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Shawn Mendes the biggest winner as bulk of Juno Awards handed out Saturday
Pop star Shawn Mendes wasn't there but he was the night's biggest winner at the Junos gala, picking up four prizes, while Michael Bublé made a surprise appearance to present David Foster with the humanitarian award.
Hamilton police increase patrols near mosques after New Zealand massacre
Hamilton police are ramping up patrols near local mosques in the wake of deadly shootings at two mosques in New Zealand that killed 49 people and injured 48 others during Friday prayers.
New McMaster concussion rehab guidelines for kids: you can be more active on 1st day
A McMaster University research institute has developed new guidelines for how quickly kids should become active again after suffering a concussion.
New bus will connect Hamilton's airport to Toronto
The airport says Megabus will operate a daily service between downtown Toronto at the Toronto Coach Terminal and the John. C. Munro International Airport.
'Foul play' suspected in disappearance of 'somewhat bohemian' Monica Chisar: police
As far as police know, a dark night last July was the last time anyone saw Monica Chisar. Now investigators believe something terrible has happened.
Someone was stabbed in the back in parking lot of a Stoney Creek GoodLife Fitness
Police are looking for a suspect they say stabbed someone in the back in the parking lot of a GoodLife Fitness.
Long-time Brantford cop charged with communicating with a minor for sex
A Brantford police officer in his forties has been charged with communicating with a minor for the purpose of obtaining sexual services.
Class size changes, new math and sex-ed programs part of Ontario's education revamp
The Ford government revealed significant changes to Ontario's education system on Friday, including increased intermediate and high school class sizes, new elementary math and sex-ed curricula and a province-wide ban on cellphones in the classroom.
Hamilton's mayor earned more than Toronto mayor John Tory in 2018
Hamilton's mayor earned $228,000 last year in salary and honorariums — about $36,000 more than John Tory.
Families of inmates who died in Ontario jails to protest outside Barton jail
People who lost loved ones at the Hamilton-Wentworth and Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centres are planning a rally outside the jail Saturday.
Corrupt, jailed Hamilton cop still made over $104K last year, lands on Sunshine List
Corrupt former Hamilton cop Craig Ruthowsky sat in prison for seven months last year — yet he still made over $104,000 in 2018 and landed on the Sunshine List.
Thunderstorms and up to 25mm of rain in forecast for Hamilton
Environment Canada says "several rounds of showers" could increase rainfall amounts for the area into the 15-25 mm range.
Teen in serious condition after west Mountain shooting
This is Hamilton's 16th shooting incident so far this year.
Weeks before Easter, Hamilton Animal Services is already overrun by rabbits
At least 15 rabbits have been dropped off in recent weeks and some females have given birth to kits in their cages.
Niagara Parks Commission fires police chief McMullen
The parks commission's acting CEO David Adames says Mark McMullen was told he was being fired Monday, but did not explain the reason for his dismissal.
Brantford man charged after firing pellet gun at another driver: police
The suspect was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, using a firearm in the commission of an offence and mischief under $5,000.
Man with stun gun arrested after getting refund for items he didn't buy: police
A Stoney Creek man was arrested, police say, after getting a refund for items at Home Depot he claimed to have purchased, but had actually just taken off shelves in the store moments earlier.
Niagara researcher breeds sweet potato designed to grow in the Canadian climate
A researcher based in the Niagara Region is ramping up production of a made-for-Canada variety of sweet potato.
Don't let SNC-Lavalin detract from climate crisis, environmentalist tells McKenna
It took long-time Liberal supporter Grant Linney to bring up the SNC-Lavalin issue, and when he did, it seemed to suck the air out of the room.
Hamilton hosting vigil to remember family that died in Ethiopian Airlines crash
There will be a public vigil in Hamilton this weekend to remember a local family of five — including a nine-month-old baby and her two siblings — who died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash.
Potential pot shop promises 'beautiful' store as 2nd outlet applies to open in Dundas
A second application for a local outlet has reached the public notice stage of the provincial government's authorization process — this time in Dundas.
Police stop woman trying to stuff live swan into her car
Investigators say concerned citizens in the area approached a police officer, saying they saw a woman trying to put a live swan into her car.
Police smash car window, arrest woman for littering, not giving ID
Hamilton police announced Wednesday that officers smashed out a woman’s car window to get to her keys and arrested her — for littering, failing to comply with instructions, and not handing over ID.
Driver 'extremely lucky' to be alive after truck crashes through wall along Hwy 403: OPP
The truck was hauling a car and heading westbound along the busy road Wednesday morning when it suffered a "mechanical failure" to its front right tire.
Maeve Field, 4, struck by runaway car suffered injuries 'from head to toe': family
Maeve Field was struck by an out-of-control car Saturday. Her family says her life has been forever changed. Now they're asking for help.
