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A year after Sara Jama's expulsion, Ontario NDP executive to study bringing back the Independent MPP
The Ontario NDP's executive has passed a motion to study electoral scenarios" in the Hamilton Centre riding that will include nominating Independent MPP Sarah Jama as the party's candidate.
Hamilton's airport will see $400M in upgrades, city announces in new deal
TradePort International Corporation, which runs John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, says it will expand passenger terminals, upgrade cargo facilities, and airplane taxiways and achieve net-zero carbon by 2030.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran Jamal Peters to 1-year contract extension
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American cornerback Jamal Peters to a one-year contract extension Monday.
Judge to decide fate of man charged in stabbing death of teen cousin at family barbecue in Hamilton
The defence says Laureano (Lawrence) Bistoyong should be found guilty of manslaughter, arguing he didn't intend to kill his cousin at a family barbecue in Hamilton when he plunged a knife into his chest last year.
Hamilton-based musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland reveals dementia diagnosis
The acclaimed musician says his upcoming tour dates will mark his final live performances.
Liegghio's late field goal earns Ticats 33-31 win over Argos
Marc Liegghio kept the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' faint playoff hopes alive.
In sentencing Shane Grenier's killer, judge says case exemplified the harm caused by drug trafficking
The Hamilton man who shot and killed Shane Grenier in 2022 was sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter, in a case the justice described as a stark example about the perils of drug trafficking."
Hamilton steel maker ArcelorMittal Dofasco says worker died on the job
A worker at Hamilton steelmaker ArcelorMittal Dofascohas died on the job, the company's vice president said. The company did not confirm when the worker died, but the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development said they learned about the death on Sept. 20.
Q&A: Here's why leaves change colour as we head into the fall
It happens every year around this time - the leaves on the trees begin to turn red, orange and yellow as we head into the fall. London Morning spoke to local arborist Isaac Ladore about the science behind the annual changes.
Whooping cough cases in Ontario on pace for annual record
Ontario's public health agency says the province is on track to reach a record number of whooping cough cases this year, the highest number in more than a decade.
Tlalli Festival aims to showcase Indigenous communities of the Americas in Hamilton
The fourth iteration of the Tlalli Festival is happening in Hamilton on Saturday.
How one family's tragedies helped unlock a cause of sudden cardiac arrest
After Lauren Philion lost a brother and a sister to sudden cardiac arrest, and almost died herself, extensive study of her family's history has helped lead Canadian researchers to a discovery they hope will help save lives.
Hamilton 'outlaw' motorcycle gang members arrested for robbery and assault, police say
Four members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and one member of the Red Devils Motorcycle Club were arrested Aug. 21, police say.
Why did Brantford police take 18 months to tell the public about officer charged with obstructing justice?
A Brantford police officer with five years on the job wascharged with obstructing justice onMarch 8, 2023, according to a press release sent out on Thursdayby Brantford police - more than 18 months after the charge was laid.
City's plan for outdoor shelter on Barton Street moves ahead after councillors vote in favour
Councillors voted 12-4 Wednesday in favour of a temporary outdoor shelter in the Barton-Tiffany neighbourhood.
Ontario eyes barring new bike lanes where car lanes would be cut
The Ontario government is considering bringing forward legislation that could prohibit the installation of bike lanes when lanes for motor vehicles are removed as a result, sources say.
Public computers usable at Hamilton's Central Library, work underway at other branches
The public computers at Hamilton's Central Library are usable again after a February cyberattack on the city knocked out multiple library services.
Niagara police name victim of alleged homicide in Welland, Ont.
Niagara police say Mathew Theal, 24, is the person who died in a homicide in Welland, Ont., on Sept. 17. On Tuesday, the Niagara Regional Police Service charged Theal's partner, a 19-year-old Welland woman, with second-degree murder in his death.
Wayward duck in Niagara draws mad rush of birders looking to photograph the 'mega-rarity'
A cinnamon teal that's rarely seen in Ontario has been spotted in a Grimsby, Ont., wetland. Local birders estimate over 200 people have come to see the small duck, which is being treated as a celebrity of sorts.
Michelin awards stars to 4 new restaurants, including Pearl Morissette in Niagara
Michelin has awarded a star to four new restaurants in its Toronto guide -but three of them aren't in the city at all.
Daycare worker charged after young child choked, assaulted in Niagara Falls, police say
Niagara police say the accused worked at two daycares and there may be more victims.
Chris Jones having an immediate impact upon Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence
It hasn't taken Chris Jones long to make an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defence.
How teams in the Hamilton area are fighting dog-strangling vine and other invasive species
In Norfolk County, Hamilton and Burlington in Ontario, teams are working to control invasive dog-strangling vine, Japanese knotweed and the hemlock woolly adelgid, among other non-native species.
Affordable housing advocate penalized for not registering as a lobbyist with City of Hamilton
Graham Cubitt of Indwell, Hamilton's major affordable housing provider, says he has always worked with city officials in good faith to get residents out of encampments and into permanent homes.
IRCC stopped assigning immigration applications to inactive officers' IDs after CBC report
In the wake of a CBCinvestigation that revealed thousands of immigration applications had been assigned to hundreds of former employees' IDs and placeholder codes, the federal government conducted a major review and cleaned upits system to ensure nonehad been"forgotten."
Man on motorcycle killed after crash on Highway 403 in Burlington, police say
A man is dead following a collision on Highway 403 in Burlington, according to Ontario Provincial Police. Highway 403 is closed at Waterdown Road as a result.
