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Two 9-year-olds rescued after near-drowning in Hamilton pool
Two nine-year-old girls were pulled from a Hamilton pool — one of them unconscious — and taken to hospital Friday, after nearly drowning in the deep end.
Man shot during robbery at marijuana dispensary in Hamilton
Hamilton police say a male victim was sent to hospital following a shooting during a robbery at an illegal cannabis dispensary Saturday evening.
'Math nerd' among young athletes to test Olympic potential in St. Catharines
For young people with Olympic dreams, Saturday's RBC Training Ground event was a chance to get noticed.
Woman, 84, struck and killed by bus driver at Hamilton GO Centre
Police are investigating a fatal collision between a GO bus and an 84-year-old woman near Hamilton GO Centre on Saturday.
3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
Check out new music from Jaunt, Versa and Gillian Nicola.
Expect more police on the Red Hill Valley Parkway over the next 3 months
Hamilton police will ramp up patrols on the Red Hill Valley Parkway over the next three months, at least until the city can repave a portion of roadway that a hidden 2013 report deemed slipperier than ideal.
Special weather statement warns of freezing rain this weekend
Winter still has Hamilton in its icy clutches, with freezing rain and rain in the forecast this weekend, Environment Canada says.
Hamilton man in stable condition after someone found him freezing in a dumpster
A woman scavenging for scrap metal found the man in the Emerald Street South dumpster.
Swimming program gives adults with disabilities 'independence and confidence'
A new non-profit group created by McMaster University students runs free, one-on-one tailored swim lessons for adults with disabilities.
The Hamilton Record Show and 50 more things to do in Hamilton over March Break
Here's a pretty great list of things to do this weekend in Hamilton.
Concert, rental ticket scam: Hamilton man convicted 56 times gets charged again
The east-end resident faces a new round of charges. His first convictions happened when he was only 20.
Caller says he's from Western Union, new scam targets Norfolk seniors
Norfolk police are warning seniors not to fall for a scam where the person says he’s with Western Union and wants to access their computer.
Man charged with child luring and other offences after airport arrest
A 25-year-old man has been charged with child luring and a number of other offences after an investigation involving Canadian and American authorities.
The stage is set for the 2019 JUNOS in London
Arkells, Bahamas, NAV are now confirmed to perform at the biggest night in Canadian music. There will also be a special video performance by Shawn Mendes, who is on tour in Europe.
St. Catharines snags one of first cannabis retail licences
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it approved and issued a license for The Niagara Herbalist, which would be on Lakeshore Road in St. Catharines.
Life 'like a jungle Gym': Hamilton millennials talk work, struggles and why they love this city
More than 40 young people showed up at the Hamilton Public Library on Wednesday to discus what life is like for Hamilton millennials — and how to improve it.
Want to be an Olympian? Prove your stuff this Saturday.
Anybody from age 14-25 can compete in RBC Training Ground at Brock University this Saturday for the chance to get noticed by top sporting coaches.
2 men, 1 woman charged with 2nd-degree murder in Six Nations triple homicide
Two men and a woman have been charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of three Six Nations residents. Melissa Trudi Miller, Alan Grant Porter and Michael Shane Jamieson were found dead near London, Ont., last year.
Trudeau to apologize for mistreatment of Inuit with tuberculosis
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will today visit Iqaluit to deliver a long-awaited apology on behalf of the federal government for the widespread mistreatment of Inuit during the tuberculosis epidemics of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Burlington freezes downtown development; builders warn of 'massive' economic impact
Burlington city council is freezing downtown development for at least a year as it works out a plan to curb a sudden burst of development. But local developers say this is politically motivated and a waste of tax dollars.
New VR experience takes passengers on board Lancaster during WWII bombing raid
A new virtual reality experience that transports people back to 1943 for a harrowing bombing mission aboard a Lancaster is making its North American debut at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this weekend.
Who will protect animals in Ontario now that the OSPCA won't investigate?
The Ontario Society for the Protection of Animals says it won't investigate suspected cases of animal cruelty any more. Kendra Coulter, chair of the Labour Studies department at Brock University, explains what this means for the care of abused animals in Ontario.
These ballroom dancers teach a gender neutral way where both people lead
Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox are teaching people, from survivors of abuse to same-sex couples to people who just want to dance, how to share the lead.
Speeding driver tried to escape, had 'open alcohol' and pot in his Lexus: police
A speeding 28-year-old driver tried to escape police early Wednesday — and officers say they had to box in his car and break a window to make the arrest.
Can a 34-year-old Hamilton business school dropout rescue Britain's HMV?
Canadian Doug Putman, 34, is making a big bet on the return of the retail music industry in Canada and now abroad. The president of Sunrise Records recently purchased 100 HMV stores in the U.K. after the music chain filed for bankruptcy protection.