Federal environment minister, Ontario premier spar over carbon tax ahead of April 1 changes
Premier Doug Ford railed against federal climate action at a press conference in Cambridge, Ont., on Wednesday, but did not reveal any new policies or plans surrounding environmental planning.
Toronto man arrested trying to sell fake jewelry to off-duty Hamilton cop: police
Investigators say the alleged fraudster was offering what he claimed was 10-karat gold jewelry for $300. It turned out to have a value of only $2 to $10.
CRA ordered to pay more than $60K to worker who was sexually harassed by boss
The Canada Revenue Agency has been ordered to pay the maximum compensation to a Hamilton woman who was sexually harassed by her boss after the federal labour board found the organization failed to take steps to prevent it from happening.
Niagara woman wants her alleged rapist returned from N.L. jail to stand trial
Adam Budgell could be released from jail in Newfoundland later this month, as police in Ontario deal with how to bring him back to face sexual assault charges.
Great Lakes mayors call for action, alternatives to dealing with invasive Asian carp
Mayors from Canada and the United States have called again for immediate action to fight the threat of Asian carp in the Great Lakes waterways.
Police seize fentanyl, cocaine, thousands in cash at drug bust
Two people are facing a host of charges after a large-scale drug bust in Hamilton last week, police announced Tuesday.
Should Hamilton council switch to morning meetings? Some say it cuts off the public
The city wants public input on whether it should move its council meetings from evenings to mornings. But it's a move some councillors say would make it harder for people to attend.
Man scammed woman out of $7K on dating website, OPP warn
Haldimand County OPP investigators are warning people using online dating to be careful after a Dunnville woman was allegedly scammed out of $7,000 by a man she met on the internet.
4 people rescued from Ottawa Street fire
Firefighters were called to the building near the corner of Ottawa and Cannon Streets around 11 a.m. after a fire started in the basement.
Hamilton family and 9-month-old baby among victims of Ethiopian Airlines disaster
One of the youngest victims of the Ethiopian Airlines crash is nine-month-old Rubi Wangui Njuguna, who was heading from her family's home in Hamilton to Kenya to meet her grandfather for the first time this Easter.
Take our Junos trivia challenge
Think you know about Canada's Biggest Night In Music? Take our Junos trivia quiz for your chance to win an awesome prize pack!
'Extraordinary' Hamilton-area teacher killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
The son of a Hamilton-area teacher who died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash says he'll miss her "tight hugs" and "beautiful laugh."
Someone is stealing underwear from boys' change room at Simcoe rec centre: OPP
Police say "unknowns" have stolen underwear at least 3 times while kids were swimming nearby.
'Targeted' stabbing leaves man with injuries to arm and leg: police
Police say a 46-year-old man injured in the stabbing received medical treatment at the scene.
Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms next school year
Cellphones will be banned in Ontario classrooms during instructional time, starting in September.
Mayor says no 2-way GO service in Hamilton until 2031, demands Metrolinx 'do better'
Hamilton has been promised all-day, two-way GO train service for years, but over the weekend mayor Fred Eisenberger said he fears it might not arrive until 2031.
Teen tries to block cops from towing Mercedes, gets arrested
A 19-year-old is facing obstruction and dangerous driving charges after allegedly trying to block police from towing an associate’s Mercedes-Benz, Hamilton police say.
New application made for retail pot shop in east Hamilton
A new application has been made for a cannabis retail store in Hamilton, according to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Feds announce $100M in funding for steel and aluminum industries
In the wake of U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, the federal government has announced $100 million in funding for small and medium-sized enterprise steel and aluminum manufacturers in Canada.
Truck owner walks out of store to find man driving his truck: police
A Brantford man is facing charges including possession of stolen property and failing to remain at the scene of a crash after allegedly stealing a truck that was then involved in several collisions, police say.
Girl and boy badly injured after being struck by out-of-control vehicle
Ontario Provincial Police in Haldimand County say a four-year-old girl is fighting for her life after she and a 13-year-old boy were struck by a vehicle early Saturday afternoon.
McMaster upsets Laval for 1st U Sports women's basketball title
The McMaster Marauders have captured their first Bronze Baby. Sarah Gates and Linnaea Harper scored 18 points apiece as the second-seeded Marauders upset No. 1 seed Laval Rouge et Or 70-58 to win the U Sports women's basketball title on Sunday.
Adult measles case confirmed in Niagara, past exposure risk at Grimsby hospital, Pearson airport
Niagara health officials are investigating a confirmed case of measles in an adult.
Winds up to 80km/hr to keep blowing in Hamilton
Winds up to 70 or 80 km/h will continue Sunday, Environment Canada said, slowly diminishing later in the evening.
McMaster women to play for U Sports gold after victory over Saskatchewan
The McMaster Marauders are one win away from their first Canadian women's university basketball title.
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