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New research from universities in Ottawa and Sherbrooke, Quebec says that extended exposure to the cold has plenty of great health benefits. Denis Blondin, a researcher from the University of Sherbrooke explains.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's Liberal government is looking into the issue of two publicly funded Ontario colleges with campuses in Saudi Arabia that don't allow women.

A Hamilton group is still traveling to Burkina Faso on a humanitarian mission, despite a recent terrorist attack that killed Canadian volunteers on a similar mission.

The husband of one of the Quebecers killed in the Burkina Faso terrorist attack says hanging up on Justin Trudeau "felt good" after the prime minister called him earlier this week. This is one of our top stories worth your time this morning.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Jan. 22, 2016. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

Mike McQuade the president of U.S. Steel Canada took the stand to talk about how the deals to keep the Canadian plants operating came together and who decided on the terms.

Hamilton's next police chief will come from a potential internal pool of 16 senior officers as the police board looks to address concerns about morale.

Stephanie McManus, the woman who got her final wish to see her horse one last time at the hospital Wednesday, died early Thursday morning.

Eight jurors have been chosen for the trial of two men charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Ancaster. Ont’s Tim Bosma.

Two Ontario colleges operate campuses in Saudi Arabia that don't accept female students in their classes. One of the colleges says it provides gender balance through other opportunities.

Hamilton police responded to a “targeted” home invasion Wednesday night led by two suspects believed to be wielding a replica handgun, police say.

You'll be paying $16 more this year for capital projects in Hamilton. But the city still needs $3 billion more.

Flint, Michigan is in a desperate and dangerous crisis, its water contaminated by lead. Hamilton, Flint's Canadian sister city, has offered to help.

One brother was arrested, the other is injured following a booze-fuelled fight that led to a stabbing, police say.

Paramedics in Hamilton are getting a lot of calls, in this recent blast of wintry weather, about a homeless person sleeping on a bench. Only, it's not a person it's Homeless Jesus.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Jan. 21, 2016. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

Here's a look at the weather in Hamilton for January 21, 2016.

Canadian doctors who have been disciplined for improper behaviour with patients — everything from inappropriate relationships and unwanted touching to verbal and sexual abuse — are often given a second chance to continue practising, a CBC investigation has found.

Diagnosed with an aggressive form of blood cancer, and with days to live, 55-year-old Stephanie McManus makes a last wish: "I want to see my horse."

The scammer told the woman her daughter had to pay for the injuries of the Americans in a fake collision.

One man couldn't keep his composure during jury selection Wednesday for the case of two men who have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Ancaster, Ont.'s Tim Bosma.

Opponents of the Red Hill Valley Parkway said a new highway would only make roads more congested. Here's why they were right.

Was it a loan or investment when U.S. Steel bought the former Stelco plants in Hamilton and Lake Erie? Court resumes Wednesday on that question.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Hamilton teen was assaulted and robbed in the east end Tuesday afternoon.

The Burlington Lift Bridge will be closed for parts of Thursday according to a press release from Public Works and Government Services Canada.

Former NHLer Brian McGrattan was stretchered off the ice after a scary incident during a Tuesday AHL game between the San Diego Gulls and San Antonio Rampage.

A provincial police officer has been taken to hospital after his cruiser was hit on the Queen Elizabeth Way in St. Catharines.

Burlington, Ont. recording engineer Charles Moniz helped build "Uptown Funk" with Bruno Mars and recorded the teacup-shattering power vocals of Adele in an intimate studio session. Now he could win a Grammy.

Bob Young has lofty expectations of Kent Austin. Austin has led the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to three East Division final games, two conference titles and a pair of Grey Cup appearances. But Young, the franchise owner, is expecting Austin to end the team's 17-year championship drought this season.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Jan. 20, 2016. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

Here's a look Hamilton's weather for January 20, 2016.

After years spent sitting in a hidden room behind a fake wall, the process has finally begun to clean up hundreds of barrels of hazardous waste in a north end property.

The city is seeking volunteers for a 'point-in-time count' to survey and measure the scope of homelessness in Hamilton.

A brutal, yet unrelated, murder. Cancer. Close ties to the victim's family. These were just some of the reasons people were excused from the jury pool Tuesday in the trial of two men accused of killing Ancaster, Ont.'s Tim Bosma.

Tenants on six flooded floors at a 17-storey apartment building were given letters Sunday telling them to move out by Wednesday. Tenants' rights lawyers are holding an information session Tuesday night.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed general manager, head coach and vice-president of football operations Kent Austin to a contract extension.

Aside from "certain approval rights" over its own watermains, sewers and roads, Metrolinx will call the shots when it comes to LRT.

Police say a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car in Hamilton last month was crossing the road without the right of way.

Trustees help people at risk of homelessness with money issues but that program ends this spring, and those who use it fear for the future.

A major defense summit in the world's fight against extremist group ISIS is being held in Paris this week and Canada has not been invited. This is one of our top stories worth your time this morning.

Former professional wrestler "Iron" Mike Sharpe has died at age 64, the WWE announced on Monday morning.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Jan. 19, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

Here's a look Hamilton's weather for January 19, 2016.

Glenn De Caire was Hamilton's police chief until Sunday. Monday, he started as the head of security and parking. His welcome wasn't entirely warm.

NewLeaf Travel Company, the new Canadian discount airline that launched Jan. 6, has had to postpone its plans to begin operations in February and will refund any reservations while its licensing is reviewed.

Almost 200 prospective jurors filed in one by one in front of Justice Andrew Goodman on Monday, as jury selection started in the trial of two men who are accused of killing Ancaster, Ont.'s Tim Bosma.

Many of them don't live in the ward, although those that don't say it doesn't matter.

An 18-year-old has been charged with stunt driving after police say they spotted him driving more than 100 kilometres over the speed limit.

A traffic stop early Sunday turned into a drug investigation, police say.

Firefighters rescued a 35-year-old man from a fire on Queen Street South at Hunter Street West around 1 a.m. Monday.