Hamilton students 'smashed' record for most people playing checkers at once: teacher
More than 900 children bent over checkers boards on Tuesday — strategy in brain, candy in hand— unofficially breaking a Guinness world record for the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Recent shootings tied to the rise of fentanyl, police believe
A recent surge in shooting incidents in Hamilton is connected to the rise of the deadly opioid fentanyl, according to officers from a new police task force that’s investigating gun violence and drug trafficking in the city.
Hate crime incidents down, but increasing against black and Jewish Hamiltonians
Hate-related criminal activity decreased in Hamilton last year, but police stats show there were more incidents directed at people who were black or Jewish.
Trudeau considering a statement of contrition over SNC-Lavalin
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scrapped his public agenda and returned to Ottawa Tuesday for high-level discussions to plot next steps in the ongoing SNC-Lavalin controversy — steps that may include Trudeau making some display of contrition over how officials in his office conducted themselves.
What Karl Subban and Elijah Roberts say about racism in the Ontario Hockey League
Just a few days after an ugly, racist incident at a semi-pro hockey game in Quebec, Matt Cullen of CBC Sports spoke with Karl Subban, father of NHL players P.K. and Malcolm Subban, as well as Elijah Roberts of the Niagara Ice Dogs about racism in the Ontario Hockey League.
Fired OPP deputy alleges reprisal for speaking against Doug Ford friend's appointment to force
A high-ranking Ontario Provincial Police officer who was fired Monday alleges it is reprisal for waging a legal battle over the appointment of a friend of the premier's as commissioner.
Blue fentanyl found in Niagara Falls home, police say
Police found blue-tinted fentanyl and arrested two people for drug trafficking in a Niagara Falls home, police say.
Giving 'back to the sisterhood:' Women-led team designs new Hamilton YWCA
A team of five women and one man have designed Hamilton's new YWCA, which will house dozens of affordable housing units for women and their families.
Man charged with hit and run after pedestrian hit on sidewalk
A 28-year-old Hamilton man is facing a hit and run charge after allegedly hitting someone with his van and then taking off, police say.
Home shot up in Stoney Creek, marks 2 similar shootings in 48 hours
There have been 14 shooting incidents in the city already in 2019.
Hamilton agency will build 44 seniors social housing units on top of a rec centre
A city plan to sink $50 million into affordable housing has just sprang forth its first major project — a community hub that includes a school, a rec centre and 44 new units for seniors.
Hamilton faces another cold weather alert
Bundle up, Hamilton. There's a cold weather alert in effect Monday night into Tuesday, said the city's medical officer of health.
Hamilton unions plan rally at Bratina's office after alleging MP said 'f--k' steelworkers
Hamilton steelworker unions are planning a protest against Liberal MP Bob Bratina, who they say shouted "F--k the steelworkers" and "F--k those Stelco pensioners" near the end of a tense meeting last Tuesday.
McMaster researchers develop sensor to track firefighters in dangerous situations
McMaster University researchers have developed a motion-powered, fireproof sensor they say can be used to track firefighters and others who work in high-risk situations.
Serious injuries after Niagara Falls stabbing, police say
A male has serious injuries and the SIU has launched an investigation, after a stabbing at a Niagara Falls home on Sunday.
This day in history: When the last Studebaker rolled off a Hamilton production line
In March 1966, the Ontario Studebaker plant that had become the sole producer of the now-classic cars shut down.
How bacteria become resistant to antibiotics: McMaster scientists
Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton say they have discovered how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, a finding they say could help combat the growing problem.
'The Hamilton way': Cafe owner overwhelmed by support after overnight break-in
A Hamilton cafe owner says she's been overwhelmed by community support, after somebody smashed their door and stole the cash register overnight.
Multiple shots fired at Hamilton home, police say
Police are investigating a daylight shooting at a Hamilton home on Saturday.
How to rig a political party nomination meeting
Someone committed fraud at a Hamilton-area PC nomination meeting, police say. But we'll likely never know who.
3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
Check out new music from Big Wreck, Alex Whorms and Charlotte Cornfield.
13-year-old driving parents' SUV leaves another teen badly injured in Highway 403 crash
A 13-year-old was driving an SUV when it crashed through a fence onto Highway 403 in Oakville, Ont., on Saturday morning, smashing head-on into the median and leaving all three in the car injured.
Father-daughter duo completes rowing trip across Atlantic Ocean
Father-daughter duo John and Libby Beeden touched dry land Friday for the first time in months, having completed a rowing trip across the Atlantic Ocean.
How bad has this winter been? When will it end? — Dave Phillips, Environment Canada
We've had a wild winter — Ice Monsters on the shore of Lake Erie, plus a relentless cycle of cold, freezing rain and heavy snow. Don't blame Environment Canada's Dave Phillips. He's just the messenger. He looks back at this winter and tells us when it might end.
City ordered to pay former undercover cop $20K, warned by judge over lawsuit delays
The city has been ordered to pay a former undercover police officer $20,000 to cover court costs and as a deterrent against further delays in a lawsuit against the Hamilton Police Services Board and former chief Glenn De Caire.
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