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'Serious assault' at Brock University sends 3 to hospital, briefly closes campus
Two people were stabbed and another was injured in a "serious assault" that saw cruisers descend on Brock University Thursday night and briefly closed its campus.
What we know about how safe cannabis is for pregnant women and breastfeeding moms
While we know a lot about the dangers of drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes while pregnant, now that it's legal, what about using cannabis? What do we know about what happens to babies when their moms use pot while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Police searching for 2 men who stole 8 bottles of scotch from Burlington LCBO
Investigators say the first man entered the liquor store on Fairview Street around 8:22 p.m. on March 11, grabbed a basket and loaded it with bottles of scotch while appearing to talk on the phone.
Six Nations police searching for woman missing since March 1
Jerri-Lyn King has not been heard from for almost three weeks, according to police.
New Gage Park Greenhouse officially opens
The rebuilt Gage Park Greenhouse is being officially unveiled Thursday.
Teen taken to hospital in serious condition after workplace accident in Flamborough
A worker was injured while changing flags on a flagpole, according to the Ministry of Labour.
Police warn about Norfolk County puppy scam
Provincial police are warning the public about an alleged scam involving puppies being sold online.
Girlfriend of man charged in Barton Street shooting now also charged
Hamilton police have charged a woman with firearm-related offences in connection with a shooting on Barton Street that happened back in February.
Mom of 4-year-old Maeve Field hit by runaway car gives emotional thank you message
The mother of a four-year-old girl who was pinned under a runaway car in Hagersville has issued an impassioned thank you message to the community for its support.
Hamilton priest sent back to Portugal after allegations of relationship with a minor
A priest has been suspended from his ministerial duties and ordered to return to Portugal after the Diocese of Hamilton became aware of reports he allegedly had a sexual relationship with a minor before later fathering a child with her.
Hamilton will spend millions to do judicial inquiry into Red Hill Valley Parkway report
Hamilton city council will spend as much as $11 million to do a judicial investigation into how a damning Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) report stayed buried for six years.
Hamilton hires Peel Region commissioner to be its first female city manager
Hamilton is hiring its first female city manager in the form of Janette Smith, who's currently commissioner of public works at the Region of Peel.
Brock survey suggests strong support for police enforcement of animal cruelty
The OSPCA announced this month that it would not sign a new contract with the province to enforce cruelty laws, something it has done since 1919. The province now has to decide who will enforce those laws.
Someone stole a 101-year-old plaque from the Bell telephone memorial and Brantford wants it back
The city describes the memorial at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site as a "cherished part of the city’s history."
Why wasn't woman who tried to put a live swan in her car charged?
The federal government is standing by Halton police's decision not to charge a woman after she was caught trying to stuff a live trumpeter swan into her car in Burlington last week — even though her actions do appear to fly in the face of Canada's own bird laws.
Hamilton looks at bidding to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games - again
Hamilton city council is once again looking at hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games — only 18 months after it decided it wasn't interested.
Hamilton officer charged with discreditable conduct after arresting journalist
A Hamilton police officer is facing Police Services Act charges in connection with the arrest of two photojournalists at the scene of a fatal accident in 2017.
Adam Budgell sent back to Ontario to face sexual assault charges
Niagara Police have made good on a promise to transfer a wanted man sitting in a Newfoundland jail back to Ontario to stand trial.
Hamilton police arrest woman who they say stole $500 worth of groceries
Police in Hamilton say they've arrested a woman wanted elsewhere in the province after she allegedly tried to steal 500-dollars worth of groceries.
City warned of 'significant impact' of taking over animal welfare for OSPCA
As the province and court system work out exactly what powers the OSPCA should have, city staff warn that if animal control is downloaded to cities, it would mean an increase in calls, staffing and shelter space.
Hamilton changes land use rules so someone can build a major film studio
City councillors have made way for a production studio and sound stage at Barton-Tiffany.
Buying a home? CMHC could soon kick in 10% of the cost — for a price
The 2019 federal budget includes a tantalizing pitch for prospective first-time homebuyers — one that could see Canada's housing agency contribute up to 10 per cent of the purchase price of a home and bring down the mortgage load for borrowers.
Liberals table a pre-election budget designed to ease Canadians' anxieties
Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled a pre-election budget today designed to calm Canadians worried about retiring with financial security, getting the skills they need to land new jobs, or being able to afford a first home.
Intermittent closures coming to Burlington Lift Bridge Wednesday and Thursday
Drivers are told to expect short delays and warned to "exercise caution" while crossing the bridge.
Quick-thinking students save school bus after driver collapses
A group of students from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School are being heralded as heroes for safely bringing their school bus to a stop and offering first aid after their driver collapsed from a medical emergency.
