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Hamilton synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti, police investigating
Hamilton police hate crime unit is investigating after anti-Semitic graffiti was found at Beth Jacob synagogue on Saturday.
Six Nations and Hamilton library partnership expands borrowing for both communities
That means Six Nations residents can now take advantage of space, information and material at Hamilton Public Library locations, and people in Hamilton will be able access the same benefits at the Six Nations Public Library.
24-year-old man killed in workplace accident, Ministry of Labour investigating
The Ministry of Labour is investigating an accident at a workplace in the Hannon area that left one person dead. The victim was 24-years-old, say police.
New McMaster study says role of the gut is important in treating depression
A team of researchers says their latest study could help pave the way for different approaches to treating depression.
Hamilton man was driving more than double speed limit in his Mustang Cobra: police
A Hamilton man is facing charges after police say they clocked him going more than double the speed limit in a Ford Mustang Cobra.
6 leaders to take the stage tonight for the campaign's last English debate
The federal leaders in tonight's final English-language debate of the campaign will have to cut through a crowded stage with sharp-elbowed performances if they hope to stand out.
Hamilton schools will be open Monday as province averts strike
Hamilton schools will be open Monday now that the province has reached a last-minute tentative deal with about 55,000 education workers.
Ontario education workers reach deal with province, averting Monday school strike
Some 55,000 education workers in Ontario will not strike Monday after successful last-minute contract talks with the provincial government, according to Education Minister Stephen Lecce.
Ghost brings ultimate Halloween show to Hamilton this October
Pseudo-satanic cult sensation Ghost is bringing the band’s ornate, tounge-in-cheek theatrics to Hamilton for the first time this month.
Tiger-Cats strut past Eskimos, inch closer to clinching top seed in East
Dane Evans threw two touchdown passes as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 42-12 on Friday night to remain unbeaten at home.
Move to healing lodge for man who sexually assaulted young girl now under review: aunt
A man who was convicted of sexually abusing his then-girlfriend's six-year-old daughter was transferred to an Indigenous healing lodge before being transferred back to a prison. The girl's aunt says the man should never have gone to a healing lodge in the first place.
City didn't break law with out-of-town hiring, but meeting was 'illegally closed': report
Ontario's ombudsman says Hamilton city council did not break the law when it hosted job interviews at a Niagara-on-the-Lake resort in February. But the portion of the first meting that was supposed to be open to the public was "illegally closed."
Burlington men charged with 'willfully promoting hate' after anti-Semitic incidents
Police have charged two men from Burlington, Ont., with wilfully promoting hate months after racist and anti-Semitic propaganda was posted around the city.
HWCDSB schools to close Monday if CUPE workers strike
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) says it will close all schools Monday if education workers go on strike.
Supreme Court rules in favour of man arrested protesting 2009 Six Nations blockade
The Supreme Court has backed a lower court ruling saying police acted improperly in the arrest of a man near Six Nations during a land rights blockade.
2 males robbed at knifepoint while waiting for a bus, cops call for assistance
Police are looking for a suspect in a robbery that took place on Aug. 30 just after 5 a.m., where two males were robbed while waiting at a bus stop.
Police warn residents after 61 catalytic converters stolen in past 6 months
Most of the thefts have happened overnight, but some have been "brazen daytime thefts" where suspects have crawled under vehicles to cut away the converters, according to police.
Hamilton public schools to stay open if CUPE strike goes ahead Monday
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is keeping schools open if CUPE workers decide to strike on Monday. But to keep the schools running, bell times will be changed and extra-curriculars will be cancelled.
Hamilton man charged after 911 call complaining about Amber Alert
A Hamilton man has been charged with mischief after a 911 call complaining about an Amber Alert for five missing children, in what police believe is the first charge of its kind in Ontario.
Colorectal cancer screening may not be best for all, new guideline says
Screening everyone aged 50 to 79 for colorectal cancer could shift to a more individualized approach.
Chief Ava Hill of Six Nations on the federal election, her legacy and more
In the upcoming federal election, in some communities, the Indigenous vote counts the most. CBC Hamilton and CBC Kitchener-Waterloo spoke with Six Nations of the Grand River Chief, Ava Hill about how the community is feeling in this election, her legacy and more.
Hamilton professor calls criticism of his red meat study 'hysterical' and 'extreme'
A renowned Canadian doctor and researcher whose work challenges well-worn advice to limit meat consumption is dismissing mounting criticism as "over the top" and "hysterical."
Hamilton home sales and prices up in September: report
Home sales in Hamilton were up 3.2 per cent in September compared to the same time last year, with the average price jumping by 8.5 per cent over the same period to $609,562.
Man convicted in Craigslist pedophile case transferred to healing lodge
A man convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl and advertising her to pedophiles on Craiglist has been transferred to an Indigenous healing lodge.
How a school strike in Ontario could affect the federal election
As hard as Ontario Premier Doug Ford is trying to stay out of the federal election, the provincial political climate is threatening to drag him back into the campaign in a big way, as some 55,000 education workers in the province are poised to strike on Monday if they do not reach a contract deal.
