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Fall colours could end faster in Ontario due to summer flash floods
Extreme rainfall may be causing tree leaves in some parts of Ontarioto change colourearlier than normal, and weather factors in the coming weeks could affect the timing or duration of the annual fall spectacle, experts say.
As temperatures rise, so will the cost of an AC unit
The cost of air conditioning units is expected to go up by anywhere between 10 to 20 per cent next year because of regulation changes in keeping with the Montreal Protocol.
Whooping cough cases are soaring to new heights in Canada. What's behind the sudden spike?
Canada is seeing more than 12,000 whooping cough infections this year, far more than usual. Scientists say the sudden spike echoes a trend seen around the world. So what's causing such a massive surge in this potentially-deadly bacterial infection?
Hamilton residents share stories of loss, stigma and struggle on Overdose Awareness Day
On Friday, more than 20 organizations gathered in Hamilton's Gore Park for International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, Hamilton had 148 opioid-related deaths, according to the city.
More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores can sell alcohol next week
The changefulfils one of Premier Doug Ford's 2018 election campaign pledgesto allow the sale of booze in convenience stores.
What's open and closed in Hamilton on Labour Day
It's the long Labour Day weekend with Monday being marked as a day to celebrate workers. Here's a look at what's open and closed in Hamilton this long weekend.
Burlington, Ont., considers making transit free for all, after reducing fares for youth, seniors
As council in Burlington, Ont., considers making it free to ride public transit, the city is looking to hear from its residents on what they think of the idea. A survey opened on this week and will close Sept. 15.
Things to do in Hamilton this Labour Day weekend
The summer holidays are coming to a close this weekend but there's still plenty of summer fun to be had in Hamilton and surrounding areas.
In Hamilton and Six Nations, 'good neighbours' are sending kids back to school with new backpacks, supplies
With the new school year set to begin next week, several organizations in Hamilton and Six Nations of the Grand Riverare once again helping families with back-to-school supplies. One parent says her biggest worry as school begins is 'the cost of food' but community support helps.
Event in Simcoe, Ont., aims to show migrant workers 'respect,' recognize their contributions
On Thursday, the Huron Farmworkers Ministry is hosting its second annual Migrant Worker Appreciation Day event in Simcoe, Ont. 'Thanks to [migrant workers], we can get food on our tables,' says organizer.
Hamilton workers among those with longest commutes in Canada: StatsCan
The average commute time in Toronto is 33.3 minutes, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Monday.
Hamilton safe drug use site says it plans to pivot to model touted by province to prevent full closure
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre says the organization plans to pivot to the new hub model the government is proposing but that the closure of its supervised consumption serviceswill likely cause more drug-related deaths in the city.
Forge FC 'made us work for it,' says Toronto FC coach after team beats Hamilton 1-0 in semifinal
Lorenzo Insigne's goal early in the second half carried TFC to a 1-0 win over Hamilton's Forge FC on Tuesday and a berth in the Canadian Championship final.
Another Hamilton beach closes due to toxic blue-green algae
Blue-green algae that has plagued Hamilton's waterfront this summer has prompted city officials to close the beach on Beach Boulevard.
Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony
Watch live coverage of theParis 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony, featuring a parade of around 4,400 athletes from 182delegations.
You might want to wait until fall for your next COVID-19 shot, doctors say. Here's why
Health Canada told CBC News they'll finish reviewing updated COVID vaccines by "early autumn" on the heels of the U.S. approving two updated vaccines to protect against hospitalizations and deaths.Some doctors are urging their patients to wait for these updated doses before getting a fall shot.
This former police officer used to dig into crime. Now she digs up Hamilton history
Liz Cabral was a Halton police officer for years, until her vertigo forced her to retire. Now, Cabral runs her own YouTube channel called Digging Canuck where she shares her metal-detecting adventures online.
Paris Paralympics start Wednesday. Here are 4 Hamilton-area athletes to watch
TheParis Paralympic Gameskick off are set to begin Wednesday and there are a few athletes on Team Canada with connections to the Hamilton area.
