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Man, 26, arrested for arson at central Hamilton home
A 26-year-old man was due in court Wednesday to answer to charges in relation to a fire at a home in central Hamilton.
Niagara police searching for alleged drug dealer who has escaped arrest twice
Police are searching for a 21-year-old man from Mississauga who's facing drug charges, but has managed to evade capture twice.
Expect delays: Westbound lanes of the LINC slowly reopening after crash
Drivers are being asked to proceed slowly through the area as some of the cars involved in the collision are still on the shoulder.
Mix of sun and cloud Wednesday: DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Eve Adams resurfaces in Canadian politics with a run at a Hamilton city council seat
Eve Adams famously crossed the floor to the Liberals after a Tory nomination controversy. Now she's running in Ward 8.
Man charged with stunt driving after rented Nissan Maxima clocked at 131 km/h: police
The 39-year-old's licence was suspended for seven days and his vehicle impounded after police saw him speeding in a black, Nissan Maxima on Highland Road Monday around midnight.
Preds lock up Hamilton's Ryan Ellis with 8-year, $50M extension
Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis has signed an eight-year deal worth $50 million that keeps him under contract through the 2026-27 season.
Man swindled out of $20K by scammer who said his computer had a virus: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a Norfolk County resident was cheated out of $20,000 by a scammer who called him to say his computer had a virus.
Deadly 'fox' tapeworm found in Ontario can kill dogs and humans
A tiny but potentially deadly tapeworm has popped up in Ontario. It's dangerous for dogs and chipmunks but can also kill humans. Veterinarian Andrew Peregrine from the University of Guelph explains why it's dangerous.
Hamilton man arrested for alleged door-to-door donation scam
A Hamilton man is facing fraud charges after allegedly running a fake door-to-door donation scam in Burlington.
Morneau ready to use 'emergency' measure to protect steel sector
Bill Morneau is preparing to use emergency safeguard measures for the first time to respond to the risk of a surge in cheap foreign steel imports. The finance minister launched a short public consultation process Tuesday, as U.S. steel tariffs continue to disrupt and divert global steel shipments.
Thief stole 30 cheesecakes and 1 window from Simcoe food truck
A thief with a serious sweet tooth is making life very difficult for the owners of a Simcoe-based cheesecake food truck.
Chance of showers Tuesday: DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
A private group is offering city $250K for a study of downtown venues - but why?
A private group wants to hand the city $250,000 — "no strings attached" — to look at the future of Hamilton's downtown entertainment venues. And some on council say they can't figure out why.
Union to 'vigorously' defend any teacher who defies province by teaching current sex-ed curriculum
The union that represents Ontario elementary public school teachers vowed to "vigorously defend" any educator who uses the modernized sex-ed curriculum in the classroom this school year in defiance of the province's decision to impose an outdated version.
City still pushing for funding after province freezes overdose prevention site cash
Uncertainty is swirling around the future of overdose prevention sites in Hamilton, as the province has announced it is “pausing” any funding approvals for new locations.
Ontario to allow private retailers to sell cannabis, province will handle online sales
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government announced Monday it will allow recreational pot to be sold in retail stores while the province will handle online sales.
Convenience store clerk leaps over counter to fight off 2 shotgun-toting robbers
When two masked men burst into a Cannon Street convenience store Friday morning in Hamilton, the clerk didn't hesitate — he leapt over the counter and fought them off.
Police investigating after fire rages at Toronto Motorsports Park
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a fire broke out at Toronto Motorsports Park in Haldimand County early Monday.
'Violent' fugitive who was leaping between rooftops arrested: police
Police were called to the corner of Somerset Avenue and Barnesdale Avenue North around 7 p.m. after reports of a man jumping between buildings.
Chat with our gardeners on Monday, Aug. 13 at 12:30 p.m.
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.
Police identify human remains found near Marineland as missing woman
Niagara Regional Police say the remains were discovered in a wooded area by a pedestrian on Wednesday, about two kilometres from Marineland.
Chance of showers Monday: DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Teenage Syrian refugee 'saved the day' after rescuing toddler from Hamilton rooftop
Meet Khalid Tabateb, a Syrian refugee who pulled a toddler to safety after the child wandered onto a Hamilton rooftop on Wednesday.
Indigenous women lead walk around Hamilton Harbour to pray for safe water
Danielle Boissoneau wasn't in Hamilton long when she realized there were issues with the water.
