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Ford government unveils its first budget
Watch live as Finance Minister Vic Fedeli rises in the legislature to formally table the Ontario government's 2019 budget.
Hamilton man fined more than $115K for fraudulent child tax benefit claims
The CRA says Edwin Woghiren pleaded guilty to fabricating birth certificates and sending in false school and medical records in order to fraudulently claim more than $230,000 in child tax benefits.
Woman struck and sexually assaulted on Bruce Trail, police searching for suspect
The attack happened Wednesday afternoon in the area of the Dundurn stairs.
St. Catharines company designs computer game for the visually impaired
Recent advances in virtual reality technology have opened new doors to create audio games with an “incredible psychological effect of intimacy and fidelity,” Evans said.
Stelco CEO praises government for being 'incredibly supportive' despite steel tariffs
Trudeau pledged support for the steel industry and said government officials are working almost daily to have the tariffs lifted.
SIU clears officers in fatal shooting of Hamilton man who had called 911 for help
The provincial police watchdog has cleared Hamilton police of any wrongdoing in the shooting of a 19-year-old man who called 911 looking for help last year, and instead ended up dead.
Niagara Falls MP Rob Nicholson won't run for re-election
Rob Nicholson, the longest-serving Conservative member of Parliament, isn't running for re-election in the fall.
City won't look at parking on bike lanes after all, but reaction was 'ridiculous'
Hamilton city council won't look at allowing vehicles to park in the Bay Street bike lanes after all, but some of them were peeved at the "uncivilized" reaction to the idea.
City asks for judge to be appointed to its Red Hill Valley Parkway investigation
The city has taken its first major step toward a judicial investigation into a buried Red Hill Valley Parkway report — it's asked for a judge.
Hamilton takes a step toward taking over troubled composting facility
The city will bid in its own process to find someone to run an east-end composting facility.
He ran Hamilton's Around the Bay and won't stop until he finishes the Boston Marathon
Jim Willett ran Hamilton's Around the Bay race and just kept going. He's running all the way to Boston to run its famous Marathon.
Here's what to expect from Doug Ford's first budget, and how it could affect you
Although some of the highlights of Premier Doug Ford's first provincial budget have already been revealed, Thursday's fiscal plan from the Ontario PC government will still contain some surprises.
City will cover insurance costs for Hamilton's many Easter egg hunts
The city will pay about $6,500 this year to cover Hamilton's various Easter egg hunts, although some say it sets a bad precedent for community groups using local parks.
Colourful new signs welcome visitors to Hamilton's North End
Six signs, showcasing what the area has to offer and the neighbourhood's new slogan "Welcome to the North End, the neighbourhood by the bay," have started going up.
911 calls for overdoses surging in Hamilton
Emergency calls for opioid overdoses in Hamilton surged to their highest levels on record last month, new numbers show.
New 'Order of Hamilton' to recognize 'significant volunteer accomplishments:' mayor
Mayor Fred Eisenberger says more details about the nomination process and selection committee will be announced in the weeks to come.
Driver doubles speed limit going 131 km/h: police
A Glanbrook man is facing stunt driving charges after allegedly doubling the speed limit in Binbrook early Wednesday.
In Grade 6 she felt she had no voice. In Grade 12 she grabs the opportunity to be heard
Amelia Arlen, a Grade 12 student at Westmount Secondary School, learned how to develop her political voice and turn her concerns into activism.
Changes coming to HSR bus routes
Several changes to HSR bus routes were announced Tuesday, which the city says were implemented to “build a more modern HSR service that improves the customer experience.”
Lawyer charged with theft and fraud in Caledonia case stripped of his licence
High profile Hamilton lawyer John Wallace Findlay has been stripped of his licence to practice law and ordered to pay back over $1.8 million in misappropriated funds meant for the plaintiffs of a Caledonia class action lawsuit.
Police release photos showing person of interest in shooting death of Toronto teen
Natshon Defreitas was pronounced dead in hospital following the shooting, which police say happened at an empty office building on Beach Road around 4 a.m. on Sept. 23.
City hikes parking fines to $250 for improper parking at Spencer Gorge
The city will slap steep fines on motorists this year for clogging streets and driveways around Spencer Gorge and Webster Falls.
'Mighty Maeve,' 5, lost eyesight, had arm and leg shortened after Hagersville crash
"Mighty Maeve," the five-year-old who was pinned under a runaway car in Hagersville, Ont. is continuing to recover, but has lost part of her arm and leg, along with the sight in her left eye.
6 local players to watch for in the Stanley Cup playoffs
Here are six players you should watch for once the NHL playoffs kick off Wednesday.
SIU clears officer for shooting knife-wielding man at Fort Erie hospital
The SIU report describes bloody sheets on a hospital bed along with bloody clothing on the floor. It also features a photo of the scene and a large knife found in the hospital hallway.
