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This former police officer used to dig into crime. Now she digs up Hamilton history
Liz Cabral was a Halton police officer for years, until her vertigo forced her to retire. Now, Cabral runs her own YouTube channel called Digging Canuck where she shares her metal-detecting adventures online.
Paris Paralympics start Wednesday. Here are 4 Hamilton-area athletes to watch
TheParis Paralympic Gameskick off are set to begin Wednesday and there are a few athletes on Team Canada with connections to the Hamilton area.
Brantford, Ont.-area teacher's licence revoked after admitting to sexually abusing student in 1990s
The licence of a now-retired teacher in the Brantford, Ont., area has been revoked after he admitted to sexually abusing a student for three years in the 1990s.
Inquests to be held into deaths of 6 inmates linked to Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre
Inquests will be held for six men who died while in custody or after transfer to hospital from the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, the Ontario government said, days after announcing inquests for six people connected tothe Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold.
Man arrested with 'modified' gun at Peach Festival. Organizers say incident is 'anomaly' in its history
On Saturday, Hamilton police arrested a 23-year-old man from Toronto who they said had a semi-automatic gun modified to be a fully automatic gun, along with a prohibited high-capacity magazine and ammunition. The local councillor says the incident was "highly unusual."
3 McMaster students banned from campus activities after pro-Palestinian protest, says union
The union representing academic workersat McMaster Universitysays three students who are also connected to the labour group have been banned from campus activities after they participated in a pro-Palestinian protest earlier this year.
Amber Alert issued for 5-year-old Quebec boy who police say could be in Ontario
Quebec police have issued an Amber Alert for five-year-old Shi Gao Getty.
GO Transit service back at Hamilton Station, Milton line Monday
Commuter trains were disrupted last week by work stoppage involving Canada's 2 major freight railways. Metrolinx says there may be some schedule adjustments Monday as service resumes.
'Next generation' in Ontario feel homeownership unachievable: survey
Despite the high property prices in Ontario, the vast majority of people aged 18 to 35 have a strong desire to own a home and hope to purchase one within the next five to 10 years, according to a new survey released Thursday by Royal LePage.
Ontario's oldest stone buildings are in Niagara. A new book explores their 'remarkable' stories
With a camera and a book of maps, a retired professor travelled Ontario to documents the province's oldest stone buildings, several of which are in Niagara.
Money woes, harassment pose barriers to diversifying Ont. politics, study finds
New research from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario is highlighting harassment and a lack of financial resources as two common barriers for diverse candidates in Ontario municipal politics.
Blue Bombers clinch 26-23 victory over Ticats on Friday despite injured, sick players
Kenny Lawler believes determination and desire pushed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 26-23 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday.
Ontario needs holistic approach to drug treatment amid consumption site closures, doctor says
The Ontario government announced measures this week that will force 10 safe consumption sites across the province to close. Advocates say the move puts lives at stake, arguing for an approach that includes harm reduction and addictions treatment.
Staying on the right side of doping controls can be even more complicated for Para athletes
It may seem easy to abide by anti-doping controls - how hard can it be to not take performance-enhancing drugs? - but there are a wide variety of reasons why anti-doping education and testing is complicated.
Great baseball is 'right here' in Hamilton, says Cardinals owner as season nears its end
When Eric Spearin moved back to Hamilton from Los Angeles, he didn't yet know the next chapter of his life would involve running one of the city's oldest sports teams.In the two years under his ownership, the stands are consistently full, he says.
From Winona Peach Festival to an Abba dance party, things to do in Hamilton this weekend
From the Winona Peach Festival to 73 'Til Infinity - part dance show, part block party inspired by hip-hop and street dance cultures - here are some things to do this weekend.
Teamsters union serves CN Rail with 72-hour strike notice as CPKC stoppage continues
The Teamsters union has served Canadian National Railway with a 72-hour strike notice, hours after saying it was takingdown picket linesand workers werereturning to the job. The strike notice was issued Friday morning just after 11 a.m.
'A slap in the face': Categorizing process aimed at making Para sport equitable is sometimes anything but
The issue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. At its heart, the act of categorizing impaired athletes is intended to make Para sport equitable. But athletes will tell you that process is not always fair.
Ontario Coroner's office to hold inquest into 6 deaths at Niagara Detention Centre
Six people's deaths at the Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold, Ont., will be investigated by an inquest. Jurors will seek to determine how they died and might make recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths.
2 charged with fraud after police investigate purchase of $90K truck in Niagara Region
A Toronto woman, 61, and a 34-year-old man from Etobicoke have been charged with fraud over $5,000 following an investigation by Niagara Regional Police Service detectives into the purchase of a brand-new truck valued at $90,000 through fraudulent financing.
Loblaw piloting ultra-discount No Name grocery store in St. Catharines, Ont.
The first three No Name stores will open in September inWindsor, St. Catharines and Brockville, capitalizing on Loblaw's existing discount brand known for its simplified, bright-yellow packaging and marketing.
Hamilton church leader says supervised injection site 'reduced violence' rather than caused it
Ontario premier Doug Ford said having a safe injection site is the worst thing that could ever happen to a community." But according to Rev. Mark Lewis, the Hamilton church hosting the city's only such site is "disappointed" to learn it must close.
Canada's 2 major freight railroads come to full stop as labour talks collapse
Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. locked out 9,300 engineers, conductors and yard workers after the parties failed to agree on a new contract before the midnight deadline.
No GO train service on Milton line or at Hamilton station Friday
Metrolinx says there will be noGO train service on the Milton line and at Hamilton GO station on Friday, despite the federal government sendinga dispute at two of Canada's largest rail companies to binding arbitration.