6-month-old baby girl found dead in Niagara Falls, mom charged with murder: police
After the death of her infant daughter, police say, a Niagara woman has been charged with first degree murder.
Woman with walker, called 'Nazi scum' by protesters at Bernier event, speaks out
Dorothy Marston is the woman with the walker who was blocked by protesters while trying to attend a fundraiser for the People's Party of Canada Sunday. She says what happened makes her sad for Canada.
Why it's so hard to declare murder victim Laura Babcock dead
Laura Babcock was murdered seven years ago, and her family is still trying to have her officially declared dead years after her killers were convicted of murder. That way stark reminders like a voter registration card, which arrived Monday in the family's mailbox, don't keep showing up.
5 missing children found safe, Niagara police say
Niagara Regional Police say that the five children missing from Jordan, Ont., have been found safe.
Hwy. 8 closed as part of escarpment access road collapses after heavy rain
The highway is closed in both directions between Bond Street and Hillcrest Avenue due to a "significant​​​​​​​ erosion event."
Man drove wrong way on hwy. 406 in St Catharines crash that killed 2 people: OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a crash on Highway 406 that has left two people dead.
Hamilton police search for 2 suspects in alleged sex assault in park
Police are investigating after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a Hamilton park.
Meet Chuck Gibson, the good neighbour
Changing light bulbs, fixing plumbing, watering flowers, taking out the trash and bringing in the mail are the type of tasks most people consider simple chores, but to Gibson's neighbours his willingness to lend a hand makes him an "angel."
Red meat study highlights challenges of extrapolating population-level research to individuals
New guidelines suggest it's probably not worth giving up burgers and steak to avoid cancer and heart disease, but it's also worth remembering that applying recommendations from population-based diet studies to the individual can be problematic.
Amber Alert cancelled, but 5 children still missing
An Amber Alert issued for five children in Ontario has been cancelled, but the children are still missing.
Missing student found safe, Hamilton police investigating possible abduction
The missing student was found, police say, in York Region.
Man made 'racially motivated' comments, followed woman at Jackson Square: police
Investigators say the female victim was followed into the mall on King Street just after 8:30 a.m. on September 20 by a white man standing about 5-10 with a thin build and short brown hair who proceeded to make harassing comments as she walked through the building.
School bus carrying 37 kids caught speeding on Highway 6: OPP
A school bus driver has been charged with speeding, provincial police say, after a bus full of children was clocked driving 25 km/h above the speed limit.
Environment Hamilton concerned about health risks from demolition dust cloud
A planned demolition that took place on Sherman Ave North Monday left nearby parts of the city covered in dust and debris and a representative with Environment Hamilton says the particulate matter can have adverse effects on people's health.
90 km/h winds and 'torrential downpours' part of severe storm warning for Hamilton
Torrential downpours, hail and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are forecast to hit Hamilton this afternoon as severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through the region.
How risky is eating red meat? New studies provoke controversy
Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak? A team of international researchers, including the co-author from McMaster University in Hamilton, says probably not.
Niagara cops release photos of suspects in shooting outside nightclub
Niagara Regional Police have released images of two suspects after six people were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub over the weekend.
1 dead, 3 critically injured in head-on crash near Port Dover
One person is dead and three others suffered life-threatening injuries after a violent head-on collision on Highway 6 just outside of Port Dover Monday afternoon.
Self-defence argument challenged during appeal in shooting death of Indigenous man
The prosecutor appealing the not guilty verdict for a Hamilton-area homeowner with military training says he was essentially cast as a "reasonable reservist" rather than a reasonable person during the trial where he was acquitted of killing an unarmed Indigenous man.
More arrests possible as police review video evidence from Bernier rally clashes
Hamilton police are in the process of collecting video evidence after an elderly woman was blocked by protesters from entering a People's Party of Canada event. The protest turned violent and four people were arrested.
Recap: Chat with our gardeners on Monday, Sept. 30
Are you ready to have the best garden on your block? Here's how: Ask an expert. Be part of our award-winning live chat with expert gardeners. Also listen to the call-in show with Ontario Today's Ed Lawrence. Call in by dialling 1-888-817-8995 on Monday.
Hamilton police investigating the city's 8th homicide
Police are investigating after being called to a medical incident at a Hamilton apartment. When they arrived, they found somebody dead — and determined it was a homicide.
Crown appeals for new trial for man acquitted in shooting death of Indigenous man
Peter Khill was found not guilty following a 12-day trial in Hamilton Superior Court last year, but the Crown has asked for the acquittal to be set aside and for a new trial to be held.
Violent clashes break out at Maxime Bernier event in Hamilton
Police attempted to keep protesters and counter-protesters separated as attendees made their way into Mohawk College in Hamilton for a fundraising event for the People's Party of Canada. Four people were arrested but later released.
Ontario education workers to begin work-to-rule after negotiations break off
Some 55,000 education workers in Ontario are set to embark on work-to-rule on Monday after ​​​​​​​last-minute contract talks failed to reach a deal.
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