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Voting is open in Hamilton for Ward 4 school board trustee. Here are the candidates
Candidates vying for the Ward 4 trustee spot each bringing a range of experiences and perspectives as voting begins.
Province approves new treatment hub in Hamilton, to be run by operator of closing safe injection site
Hamilton's only supervised injection site, which the province forced to close, will become a new mental health and addiction treatment centre.
After long-running Hamilton aviary closes, team pivots to new model to help tropical birds
Friends of the Aviary is helping birds in the area find new foster homes after having to close its Westdale location last year.
Even with new shelter spots in Hamilton, barriers to leaving tents remain, say encampment residents
Encampment residents say lack of availability isn't the only thing keeping them out of the shelter system. Many say they face barriers to using shelters that include fear of theft and lack of knowledge about the new sites.
2,500 affordable housing units to break ground in Hamilton over next 3 years, says city director
Housing secretariat director Justin Lewis spoke to CBC Hamilton recently about the city's progress in getting more affordable homes built faster and what's in store for 2025.
Advocacy group welcomes reduction in child-care fees
Canada's national child care advocacy association, Child Care Now, has welcomed a reduction in child-care fees in Ontario, while expressing concernthat far too few families stand to benefit.
407 toll rates going up for many drivers in the new year
Toll prices on Highway 407 will be going up for many drivers starting on Jan. 1. A news release says the cost for light vehicles will rise from three to 14 cents per kilometre, but the exact price will depend on a number of factors.
Senior faces possible renoviction from home of 50 years as Hamilton unrolls new bylaw to protect tenants
Beverly Hoadley never thought she'd have to move out of her Hamilton apartment. But now facing a possible eviction, the 87-year-old says she's afraid she'll soon have no choice but to leave her beloved home.
New year, new tax measures — what to expect in 2025
The coming year will see some changes to existing tax measures, but those changes are expected to have onlyminor impacts on individuals.
Police search for 2 suspects after male had bike stolen while attempting to rob bank in Hamilton Mountain
Hamilton police are looking for two males, one who, they say, attempted to rob a bank and the other for stealing the would-be robber's bike.
Lack of funding, low ridership leads to suspension of private transit service to Haldimand County
A pilot project to provide bus service access to rural areas of southern Ontario has been suspended, less than three months after its launch.
5 modern parenting trends we're more than ready to ditch in 2025
What a year 2024 was for parents. From so-called Sephora kids and"sharenting" to baking goldfish crackers from scratch, here are the modern parenting trends we're happy to say "see ya" to in 2025.
Federal government to extend deadline for charitable donation tax deductions
The federal government plans to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to the end of February.
Hamilton's new vacant unit tax delayed after Canada Post strike
The deadline for owners to make declarations about their properties was to be March 31, but will likely be extended, staff say. Owners can expect information about the tax by mail.
3 Hamilton men plead guilty to manslaughter for shooting 21-year-old, kidnapping father in 2021
They were sentenced to 17 years for the killing of Hasnain Ali, 21, aggravated assault of his brother and kidnapping of his father from their Mount Hope home.
Theodore Tugboat, the eclipse and 7 more great photos from 2024
Here's a look at 2024 through some of the most interesting photos that were taken in the Hamilton and Niagara region that made it to CBC Hamilton news stories.
GTA car thieves kept stealing, found new loopholes in 2024
Auto thefts continueto dominateheadlines as governments, police forces and regular citizens alikescrambleto figure out how to put a stop to the problem. Here's a look at some of the most-read auto theft stories from CBC Toronto in 2024 - from brazen thefts to the vulnerabilities thieves are still taking advantage of:
Police arrest man for murder of woman in Niagara Falls, Ont., home
Niagara Regional Police Service say the investigation is ongoing.
Environment Canada warns of 'significant' rainfall in Hamilton and Niagara area
The rainfall warning will continue until Sunday night and localized flooding in possible, says the federal weather agency.
Toronto man creates tiny mobile homes to help unhoused people escape the cold
Tired of watching people sleeping outside in the cold, a Toronto man is building tiny mobile homes attached to bicycles to give temporary relief to those who are unhoused
Top Canadian defensive prospect Matthew Schaefer out for rest of world juniors with injury
Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer will miss the rest of the world junior hockey championship. Schaefer was injured early in the first period of Canada's 3-2 shootout loss to Latvia last night after he crashed into the net.
Want to stop scrolling? New app by and for McMaster students aims to curb device time
LockIn founders say their app helps increase focus and eliminate distractions, while rewarding users with discounts at real-life venues near the Hamilton university.
Sleetwood Mac, Scoop Dogg and Austin Plowers among finalists in Hamilton's annual snowplow naming contest
The City of Hamilton is once again turning to residents to help decide on some funny names for its snowplows.
Advocates count 48 femicides in rural Ontario in last 5 years. Here's why women in those areas are at risk
Advocates say domestic violence is increasing in rural southwestern Ontario but a lack ofadequate transportation and a housing crisis is putting the lives of more women at risk.
Hamilton photographer recreates iconic buildings in the GTHA as 3D models
A Hamilton photographer with a passion for capturing moments" makes 3D models of iconic buildings. He hopes to one day donate his work to Archives Ontario.
