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When she was 20-years-old Timea Nagy-Payne, living in poverty in Hungary on the verge of eviction, answered a job ad to work as a babysitter in Canada. Her life would change forever.

Hamilton resident Sara Gilliam worked with her mother, psychologist Mary Pipher, to publish an updated version of the bestselling 1994 book, "Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls."

Ontario's beaches are plagued by problems like E. coli, receding shorelines and high waters, making some unswimmable. Finding fixes isn't always easy ⁠— here's who is tackling it. The CBC's Footprint series is examining climate change issues and solutions across Canada.

As the city wrestles with recent violence at Pride and ongoing yellow vest rallies, a sociologist says Hamilton has had "very little" response to rising far-right activity in the city.

Niagara Regional Police say they are investigating after a six-year-old boy died on Sunday from a possible drowning.

An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital in Hamilton, after his family's parked car accidentally rolled over him in the driveway, police say

Police have charged a man with second degree murder, after a 23-year-old died in St. Catharines Saturday.

For a bunch of British chaps, the Rolling Stones sure know a lot about Canada, and Mick Jagger didn't hesitate to flaunt his wisdom at their Canada Day weekend concert in Ontario.

Jeremiah Masoli threw for over 400 yards with a TD while running for two others as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats dispatched the Montreal Alouettes 41-10 on Friday night.

Police have arrested a Hamilton woman after an incident at the mayor's house Friday morning.

Police have arrested a fifth person in connection with the violence at the Hamilton Pride — a 33-year-old man who has been charged with assault.

Fred Eisenberger has enlisted the help of Deirdre Pike and Cole Gately to help repair the relationship with the city's LGBTW community.

Environment Canada is warning Hamilton and Burlington to expect "frequent showers" and thunderstorms Friday.

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Here's a pretty great list of things to do this weekend in Hamilton.

Hamilton's mayor says he and his family woke up to "20 agitators" outside his home, swearing and planting signs saying the "Mayor doesn't care about Queer People."

Residents can breath a little easier following city council's decision to amend bylaw No. 11-080 to ban smoking and vaping at sites including dog parks, sports fields, outdoor pools, beaches and some trails starting on July 1.

A man in is his 40s has been sent to hospital following an industrial accident in Stoney Creek.

The case of a Canadian man accused of trying to spy for China is once again tied up in mysterious closed-door proceedings over confidential information.

Two women were taken to hospital after a police pursuit that began in Burlington ended with a car crashing into a building in Niagara Falls.

Christopher Vanderweide made his first appearance in a Hamilton courtroom Thursday, his right hand heavily bandaged.

The last morning bell of the year echoed through Fessenden Elementary School Thursday, ushering in a new era as some students ran through its halls for the final time.

A driver from Welland, with a warrant out for his arrest, has been charged by Hamilton police after a three-car crash.

Between September and December 2018, 16 cases of harm involving recreational cannabis were reported among those under 18, according to preliminary findings by the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program.

Hate groups, says Coun. Sam Merulla, are "a self-fulfilling prophecy." Easy for you to say, shout LGBTQ audience members.

Police have arrested a fourth person in relation to the violence at Hamilton Pride - this time an anti-Pride activist known on social media as "helmet guy."

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board trustees have appointed Maria Felix Miller to represent Ward 3 to fill the vacancy left after Chris Parkinson died suddenly.

Here are five of the most recent films and TV shows where you can’t help but spot Hamilton.

Here's what's open and what's closed over the Canada Day weekend in Hamilton.

Hamilton police are investigating after racist graffiti was discovered spray-painted on the Skyway Lanes building in the east end overnight.

At six foot seven inches and about 215 pounds, Hamilton-based model Kyle Andrew had a tough time breaking into the fashion industry in his early 20s.

Hamilton's mayor has broken days of silence over violence at the city's Pride festivities by saying the city is going to do better.

This new horror film is the latest to prominently feature Hamilton.

In this opinion piece, Pride activist Cameron Kroetsch urges a community response to hate violence.

Another Pride supporter has been arrested and charged in relation to the violence at Hamilton Pride, this time for violating a court order.

A new report looking at families of children with autism says those families are under "severe stress." Now a new Ontario advisory panel hopes to lead changes that will relieve some of that stress. Matt Dever explains what he hopes this will mean for people with autism.

Anti-Semitic and racist messages were found at multiple locations around Burlington last month, according to investigators.

The man's injuries are considered serious, but not life-threatening.

A Hamilton anarchist who is still the only person arrested in connection to the Pride violence June 15 is in the midst of a hunger strike.

L3 Wescam is breaking ground on its new headquarters in Hamilton Tuesday, in a move that will bring over a thousand jobs back to the city.

There's lots that Hamilton can learn from Kitchener's light rail transit project, proponents of LRT say.

A worker at the drive-through wildlife park in Flamborough Ont., was airlifted to hospital Friday afternoon after he was "attacked" by the animal, according to Hamilton police.

Environment Canada says thunderstorms are forecast to develop in the late afternoon and could stick around overnight.

A country legend, Canadian rockers and 80s icons will take the stage during the 44th annual Festival of Friends during the Civic Holiday weekend.

The 32-year-old was arrested Sunday and charged with possession of burglary tools and theft of a vehicle.

Police are investigating after a man was killed in West Lincoln following a crash between a pickup truck and an all-terrain vehicle.

A 22-year-old man reported to be operating a Seadoo while not wearing a bathing suit is facing several charges.

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Animal rights activists are decrying the practice of keeping animals in captivity after an African Lion Safari trainer suffered serious injuries Friday when he was attacked by an elephant.

The head coach of the reigning NBA champions performed live with the band in Toronto Saturday night.