CBC | Edmonton News

Two rabid bats have been found in Halton Region, and it's prompting a public health call for anyone who might have come into contact with them.

Hamilton police will only respond to alarm calls if security companies can verify the danger. They join other police services across Ontario in the transition.

Hamilton is looking at taking 15 more asylum-seeking families who crossed the border via Quebec from the U.S., but first, it wants a guarantee it'll get the money to accommodate them.

The 43-year-old is facing cannabis-related charges. Investigators seized phones, cash and pot.

The provincial police in Norfolk are investigating a pornography email extortion scam.

Three Welland men have been charged in connection with theft from 289 grave sites, Niagara police say. Some of the items have been recovered, but are damaged beyond repair.

Investigations are ongoing for an overnight assault that sent one man to hospital, but police say that the victim is not cooperating with the investigation.

More fireflies, which are important in getting rid of pest species, are flickering across Eastern Canada this summer compared to recent years, says a researcher at Ontario's University of Guelph, and a colleague is also finding an increase in monarch butterfly populations.

The number of mid-air conflicts between drones and crewed aircraft rose in the first half of this year in most parts of Canada, with Ontario leading the way by far, according to new statistics obtained by CBC News.

Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna announced $1 million in funding over three years for 10 projects dedicated to supporting the Great Lakes this morning.

Hamilton police marine unit saved five kids after their sailboats capsized under the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge during a thunderstorm on Tuesday. There were no injuries.

A Hamilton middle school principal has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference involving a female student at his school.

Dubbed project Skylark, a 14-month investigation involving police from Niagara, Sudbury and Ottawa in Ontario has resulted in the arrests of 15 people linked to a drug network that sold cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Three hikers face municipal charges for being in a prohibited area at Albion Falls. A Hamilton firefighter suffered serious injuries last week after falling off a ledge during an attempt to rescue the hikers.

Hamilton's reputation has taken a hit over the last several weeks as the city investigates a long time staffer for connections to white supremacists, Pride celebrations were marred by a brawl with religious protesters and the city has the highest rate of reported hate crimes in Canada.

The 71-year-old had a stick in his hands and is alleged to have also been holding a knife when he got into a dispute with his delivery person, according to investigators.

Baseball teams from across Canada have gathered in Ancaster to decide which team will don the county's colours to take on the rest of the world during the Little League World Series. Here's what you need to know.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Southern Ontario.

Hamilton police say they are investigating a stabbing that took place near the intersection of King Street and Emerald Street.

The couple, in their early 50s, was cycling along the trail near Wild Waterworks on July 7 when police say a man cut them off and started yelling at them.

A 19-year-old was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and investigators say they also found he was bound by two probation orders.

British Columbia maintained their perfect record with a victory over Ontario.

Festival organizer wanted to bring the community together over food, and they say they succeeded

Police are investigating after a man was shot in west Hamilton Saturday afternoon.

The Liberal government's pledge to use all the revenue it collected from Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum and other products to support its domestic industries is driving a wave of spending announcements leading up to the fall election.

A post mortem completed Friday identified the remains as those of David Martens. Police are continuing to investigate his death, but say foul play is not suspected.

Four people face more than 55 robbery and firearms charges for their involvement in an armed drugstore robbery. Hamilton police say they expect to make more arrests.

Commonwealth games officials wrapped up a three-day whirlwind tour of Hamilton Friday as the community continues its campaign to bring the event back to the city where it all began for its 100th anniversary.

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 Tuesday.

Hamilton police are asking the public for help in identifying two suspects in a parking lot assault. A 64-year-old man was beaten, police say, and a person nearby was hit with a car.

Find out what will be open and closed around Hamilton this civic holiday.

Two men suffered serious injuries after police say a motorcyclist drove through a Niagara Falls strip club parking lot and fired off multiple shots before speeding off.

The Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington reported 1,170 sales in July. This is a 10 per cent increase from July last year. It follows a dip in sales during May and June

Here's a list of things to do in and around Hamilton this Civic holiday weekend.

Cody Fajardo ran in the winning touchdown with under a minute to play as the Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24-19 on Thursday.

A group of Six Nations protesters who want a council of traditional chiefs recognized as the territory's official government say they have no idea who stole documents and personal items from the elected council's office.

Nearly one in five Canadians said they intended to try cannabis or increase their use following legalization, according to analysis from researchers at McMaster University that also found people younger in age were more likely to do so.

The Hamilton Community Legal Clinic has managed provincial legal aid cuts this year, says its executive director. But next year, it will have to make some hard choices that could impact people with low incomes who need legal advice on issues such as employment, social assistance, and disputes with their landlords.

The 28-year-old, also known as Nikko, was shot multiple times after police say his next-door neighbour Mark Duckett broke into his home on Magnolia Drive around 1 a.m. Tuesday.

A Hamilton firefighter suffered serious injuries after falling off a ledge at Albion Falls. The Hamilton Fire Department says he is stable condition after his coworkers used a rope rescue to save him.

Kylie Hass, 9, is hoping to raise $1,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton by selling lemonade in front of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Thursday.

Less than 24 hours after more than a dozen children were treated by paramedics following an apparent chlorine spill at a Burlington park, the pool where it all happened has reopened.

Ontario Superior Court has ordered a new trial for John and Mato Josipovic. The brothers were convicted in 2016 for killing ex-biker James "Lou" Malone.

The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says a 48-year-old man has been taken to hospital following the shooting.

Hamilton firefighters were called at around 1 a.m. Wednesday to a fire at an east end house. Police are calling the fire "suspicious."

A 44-year-old man is charged with dangerous driving and criminal negligence causing bodily harm, along with possession of the proceeds of a crime over $5,000 and possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling.

Michelle Hanson has been ordered to stand trial on two charges related to her son's death. Kaden Young, 3, died in February 2018 after he was swept down the Grand River west of Orangeville during flooding.

Two Ontario zoos are flouting global guidelines by offering visitors the chance to get up close and personal with wildlife, putting animals and guests at risk, says a report by an international advocacy group.

A 14-year-old girl is facing theft charges after crashing a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning. The two passengers in the car were also 14-year-old girls.

Paramedics say 14 people were treated at the scene, with six transported to local hospital and one taken to McMaster Children's Hospital in "more serious condition."