Zip ties, cold air, strip searches: Ont. jail officials probe alleged assault on inmates by guards
Ontario correctional officials are investigating a reported assault by officers in riot gear on dozens of inmates at a provincial jail last year, the ministry of the solicitor general confirmed to CBC News. A lawyer for one of the inmates is seeking to have video of the incident shown in court.
As major railways come to a stop, Hamilton port, chamber of commerce warn of 'profound' local impact
With Canada's two main railway companies locking out thousands of railworkers as of Thursday, Hamilton's port authority warns there will be disruptions in the shipping of food, gasoline and asphalt, among other commodities that are moved out of the city by train.
Hamilton's safe drug use site to close in 2025 under new Ontario plan. Here are the concerns and hopes
Hamilton's only supervised drug consumption site is among the 10 provincially funded locations that must close or transition to a new hub model by March 31, 2025. Ontario's move raises concerns about where people in the city who depend on the service will get help, while the mayor hopes the plan will better address the addiction and homelessness crises.
Threat sent to Jewish institutions across Canada, including in Hamilton
A threatening email was sent early Wednesday morning to dozens of Jewish institutions across Canada, including several in Montreal, prompting an RCMP investigation.
McMaster University student heads to Paris for Summer Paralympics
Lai, 24, has been preparing for her second go at the Paralympic Games and has spent the last few days training with her teammates in Quebec City before heading to Paris. The games start on Aug. 28 and go until Sept. 8.
How a rail stoppage could affect freight, farming, french fries and more
For the first time, Canada's two main railway companies, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, are on the verge of a simultaneous labour stoppage. Here's a breakdown of what it could mean.
Hamilton police arrest 2 U.K. men in roofing fraud targeting seniors
Two men from the United Kingdom involved in a roofing repair scam targeting seniors and other vulnerable individuals have been arrested by Hamilton police.
Woodstock, Ont., man attempted to kill Hamilton sex worker in 'explosive' attack: judge
Peter Pasco was intent on killing a Hamilton woman when he strangled her in her apartment in 2021, an Ontario Superior Court justice has ruled.Pasco, who was arrested after the woman called 911, was found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated sexual assault. The Crown says it'll argue he should be deemed a dangerous offender.
Ontario bans drug consumption sites near schools and child-care centres, forcing closure of Hamilton site
The move will shutter five supervised consumption facilities in Toronto, and one each in Ottawa, Kitchener, Thunder Bay, Hamilton and Guelph.
Hundreds line up in Waterdown, Ont., to see hometown NHL star Carter Verhaeghe and the Stanley Cup
Eating and drinking out of the Stanley Cup is something of a tradition. For Carter Verhaeghe, chicken wings from Turtle Jack's in Waterdown, Ont., were on the menu.
What's so special about tonight's super blue moon?
Tonight's full moon is kind of a special one, and if you have clear skies you can enjoy the show.
Doug Ford shifts direction on wind power in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government is poised to oversee the biggest expansion of green energy that the province has seen in nearly a decade.
Niagara Falls, Ont., man put 1 million km on his car. He wants to drive 1 million more
Arun Ghosh said he's reached a long-time goal of putting 1 million kilometres on his car. His only problem is that the odometer won't go up that high.
Elks power past Tiger-Cats 47-22 to earn 3rd straight win
Another strong running game powered the Edmonton Elks to their third victory in a row Saturday night. The winning streak comes after the team lost the first seven games of the season.
As rotting algae at Hamilton park 'smells like crap,' city tasked with preventing it next year
Blue-green algae - a toxic bacteria that can cause severe skin irritations, vomiting and diarrhea - bloomed in Hamilton Harbour in July. Now it's taken over many shallower areas of the waterfront, the smell deterring residents from enjoying Bayfront Park.
A Run for Chris returns to raise funds for people living with mental health, substance use concerns
A run-walk event hosted in memory of a Waterdown man who died in 2021 takes place Sunday, to raise funds to help support people living with mental health andsubstance use concerns.
Housing shortage, health-care crisis on agenda as Ontario municipal leaders meet
Mayors and councillors from across the province are arriving in Ottawa today for the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference.
After 7 years and almost $100K, Canadian woman born without arms and short legs can now drive
Talli Osborne, an inspirational speaker andformer Hamilton resident, got her driver's licence three weeks ago and is now able to driveher dream car, a modified fuchsia Mini Cooper, without any assistance.
YWCA leaders urge Ontario to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
The Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024, has passed second reading and is now at the legislature's Standing Committee on Justice Policy for consideration and further study.
Niagara police get to root of Welland, Ont., tree carving mystery, make arrest
A 40-year-old man from Welland, Ont., was charged with mischief over $5,000.
Minister announces reversal of funding changes for residential school searches
The federal government says it will lift a recently imposed $500,000 cap on fundingto locate or memorialize children who didn't come home from residential schools - but there's worryonly some communities will benefit from the reversal.
Cyberattack has cost Hamilton $7.4M so far, says city
The City of Hamilton has spent more than $7.4 million, so far, to repair its information technology systems after a crippling ransomware attack in February.
Marineland ordered to pay $85K after failing to improve living conditions for 3 young bears
Marineland has been ordered to pay nearly $85,000, months after it wasfound guilty under Ontario's animal cruelty laws of charges related to its care of three blackbears.
Man, 69, dead following single-vehicle crash in Waterdown
A 69-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waterdown on Thursday, Hamilton police say.
Hamilton's steel mills are polluting above Ontario rules even after exemption expired 1 year ago
The Ministry of the Environment says the exemptions - known as site specific standards - were allowed to expire because it's working on a new rules to ensure steel mills are doing their part when it comes to emissions.
Six Nations language immersion school to finally get a home after council approves funding
After nearly 40 years, students at a language immersion schoolin Six Nations of the Grand River near Hamilton, Ont., will gettheir ownbuilding.
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