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Getting food poisoning while travelling overseas gave an internationally renowned Canadian scientist some harrowing insights into antimicrobial resistance, the very topic that his decades of related research have now earned him a $100,000 Killam Prize.

If your allergies seem to be acting up early, it's not just in your head. A warm winter has trees releasing pollen earlier this year, and one researcher says climate change could be extending allergy season.

Niagara Falls, Ont., is preparing for its most visitors ever on April 8. The mayor recommends people pack what they need for the day, while police, transit operators and telecoms prepare for crowds.

David Thomson was wanted in the 2019 deaths of two people in their Hamilton home when he took his own life shortly after police surrounded his Brantford, Ont., hotel room. Thomson's dad told a coroner's inquest Monday his son faced mental and physical health problems he didn't tell others about and he treated peoplewith the utmost attention and care.

Alexander Circiumaru, 19, was killed in a drive-by shooting in downtown Hamilton on March 6. 'We have no words to express our heartbreak - we can only keep praying for justice,' his family says.

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says if her party is successful in the next provincial election, she will not introduce a carbon tax. Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives have been spending a lot of time and money to tie her to the federal carbon price.

The last two tenants in a gutted Hamilton apartment building say they feel unsafe after theft and vandalism at their units. They want their landlord to address security concerns and the city to force action.

For many women, taking their car to a mechanic can be a daunting task. The founder of a new platform hopes to eliminate some of the anxieties often associated with mechanic visits.

Researchers say newly discovered archival records reveal an important connection between Ontario First Nations and Irish famine victims.

The company behind the GED test is ending service in Canada this year and there's no alternative right now, which means adults wanting the equivalent of a high school diploma or to advance their education will face barriers.

McMaster University medical students have carved out time in their busy schedules to give manicures to seniors because they're concerned about elder isolation.

A 25-year-old Hamilton man is the latestperson chargedwith murder, Niagara police say, in connection with the death of an inmate at the Niagara Detention Centre.

Hamilton's mayor says the city didn't pay the hackers behind a ransomware attackthat has disrupted municipalservices for weeks - but she and other city officials wouldn't share other details, like how much money was demandedand exactly how muchdataHamiltonis locked out of.

Triple M Metal has applied to the province to expand its metal shredding operating hours at its north-end Hamilton location despite noise and emission concerns. "It will have a significant negative impact on the local human population and biodiversity," says Coun. Tammy Hawng.

For some, it's travelling to remote locations that makes catching fleeting moments of daytime darkness special. Others say the experience is personal and spiritual. And there are those who crave a human connection while watching the moon slowly envelope the sun. But they all say it's worth it for the chance to experience a total solar eclipse.

The future of Rocco Jr. is a bit more clear todayafter an Ontario judge ruled against the girlfriend of the dog's late owner, requiring her to hand over the animal to her deceased partner's family.

An artist from Akwesasne was recently commissioned to create a project featuring contemporary and traditional wampum belts for the Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford, N.Y.

The education minister said 'school boards' are guilty of 'land hoarding' and a new regulation allows the province to intercede. However, in the case of the Sir John A. Macdonald property, the province has denied funding for a community hub project there four times.

Of the more than 4,000 people who died of COVID-19 in Ontario's long-term care facilities, about 3,300 deaths were in homes run by the six companies now facing class action lawsuits on behalf of residents and family members who say infection control and prevention was inadequate.

With the help of York Regional Police and the Hamilton Police Service, officers in Guelph arrested three people and seized more than $5 million in drugs and eight firearms.

Officials say travellers at Toronto Pearson International Airport on March 5may have been exposed after the child travelled back to Ontario.

Hamilton has shifted its response from responding to the ransomware attack that has disrupted city services for more than two weeks to 'recovery, restorationand rebuilding,' city manager Marnie Cluckie told CBC this week.

The collision occurred on Feb. 21 at about 2:20 p.m. at Cochrane Road in east Hamilton.

The City of Hamilton and police are implementing the 'University District Safety Initiative' surrounding McMaster,says the universityin a statement. The neighbourhoods include the western section of Westdale and Ainslie Wood.

