara region has tested positive for COVID-19 days after the school welcomed back students to learn remotely.
Diver dies after being trapped under the ice in Welland canal, police say
A scuba diver died on Saturday after being trapped under the ice in the Welland Recreational Canal, Niagara police say.
Pedestrian dies after being hit on Main Street in Hamilton
Hamilton police are investigating after an 80-year-old man was hit in Hamilton's lower city on Saturday and died the next day of his injuries.
Review team for 'unfounded' sexual assault cases hasn't met in a year
A team of Hamilton police and community advocates who review unfounded sexual assault cases hasn't met during the pandemic. They've reviewed cases before, and one led to charges.
Bookworms support Hamilton's independent bookstores during pandemic
More Hamilton readers are immersing themselves in the pages of a book from an independent book store, and shop owners are overwhelmed by the community support.
'Felt like crying:' Parents and teachers struggle to balance work and online school
Thousands of Hamilton-area children will be learning online until Jan. 25. But as students learn at home, some parents and teachers are again struggling to balance work and childcare under lockdown.
Hamilton schools eligible for asymptomatic testing when in-person class restarts
Hamilton schools will be eligible for asymptomatic testing on Jan. 25 when students are set to return to in-person classes according to Ontario's Education Minister Stephen Lecce.
How Trump divided a Canadian woman from her American family and what might be next in the U.S.
After four years of the presidency of former reality television star Donald Trump, Hamilton's Jenn Merritt doesn't talk much to her family in the U.S.. We'll talk with Merritt and Brock University associate professor of political science, Paul Hamilton, about the Capitol Hill riot, the Trump presidency and more live on Monday at noon.
'He's my boss:' Hospital president knew of CEO's Dominican vacation but couldn't stop it
The president of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton says she knew Dr. Tom Stewart, the now-former CEO and president of its broader hospital network, was going on a Dominican vacation for the holidays, but was powerless to stop him because "he's my boss."
Halton police chief apologizes after trip to Florida for personal business
Halton's police chief has apologized after traveling to Florida in late December to address "personal business matters."
Moderna vaccine scheduled to arrive in Hamilton next week, says MPP Donna Skelly
Doses of the Moderna vaccine are scheduled to arrive in Hamilton next week, says Flamborough-Glanbrook PC MPP Donna Skelly
Fire at Glanbrook home sends 40-year-old man to hospital with burns
The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating after a fire at a residential property in Glanbrook sent one person to hospital with burns and suspected smoke inhalation.
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