Brantford, Ont.-area teacher's licence revoked after admitting to sexually abusing student in 1990s
The licence of a now-retired teacher in the Brantford, Ont., area has been revoked after he admitted to sexually abusing a student for three years in the 1990s.
Inquests to be held into deaths of 6 inmates linked to Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre
Inquests will be held for six men who died while in custody or after transfer to hospital from the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, the Ontario government said, days after announcing inquests for six people connected tothe Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold.
Man arrested with 'modified' gun at Peach Festival. Organizers say incident is 'anomaly' in its history
On Saturday, Hamilton police arrested a 23-year-old man from Toronto who they said had a semi-automatic gun modified to be a fully automatic gun, along with a prohibited high-capacity magazine and ammunition. The local councillor says the incident was "highly unusual."
3 McMaster students banned from campus activities after pro-Palestinian protest, says union
The union representing academic workersat McMaster Universitysays three students who are also connected to the labour group have been banned from campus activities after they participated in a pro-Palestinian protest earlier this year.
Amber Alert issued for 5-year-old Quebec boy who police say could be in Ontario
Quebec police have issued an Amber Alert for five-year-old Shi Gao Getty.
GO Transit service back at Hamilton Station, Milton line Monday
Commuter trains were disrupted last week by work stoppage involving Canada's 2 major freight railways. Metrolinx says there may be some schedule adjustments Monday as service resumes.
'Next generation' in Ontario feel homeownership unachievable: survey
Despite the high property prices in Ontario, the vast majority of people aged 18 to 35 have a strong desire to own a home and hope to purchase one within the next five to 10 years, according to a new survey released Thursday by Royal LePage.
Ontario's oldest stone buildings are in Niagara. A new book explores their 'remarkable' stories
With a camera and a book of maps, a retired professor travelled Ontario to documents the province's oldest stone buildings, several of which are in Niagara.
Money woes, harassment pose barriers to diversifying Ont. politics, study finds
New research from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario is highlighting harassment and a lack of financial resources as two common barriers for diverse candidates in Ontario municipal politics.
Blue Bombers clinch 26-23 victory over Ticats on Friday despite injured, sick players
Kenny Lawler believes determination and desire pushed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 26-23 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday.
Ontario needs holistic approach to drug treatment amid consumption site closures, doctor says
The Ontario government announced measures this week that will force 10 safe consumption sites across the province to close. Advocates say the move puts lives at stake, arguing for an approach that includes harm reduction and addictions treatment.
Staying on the right side of doping controls can be even more complicated for Para athletes
It may seem easy to abide by anti-doping controls - how hard can it be to not take performance-enhancing drugs? - but there are a wide variety of reasons why anti-doping education and testing is complicated.
Great baseball is 'right here' in Hamilton, says Cardinals owner as season nears its end
When Eric Spearin moved back to Hamilton from Los Angeles, he didn't yet know the next chapter of his life would involve running one of the city's oldest sports teams.In the two years under his ownership, the stands are consistently full, he says.
From Winona Peach Festival to an Abba dance party, things to do in Hamilton this weekend
From the Winona Peach Festival to 73 'Til Infinity - part dance show, part block party inspired by hip-hop and street dance cultures - here are some things to do this weekend.
Teamsters union serves CN Rail with 72-hour strike notice as CPKC stoppage continues
The Teamsters union has served Canadian National Railway with a 72-hour strike notice, hours after saying it was takingdown picket linesand workers werereturning to the job. The strike notice was issued Friday morning just after 11 a.m.
'A slap in the face': Categorizing process aimed at making Para sport equitable is sometimes anything but
The issue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. At its heart, the act of categorizing impaired athletes is intended to make Para sport equitable. But athletes will tell you that process is not always fair.
Ontario Coroner's office to hold inquest into 6 deaths at Niagara Detention Centre
Six people's deaths at the Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold, Ont., will be investigated by an inquest. Jurors will seek to determine how they died and might make recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths.
