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Despite a temporary reprieve, the threat of economic havocstill hangs over Canada and, in particular, Ontario,which ranksthird in the world for U.S. imports and will be significantlyimpacted if the 25 per cent tariffs do come into effect.

Police said Monday they were looking for a suspect after receiving a report there was a break-in at a Niagara Falls, Ont., residence and a woman was sexually assaulted. "Based on the investigation, none of the reported occurred,"a regional police spokesperson told CBC Hamilton on Thursday.

Two former Ford government staffers - including one at the centre of the Greenbelt scandal- are being sued by a property developer who alleges they promised to use their influence at Queen's Park to get severalplots of land rezoned.

Coun. Ted McMeekin's motion to approve the tiny home community at a site near the Red Hill Valley Parkway was defeated Wednesday. City of Hamilton staff say the former landfill is too contaminated for people to live there.

Mexico's CF Monterrey, with a pair of second-half goals, survived icy cold conditions to defeat Hamilton's Forge FC 2-0 in the opening leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round series Wednesday.

Hamilton public as well asNiagara public and Catholic schools were closed Thursday due to"inclement weather" afterafreezing rain advisory was issued for the regions in the morning.

The PCs promised to build 1.5 million new homes by 2031, but economic headwinds have seen housing starts stall. Now Ontario's major parties are pitching their own plans to boost home construction and bring down the cost of housing.

While questions remain about how the sculptures ended up for sale, the teacher and the artist say theirs is a story about friendship - and the kindness of strangers.

The federal government is pledging over $62 million for transit funding in Hamilton over the next 10 years.

The snap election triggered on Jan. 29 will be held Feb. 27. There are a number of ways to cast your ballot - here's what you need to know.

Every first of the month, Diane Devine stresses overhow she'll make ends meet after paying rent. "It's a pinch of pennies every day just to try and pay all the bills andbuy groceries for a full month," says the London resident, among people urging the next Ontario premier to boost disability and other social assistance payments.

A second Hamilton venue has now backed out of hosting Danger Cats, a controversial Alberta-based comedy troupe. EndZone Bar and Grill said Wednesday that it's cancelled the show Friday, afterLevity Comedy Club decided not to proceed with two shows this week.

Ontario Shipyards president and CEO Shaun Padulo, the Hamilton Police Service Board's newest member, joins at a time when city council is set to approve the police-presented budget in the coming weeks.

The Canadian steelindustry would take a big hit if 25 per centblanket tariffs are imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in March, says Prof. Goran Calic of Hamilton's McMaster University.

Porter Airlines will launch service at Hamilton International beginning in early June 2025, with daily flights to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver, airline and airport executives announced Tuesday.

Currently in Nashville, Tenn., for her first Athletes Unlimited basketball season, Kia Nurse tapped into the experience of the 39 players around her to help assess whether Chicago would be a good fit. This was in addition to the regular team meetings that take place around free agency.

Internet access is set to be restored Tuesday at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Boards (HWDSB) schools following a cyber incident late last week.

Forge FC has lost some key roster pieces since losing to Cavalry FC in last year's Canadian Premier League championship game. But in true Forge form, the club seems to have filled the holes.

A hazardous waste facility in St. Catharines, Ont., has been ordered to permanently close after an investigation into an explosion that killed 37-year-old Ryan Konkin in 2023.

Police are asking for the public's help after a break-in and sexual assault at a residence in Niagara Falls, Ont., near Sodom and Willick roads on Friday.

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board shut downits internet access temporarily late last week following concerns someone accessed its internal systems without authorization. Wi-Fi remained down Monday morning.

U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his plan to levy tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a series of commitments on Monday to improve border security.

Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius extended her winning streak to four fights with an impressive unanimous decision over Brazilian Mayra (Sheetara) Bueno Silva on a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.

Ontario voters are set to go to the polls on Feb. 27, and while some parties are still scrambling to choose candidates, many were already out campaigning this weekend.

With Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives seeking re-election on a slogan of Protect Ontario," it's worth examining whether they made good on their last campaign slogan: Get It Done."

Looming tariffs are "already being felt" by the steel industry, says one expert. "Contracts are getting cancelled, bids are getting cancelled, and it has already impacted the price of steel."

