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Kaitlin Coghlin had no friends six months ago, but at an "un-birthday" party on the weekend, she celebrated her upcoming 18th surrounded by superheroes, princesses and 200 guests.

Officers deployed from units across the service recovered more than $100,000 in stolen property and vehicles, $10,000 in cash and 10 firearms, along with 7,600 rounds of ammunition.

Fire crews from across the city were called to a single-storey home on Greening Court and found "heavy flames and smoke going through the roof," according to Hamilton fire chief Dave Cunliffe.

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St. Thomas, Ontario has population that is 95 per cent Caucasian. But its size and low cost of living can be its main draw in bringing in people from around the world.

Service clubs have cleaned highways and built arenas. They distribute eyeglasses and hold fish fries. As they decline, advocates say, so does the Canadian small town.

The fire began in the parking lot of the Niagara Lavender Festival and quickly swept through several vehicles.

The Mountainbrow Multi-Use Trail will offer "vistas, views, waterfalls and parks," while protecting the escarpment from environmental damage.

A team of researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., has developed a thin, plastic patch that changes colour under ultraviolet light when it come into contact with meat contaminated with E. coli, a food-borne bacteria that can cause extreme illness or death.

Rescuers in northern Thailand on Sunday extracted four members of a youth soccer team from the cave where they had been trapped for more than two weeks, part of an ongoing operation to rescue the 12 boys and their coach, officials said.

From a 911 call made moments after he shot and killed Jon Styres to his testimony in front of the jury that ultimately found him not guilty of second-degree murder, Peter Khill maintained he was just following his military training.

The city has issued a boil water advisory for residents of Delbrook Court in west Hamilton while a temporary municipal water supply is being installed.

Hamilton police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 30-year-old Jacqueline Davies who is an outpatient at St. Joseph's West 5th campus.

Ameil Joseph, a professor in the School of Social Work at McMaster University, was one of the "triers' selected in the jury process for the Peter Khill murder trial following the killing of Indigenous man Jon Styres. He says the problem of systemic racism was not addressed in jury selection.

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Halton police say they've made three arrests in connection with an early-morning shooting in Burlington, Ont.

The heat wave is over. After a week the city's chief medical officer of health has cancelled the heat warning.

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Marcus Thigpen found a hole and went 34 yards for the touchdown with 1:29 to play as the Saskatchewan Roughriders downed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18-13 on Thursday.

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is changing wording of its summer school dress code to eliminate saying no "head scarves" after it was brought to their attention Thursday, many years after being in circulation.

Hamilton's perennial NDP politician, known for his thundering oration and staying power, is retiring.

Environment Canada says the intense heat and humidity the region has been sweltering under could result in slow-moving storms that could drop 25 to 50 mm of rain.

Chief Ava Hill says if newly appointed Attorney General Caroline Mulroney challenges the verdict in the death of Jon Styres it could be the beginning of an effort to correct systemic discrimination in the justice system.

Police describe the dead man as white, approximately 50-60 years old, about 5'9" tall and weighing 150-160 lbs. He has short grey hair, is balding on top and has a grey and light brown goatee.

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Joint letter from Hamilton hospitals cites high volumes of patients, limited space and concerns around "co-location" with addiction withdrawal services and children's health care as some of the reasons none of their locations would be a good fit.

More ash trees are coming down in Hamilton, this time along Hamilton's Lake Ontario beach.

Environment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the region.

A Hamilton man has been charged with numerous firearm related offences, Peel Regional Police said Wednesday.

As the extreme heat event continues for a sixth consecutive day, the Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre says there is an increase in the number of people who are having difficulty breathing.

Hamilton police have found a 45-year-old man that has been missing since Tuesday afternoon.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is a CFL top performer for the second week in a row.

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Hamilton police are reminding the public that even a very unhappy meal at McDonald's is no reason to call 911.

Food banks in Hamilton are having a hard time meeting demand, with one operator describing the current situation as "heartbreaking."

The man was working on the exterior of the building at 101 Shoreview Place around 8:45 a.m. when he fell.

A 56-year-old Thorold woman was arrested Monday after an investigation at a home for adults with special needs.

Other acts include Holly Woods & Toronto and Shawn Austin. The free festival announced its headlining acts Monday morning.

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The Hamilton Fire Department says two adults and a child made it out of a house fire on Blackburn Lane in Glanbrook Saturday night.

Environment Canada is warning of another hot day in Hamilton with humidex values expected to reach 43.

CBC Hamilton asked people at the Bayfront Park Canada Day celebration what one thing they would like to see change in Canada.

Halton Regional Police say they rescued a dog from a car parked at a plaza in Burlington.

The Greater Toronto Area is abuzz with activities and special events marking Canada’s 151st anniversary on Sunday.

Hamilton police are looking for witnesses after there were three separate fires close to each other in the downtown area Saturday morning.

Hamilton police say a man is in stable condition after being shot early Saturday morning at a home on Elgin Street near Barton Street East.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made sure to weave in a mention of Canada's steel and aluminum industries along with the usual Canada Day pleasantries during his annual statement to Canadians.

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Counc. Sam Merulla says the city has done the best it can to improve Burlington Street and that approximately $30 million is planned for investments in projects for the road and Industrial Drive until 2027.

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli completed 31-of-41 passes for 369 yards and a touchdown to lead the Tiger-Cats past the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31-17 on Friday in Hamilton's home opener.