2 charged with fraud after police investigate purchase of $90K truck in Niagara Region
A Toronto woman, 61, and a 34-year-old man from Etobicoke have been charged with fraud over $5,000 following an investigation by Niagara Regional Police Service detectives into the purchase of a brand-new truck valued at $90,000 through fraudulent financing.
Loblaw piloting ultra-discount No Name grocery store in St. Catharines, Ont.
The first three No Name stores will open in September inWindsor, St. Catharines and Brockville, capitalizing on Loblaw's existing discount brand known for its simplified, bright-yellow packaging and marketing.
Hamilton church leader says supervised injection site 'reduced violence' rather than caused it
Ontario premier Doug Ford said having a safe injection site is the worst thing that could ever happen to a community." But according to Rev. Mark Lewis, the Hamilton church hosting the city's only such site is "disappointed" to learn it must close.
Canada's 2 major freight railroads come to full stop as labour talks collapse
Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. locked out 9,300 engineers, conductors and yard workers after the parties failed to agree on a new contract before the midnight deadline.
No GO train service on Milton line or at Hamilton station Friday
Metrolinx says there will be noGO train service on the Milton line and at Hamilton GO station on Friday, despite the federal government sendinga dispute at two of Canada's largest rail companies to binding arbitration.
Zip ties, cold air, strip searches: Ont. jail officials probe alleged assault on inmates by guards
Ontario correctional officials are investigating a reported assault by officers in riot gear on dozens of inmates at a provincial jail last year, the ministry of the solicitor general confirmed to CBC News. A lawyer for one of the inmates is seeking to have video of the incident shown in court.
As major railways come to a stop, Hamilton port, chamber of commerce warn of 'profound' local impact
With Canada's two main railway companies locking out thousands of railworkers as of Thursday, Hamilton's port authority warns there will be disruptions in the shipping of food, gasoline and asphalt, among other commodities that are moved out of the city by train.
Hamilton's safe drug use site to close in 2025 under new Ontario plan. Here are the concerns and hopes
Hamilton's only supervised drug consumption site is among the 10 provincially funded locations that must close or transition to a new hub model by March 31, 2025. Ontario's move raises concerns about where people in the city who depend on the service will get help, while the mayor hopes the plan will better address the addiction and homelessness crises.
Threat sent to Jewish institutions across Canada, including in Hamilton
A threatening email was sent early Wednesday morning to dozens of Jewish institutions across Canada, including several in Montreal, prompting an RCMP investigation.
McMaster University student heads to Paris for Summer Paralympics
Lai, 24, has been preparing for her second go at the Paralympic Games and has spent the last few days training with her teammates in Quebec City before heading to Paris. The games start on Aug. 28 and go until Sept. 8.
How a rail stoppage could affect freight, farming, french fries and more
For the first time, Canada's two main railway companies, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, are on the verge of a simultaneous labour stoppage. Here's a breakdown of what it could mean.
Hamilton police arrest 2 U.K. men in roofing fraud targeting seniors
Two men from the United Kingdom involved in a roofing repair scam targeting seniors and other vulnerable individuals have been arrested by Hamilton police.
Woodstock, Ont., man attempted to kill Hamilton sex worker in 'explosive' attack: judge
Peter Pasco was intent on killing a Hamilton woman when he strangled her in her apartment in 2021, an Ontario Superior Court justice has ruled.Pasco, who was arrested after the woman called 911, was found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated sexual assault. The Crown says it'll argue he should be deemed a dangerous offender.
Ontario bans drug consumption sites near schools and child-care centres, forcing closure of Hamilton site
The move will shutter five supervised consumption facilities in Toronto, and one each in Ottawa, Kitchener, Thunder Bay, Hamilton and Guelph.
Hundreds line up in Waterdown, Ont., to see hometown NHL star Carter Verhaeghe and the Stanley Cup
Eating and drinking out of the Stanley Cup is something of a tradition. For Carter Verhaeghe, chicken wings from Turtle Jack's in Waterdown, Ont., were on the menu.
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