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has ordered the LCBO to strip its shelves of American products in response to the U.S. imposing 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian imports starting Tuesday.

Many Ontario colleges have cut programs, put others under review and closed satellite campuses. Cuts have also started in other provinces, and experts worry there will be less choice for students and, in the long run, fewer qualified grads entering the workforce of some sectors.

President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada on Saturday by imposing a 25 per cent tariff on virtually all goods from the U.S.'s neighbour - an unprecedented strikeagainst a long-standing ally that could throw the economy into a tailspin. A White House fact sheet sent to CBC News saystariffs of 25 per cent on Mexican goods and10 per cent on China products will also be levied.

As Ontario's election campaign kicks off, experts say the fight is on between the provincial NDP and Liberals to define themselves as the best alternative to PC Leader Doug Ford.

Over 100 years after his death, Anderson Ruffin Abbott's visit to the White House and his relationship with U.S. President Abraham Lincoln continue to fascinate people. Toronto-born Abbott practised in Hamilton and was the first Black Canadian licensed as a physician, notes the author of a book on "courageous" Civil War surgeons.

A 32-year-old Hamilton man faces five charges after a months-longinvestigation intoonline threats against the Jewish community, police said Friday.

PC Leader Doug Ford promised an additional $22 billion forinfrastructure projects in Ontario during a news conference on Friday.These funds are on top of the nearly $200 billion he said will go towardbuilding transit, highway and roads.

Grand Erie Public Health says there's an outbreak of measles following 19 confirmed cases in the area, most affecting children.

Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius will enter the record book on Saturday when she and Brazilian opponent Mayra (Sheetara) Bueno Silva become the first female fighters to appear on a UFC card in Saudi Arabia.

Hamilton's public school board has temporarily shut down internet access while it investigates a potential cyber incident." A board exec told CBC Hamilton at this point, there are "no signs of privacy breach or data theft."

For around $5,000, first-time filmmaker Daryl Granger made a documentary about a fishery in Port Dover, Ont. Now people in Ontario and around the world are watching, getting a behind-the-scenes look of working life on the water.

A comedy troupe known for racist jokes is scheduled fortwo shows at Hamilton's Levity comedy club next month,in the wake of the cancellation of performancesatotherCanadian venuesfollowing community backlash.

Police are investigating after they say two males used bear spray on restaurant staff and bystanders in the Walmart on Upper James Street in Hamilton Tuesday night.

Paul Goodman, a former Scout leader and educational assistant, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of possessing and making child pornography.

Canadian authorities say they've intercepted a human smuggling attempt in the Niagara region as part of a larger border security effort.

As party leaders launched their election campaigns Wednesday, NDP Leader Marit Stiles was ready with lengthy criticisms of her opponents on the ballot, while the only politician Doug Ford mentioned outside his party was U.S. President Donald Trump.

Seventeen-year-old Zeke Fox dragged Shawn Goodwin to safety on the night of Jan. 5 as a fire destroyed his encampment at Bayfront Park in Hamilton.They've since stayed in touch and have become close. "You go through something like that with someone and you feel like you're almost family," Fox says.

The CFL's free-agency process will kick into high gear Sunday. That's when the league's free-agency window will open, allowing CFL teams to talk freely with any pending free agents and/or their representatives. That will officially begin at noon ET on Sunday.

The Ontario government announced Tuesday it plans to build a GO station in Grimsby.

The Hamilton-Centre NDP riding association criticized the Ontario NDP for blocking Sarah Jama from contesting the nomination. The association's leadership also questioned one of the people approved to run for the nomination.

Two Independent MPPs are running against their former parties, one incumbent is stepping down to run federally, and a current mayor is running for MPP. Here are four ridings to watch in the Hamilton-Niagara area.

The unit originally planned for this year would've seen 17 officers dedicated to investigating domestic violence and supporting survivors. Police are now looking to start it in 2026.

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Hamilton, Burlington and the Niagara Region.

February marks Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate and honour the rich cultural heritage, achievements and contributions of Black, Afro Caribbean communities to the diverse cultural landscape of Hamilton and surrounding areas.