Doctors in Halton can now prescribe nature 'to help people have a better quality of life'
Conservation Halton has partnered with Halton Healthcare and PaRx to offer up to 10 free visits to conservation areas in the region when receiving a prescription for nature.
9 of the most interesting people we met in 2024 and 1 dog named Minnie
Every year, CBC Hamilton reporters meet some of the most interesting people in the Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara regions and tell you their stories. Here are a few who made 2024 a better place.
City of Hamilton aims to end tent encampments in parks, says mayor following court win
Court decision won't immediately change how city deals with encampments but officials are looking to change rules next year.
After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up
Ontario's little-known team of taxpayer-funded animal cruelty investigators recently issued its first-ever news release, years after launching in 2020.
'Everybody needs friendship': How Helping Hands Street Mission in Hamilton is meeting that need
Friendship is at the heart of everything the small staff and volunteers do at Helping Hands Street Mission in Hamilton, and the organization's executive director says it's especially important over the holidays.
City of Hamilton wins encampment case as judge rules it can enforce tent ban in parks
Ontario Superior Court Justice James Ramseysided with the Cityof Hamilton on Monday in a scathing rebuke of encampments, followinga three-day hearing last week.
More than 200 people write victim-impact statements for sentencing of man who killed teen cousin in Hamilton
The murder of 16-year-old Mark Bistoyong in 2023 affected over 200 people who wrote victim-impact statements for the sentencing hearing of his 23-year-old cousin who killed him. The justice hearing the case said that's the most he's ever seen.
Man, 19, dead after car collides with snowplow in St. Catharines
A 19-year-old man has died following a collision involving a car and a snowplow in St. Catharines Monday morning.
Hamilton co-op residents celebrate their 1st holidays in a building they worked over a year to own
Residents of a building in Hamilton recently celebrated the holidays with food in one unit and games in another - and it wasn't just the Christmas spirit that brought them together. In June, tenants at 272 Caroline St. S. purchased the apartment building from their landlord as a co-operative, a model that appears to be making a comeback in Canada.
This Hamilton-led group's ornament exchange is helping people with their grief over the holidays
During one recent Christmas, this Hamilton woman was looking for a way to deal with her grief. Now, she's helping others around the world with theirs.
I began baking Christmas gingerbread in the summer — hoping to unlock my relationship with my parents
As a child, Agata Antonow rejected the Polish traditions her parents insisted on holding onto. As an adult, she's interested in reclaiming them, but the tables have now turned.
Lego sets bring a multigenerational flavour to Christmas village displays
Many Canadians, young and old, have taken a modern twist on the winter village display by building it out of Lego bricks.
City of Hamilton issues cold weather alert for weekend
The City of Hamilton issued a cold weather alert for Saturday night and Sunday morning as temperatures dropped to -20 C.
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Hamilton and area with 'heavy' snowfall expected
A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for Hamilton, Niagara, Burlington and St. Catharines with "heavy" snowfall expected on Friday.
What's open and closed in Hamilton between Christmas and New Year's Day
From bus routes to libraries, here's what you need to know about what's open and closed in Hamilton from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
Theodore Tugboat replica 'safely righted and refloated' in Ontario port, says owner
Theodore Too, the 65-foot replica tugboat that was built in Nova Scotia and named after a years-long TV series, has been refloatedin St. Catharines, Ont.,after partially sinking this week, according to the boat's owner.
Snow expected overnight for Hamilton and Burlington: Environment Canada
Environment Canada issued a weather advisory for Hamilton and Burlington on Thursday.
Ontario appoints reviewer for Brantford-area Catholic school board after pricey Italy art trip
Education Minister Jill Dunlop calls the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board's use of public money "appalling."
Delays mean Hamilton's 1st outdoor shelter won't open until mid-January
The city says opening date has been pushed back because of microshelter production delays and the need for additional health and safety measures on the contaminated Barton-Tiffany lands.
As Niagara Falls man charged for historic sexual assaults, police look for more victims
At the time of his arrest Thursday, the 52-year-old man was working a school bus driver and involved in the martial arts community.
Hamilton-area scientist known for Arctic research appointed to Order of Canada
A Hamilton-area scientist who works with Environment and Climate Change Canada is receiving recognition from the Governor General as a word-leading authority in environmental chemistry."
Residential school survivors' group on verge of shutdown amid lack of funding from Canada
A residential school survivors' group says it will have to close its doors at the end of the month unless it receives a federal funding decision. Laura Arndt, lead at the Survivors' Secretariat in southern Ontario, is accusing Ottawa of breaking promises. They lied" to survivors, she said.
Canada Post union head in Hamilton warns of 'race to the bottom' after back-to-work order ends strike
The fight for better jobs at Canada Post continues after a federal back-to-work order ended the roughly one-month strike, but the government has made it more difficult, a local union president says.
New name coming for Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton as 10-year agreement ends
Tim Hortons will continue to sponsor the Ticats but will no longer be the naming rights partner.
'Canada's beloved' Theodore Too tugboat sinking in St. Catharines, Ont.
The owner of Theodore Too, the life-sized replica of a belovedCBC-TV character, says he'scommitted to executing a "safe and successful refloat" of the boat, which was built in Nova Scotia in 2000 and has been in Ontario waters since 2021.
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