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Municipal candidates are entitled to get access to the names and addresses of voters as defined under Ontario law, raising concerns by anti-hate activist Bernie Farber when it comes to Paul Fromm, a self-described white nationalist running for Hamilton mayor in this fall's elections.

There's plenty to do in Hamilton this Labour Day weekend. The Labour Day Classic 5K is back, the Ticats are facing off against the Argos and the Baitun Nusrat Mosque is opening its doors to the community this weekend.

Members of Ontario's outgoing science table say they would have advised against the province's decision to scrap COVID-19 isolation requirements if they were consulted on the move.

The Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry resumed Thursday, with testimony from city of Hamilton engineer Dipanker Sharma, who gathered data for the 2018 city audit that brought a damning 2013 friction report involving the parkway to light.

The town of Pelham, Ont. has received a $5.4 million grant from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program to build a new, modern library close to the town's community centre.

Although travel is resurging, the number of Americans making road trips to Canada was still down by close to half over the past two months. The mayor and several businesses in Niagara Falls, Ont., say the ArriveCAN app is keeping many of them away.

When Farhanna Khan left Hamilton to visit Pakistan near the start of August, she didn't imagine she'd watch floodwaters ravage buildings in front of her.

Here are the Canadian novels and short stories we are excited to read in the second half of 2022.

New documents related to the former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, Ont., have revealed 43 more deaths, according to the survivor-led group overseeing the search for potential unmarked graves at the site.

Two more men have been charged with murder in last year's alleged violent kidnapping of a father that put one of his sons in hospital and left another son dead, police say.

Bad weather during the fall and winter, believed to be a direct result of climate change, has taken its toll on the wine-making industry in Ontario, after an alarming decrease in the grape harvest.

Not far from the roar of the midway, a special exhibit at the Canadian National Exhibition quietly combines art and technology to give visitors a sense of the history and culture of a First Nations community.

Ontario's police watchdog says it has charged three officers in the shooting death of a one-year-old boy.

As colder weather approaches, Moore is asking Ontarians to do three important things: continue wearing a mask when "it's right for you," be up to date with all vaccinations, and stay home if you're sick.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweaked his cabinet Wednesday, swapping his procurement minister for his Ontario economic development minister.

Paula Whitlow has started her new role as the Region of Waterloo's first director of truth and reconciliation.

As scores of employees return to the office after more than two years working from home, Hamilton commuters can expect service adjustments for Lakeshore West as well as a five-cents increase in Presto card payments for adults using the HSR bus service.

Bill and Charles Steele are brothers, and the only two candidates for mayor in Port Colborne.

Brock University is introducing a mask mandate in all instructional spaces on campus this September.

When summer started, invasive European water chestnut was all over the Welland River in Ontario's Niagara Region. A team spent the summer yanking it by hand.

Burlington is offering coyote whistles to residents after recent attacks in the south central and south east parts of the city.

Why did 2,400 chickens try to cross the road? Because a driver forgot to close their door, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

Hamilton's Laura Fortino says she's humbled to become the first female to be named an assistant coach in the Ontario Hockey League.

St. Catharines's city council won't ask the managers of the Meridian Centre to cancel Jeff Dunham's comedy show in November despite concerns from the city's anti-racism advisory committee.

An international student’s decision to study in northern Ontario turned into a nightmare because of a mistake from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

St. Catharines's anti-racism advisory committee is asking city council to cancel Jeff Dunham's comedy show at the Meridian Centre in November — but officials at the city-owned venue have not yet announced their plans.

Canadian national women’s team icon Laura Fortino is the Hamilton Bulldogs' new assistant coach, becoming the first female in Ontario Hockey League history in the position, the club’s president and general manager announced Monday.

The story of the rise and fall of Canadian company Research In Motion, creators of the BlackBerry, just wrapped filming in Hamilton Tuesday, for a big-screen adaptation.

Jason Miller dreamed of a life with a good career, a loving partner and family. But when his wife, Jennifer, was diagnosed pulmonary embolism, it changed the trajectory of their life and their relationship when he became a young caregiver.

Ten years ago, Vermont librarian Sharon Ellingwood White was helping local residents create Facebook accounts. Now she says she's become the "de-facto" cross-border expert in another must-have app: ArriveCAN.

Hamilton Police say that two women were assaulted separately Thursday on the Chedoke Radial Trail, likely by the same man on a bicycle. The assaults come less than a week after the 'Keep Women Safe Walk,' meant to empower women after a series of trail assaults this summer.

The City of Hamilton is receiving investments from the federal government for six community infrastructure projects. The announcement was made Friday.

When Ontarians head to the polls on Oct. 24, they won’t just be picking their next batch of municipal representatives. They’ll also be picking school board trustees.

August is coming to a close and this weekend is packed with summer fun for family, friends and neighbours. From music festivals to carnival rides, from porch front performances to historic garden discoveries. Here's what's happening in Hamilton this weekend.

The organizer of a recent lantern festival in Six Nations of the Grand River, Ont., is giving his side of the story about the event police said was "unauthorized," and that angered some ticket holders and locals. One resident says local laws around land use are different than other jurisdictions and need to be respected.

Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, a key group of experts in the province's response to the ongoing pandemic, confirmed Friday that it will be dissolved early next month.

Advocates are gearing up for legal battles against Ontario's plan to move elderly and chronically ill patients out of hospitals and into long-term care homes, with lawyers warning the proposed change is a breach of patients' human rights.

Hamilton is pausing its dredging work in Chedoke Creek to consult with the Haudenosaunee Development Institute about how the work may impact treaty rights and the environment.

Hamilton police say a 39-year-old man has been arrested after he was involved in four stabbings this week — three of which took place Wednesday.

Talli Osborne, 42, is leaving Hamilton behind to work at the new Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. Osborne has been a well-known figure in the punk scene for decades, and an accomplished public speaker. Now she is opening a new chapter, as the official spokesperson for the museum.

Niagara police say two Toronto men are facing fraud charges after an alleged scam targeting seniors, also called a "grandparent scam."

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has several "rehabilitation work" projects planned this weekend. The construction will close down two on ramps and several portions of road, including Macklin Rd. and Old Guelph Rd. Drivers will be detouring onto the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and traffic jams in downtown.

The Dallas Cowboys waived former CFL kicker Lirim Hajrullahu on Tuesday, leaving Brett Maher as the only kicker on the roster going into the final preseason game Friday against Seattle.

Nine months after the province pledged to crack down on developers for cancelling housing build contracts or demanding more money from buyers, Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority has yet to levy any fines for these controversial practices, CBC News has learned.

Niagara police have charged two teen boys with 13 counts of mischief after a string of racist and homophobic acts of vandalism near downtown St. Catharines.

McMaster University and Mohawk College are among post-secondary schools that are continuing to pause their COVID-19 vaccine mandates as they prepare for a new semester.

The Keddy Trail Street Art Project is installing six murals along the trail this week. A public celebration is being held Wednesday afternoon.

The Haudenosaunee Development Institute is asking Hamilton to pause dredging in Chedoke Creek until the city consults with them about how the work may impact treaty rights and the environment.

From Montreal to Ukraine by way of northern Ontario, a flag used in an anti-Russian protest at the 1976 Olympics is being used again as a symbol of resistance, this time for Day of the National Flag celebrations in Ukraine.