Mitchell throws 2 TD passes as Ticats earn big 37-21 home win over Redblacks
It remains faint but Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still have a playoff pulse.
Burlington's Josh Ross wins big while k.d. lang rocks with The Reclines at CCMAs
Burlington, Ont.'s, Josh Ross and his whisky-soaked ballad of heartbreak and hope took home top honours Saturday as k.d. lang got the band back together at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Association Awards.
Sunny Saturday sees thousands come out for Supercrawl
Thousands came to James Street N., on Saturday for the annual Supercrawl street festival. The event, which features artists, musicians and vendors of all kinds, is a really good opportunity to showcase what you have," artist Cheyenne Federiconisaid.
Depaving Hamilton begins with colourful gardens replacing grey concrete
Packed with native species, the gardens add more green space, increase biodiversity and help reduce stormwater run-off by acting like a sponge when it rains, says Green Venture's Liz Enriquez.
Woman facing assault with a weapon charge says she was having a water gun fight with a child
A Simcoe, Ont., woman is facing a charge of assault with a weapon over an incident where, she says,she accidentally struck a neighbour in the chest with water from a child's water gun.
5 things to look out for at Supercrawl 2024 this weekend
From giant instruments to chess matches, here are five things to look out for at Supercrawl in Hamilton.
Murder charges laid nearly 3 years after Sheydon Storer was shot in Hamilton driveway
Hamilton police have laid first-degree murder charges against two individuals, nearly three years after 24-year-old Sheydon Storer was killed on his driveway in what police have called a targeted shooting.
After a fiery U.S. presidential debate, expat in Burlington, Ont., explains why others like her should vote
Tracy Hudson of Burlington, Ont., says this week's U.S. presidential debate went about how she expected it to go, but not necessarily how she wanted it to unravel. And she also weighs in on why it's important for Americans abroad to vote.
Halton police lay 55 charges against alleged auto-theft ring
HaltonRegion police investigators say they have charged eight men alleged to be part of an organized auto-theft ring that stole high-end vehicles throughout the GTA for shipment overseas.
Drive safe and 'beware of criminal activity' at Port Dover Friday the 13th biker rally, police say
Ontario Provincial Police are asking visitors to Port Dover for the upcoming Friday the 13th biker rally to drive safely, know that "Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs" will be there and beware of "potential criminal activity."
Ontario judge admits he read wrong decision sentencing Peter Khill to 2 extra years in prison for manslaughter
An Ontario Superior Court justice says he mistakenly imposed a prison sentence two years longer than he intended at the end of a high-profile manslaughter case because he read out the wrong decision in a Hamilton court. Over a year later, he's written to the Court of Appeal to set the record straight.
How a burlesque-dancing, bass-playing actor from Hamilton became air-guitar champion of the world
A burlesque-dancing, bass-playing actor from Hamilton won the Air Guitar World Championships in Finland.
Can you get 10 out of 10 on the CBC Hamilton news quiz this Supercrawl?
Get 10 out of 10 on the CBC Hamilton news quiz and you'll be entered into a draw for a collection of glorious CBC swag. Come by 118 James Street N., during Supercrawl and meet the CBC Hamilton team. Tell us what you think the world needs to know about Hamilton and what Hamiltonians need to know about each other.
Senior lost home to fraudsters who took $374K, Brantford police say
Four people have been charged, police say, after a Brantford senior lost her home to fraudsters who took $374,000.
What life is like for a 14-year-old from Syria on her first day of high school in Canada
Mazenah Mouhrat was born in Syria, then moved to Egypt at 3-years-old with her family, and now is starting over once again in high school at Westdale Secondary in Hamilton.
New route, old distance for Around the Bay in 2025
The 2025 Around the Bay Road Race will start and finish at Liuna Station. That's a new route, but runners will also experience a return to form as the popular long-distance race goes back to being 30 kilometres long.
How Hamilton students mapped lava tubes in Iceland using a drone named Canary
A McMaster University research team says despite rain and colder-than-expected weather, their expedition to Iceland was a success and they were able to map lava tubes with the drone-mounted system they developed.
Looking for access to subsidized dental care? It might depend on where you live
Nearly three quarters of dentists are accepting patients through the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) - but data obtained by CBC News shows some parts of the country have much lower uptake.
Marineland owner Marie Holer dies — unclear who will now lead controversial park
Marineland's owner, Marie Holer, has died. But the southern Ontario park said Friday it "remains under strong leadership" with a "robust succession plan."
1st human case of rabies in Ontario since 1967 confirmed in Brantford-Brant resident
A resident of Brantford-Brant is currently hospitalized with rabies. The health unit says it's the first case in Brantford-Brant ever and the first in Ontario since 1967.
City gets injunction to shut down Club 33, calling it a 'focal point of violent incidents'
Club 33, a pub in Hamilton's downtown core, was shut down by police for failing to comply with the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
Students, faculty condemn McMaster ban of 3 activists from campus except for classes pending investigation
Three McMaster students say a lengthy ban from campus activities-except to attend class-amid an investigation overa pro-Palestinian protestis hurting their academics and employment. A spokesperson for the Hamilton school says people have a right to protest but "within the university's codes and policies.:
Things to do in Hamilton and beyond this weekend, Sept. 6-8
Here's a list of events in Hamilton and surrounding areas this weekend, Sept. 6 to 8.
McMaster student and university leaders hope official homecoming event will keep the party on campus
Homecoming celebrations are returning to McMaster University's campus for the first time in several years, and there's more than just a party at stake, university and student leaders say.
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