2nd shooting suspect arrested in connection with Barton St. robbery attempt: police
A second shooting suspect has been arrested, police say, in connection with an attempted robbery where one of the men who was allegedly involved accidentally shot the other.
Police seize $85K in stolen power tools
A 31-year-old Hamilton man is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000.
Hamilton man wins $1 million with a ticket he bought at Lime Ridge Mall
A Hamilton man who bought a winning lottery ticket at a kiosk in Lime Ridge Mall has won $1 million.
Lucy, dog stolen along with the truck she was in, has been found safe: police
A dog who was stolen along with the truck she was in, Hamilton police say, has been found safe and returned to her family.
City wants to operate its own overdose prevention site in Hamilton
The city of Hamilton is asking the province for money to run its own supervised consumption site where addicts can take drugs and get advice on where to get treatment to stop.
Courage and mourning: hundreds gather at Hamilton mosque for solidarity vigil
The doors to Hamilton Mountain Mosque were opened wide Monday, inviting hundreds to share in the grief that followed deadly attacks on two mosques in New Zealand — and to promote a message of peace.
Hamilton police investigating after white nationalist posts suspected mosque shooter manifesto
Hamilton police are looking into a complaint that a far-right website run by Paul Fromm has posted the manifesto of someone charged in the New Zealand mosque attack.
Students at St. Joseph school mourn for classmates killed in Ethiopian Airline crash
As students returned from March Break, the school was ready to support those mourning their fellow students tragic death.Ryan Njuguna, 7, and Kellie Pauls, 4, were both killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash.
Hamilton declares a climate change emergency
The city of Hamilton has joined a handful of Canadian municipalities by declaring a climate emergency.
Burlington cannabis store can start preparing to open after receiving provincial licence
Retail store authorization for David Nguyen, who the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) lists as the operator of RELM Cannabis, was announced on March 13.
School board fears 178 lost teaching jobs after province's class size increase
The provincial government's decision to increase average school class sizes could mean 178 lost teaching jobs in Hamilton, according to the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.
Man in Maserati ran from serious collision, left injured passengers behind: police
A Hamilton man is facing dangerous driving charges after allegedly running away from a crash in the east end Sunday and abandoning his injured passengers inside the vehicle.
Hamilton council set to decide its next move on the buried Red Hill report
Hamilton city council will vote this week on whether to ask for a judicial inquiry into the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP).
'Erratic' cyclist riding in circles was in possession of meth: police
The 35-year-old Hamilton man is charged with possession of a controlled substance, failure to comply with probation and a list of bicycle-related charges.
Man charged with stunt driving for going 124 km/h in 60 zone
A Brantford man is now facing charges after being clocked going more than double the speed limit in a 60 km/h zone, Hamilton police say.
Vehicle thefts rising in Hamilton — 1,552 stolen in 2018
Vehicle thefts in Hamilton are on the rise, according to new data just released by Hamilton police.
Ontario's class size increase could cut more than 1,000 teaching jobs, TDSB estimates
The Ford government's decision to increase average class sizes will mean losing more than 1,000 teaching jobs, according to a memo sent to Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustees.
OPP use naloxone to save woman's life twice in 1 day
Ontario Provincial Police are extolling the virtues of the opioid antidote naloxone after using it to save a woman’s life when she overdosed twice in 24 hours over the weekend.
Arkells give Juno speech time to Jeremy Dutcher for stirring reconciliation speech
Wolostoq singer-songwriter Jeremy Dutcher got a second chance to finish a moving speech about reconciliation at the Juno Awards this weekend, after Hamilton rock band Arkells gave up its speech time to him after winning rock album of the year.
8 per cent of Six Nations cannabis sales have to go back to the community: new law
Six Nations has set a new cannabis law saying eight per cent of sales have to go to community projects.
Man who allegedly used pepper spray during robbery calls police to say he was robbed
A man who allegedly used pepper spray while trying to steal someone’s cell phone later called 911 in an effort to pass himself off as the victim of a robbery, Hamilton police say.
Police trying to find stolen truck with owner's dog Lucy inside
Hamilton police are trying to track down a truck that was allegedly stolen with the owner's dog still inside.
'Wake up, step up': Protesters outside Hamilton prison demand change
With lost loved ones on their minds, a group rallied outside the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre on Saturday, demanding changes to the correctional system.
Niagara Falls is turning green for St. Patrick's Day
Nobody's pinching Niagara Falls on Sunday.
Shawn Mendes, Arkells, Jessie Reyez among winners at 2019 Juno Awards
From the opening number with DJ Loud Luxury to the finale with Corey Hart, the Juno Awards Sunday were a celebration of Canadian talent — and even included a surprise guest.
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