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The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday.

Cole DeLargie-Campbell is a 38-year-old living in Hamilton. They were diagnosed with a rare, grade three meningioma and given six to 12 months to live.

Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate Wednesday evening, prompting the medical officer of health for the City of Hamilton to issue a cold weather alert effective overnight.

An orange-crowned warbler was spotted during Hamilton's annual Christmas bird survey, a rarity" for birdwatchers, organizers say.

A law mandating new requirements for job postings by companies of over 25 people will go into effect starting Jan. 1, 2026 in Ontario.

Changes to the Ontario Fire Code coming in the new year will require carbon monoxide alarms on every level of a home in a bid to better protect people from the deadly, odorless gas.

With more than $15,000 raised for local food banks so far this month, Wednesday is the final day to donate in the annual CBC campaign.

After a fire at the old St. Catharines Standard building in December, former reporters and photographers of the longstanding newspaper gathered at the site before its demolition.

From pregnant women living cold tents to young people no longer needing to couch surf, the province's homelessness and addiction recovery treatment (HART) hubs are filling with people looking for change.

Here are a few of the ways Canadians tried to put more power behind their purchase and travel choices in 2025 - and how those decisions may have impacted the U.S. economy.

After tragedy struck their team, the Toronto Dingos turned to a simple weekly tradition - sharing video life updates - creating a culture of connection that experts say highlights why friendship matters more than ever.

A year after the City of Hamilton cancelled its overnight warming bus, it is funding a new all-night warming centre at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on James Street S.

Police said around 9 p.m. the lanes had fully reopened after a single-vehicle collision involving a transport truck closed part of the highway Monday morning.

Strong southwesterly and northwesterly wind gusts of 80 to 90 km/h were forecast for Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford and Niagara on Monday.

Bylaw officers will evaluate buildings and give them a score based on maintenance practices and standards, mostly in common areas. How they do will be made public.

When Chris Mallinos's son Theo was diagnosed with leukemia, he was prepared for the physical isolation that would come with avoiding infection during Theo's treatment. However, Mallinos wasn't prepared for the emotional isolation of his son being a cancer parent.

The Hamilton area is under a rainfall warning on Sunday with heavy rain in the forecast, according to Environment Canada.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton's new psychedelics research centre will treat and monitor patients taking psychedelic therapies with the goal of one day creating guidelines for health-care providers.

There's no debating it: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the best years an athlete could have.Gilgeous-Alexander was named The Canadian Press' Male Athlete of the Year on Saturday, easily winning the award for the second time in his career.

With an aging roster of pipers and drummers, the Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band is seeking new members to keep its world champion-calibre musical ensemble running. It's welcoming people of all ages to its free music program, for beginners to try piping and learn music fundamentals.

A mix of ice pellets and snow are in the forecast for Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara and St. Catharines on Boxing Day, Environment Canada says.

According to McMaster researchers on aging, walking speed could be considered a vital sign of sorts for seniors. Measuring it, they say, can tell you a lot about mobility, independence and overall health.

Here's a look back at just a few of the most interesting people in the Hamilton area whose stories were shared with you in 2025.

'Tis the season to get sick - and for families and friends to pass around bugs like unwanted gifts. So before you head from one celebration to another, here are some helpful tips for avoiding the flu and other respiratory illnesses over the holidays.

The library releases its list of most popular reads annually - revealing which page turners Hamiltonians have been drawn to this year.

We've made a list of what's open and closed, and checked it twice. Here's what you should know for Christmas and New Year's hours.

Flu cases across Canada are on the rise and may push hospitals to their limits over the holidays and into the new year, leading health officials in regions across the country to warn people not to visit emergency rooms unless it's absolutely necessary.

On Dunsmure Road, you'll find a house that looks like it's made of gingerbread, with a yard covered in 50 festive blow-up decorations. Neighbours come to see it, and some even chip in to help pay the electricity bills.

Between office parties, family gatherings and plans with friends, there can be lots of socializing crammed into the final weeks of the calendar. But experts say finding pockets of solitude can offer a reprieve.

Police have charged a truck driver from the Hamilton area in a hit-and-run crash that killed a tow truck operator who had been stopped helping a driver on the side of Highway 401 outside Woodstock, Ont.

Police in Niagara Region say a man who was arrested and injured by gunfire after an officer was shot Friday in Welland, Ont., remains in hospital and will likely face further charges as the province's police watchdog continues to investigate.

Some London charities say they are behind their holiday fundraising goals and are hoping for a final push before the year ends. Statistics Canada data show Canadians' generosity in giving has been declining, which some experts attribute to broader economic strain.

The Shaw Festival is hopping across the pond - just not the one you might be thinking of.

Hamilton police say they charged a man, 85, with careless driving causing death after he hit and killed a pedestrian, 83, in November.

A recent market and fundraiser showcasing Palestinian-owned businesses in Hamilton, including new start-ups by Gazans who now call the city home, was widely supported, organizers say.

Rachel Montour, an Indigenous woman from Six Nations, struggled with addiction since she was 10 years old. She's three years sober now and living a full-circle moment" as she prepares care packages for homeless people in Brantford, Ont.

He is charged with three counts of sexual assault, three counts of sexual interference and one count of forcible confinement in 2002 and 2003, say police.

Following a 24-hour standoff that held Welland, Ont., on edge, a man barricaded in a former church was taken into custody Saturday and faces charges including attempted murder after a Niagara regional police officer was shot. According to police, it all began with a dispute over a fence that officials say contravenes local bylaws.

A cold front will bring gusty winds and icy conditions to Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara and St. Catharines on Friday, Environment Canada says.

Nearly two months after Ottawa denied Marineland's request to export its whales, residents in Niagara Falls, Ont., continue to wait for news on the future of the shuttered theme park's property and dozens of animals, including up to 30 belugas and four dolphins. Every time I drive by, it makes me really sad," a local real estate agent says.

Police say they disrupted a "highly organized" retail theft syndicate in Ontario and Quebec with the arrest of 21 people, ranging in age from 15 to 75. Two suspects were picked up in B.C.

Long wait times for gynecological surgeries are putting many Canadian women at risk, doctors say. Surgical wait times vary across the country, but a 2020 study found that a gynecologist consultation alone can take up to four and a half months on average.

In October, workers at a popular Hamilton cafe signed their first collective agreement. The location closed this week, leading some to wonder if it's in response to their unionization efforts. The owner, meanwhile, said it was due to managers resigning.

The museum, at Gage Park, will relaunch on Jan. 10, with new interactive exhibits, hands-on galleries and renovated spaces.

Zayne Parekh cut a slightly different figure. The Calgary Flames defenceman known for his positive,laid-back outlook seemed a little gloomy after suffering an upper-body injury in early November.

Ontario Provincial Police reminds drivers to leave home with enough time to get to your destination, leave a good distance between vehicles and make sure you have a good set of windshield wipers.

The City of Hamilton appears to be pulling out all the stops to make this holiday season unforgettable.

Judges in Hong Kong court found pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiracy to publish seditious material on Monday. His family in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., and the U.K say they're saddened, but not surprised by the decision.

The 12-year-old boy Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber were trying to adopt was dangerously" thin for over a year leading up to his 2022 death, Superior Court in Milton, Ont., heard.

Canadian Finn Foster, 18, was planning to watch the sunset at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, when he heard shots ring out. At least 15 people were killed and 38 wounded during the Hanukkah celebration in what the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitism and terrorism.