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Food banks in Hamilton and across the province are seeing a surge in demand as residents dealwith unaffordable housing prices, inflation and unstable employment.

Investigations by Ontario provincial animal welfare services (PAWS) are leading to far fewer orders and charges compared to when the OSPCA was overseeing them, according to data obtained by CBC Hamilton through a freedom of information request.

A man in his 50s is dead after being stabbed outside of Jackson Square, according to police.

Police say a family hired the tutor after seeing his ad on Kijiji.

Hamilton police say a 36-year-old man is facing charges after a Saturday night hit and run killed two people on the Mountain in Stoney Creek.

After being diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year, Dr. Anil Kapoor of Ontario was prescribed the common chemotherapy medication Fluorouracil. Three weeks later, he died from a toxic reaction to it. His brothers are on a mission to uncover who is most at risk and what the Canadian health-care system should do about it.

Following this week's crash on the Rainbow Bridge - which closed Niagara border crossings and prompted questions aboutpublic safety - Niagara Region's police chief is warningthe community about the spread of misinformation.

The temporary free parking is meant to reel in shoppers as they look for gifts.

Vehicles and transport trucks whiz by as Cheryl Brightman makes the trek on foot along Fifty Road, first on a narrow gravel shoulder and, when that ends, onto the road itself.It's really dangerous," Brightman says as a large black pick up truck drives by close enough to touch.

As the Region of Waterloo contemplates how to help people living on the streets or in encampments and parks, housing researchers discuss what it means to measure the success of the programs.

The program is supposed to start this winter and is designed to crack down on investors who buy homes and let them sit empty instead of renting them out for more than half a year, staff say. It is one of many programs the city is implementing to use to ease the affordable housing crisis.

Today, Indigenous people are reclaiming traditional food knowledge, learning how to incorporate this knowledge into their everyday lives and teaching others how to do the same.

A married couple from Grand Island, N.Y., have been named by police as the driver and passenger in this week'sfiery crash on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge that shut border crossings and set Canadian and U.S. emergency officials into gear.

Hamilton transit workers, who went on strike for a week this month, ratified their tentative agreement with the City of Hamilton Thursday night.

The newest member of the Hamilton Police Services board is a young, racialized family doctor - and someone who has had mixed experiences" with the police.

Canadian and U.S. border authorities say the Rainbow Bridge is back open as of Thursday evening,one day after a deadly car crash and explosion occurred on the American side of the border crossing.

The fire chief estimates the fire caused $1.5 million in damages and has called in the Ontario Fire Marshal to investigate.

The mayor of Niagara Falls, Ont.,expects the Rainbow Bridge to reopen Thursday or Friday after a car crash and explosion Wednesday killed two people on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge.

There's no indication that a vehicle crash andexplosion Wednesday that killed two people on theAmerican side of the Rainbow Bridge, which connects Ontario and New York, is linked to terrorism, says New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The explosion closed four bridges, with all but the Rainbow reopening later in the afternoon.

Commuters can expect changes on the Lakeshore West GO route this weekend. Transit agency Metrolinx says it's preparing for work between Burlington and Oakville that will eventually enable faster all-day service on the line.

The Ministry of Finance conducted the investigation leading to what police say is one of the biggest seizures they've been part of.

The City of Hamilton has officially recognized a need for more parks in the lower city. A resident and an expert say having parks within walking distance matters.

Niagara Regional Police say a man faces impaired driving charges after a car crashed into a home and caused major damage in Pelham about 20 kilometres south of St. Catharines.

The majority of Grimsby council directed staff to make the request despite opposition from the mayor and two councillors and a warning from resident Annette Gibbons, who spoke as a delegate at a Monday meeting. 'If the province agrees to this request, it could set a precedent for other Greenbelt land removals,' she said.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the NBA's hottest young team on both ends of the floor. The 25-year-old from Hamilton has the Oklahoma City Thunder on a five-game winning streak and boasting a 10-4 record, good for third in the Western Conference

Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jamasays she has removed her name from an open letter that voiced support for the people of Gaza and questionedthe validity of sexual assault claims against Hamas.

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Hamilton, Brantford and Norfolk County.

Community leaders share how Hamilton City Council affected their communities after one year in office, and what they'd like to see going forward.

From declining trust and interest in news mediato a challenging job market thathas impacted local newspapers and legacy newsrooms alike, experts say journalism schools need to update their programs to attractprospectivejournalists.

The Alouettes clinched the Grey Cup Sunday night with a 28-24 upset win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Hamilton. It was the Alouettes' first Grey Cup win since 2010.

Green Day rocked the Grey Cup on Sunday with a powerful four-song mini-set complete with fireworks and audience participation.

Sounds of the Season is a month of giving in support of Hamilton Food Share. Join us at our Sounds of the Season event on Friday, Dec. 8, at CBC Hamilton, 118 James St. N.

When Premier Doug Ford's PCs appointed a panel of experts to look into the financial situation of Ontario's colleges and universities, they didn't seem to expect the panel would blame the government for being a big part of the problem.

Each time Trish Jarvis postedto social media in search of child care for her daughter, she says she grewmore frustrated and nervous. And each time, she endedup back where she started - with no one willingto accept Farley into their care.

Cody Fajardo's 19-yard touchdown pass to Tyson Philpot with 15 seconds remaining rallied the Montreal Alouettes to a thrilling 28-24 Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday in Hamilton.

It's been a wild Grey Cup week in Hamilton and visitors from across Canada will know one thing for sure - Hamilton knows how to throw a party.

Ludvig Aberg added to his astonishing second half of the year when he closed with a second straight 9-under 61 on Sunday to win the RSM Classic in St. Simons Island, Ga., his first PGA Tour title to go along with a European tour victory and a winning debut in the Ryder Cup.

Health care and strategies for taking down Premier Doug Ford in the next election dominated the final Ontario Liberal Party leadership debate held Sunday in Brampton, Ont.

Winnipeg Blue Bomber Kyrie Wilson has become part of Peter Posillipo and Tracey Eagle's family over the past six years. Now, his "billet family" is in Hamilton to cheer on Wilson at the Grey Cup.

Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board says it's madeimprovements to its systems since Ontario's Ombudsman publisheda scathing investigation ondysfunction at the Board in May.

In honour of the 110th Grey Cup, Hamilton's James Street North is a sea of colourful costumes - and even more colourful characters. The downtown road is closed from York Boulevard to Barton Street East for a party complete with live music, local artists, games and food.

The Alouettes haven't played in a Grey Cup final since 2010 but they shocked the Argonauts in the East Division final. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are going to their fourth Grey Cup game in as many years. Can the Alouettes pull off a victory? Some CFL fans are hoping so.

Grimsby, Ont., is poised to urge the Ford government to stick with its controversial decision to remove two sites from the Greenbelt and make it easier for municipalities to open up other protected farmland for development.

CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you caught up on the key storylines for the CFL championship game between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Montreal Alouettes.

A group of CFL fans are trying to figure out who performed at the halftime show of the 1999 Grey Cup. Answers are surprisingly hard to find.

From Justin Bieber to Nelly Furtado, we're looking back at the most memorable performances.

The call of bagpipes and thump of drums signalled the return of one of the Grey Cup's oldest traditions: Tuffy Nuff, the mascot of Calgary Stampeders supporters had arrived.

Of the 13 fines issued by Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board to landlords for bad faith evictions since 2020 - only four have been paid, the board says.