Brock University condemns former professor's racist tweets
Brock University is distancing itself from a retired professor after he unleashed a racist tirade in a series of tweets linked to the removal of a statue of John A. Macdonald from the front steps of city hall in Victoria, B.C.
Mystery surrounds device found in wallet near playground at Hamilton park
Hamilton police detectives are trying to unravel a mystery after a strange electronic device was discovered hidden in a wallet left near a playground in an east end park.
Toddler teetering on Hamilton roof rescued by passerby
A group of passersby gathered around a King Street East home Wednesday after a child wandered out an open window and onto a porch roof.
Funeral today for Niagara-on-the-Lake family who died in Maine plane crash
Funerals will be held today for three members of a prominent family from Ontario's Niagara region who died last month in a small-plane crash in Maine.
Downtown health centre gets a facelift thanks to unique cleanup crew
On Thursday the Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre began a physical transformation to make it a cleaner, safer space. The cleanup was organized by the social navigator program.
'A waste of good life': Mother of man gunned down in Hamilton calls for killings to stop
Michael Campbell was shot and killed Wednesday. His mother says he was a loving father and loyal friend who didn't deserve to die.
Hamilton hospitals scramble to 'fill gaps' as departure of Saudi medical residents looms
Health officials here are scrambling to put in place contingency plans as the departure of 153 Saudi medical residents looms. But they are assuring the public that patient care would not be compromised.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Hamilton
Severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain could develop this afternoon, Environment Canada says.
Teen has life-threatening injuries following crash between bicycle and pick-up truck
A collision between a pick-up truck and a cyclist Wednesday evening which left a 13-year-old with life-threatening injuries has police looking for witnesses.
Resident wakes to find bullet holes in parked car
Hamilton police say they believe a car found with bullet holes was a result of targeted shooting early Tuesday morning on Elgar Avenue.
Human remains found in wooded area near Marineland: Niagara police
Niagara police are currently investigating human remains that were discovered Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area near Marineland in Niagara Falls.
Mainly sunny in Hamilton today with a chance of showers this afternoon
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Syrian wheelchair table tennis player building 'new home' in Hamilton
After fleeing her wartorn homeland, para-athlete Dima Al-Dahouk arrived in Canada in 2017. It was the start of a new chapter both for her family and her athletic career — and now, supporters here are fundraising to help her continue playing.
Heavy rainfall closes roads, floods parts of Brantford
Parts of Brantford's north end were flooded after heavy rainfall Wednesday afternoon.
Hamilton fires paramedics charged in Good Samaritan's death
Two Hamilton paramedics who face charges in the death of a 19-year-old Good Samaritan have been fired by the city, according to their union.
Hamilton no long under severe thunderstorm warning
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Hamilton Wednesday afternoon. But now it's over.
Hamilton woman can't afford rent, stuck in lease after province scraps basic income
Harley Worden was able to get her own apartment in Hamilton with the basic income pilot project. She moved in April, but now doesn't know what to do since the province announced it would end.
Police searching for suspect in Burlington sexual assault case
Police are looking for a suspect after a Burlington woman was sexually assaulted in her home last month.
Brampton man killed, 3 others injured in 'targeted' central Hamilton shooting
Michael Campbell, a 34-year-old from Brampton, was gunned down near the corner of East Avenue and King Street East around 1:30 a.m.
Saudi students at Niagara and Mohawk Colleges, McMaster University hit by diplomatic dispute
In an escalating dispute between Saudi Arabia and Canada, many Saudi students in Hamilton region now have big questions regarding their futures.
Buck a beer was born in Hamilton, but local brewers want none of it this time around
On the grave site of Ontario’s last foray into beer that only cost a buck, a new craft beer industry is thriving — and the people behind it are dead against premier Doug Ford’s new legislation to lower the minimum price of a beer to $1 from $1.25.
Basic income advocates boarding a bus to protest at Queen's Park
A group of about 30 people is planning to board a bus to Queen's Park Wednesday morning to protest the province's decision to cancel the basic income pilot project.
Man steals $300 worth of deodorant from grocery store: police
Halton Regional Police say a man went into a Burlington grocery store where he stole $300 worth of Axe deodorant.
Police seize $1.5M-worth of drugs from illegal cannabis dispensary
Five people have been charged with possession of marijuana, cannabis resin and THC for the purpose of trafficking and possessing the proceeds of a crime over $5,000.
Criminal charges against paramedics shows need for regulatory college, says advocate
Criminal charges against two Hamilton paramedics show the need for a regulatory college where they could be first judged by their peers before the court system, according to the Paramedic Association of Canada's executive director.
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