Why tailgating won't work in Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa but might in smaller cities
Just a day after thousands of teachers in Ontario and their supporters protested major cuts to education, the government of Premier Doug Ford had another announcement. Tailgate parties will be legal soon in the province.
'Please stop calling 911 for raccoon complaints': Norfolk OPP
Police say it's a "common myth" that seeing a raccoon walking around when the sun is up means the animal is automatically sick or has rabies. While the animals tend to be most active at night, they can also come out during the day if they're woken up or searching for food.
Shooting death of Niagara Hells Angels member upgraded to 1st-degree murder
One of the men suspected in the shooting death of a member of the Hells Angels has had the charge he faced in the case upgraded to first-degree murder.
15-year-old student sexually assaulted, punched in the face: police
Hamilton police are investigating after a 15-year-old Sherwood Secondary School student was allegedly grabbed and then punched in the face on the east Mountain Friday morning.
Former Brant County councillor charged for sex assaults on Hamilton teens
A former Brant County councillor and member of the police board has been charged with sexual assault against teens in Hamilton, and police believe there may be more victims.
Why it's so hard to convince anti-vaxxers to vaccinate their kids
Despite medical evidence in favour of vaccinations, the Ontario Medical Association says more and more parents doubt the science because of misinformation online. Now they're beginning a campaign to correct common myths about vaccines.
17-year-old shot in 17th shooting in Hamilton this year
A Hamilton teen was rushed to hospital with serious injuries Sunday night after a shooting on the Mountain — marking the 17th shooting incident in the city already this year.
OnStar remotely stops stolen SUV, man arrested
A 19-year-old man suddenly found himself stopping mid-getaway, police say, after OnStar remotely shut down the SUV he allegedly stole near Gage Park on Sunday.
Hamilton teen takes a stand while sitting in MP's chair
Deanna Allain, 18, knew that she would be walking away with an experience after attending the Daughters of the Vote conference in Ottawa, but didn't expect to get involved in the political events that unfolded this week.
'It has to stop' — Mom takes on Niagara Detention Centre after son's overdose death
Just a couple weeks ago Angela Case from Welland Ont. stood outside of the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, alongside others who have lost loved ones while incarcerated. On Sunday, she held a rally outside of the Niagara Detention Centre for her son, Jordan, who died in December.
Thick fog means near-zero visibility for your morning commute
"Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations," states the warning, adding the fog is expected to burn off sometime later in the day.
Police looking for help in St. Patrick's Day assault in St. Catharines
Police are looking for help identifying the suspect in an assault at a bar in St. Catharines on St. Patrick's Day.
Man posing as K-9 Unit officer turned out to be RCMP officer on duty: police
The man Hamilton police were looking for, thought to be posing as a police officer in the K-9 Unit turned out to be an RCMP officer on duty.
Hamilton police looking for man posing as K-9 Unit officer
Hamilton police are looking for a man who was posing as a police officer in the K-9 Unit on Thursday in Mount Hope.
Brantford police investigating man's death as homicide
Brantford police say a man is dead after being assaulted and they're investigating the incident as a homicide.
A mix of sun and cloud in Hamilton today
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
CBC Hamilton reporter wins digital news award for coverage of Peter Khill trial
A CBC Hamilton reporter has taken home a top award for digital news gathering for his coverage of the trial of a man acquitted of fatally shooting an Indigenous man he thought was stealing his truck.
Thousands protest Ontario government's controversial education changes
"We want to make sure that our voices are heard. We want to make sure students know that we are fighting for them and that we care about them," said Kristen Smyth, who teaches high school drama and ESL in Kitchener, Ont.
3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
Check out new music from Nick Teehan, Lisa and The Mooks.
Critics say sticker shock at cannabis prices will push customers back to the black market
The Ontario Cannabis Store says its products are priced to compete with the black market but critics say legal prices will have to drop if they want to bring in more customers.
6 'newborn' puppies found dead with their paws tied together in Simcoe, Ont.
Police say the puppies are in an "advanced state of decomposition" so it's difficult to tell what breed they are, but they appear to be newborns and it's clear their rear legs are tied together with rope or twine.
Home prices in Hamilton continue to rise faster than the Canadian average
The aggregate price of a home in the city increased by 6.3 per cent during the first quarter of 2019, jumping to $561,237, according to a new survey from Royal LePage.
Man fractured his own hand by punching cell wall in Simcoe: SIU
The 44-year-old was arrested on March 14 after provincial police responded to a call about shoplifting at a department store in Simcoe.
Man suffers life-threatening injures after large slab of rock falls on him: OPP
Emergency crews were called to the Canadian Gypsum Corporation Plant on Third Line around 2:44 p.m. Thursday after reports of a workplace accident.
Ford government urged to tackle deficit, but not necessarily by slashing spending
As the Ford government prepares to table its first budget next Thursday, it's getting a wide range of suggestions for how to reduce its $13.5 billion deficit.
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