As April 8 approaches, and the Hamilton-Niagara area is pegged as among the best places to view the once-in-a-lifetime total eclipse, those viewing it are advised to protect their eyes by wearing safety glasses - but only from verified sources.

An overhaul of Ontario's 34-year-old law governing policing in the province is set to take effect next month, with its rules and regulations covering everything from oversight to discipline to more easily allowing the suspension of officers without pay.

According to a study by Sport Tourism Canada, the 2023 Grey Cup game and festival generated a net economic impact of $41.9 million, including $35.4 million for Ontario and $29.2 million for Hamilton, which hosted the game.

Hamilton officials said they believe the ransomware attack didn't compromise personal information. But cybersecurity experts say in attacks like these, it's rare for that sort of data to be spared.

The launch of a new national daycare program fuelled high hopes among Canadian families three years ago, but new figures show Ottawa is still a long way from meeting its goal of offering affordable spaces to "all families who need it" by 2026.

City of Hamilton employees aren't getting pay for overtime work amid the ransomware attack that has disrupted the city forthe past two weeks, according to several unions.

When Wynne Baker answered a phone call from her neighbour alerting her of a fire in her apartment building last Thursday, she took off sprinting. While the community support since has been 'incredible,' she says she is not 'doing great.'

A road that connects Ancaster to the Hamilton Mountain will be partially closed until the end of the year, according to the city.

The federal government is investing in a yet-to-be-built Indigenous-led health facility, which will be part of the larger Biindigen Well-Being Centre in Hamilton. The complex will also include family, social and housing services.

Cameron Kroetsch, councillor for Ward 2, and one of Hamilton police board's most outspoken and criticalmembers will be temporarily stepping down as an oversight body investigates a complaint made by some of his fellow board members.

Eugene Levy's Hamilton roots were at the forefront of mind as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. His friend and fellow Canadian actor Catherine O'Hara was there to celebrate the moment with him.

Two women were injured - one critically - after a shooting on Highway 6 in Hamilton Sunday morning, Hamilton Paramedics say.

In an effort to respond to problems created by aransomware attack from more than two weeks ago, city of Hamilton staffunintentionallybrought down the city's website.

A man in Woodstock, Ont., is fed up with fighting pests in his apartment. Shawn Comer is pushing for both the city and provincial government to launch a bed bug registry that will help renters dodge poorly maintained residences.

As the number of people across Ontario without a family doctor reaches a record high, there's a fresh push on Premier Doug Ford's government to make family practice more attractive to physicians by improving compensation.

While Canada's average national vacancy rate sits at a record low of 1.5 per cent, there is one kind of property much more likely to have a for rent" sign out front: retirement homes.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Saturday that a planned increase to the excise tax on alcohol will be scrapped, with the increase capped for two years.

The good news for poncho-ready tourists flocking to the falls this year is that Hornblower's services in Canada won't be impacted by the restructuring, the company says in a news release.

Parents seeking activities for their young ones over the March break have no shortage of options in Hamilton and surrounding areas.

Hamilton police have arrested a Mississauga woman who they say was working at long-term care homes and pretending to be a qualified nurse.

When Stratford, Ont., was hit with a ransomware attack in 2019, police advised against paying the demand - but the city's insurance company said it should, according to the former mayor. He and other experts share insights about these attacks, as services in Hamilton are disrupted for a second week.

When Vicki Gruber was a kid growing up in Stoney Creek, she loved to watch the cargo ships pass from Lake Ontario to the Hamilton Harbour through the Burlington Canal. Now, as Hamilton's harbour master, she's in charge of making sure such vessels transit safely.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, saying Hamiltonians can expectbetween 20 and 40 millimetres of rain to hit the city late Friday through Saturday.

Since 2019, there's been a 170 per cent increase in the number of dead people not being claimed by family, loved ones or organizations, according to Ontario's Office of the Chief Coroner, which has released its 2023 figures.

Police have identified the 19-year-old Hamilton man killed in Wednesday'sdaytime downtownshooting.

Tenants in the floors above evacuated the building and no injuries were reported, the fire department said. The downtown street remained closed as of Thursday afternoon.